Layang Bilanggo Trailer

Mike Dagnalan and the rest of the cast and crew of the the movie 'Layang Bilanggo' bagged most of the awards in the recently concluded Cinema One Originals 2010 including Best Picture, Best Director and Best Actor (among other awards). The movie stars Pen Medina in his first lead role after years of dedication in the Philippine Entertainment industry. Also included in the movie are Jaime Fabregas, Archie Adamos, Sue Prado, Will Devaughn and Miriam Quiambao.

HIV: Si Heidi, Si Ivy at si V

Kapamilya actor Jake Cuenca finally faced the biggest challenge of his showbiz career, which is appearing in an indie film. The actor expressed that he has no regrets since the experience made him appreciate his craft more.

HIV: Si Heidi, Si Ivy at si V is a story about a documentarist who interviews a number of individuals who acquired the HIV virus. Iza Calzado and PRecious Lara Quigaman play significant roles in the movie. Also included are Will Devaughn, IC Mendoza, Candy Pangilinan and Maria Isabel Lopez. This movie is suppported by DOH

Third World Happy Starring Sam Milby

WESLEY (Sam Milby) is a 32 year old naturalized Fil-American living in NY City. Upon leaving the Philippines 12 years ago, he left his grandmother and older brother to pursue his dreams of being a painter someday. Hampered with his guilt of leaving them behind plus the pressures of keeping up with the American way of life, the past years have gone by without WESLEY being an inch closer to his dreams.

As life would have it, in the middle of his life-crisis away from his homeland, he suddenly gets a phone-call saying that "A loved one" back in the Philippines has died and he needs to come back home to say goodbye. Problem is that two months before he came to NY, a tragic accident had taken the lives of his parents, since then he has never looked at a dead body in a coffin and hasn't gone inside a funeral home.



Throughout his homecoming, his older brother, his friends, an aunt and an ex-girlfriend remind him of what life is truly all about---They also help him shine some light on his struggles back in the States and his struggle to look at his loved one in the coffin, to finally say his last goodbye.

MULI Full Trailer Starring Sid Lucero and Cogie Domingo

Here's the full trailer of the controversial gay-themed indie film 'MULI'(The Affair) Starring Sid Lucero and Cogie Domingo. Also Starring Rocky Salumbides, Max Eigenmann, Arnold Reyes, Marco Alcaraz and Joross Gamboa.

This serves as Cogie Domingo's comeback movie after being away from the limelight for four years.

MAGDAMAG Starring Rita Avila and Edgar Allan Guzman

MAGDAMAG is a movie by Joven Tan. This movie is set in Boracay, the island paradise of the Philippines. Fire dancers are all over the place and the heat can also cause attraction between two individuals. Watch Rita Avila with Edgar Allan Guzman as they spend one night in Boracay.

This movie was first shown at Cinemalaya 2010.

Cinemalaya 2010: Mayohan Trailer

Lovi Poe recently received her first Best Actress Award at the recently concluded Cinemalaya 2010. Here's the trailer of Mayohan, a movie shot in Infanta, Quezon which bagged the following awards: Best Actress for Lovi Poe, Best Screenplay for Paul Sta. Ana, Best Musical Score by Emerzon Texon and Best Cinematography by Dan Villegas.

SYNOPSIS:

May is the month dedicated to the Blessed Virgin Mary, mother of Christ. In Infanta, Quezon, locals turn each of the 31 days of May into a charming honor not only to celebrate good harvest in their agricultural setting, but also to pay tribute to the virginal virtues of the Mayohan. Every month of May, a padasal or series of novenas commences to mark the beginning of Mayohan. This will culminate in a Pasayaw or Tapusan in every purok of each barangay. A system of ambagan or donation ensues for the festivities to take place. In the hopes of keeping a tradition alive, the elders support its continued celebration; through the years, however, decadence has long taken over the Tapusan. Proud beauty queens, town officials, curious participants and passersby, intoxicated men with carnal needs all play roles in the midst of a spiritual undertaking. Some have unwittingly tarnished the event's reputation and essence. Underlying values and tokens are lost in the turning over of tradition.

Amidst the festivities, a 15-year old young outsider becomes the focal point in the preparation that the Pasayaw entails. As this grieving young man comes of age and deals with the recent loss of both parents, his attention shifts to Lilibeth, a 19-year old provincial lass, the elected presidenta of the pasayaw's pamunuan, who, herself gets lost in the hoopla and hullabaloo that transpire before May ends. As the event underscores gender lines, generation differences, and class issues, they become entangled in an unlikely partnership, in their own search for growth and acceptance.

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Padre de Pamilya Now Showing!

OPENS April 29, 2009, IN SM CINEMAS

FILM ABOUT CORRUPTION BATTLES IT OUT IN
THE COMMERCIAL MARKET

Finally, an honest film about the countrys culture of corruption and how it has affected the family values of Filipinos- Padre de Pamilya. Featuring the critically acclaimed Ariel Rivera, respected thespian Jaclyn Jose and the versatile Tessie Tomas, Padre de Pamilya is set to be one of the most important films made during the Arroyo administration. It is the sophomore film of writer-director Cesar Evangelista Buendia.

Produced with the help of grants from the National Commission on Culture and the Arts and Jesuit Communications, LEB Telon Film Productions attempts to make a break through by battling an independent, non-commercial film in the mainstream market. I believe that there is a thirst and a demand out there for relevant, values-oriented material, says LEB Telon head and film director Cesar Evangelista Buendia.

Endorsed by influential Catholic Church leaders, Padre may just make it as a hit. I am very sure that this troubling film will make our country a better country and our citizens, better citizens, declares BISHOP SOCRATES B. VILLEGAS, chairman of the CBCP Commission on Catechesis and Catholic Education.
Catholic Educational Association of the Philippines (CEAP) President Monsignor Gerry Santos endorsed the film to all schools by writing in a statement: Padre de Pamilya is a powerful film that will shatter the apathy of the youth and make us reflect on our own faith as a people.

The AMRSP, led by sister Mary John Mananzan issued this statement after they viewed Padre de Pamilya: We in the Association of Major Religious Superiors in the Philippines (AMRSP) have watched the said film and are convinced of its significance as a powerful tool for moral regeneration and transformation of our society.

Padre de Pamilya is a story about a good father ( Ariel Rivera) whose only wish is for his children to grow up as good Catholic Christians. Unfortunately, his salary as a supervisor in the towns city hall is not enough to make ends meet. And because of the powers inherent in his work, the temptations to become a corrupt government official are always present. One day, because of the financial needs of his family, the father succumbs to temptation and commits a corrupt act. Even worse, he is caught doing it in a very public and embarrassing manner.
Upon watching Padre de Pamilya, one will be forced to ask, Must one prioritize the needs of the family instead of the teachings of God?

Padre de Pamilya is a new film which is relevant to the times. It will open in all SM Branches in Metro Manila starting, Wednesday, April 29, 2008.
Tickets are available in all Catholic Church parishes. For every Padre de Pamilya ticket bought, the church will receive a new Bible which will in turn be donated to a poor family by the Parish Priest. The screenings of Padre de Pamilya are being used as a fund raising campaign by the Archdiocese of Manila Biblical Apostolate lead by Fr. Tony Navarrete, to buy 5 million Bibles for poor families in Metro Manila. Tickets are also available in all SM Branches in Metro Manila starting April 29, 2009. For ticket inquiries, please call 703-7432 or text 0918-6900744.

Heavenly Touch Trailer

After the success of Walang Kawala, DMV Entertainment is back with another gay-themed movie called "Heavenly Touch. The movie is directed by Joel Lamangan.

The movie features Paolo Serrano, Marco Morales, Gwen Garci, Jeffrey Santos and newcomer Joash Balejado.

MANILA Starring Piolo Pascual

Official Selection
OUT OF COMPETITION
Cannes Film Festival 2009

Directed by Adolfo Alix, Jr. and Raya Martin

Bicycle Pictures and MJM Production

Written by Ramon Sarmiento and Adolfo Alix, Jr.
Executive Producers: Piolo Jose Pascual and Edgar Mangahas
Producer: Arleen Cuevas
Associate Line Producer: Maxie Evangelista III
Director of Photography: Albert Banzon
Production Designer: Digo Ricio
Editors: Jay Halili and Aleks Castaneda
Music: Radioactive Sago Project
Sound Design: Ditoy Aguila

Cast: Piolo Pascual, Rosanna Roces, Jay Manalo, Alessandra de Rossi, Jiro Manio, Aleck Bovick, John Lapus, Katherine Luna etc.