THE WAIT IS OVER: SINE KABATAAN 2026 IS HERE!

MANILA, PHILIPPINES – The Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP) is proud to present the official selections for the 9th Sine Kabataan Film Festival!

Nine promising young filmmakers from across the country are ready to bring their stories to the big screen from September 18-26, 2026.

Sine Kabataan Short Film Festival 2026 presents nine original works from promising young filmmakers:

• A Dead Man's Genesis, directed by Cyra Dematawaran [Metro Manila]
• Asa Mutugpa Ang Pag Lupad-Lupad (Where The Drifting Flight Comes To Rest), directed by Emmanuel Pamaylaon [Nabunturan]
• Bato'ng Bunga (Stone Fruit), directed by Elj Seth Tababa [Cebu]
• Hindi Pa Nag-Aagahan Si Tau, directed by Janno Pelias [Antipolo]
• Ikalulunod Ko Ba Ang Paglangoy, directed by Lawrence Balingasa [Laguna]
• Inday's Ark, directed by Alex Loygos [Negros Oriental]
• Kurita (Octopus), directed by Zechri Jacob Alvarez [Ilocos Norte]
• Piyesa (Piece), directed by Ryand Angelo Ugalde [Ilocos Norte]
• Titser, Titser!, directed by Franchesca Grace Pagatpat [Metro Manila]
• Yada Na Ta Busag Nga Vannn! (Here Comes The White Vannn!), directed by Giomer Gulferic [Leyte]

🎟️ Online pre-registration will start on Tuesday, September 15, 2026.

Stay tuned for the screening schedule and get ready to discover fresh voices and original stories in Philippine cinema.

The Sine Kabataan Short Film Festival is an annual celebration of original short films told through the eyes of young Filipino filmmakers. Now in its ninth edition, the festival returns this Philippine Film Industry Month (PFIM), organized by the FDCP.