Cinemalaya 2013: Nuwebe by Joseph Laban

Inspired by the actual story of one of the youngest mothers in Philippine history, “Nuwebe” follows the story of Krista who at the tender age of 9 got pregnant from the sexual abuse perpetrated by her own father. What follows is a story of struggle and renewal. Krista’s story is complex. She refuses to see herself as a victim. Despite her situation, she demonstrates an incredible level of resilience and determination to overcome the trauma of her past. Her mother on the other hand is torn between her love for her child and her love for her husband. Starring: Barbara Miguel, Jake Cuenca, Nadine Samonte, Anita Linda, Manny Castaneda, Renaissance Tuason, Isadora Villasquez, Archie Adamos, Mikael Liwag, Renerich Ocon, Blair Arellano, Mariah Fernandez

Cinemalaya 2013: Transit

Movie by Hannah Espia starring Ping Medina, Irma Idlawan, Mercedes Cabral and Jasmine Curtis-Smith.

Cinemalaya 2013: Babagwa

An Internet scammer falls in love with a wealthy spinster while trying to swindle her using a fake Facebook profile. Finalist, New Breed category, Cinemalaya Film Festival 2013. A film by Jason Paul Laxamana. Starring Alma Concepcion, Alex Medina

Sineng Pambansa 2013: Lihis starring Jake Cuenca, Joem Bascon and Lovi Poe

Award-winning screenplay writer Ricky Lee collaborates with Joel Lamangan for the movie 'Lihis'. Aside from the political side of the film, it will surely draw interest from the moviegoers due to the steamy scenes between Joem Bascon and Jake Cuenca.

BURGOS Official Trailer

Heaven's Best Entertainment presents "BURGOS" a Joel C. Lamangan film Starring Tirso Cruz III Allen Dizon Rocco Nacino Ina Feleo Dimples Romana Bangs Garcia Kerbie Zamora and Lorna Tolentino Producers; Herminio C. Bautista / Hero Bautista Executive Producer: Harlene Bautista-Sarmenta Supervising Producer: Lea Calmerin Line Producer: Dennis Evangelista Production Manager: Melon "Byuti" Antonio Associate Editors: Shane Bernardo / Apol Cebreiros Assistant Director: Julius Alfonso Production Designer: Edgar Martin Littaua Director of Photography: Mo Zee Edited by: John Wong (Pixel Art Media Production Co.) Written by Ricky Lee Directed by Joel C. Lamangan

Cine Filipino 2013: Mga Alaala ng Tag-ulan by Ato Bautista

MGA ALAALA NG TAG-ULAN (Memories of Rain) is a poignant, coming-of-age story about a young man’s first encounter with love, romance and heartbreak. It is told in bits and pieces of poetic and melancholic memories, pouring in one rainy night. SANTI is a college freshman. His well-to-do family is coping with financial crises. They recently moved in into a small apartment, in a small suburban town. As Santi deals with teen-aged woes, adjustments with his new environment at home and in school, and as he finds escape from his parents’ marital conflicts, Santi encounters love-at-first-sight… MARIE CLAIRE is more than ten years older than Santi. She works as an assistant in a Cafe bookshop. Lost, broken and fragile after a tragic break-up, Marie Claire left the province in search of a new beginning to find her place in this world… One rainy afternoon, Santi and Marie Claire cross path. She seeks shelter from the heavy rain. He covers and protects her under his big red umbrella. Marie Claire is the most beautiful thing Santi has ever laid eyes on. Santi is the kindest and purest person Marie Claire has ever met. Strangers finding solace in one another, the young man and older woman begin an amazing friendship. But as Santi gets closer to Marie Claire, the more she becomes a mystery to him. And the more he gets mystified, the more he falls in love with her. In his pursuit of Marie Claire, Santi goes through a journey of finding the meaning of love, understanding its complexities, fighting for it, facing its challenges and accepting the pains and sufferings that it entails, transforming him, earning for him his passage to adulthood. CAST OF CHARACTERS Akihiro Blanco Santi dela Cruz Mocha Uson Marie Claire Mon Confiado Brian dela Cruz (Santi’s Father) Issa Litton Rebecca dela Cruz (Santi’s Mother) Lance Raymundo Professor Willie Cortez Ria Garcia Vanessa Pio Balbuena Richie

Cine Filipino 2013: The Guerrilla is a Poet

A Sari Dalena & Kiri Dalena Film Starring: Karl Medina • Angeli Bayani • Anthony Falcon • Bong Cabrera • RK Bagatsing • Chanel Latorre • Lehner Mendoza • Lui Quiambao-Manansala • Marcus Madrigal • Jes Evardone • Willie Nepomuceno • Jao Mapa • Raymond Bagatsing Based on the life of intellectual and revolutionary figure Jose Maria Sison, this film explores a tumultuous decade in Philippine history when idealistic young people decided they had to rise up and fight a dictatorial regime.

Cine Filipino 2013: Ang Kwento ni Mabuti

The one and only Superstar Nora Aunor stars in the Cine Filipino entry 'Ang Kwento ni Mabuti'. Under the direction of Mes de Guzman.

Cinemalaya 2013: Sana Dati by Jerrold Tarog

Paulo Avelino and Lovi Poe reunites with Aswang director Jerrold Tarog for the movie 'Sana Dati', an entry to the Cinemalaya 2013 Director's Showcase. It is also the last installment from the Camera Trilogy (Confessional and Mangatyanan were the first two films). Benjamin Alves and TJ Trinidad joins the cast.

Cinemalaya 2013: LIARS by Gil Portes

Alessandra de Rossi reunites with Director Gil Portes for the Cinemalaya 2013 Director's Showcase entry 'The Liars'. It also stars Cris Villanueva, Sue Prado and Arnold Reyes.