PISTA NG PELIKULANG PILIPINO

The Pista Ng Pelikulang Pilipino (PPP) is a celebration of Philippine Cinema where new quality genre films are screened for one week in all regular cinemas nationwide. No foreign film is screened during PPP for the whole country to celebrate its own local films.

Also as a mechanism of distribution support, PPP’s exclusive platform allows Filipino independent producers to benefit and earn from their films and have the comparative advantage against foreign films that usually dominate the other screening dates in the year.

Serving as both a celebration and an industry event, PPP has showcased a variety of film genres to the Filipino audience and has created a venue for them to let the industry know what films move and appeal to them, thereby creating a dialogue between film stakeholders. 

Overall, PPP rallies all the stakeholders of the film industry - producers and filmmakers, theaters and distributors, the audience, and the government agencies - behind Philippine cinema and empowers the platform to encourage more quality content.

From 2017-2019, PPP has showcased thirty-seven (37) full-length feature films to almost 1,000 screens nationwide, with more than 2.5 million audiences and grossing over a total of PHP 420 Million.

For 2021,  the Pista ng Pelikulang Pilipino (PPP) puts the spotlight on short films as it kicked off its fifth edition with free screenings from the 25 finalists from Sine Kabataan Short Film Competition and Sine Isla: LuzViMinda Short Film Competition (hyperlink please to Sine Isla Page)  last September 17 to 26 on the FDCP Channel.
 
PPP 5, with the theme “Bagong SineMula,” highlights the narratives of the regional filmmakers and the youth with Sine Isla and Sine Kabataan, respectively. It features ten (10) entries from Sine Kabataan, a platform that provides an opportunity for aspiring young filmmakers to expose their fresh talents, and fifteen (15) finalists from Sine Isla: LuzViMinda, a new short film competition that provides support and recognition to regional filmmakers. 

On September 15, 2021, PPP 5 held its virtual Opening Ceremony to launch the Sine Kabataan and Sine Isla: LuzViMinda screenings on the FDCP Channel and introduced the filmmakers of both competitions. Furthermore, to give the participating filmmakers and audiences a platform to discuss the short films and gain deeper insights, Talkbacks with Sine Kabataan and Sine Isla: LuzViMinda filmmakers were held last September 24 and 25. 

Festival Line-Up

A total of one hundred seventy (170) film titles (90 Full-length Feature Films, 63 Regional Short Films, 10 SineKabataan Short Films, 12 CineMarya Short Films) were featured during the PPP 4 under the following categories:

Sandaan Special Screening (1)

  • Anak Dalita (restored) by Lamberto Avellana

Special Feature (1)

  • Mula sa Kung Ano ang Noon by Lav Diaz

Premium Selection (13)

  • Ang Lakaran ni Kabunyan: Kabunyan’s Journey to Liwanag (Opening Film) by Kidlat Tahimik 
  • Batch ‘81 (restored) by Mike de Leon
  • Blood Hunters: Rise of the Hybrids by Vincent Soberano
  • Brutal (restored) by Marilou Diaz-Abaya
  • Cleaners by Glenn Barit (PPP4 - Best Picture)
  • Come On, Irene by Keisuke Yoshida
  • He Who Is Without Sin by Jason Paul Laxamana
  • Kintsugi by Lawrence Fajardo
  • Markova: Comfort Gay (restored) by Gil Portes
  • Metamorphosis by J.E. Tiglao (PPP4 - Special Jury Prize)
  • Sila-Sila by Giancarlo Abrahan
  • The Helper by Joanna Bowers
  • The Highest Peak by Arbi Barbarona

Classics (7)

  • Ang Panday (restored) by Ronwaldo Reyes (Fernando Poe, Jr.)
  • Balikbayan #1: Memories of Overdevelopment Redux VI by Kidlat Tahimik
  • Banaue (restored) by Gerardo de Leon 
  • Ganito Kami Noon, Paano Kayo Ngayon? (restored) by Eddie Romero
  • Genghis Khan (restored) by Manuel Conde
  • Manila by Night (restored) by Ishmael Bernal
  • White Slavery (restored) by Lino Brocka

Romance (10)

  • A Very Special Love (restored) by Cathy Garcia-Molina
  • Kailangan Kita (restored) by Rory Quintos
  • Kailangan Ko’y Ikaw by Joyce Bernal
  • Mga Mister ni Rosario by Alpha Habon
  • Moments of Love by Mark Reyes
  • Never Not Love You by Antoinette Jadaone
  • Sakaling Hindi Makarating by Ice Idanan
  • Sana Maulit Muli (restored) by Olivia M. Lamasan
  • Ulan by Irene Villamor 
  • Una Kang Naging Akin by Laurice Guillen

Youth and Family (8)

  • 1st Sem by Dexter Hemedez and Allan Ibañez
  • Dayo by Robert Quilao
  • Edward by Thop Nazareno
  • Family History by Michael V.
  • Paglisan by Carl Papa
  • Pare Ko (restored) by Jose Javier Reyes
  • Pepot Artista by Clodualdo del Mundo, Jr.
  • RPG Metanoia by Luis Suarez

Pang-Oscars (8)

  • Anak (restored) by Rory Quintos
  • Dekada '70 (restored) by Chito S. Roño
  • Ma’ Rosa by Brillante Mendoza
  • Sa Pusod ng Dagat by Marilou Diaz-Abaya
  • Saranggola by Gil Portes
  • Signal Rock by Chito S. Roño
  • Transit by Hannah Espia
  • Verdict by Raymund Ribay Gutierrez

Genre (8)

  • Abomination by Yam Laranas
  • Alpha: The Right to Kill by Brillante Mendoza
  • Aswang by Peque Gallaga and Lore Reyes
  • Dyamper by Mes de Guzman
  • El Presidente by Mark Meily
  • In Nomine Matris by Will Fredo
  • Instalado by Jason Paul Laxamana
  • Jose Rizal by Marilou Diaz-Abaya


Bahaghari (7)

  • Akin ang Korona by Zig Dulay
  • Ang Huling Cha Cha ni Anita by Sigrid Andrea Bernardo
  • Billie and Emma by Samantha Lee
  • Esprit de Corps by Kanakan-Balintagos (Auraeus Solito)
  • Miss Bulalacao by Ara Chawdhur
  • Ned’s Project by Lemuel Lorca
  • Rainbow’s Sunset by Joel Lamangan

Tribute (7)

  • Adela by Adolfo Alix, Jr. (for Anita Linda)
  • Captain Barbell (restored) by Jose “Pepe” Wenceslao (for Dolphy)
  • Deathrow by Joel Lamangan (for Eddie Garcia)
  • Filipinas by Joel Lamangan (for Armida Siguion-Reyna)
  • Insiang by Lino Brocka (for Mona Lisa)
  • Muro-Ami by Marilou Diaz-Abaya (for Marilou Diaz-Abaya)
  • Sonata by Peque Gallaga and Lore Reyes (for Peque Gallaga)

From The Region (8)

  • Ang Daan Patungong Kalimugtong by Mes de Guzman
  • Ang Damgo ni Eleuteria by Remton Zuasola
  • Ari: My Life with a King by Carlo Catu
  • Baboy Halas (Wailings in the Forest) by Bagane Fiola
  • Magkakabaung by Jason Paul Laxamana
  • Salvi: Ang Pagpadayon by TM Malones
  • Tanabata’s Wife by Choy Pangilinan, Charlson Ong, and Lito Casaje
  • Tu Pug Imatuy by Arbi Barbarona

Documentaries (7)

  • Dahling Nick by Sari Dalena
  • Forbidden Memory by Teng Mangansakan
  • God Bliss our Home by Nawruz Paguidopon
  • Lugta Ke Tamama (Land from God) by Kevin Piamonte
  • Nick and Chai by Cha Escala and Wena Sanchez
  • Pag-ukit sa Paniniwala (Carving Thy Faith) by Hiyas Bagabaldo
  • The Search for Weng Weng by Andrew Leavold

PPP Retro (5)

  • Circa by Adolfo Alix, Jr.
  • Gusto Kita with All My Hypothalamus by Dwein Baltazar
  • Paglipay by Zig Dulay
  • Pauwi Na by Paolo Villaluna
  • Star na si Van Damme Stallone by Randolph Longjas

CineMarya (10)

  • Adira by J.I. Hamid
  • Binakol sa Dahon by Gary Tabanera
  • Dad-aan Na (Her Walks)” by Julius Lumiqued
  • Dalaginding na si Isang by Nigel Santos
  • Hakab by Mel Aguilar-Maestro
  • Night Shift by Mariel Ong
  • Noontime Drama by Kim Timan and Sam Villa-Real
  • Ola by Mijan Jumalon
  • She’s Perfect by Jochelle Casilad
  • Super Woman by Angela  Andres
  • Super-Able by Arjanmar Rebeta
  • Winged Dreams to the Blue Heavens by Aimee Apostol-Escasa

Sine Kabataan  Short Films (5)

  • Bato Bato Pik by Lorys Plaza and Jaq Sanque
  • Kalakalaro by Rodson Suarez
  • Sa Unang Araw ng Pasukan by Arjen Manlapig
  • Magna by Geoffrey Jules Solidum
  • CHOK by Richard Jeroui Salvadico and Arlie Sweet Sumagaysay

Regional Shorts Showcase (63)

  • Binisaya Film Festival
  • CineANIMO
  • Cine De Oro Film Festival  
  • CineKabalen Film Festival  
  • CineKasimanwa
  • Davao Ngilngig Film Festival  
  • Festival De Cine Paz
  • Lutas Film Festival
  • Mindanao Film Festival  
  • Nabifilmex
  • North Luzon Film Festival
  • Salamindanaw Asian Film Festival  Sine Negrense Film Festival
  • Sinebugsay
  • Sineliksik: Bulacan Docufest  Urduja Film Festival
  • Northern Mindanao Film Festival  Sundayag Film Festival
  • Margaha Film Festival  Bantayan Film Festival  Bakunawa Film Festival

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CUDDLE WEATHER
by Rod Marmol
 
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I'M ELLENYA L.
by Boy 2 Quizon
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G! 
by Dondon Santos
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LSS (Last Song Syndrome)
by Jade Castro
 
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OPEN
by Andoy Ranay
 
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THE PANTI SISTERS
by Jun Robles Lana
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WATCH ME KILL
by Tyrone Acierto
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CIRCA
by Adolf Alix Jr.
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LOLA IGNA
by Eduardo Roy Jr.
(PPP3 - Best Picture)
 
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PAGBALIK
by Hubert Tibi and Maria S. Ranillo

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ANG BABAENG ALLERGIC SA WIFI
by Jun Luna
 
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BAKWIT BOYS
by Jason Paul Laxamana
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MADILIM ANG GABI
by Adolfo B. Alix Jr.
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PINAY BEAUTY
by Jay Abello
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SIGNAL ROCK
by Chito S. Roño
(PPP2 - Special Jury Prize)
 
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THE DAY AFTER VALENTINE'S
by Jason Paul Laxamana
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UNLI LIFE
by Miko Livelo
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WE WILL NOT DIE TONIGHT
by Richard V. Somes
 
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Balangiga: Howling Wilderness
by Khavn
 
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GUSTO KITA WITH ALL HYPOTHALAMUS
by Dwein Baltazar
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HIGH TIDE
by Tara Illenberger
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KIKO BOKSINGERO
by Thop Nazareno
 
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PAKI
by Giancarlo Baltazar
 
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TU PUG IMATUY
by Arnel Barbarona

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100 TULA PARA KAY STELLA
By Jason Paul Laxamana
 
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ANG MANANANGGAL SA UNIT 23B
By Prime Cruz
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AWOL
By Enzo Williams
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BAR BOYS
By Kip Oebanda
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BIRDSHOT
By Mikhail Red
 
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HAMOG
By Ralston Jover
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PAGLIPAY (Crossing)
By Zig Dulay
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PATAY NA SI HESUS
By Victor Villanueva
(PPP - Jury's Choice Award)
 
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PAUWI NA (Pedicab)
By Paolo Villaluna
 
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SALVAGE
By Sherad Sanchez
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STAR NA SI VAN DAMME STALLONE
By Randolph Longjas
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TRIPIKO
By Miguel Michelena