Sineng Pambansa Filipino Filmfest in NY highlights ‘Bakal Boys,’ others
LOS ANGELES "“ "We are bringing Filipino films to Filipinos," revealed Briccio Santos, Film Commissioner of Sineng Pambansa Filipino Film Festival...
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Great bodies of work
WHEN Bill Hunter died, it was the worst career move he ever made. Far worse than his career move, or decision...
The Laurels Guide
There are thousands of film festivals around the world, and an even greater number of films that have been involved in...
Japanese films dominate Asian New Talent Awards
Japanese films took home two of the three awards handed out at the Asian New Talent Awards at the 14th Shanghai...
Seeing the unseen at the 2011 Cinemalaya
They lined up on the stage like they were part of a rogue's gallery. Veteran actress and director Laurice Guillen, Cinemalaya's...
Tom Hanks’ ‘Larry Crowne’ Closes Out Inaugural ScreenSingapore
The gods smiled on Tom Hanks and ScreenSingapore as the inaugural multi-purpose film business event drew to a close. A historical...
Cinemalaya: Controversies that never were
This year's Cinemalaya Independent Film Festival won't happen until July, but as early as now, people are harping on the controversies...
ScreenSingapore by numbers
Tom Hanks has left, the red carpet has been rolled up and the curtain has come down. The inaugural ScreenSingapore officially...
Yawn-inducing
Bollywood awards functions have become exercises in predictability-and, thanks to the hoopla, nobody really cares about talent being rewarded It can't...
Hong Kong’s first Pineapple Underground Film Festival
When local art house curator Gina Wong began her involvement in independent films 10 years ago, she soon became disillusioned by...
Sundance & Cinereach Select Eleven for $1.5 Million Grants
Eleven projects have been named recipients of the $1.5 million "Cinereach Project at Sundance Institute," a three-year initiative designed to "support...
5 things you should know about Waterfront Film Festival
Holland, MI - If you've attended any of the 12 previous Waterfront Film Festivals, you'll have to adjust your GPS a...