Manila, Philippines – Finally, inilabas na ng Puregold CinePanalo Film Festival 2026 ang 26 participating original films and their extraordinarily talented makers sa media.
Alongside seasoned directors and actors joining
this year’s filmfest are stoked-up aspirants and brave auteurs seeking to make a name in the industry through a diverse mix of movie genres.
Kasama sa full-length category ang “Apol of My Ai” ni Direk Thop Nazareno na pinagbibidahan nina Zanjoe Marudo, Zion Cruz, and Rochelle Pangilinan.
“Beast” ni Direk Lawrence Fajardo with John Arcilla as the lead actor.
“Mono No Aware” ni Direk BC Amparado starring Juan Karlos Labajo and Perry Dizon.
“Multwoh (Patay Na Patay Sa’yo)” ni Direk Rodina Singh starring Sassa Gurl and Joao Constancia.
“Patay Gutom” ni Direk Carl Papa and lan Pangilinan starring Khalil Ramos, lan, Agot Isidro, and Cris Villanueva
“Stuck on You” ni Direk Mikko Baldoza starring
Xyriel Manabat and River Joseph.
“Wantawsan” ni Direk Joseph Abello starring
Joross Gamboa, Rita Daniela, and Zion Cruz.
Isa sa mga nagustuhan namin ay ang “Apol of My Ai” kung saan bata lang si Apol pero binata na ang tingin niya sa kanyang sarili. Masusubok ang kaniyang pagbibinata nang ma-inlove siya sa kanyang choir teacher, at nang gumawa ang kaniyang tatay Poli ng isang desisyon na maglalayo sa kanilang loob.
Kakaiba rin ang “Beast” where a final harvest forced upon by the landlord, a farmer and his loyal carabao embark on a magical road trip to Manila, chasing the ghost of a niece the years stole from him.
Sa student shorts category, pasok naman sa Set A ang “Starfish” ni Direk John Clite Apolinar, “Kun Hain, Bisan Diin. (Anywhere and Everywhere” ni Direk Jomarie Reyes, “Kanibal” ni Direk Michael Baylon, “Sa Mga Nagdaan at Lumipas” ni Direk Ezaldea Carla Fernandez, “Limlim” ni Direk Samantha Beatriz Acoja Palaje.
Sa Set B, pasok ang “Alumahan” ni Direk Christian Melvin M. Arejola,
“When Heaven Inched Towards Earth” ni Direk Vinh Marco, “No Mad is an Island” ni Direk Carl Geronimo, “Tingi” ni Direk Rowan De Aro, “Ang Huling Banlaw ni Susan” ni Direk Hezekiah M. Estorque.
Sa Set C naman, pasok ang “Pulis Dunggab” ni
Direk Maxine Dela Bajan, “The Sound of K” ni
Direk Jay Gabriel A. Cañada, “Nakabinbin” ni Direk Carlo Gula, “Nang Matakasan ang Tagay”
Ni Direk Giancarlo Santiago.
Sa Set D, kasama dito ang “Teks Battle: Shoot Pati Pato!” ni Direk John Russel Capule, “Kapag Tapos na ang Umpukan” ni Direk Justine Lee Estinor, “12 Shots” ni Direk Minnesota Flores, “Bumtak Sarati Nuangen (The Carabao’s Horns Have Cracked)” ni Direk Lloyd Pereira, “Miss Intrams” ni Direk Henri Marie C. Belimac.
Ang Puregold CinePanalo Film Festival ay tatakbo from September 23 to October 4 at Gateway Cineplex 18, TriNoma, Fairview Terraces, Ayala Malls Feliz, Ayala Malls Circuit, Ayala Malls Manila Bay and Market! Market!
Tickets are priced at P250 regular and P200 discounted, while a P2,000 festival pass gives moviegoers a way to take on the entire lineup. PWDs, senior citizens, students, national athletes and Aling Puring and Perks cardholders qualify for discounted tickets.
Festival passes will be available at the Gateway Cineplex 18 beginning September 22, and also TriNoma starting September 23. JP Ignacio
