Filipino talent shined on the global stage as John Lloyd Cruz received the prestigious Boccalino d’Oro prize (Golden Jug Award) given by the Independent Critics Jury of Italy at the 76th Locarno Film Festival (LFF) in Switzerland. Cruz’s breathtaking performance in Lav Diaz’s “Essential Truths of the Lake” not only captivated the audience but also etched a proud moment in Philippine film history.
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Lav Diaz named Jury Chairman of France’s Marseille International Film Fest
Acclaimed Filipino filmmaker Lav Diaz has been named Jury President of the 32nd FIDMarseille International Film Festival in France.
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Lav Diaz bags Best Director award at Venice Film Festival
Lav Diaz has once again been hailed Best Director, this time in the prestigious Venice Film Festival.
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HAPPENING: Jingle Chordbook Magazine documentary free viewing online
NOW HAPPENING: The iconic Jingle Chordbook Magazine’s documentary is having a free viewing online until Friday night.
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Lav Diaz’s film “Ang Hupa” starring Piolo Pascual makes Cannes selection
Multi award-winning Filipino filmmaker Lav Diaz is on his way to the Cannes Film Festival with his new film, “Ang Hupa” (“The Halt”). The film’s social media announced its inclusion in the 51st Quinzaine des Réalisateurs – Directors’ Fornight selection at the 2019 Cannes Film Festival. The Spring Films and Sine Olivia Pilipinas production is […]
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Signal Rock is Philippines’ entry to Oscar Awards
The Film Academy of the Philippines (FAP) has chosen Signal Rock as the country’s next contender for nomination and possibly 1st Oscars-approved nominee to the 91st Academy Awards in 2019.
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Lav Diaz’s latest masterpiece wins Best Picture at Basel Film Festival
Lav Diaz’s latest masterpiece “Ang Panahon Ng Halimaw” has won again another international award, this time the Best Picture prize at the Bildrausch Film Festival at Basel, Switzerland held recently.
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Brilliante Mendoza, Lav Diaz join Oscars’ Academy
Internationally-renowned film directors Brillante Mendoza and Lav Diaz have been welcomed to the Oscars’ Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences
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6 Filipinos best of the best in ASEAN film fest awards
Six Filipinos received major awards from the 3rd ASEAN International Film Festival & Awards 2017 (AIFFA 2017) held May in Kuching, Malaysia.
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Philippine cinema centerstage in New York’s MoMA
Contemporary Philippine cinema is getting the spotlight at the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) of New York in June.
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Lav Diaz wins Best Director in Dublin
Lav Diaz has bagged another Best Director award for his film, “Ang Babaeng Humayo (The Woman Who Left),” this time from the Dublin Film Critics Circle
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Lav Diaz captures Venice Int’l Film Fest Best Picture
Lav Diaz’s film “Ang Babaeng Humayo” (The Woman Who Left), a revenge tale shot in black and white won the top Golden Lion prize at the Venice Film Festival.
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