August might just be the month for the Filipino film industry, because just a few days after Cinemalaya 13 culminates, the first ever Pista ng Pelikulang Pilipino begins!
From August 16 to 22, all the cinemas nationwide (more than 700 screens!) will be showing 12 Filipino films of various genres and varieties to give filmmakers a platform where they connect to a much wider audience. The film festival is also held in celebration of the Buwan ng Wika.
Tickets for students are priced at P150 for those in Metro Manila and P100 for those in the provinces. The festival will also be giving a 4+1 Promo (Buy 4 tickets, get 1 free) for the regular-priced tickets
Excited already? Here are the 12 films you need to see during the week-long festival:
1. 100 Tula Para Kay Stella
Directed by: Jason Paul Laxamana
Starring: Bela Padilla and JC Santos
2. Ang Mananaggal sa Unit 23B
Director: Prime Cruz
Starring: Ryza Cenon and Martin Del Rosario
3. AWOL
Directed by: Enzo Williams
Starring: Gerald Anderson, Dianne Medina, Bernard Palanca, and Raymond Bagatsing
4. Bar Boys
Directed by: Kip Oebanda
Starring: Carlo Aquino, Rocco Nacino, Enzo Pineda, and Kean Cipriano
5. Birdshot
Directed by: Mikhail Red
Starring: Mary Joy Apostol, John Arcilla, Arnold Reyes, and Ku Aquino
6. Hamog
Directed by: Ralston G. Jover
Starring: Zaijan Jaranilla, Teri Malvar, Sam Quintana, and Bon Lentejas
7. Paglipay
Directed by: Zig Dulay
Starring: Anna Luna, Garry Cabalic, Joan Dela Cruz, Marinella Sevidal
8. Patay na si Hesus
Directed by: Victor VIllanueva
Starring: Jaclyn Jose, Chai Fonacier, Melde Montañez, and Vincent Viado
9. Pauwi Na
Directed by: Paolo Villaluna
Starring: Meryll Soriano, Cherry Pie Picache, Bembol Roco, and Jerald Napoles
10. Salvage
Directed by: Sherad Anthony Sanchez
Starring: Jessy Mendiola, JC De Vera, Joel Saracho, and Karl Medina
11. Star Na Si Van Damme Stallone
Directed by: Randolph Longjas
Starring: Candy Pangilinan, Sarah Brakensiek, Ebong Joson, and Paolo Pingol
12. Triptiko
Directed by: Miguel Franco Michelena
Starring: Albie Casiño, Joseph Marco, Kean Cipriano, and Kylie Padilla
Which films are you excited to see at PPP? Let us know in the comments below!
