Pista ng Pelikulang Pilipino 2

PPP Entries

Ang Babaeng Allergic sa WIFI

Genre:                 Romantic Comedy
Writer:                 Jun Robles Lana
Director:              Jun Robles Lana
Cast:                    Sue Ramirez, Markus Paterson and Jameson Blake

A girl develops an allergy to Wi-Fi and is forced to live in a remote province, pushing her to reevaluate her relationships and the boy she believes is her one true love.

Bakwit Boys

Genre:                 Musical Romance
Writer:                 Jason Paul Laxamana
Director:              Jason Paul Laxamana
Cast:                   Vance Larena, Nikko Natividad, Ryle Santiago and Mackie Empuerto

Four brothers known as the Bakwit Boys get a shot at their dreams when a rich city girl discovers their music talent.

Madilim ang Gabi

Genre:                 Suspense Political Thriller
Writer:             Adolfo Alix Jr.
Director:              Adolfo Alix Jr.
Cast:                   Gina Alajar, Philip Salvador and Felix Roco

A couple is caught up in drug war when their son goes missing.

Pinay Beauty

Genre:                 Comedy
Writer:             Allan Habon and Rod Marmol
Director:              Jay Abello
Cast:                   Chai Fonacier and Edgar Allan Guzman

Pinay Beauty is about the perennial quest of a typical Filipina to look Caucasian and the cost they entail.

Signal Rock

Genre:                 Drama
Writer:                Rody Vera
Director:              Chito Rono
Cast:                   Christian Bables, Francis Magundayao, Elora Espano and Mon Confiado

Intoy, a carefree no-hoper in a small town decides to help his sister in Finland win a child custody battle.

The Day After Valentines

Genre:                 Romance Drama
Writer:             Jason Paul Laxamana
Director:              Jason Paul Laxamana
Cast:                   Bella Padilla and JC Santos

A distraught man named Kai meets Lani, a woman who helps him mend his brokenness and soon tags her as his “Ms. Repairman.”

Unli Life

Genre:                 Comedy
Writer:             Ferdinand Aguas and Jan Freud Gallon
Director:              Miko Livelo
Cast:                   Vhong Navarro, Joey Marquez, Winwyn Marquez and Ejay Falcon

Benedict, a famous podcast DJ is given several chances to travel back in time to change events that affects his lovelife whenever he drinks ‘wishky’ in a bar called “Turning Point.”

We Will Not Die Tonight

Genre:                 High Octane Action-Thriller
Writer:             Richard V. Somes and Eloisa Francia
Director:              Richard V. Somes
Cast:                   Erich Gonzales and Alex Medina

Kray is a stuntwoman, an aspiring actress and an all-around racketeer who can’t seem to get a break. A botched deal gone into a total haywire will challenge her principles and skillset.

Special Feature Entries

Balanginga: Howling Wilderness (QCinema 2017)

Writer: Khavn, Achinette Villamor and Jerry B. Gracio
Director: Khavn
Cast: Justine Samson, Pio Del Rio, Warren Tuaño

1901, Balangiga. Eight-year-old Kulas flees town with his grandfather and their carabao to escape General Smith’s “Kill & Burn” order. He finds an infant amid a sea of corpses and together, the two boys struggle to survive the American occupation.

Gusto Kita with All My Hypothalamus (CineFilipino Film Festival 2018)

Writer: Dwein Baltazar
Director: Dwein Baltazar
Cast: Iana Bernardez, Nicco Manalo, Dylan Ray Talon, Soliman Cruz, Anthony Falcon

Writer/director Dwein Baltazar takes us to one of Manila’s smoky avenues, and sinks us in a compelling observation on desire following four men yearning for one enigmatic woman.

High Tide (ToFarm Film Festival 2017)

Writer: Tara Illenberger
Director: Tara Illenberger
Starring: Arthur Solinap, Sunshine Teodoro, Dalin Sarmiento, Forrest Kyle Buscato, Christine Mary Demaisip, Riena Christal Shin

High Tide dives into how climate change, particularly rising sea levels impact the locals of coastal villages. At its core is the story of a young boy that is left an orphan, and as an effect of a massive typhoon, he loses his ability to speak.

Kiko Boksingero (Cinemalaya 2017)

Writer: Emmanuel Espejo Jr., Ash Malanum, Denise O’Hara
Director: Thop Nazareno
Starring: Noel Comia Jr., Yayo Aguila, Angel Aquino, Denise Soliva, William Buenavente at JM Canlas

Kikko Boksingero tells story of a child who was under custody of her Nanny Diday (Yayo) while the relatives are leaving on states. Kiko’s mother died while he is unfamiliar with his father. George (Yul Servo) returned, he tried to reestablish relationship with his son Kikko with boxing.

Paki (Cinema One Originals 2017)

Writer: Giancarlo Abrahan
Director: Giancarlo Abrahan
Starring: Dexter Doria, Eula Valdez, Ricky Davao, Shamaine Buencamino, Paolo Paraiso, Ina Feleo, Noel Trinidad

Paki is a portrait of the modern Filipino family, and follows a 80-year old woman who decides that she will be an old maid. As the woman tries to leave her husband for sixty years, their children forbid their parents to separate to keep their long-lasting bond alive.

Tu Pug Imatuy (Sinag Maynila 2017)

Writer: Arnel Mardoquio
Director: Arnel Barbarona
Starring: Malona Sulatan, Jong Monzon, Luis Georlin Banaag III, Jamee Rivera, Jillian Khayle Barbarona, Henyo Ehem

Tu Pug Imatuy, which means “The right to kill” in Manobo, follows Lumad couple Obunay and Dawin who are uprooted from their traditional way of life after a military encounter. Soon, they find themselves unwilling instruments in the soldiers’ anti-guerilla operations. What will it take for them to reunite with their family? Inspired by actual events, the film tackles the Manobos’ struggles against environment plunder and the militarization of their communities.

Sine Kabataan Entries

Alas-Nuebe ng Tanghali

Directed by: Enalyn Legaspi

Three children were about to change their lives after a police officer caught them inhaling a rugby.

Anonymous Student Vlog

Directed by Christian A. Babista

A young girl accidentally witnessed a crime while filming her vlog.

Bahay-bahayan

Directed by Bryan Spencer Reyes

A young girl who dreams of becoming a mother suddenly becomes one when a baby is left at her doorstep.

Bato Bato Pick

Directed by Ardinian Jaq Sanque and Lorys Plaza

Unwanted pregnancy has caught a young couple in the midst of turmoil.

Isang Tula para sa Nawawala

Directed by Rodemille Singh

A young man finds himself searching for his mother in Hong Kong bringing with him the hope of seeing her again after ten years.

Koleksyong Pamalo

Directed by Len Frago

A boy collects all stuff used by his mother to beat him for disciplinary sanctions.

Masaya ako

Directed by Daniel Edwin Delgado and Tiara Angelica Nicolas

A boy faces many challenges in his life – separation of parents, unfaithful love and bullying. Until when will he keep on smiling?

Runner

Directed by: Levi Jun Miscala

A boy wants to continue his secondary education by becoming an athlete but his inauspicious boss obstructed this aspiration.

PISTA NG PELIKULANG PILIPINO UPCOMING EVENTS:

Pista at the Park Frand Fans Day and All-Star Parade (FREE ADMISSION)
August 11, 2018, 10AM
Liwasang Aurora, Quezon Memorial Circle
Parade:
2PM from MTRCB Building at Timog to Quezon Memorial Circle

PPP Opening NIght
August 14, 2018, 7PM
Samsung Hall, SM Aura

Announcement of Partnership with the Busan International Film Festival and Asian Film Market 2018
August 17, 2018, 4:30 PM-4:45 PM
Novotel Araneta Center

Announcement of Partnership with the Singapore Media Festival 2018
August 18, 5:00 PM-5:15 PM
Novotel Araneta Center