Friday, February 28, 2014

MANA in Bacolod City

Mana a film by Gabby Fernandez will be screen in Bacolod on March 19-25, 2014. The film reflects the present social and political status of the Philippines. Utilizing family, film, and folklore as a medium to reflect the events that happened in the past and the present. It is a fiction but all fictions are based on reality. It also reflects the basic structure of the Philippine society, the family and how it copes up with situations that shakes its foundation. It also highlights the relationships of classes and how things work. 


Sunday, February 16, 2014

Bacollywood joins Cinema Rehiyon 6 in Cagayan de Oro for Arts Month 2014

RB (Rugby Boys) by Manny Montelibano
 Bacollywood in its 6th year, celebrates the National Arts Month in Cagayan de Oro (CDO), CINEMA REHIYON 6. With 3 short films and 1 full feature will be screened in CDO, Philippines together with films coming from all over the country.

Spearheading the event is the National Commission for Culture and the Arts - Cinema Committee and Xavier University.

SONATA by Peque Gallaga and Lore Reyes

Sa Mata Sang Bata by Abbie Uychiat
Bacollywood film festival will be on May 19 - 24, 2014 in Bacolod City and will focus on screening films in local communities (Barangays), Galleries, and alternative spaces within the city.

Barangay Bacollywood 2014 will be featuring films from Samar, Leyte, Bohol, Iloilo, Cebu, Dumaguete, Antique, and films from other countries. All screenings are for free. This is possible with the help of the independent filmmakers in the Visayas, to educate and promote films coming from the region.

Bacollywood: The Visayan Film Festival will also be sponsored by the City of Bacolod.


Zompranings by Poli Gonzales and Leo Aguirre