Sinag Maynila

Sinag Maynila, the latest independent film festival spearheaded by Solar Entertainment Corporation together with world-renowned director Brillante Mendoza, will happen from March 18-24, 2015, at selected SM cinemas.

With its tagline, “Pelikulang Pinoy, Pusong Pinoy“, Sinag Maynila features some of the best directors in the country.

This year’s entries are:

1. BALUT COUNTRY (directed by Paul Sta. Ana)
Cast: Rocco Nacino, Ronnie Quizon, Vincent Magbanua, Angela Cortez, and Ms. Nanette Inventor.

The story of a man undecided what to do with the duck farm business left by his late father.

2. BAMBANTI (directed by Zig Dulay)
Cast: Alessandra de Rossi, Shamaine Buencamino, Julio Diaz, Delphine Buencamino, Lui Manansala, Erlinda Villalobos, Celio Aquino, Kiki Baento, Abegail Edillo, and Micko Laurente.

About the search of a missing watch involving a mother and son.

3. IMBISIBOL (directed by Lawrence Fajardo)
Cast: Allen Dizon, Ces Quesada, Bernardo Bernardo, and JM de Guzman. Also starring JC Santos, Onyl Torres, Angelina Kanapi, Fred Lo, Naoki Takai, Shinepi Suzuki, May Alleman, Kaz Sawamura, Masaharu Iwamoto, Oyee Barro, Ms. Cynthia Luster and Mr. Ricky Davao.

About the struggles of OFWs in Japan.

4. NINJA PARTY (directed by Jim Libiran)
Cast: Odette Khan, Annicka Dolonius, Julz Savard, Bea Galvez, and Elora Espano.Also starring Teresa Loyzaga, Dennis Marasigan, Japo Parceo, Mariz Reyes

About the conflicts experienced by female students of an elite Catholic high school.

5. SWAP (directed by Remton Zuasola)
Cast: Dionne Monsanto, Matt Daclan, Mon Confiado, RK Bagatsing, Jess Mendoza, and Ligaya Rabago

A film shot in one long take about two kidnappings gone awry. What binds these films is the quest to reflect real stories, and to make us think, not just entertain.

The film festival will run at selected SM Cinemas. Let’s show our support to local independent cinema and watch these films.

Sinag Maynila Movie Schedule: Per Mall

Check the complete schedule of the first Sinag Maynila film festival in its seven participating SM theaters: SM Aura Premier, SM Fairview, SM Mall of Asia, SM Manila, SM Megamall, SM North EDSA, and SM Southmall!