Sinag Maynila 2024 emblem. Picture from its Fb web page
After a four-year hiatus, the Sinag Maynila Unbiased Movie Pageant reopened its doorways to the general public with a brand new set of full-length, shorts, and documentary movies to achieve wider audiences.
Following the theme “Sine Lokal, Pang-Worldwide,” the 2024 version of Sinag Maynila goals to offer a platform for indie actors and filmmakers to take the highlight whereas permitting movie buffs to get pleasure from watching in cinemas, based on Photo voltaic Leisure Company President and CEO Wilson Tieng
“Certainly the cinemas, together with our different supporters such because the Metropolis of Manila, are making vital contributions to the event of Philippine unbiased cinema and the expansion of the Filipino movie market,” stated Tieng in a press assertion.
In an interview with the Philippine Day by day Inquirer, “Banjo” director-writer-lead star Bryan Wong shared that he at all times needed to be a part of the pageant, as he believes in its purpose of giving a platform to filmmakers who should have their tales instructed.
“Banjo” is without doubt one of the full-length finalists on this 12 months’s inception. Additionally a part of the finalists are “The Gospel of the Beast” by Sheron Dayoc, “Her Locket” by J.E. Tiglao, “Maple Leaf Desires” by Benedict Mique, “What You Did” by Joan Lopez Flores, “Salome” by Gutierrez Mangansakan II, and “Talahib (Legend of the Tall Grass)” by Alvin Yapan.
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In the meantime, the documentary finalists embody the next:
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- “Ghosts of Kalantiaw” by Chuck Escasa
- “Ino” by Ranniel Semana
- “Natatanging Palayok (The Distinctive Pot)” by Ein Gil Randall S. Camuñas
- “Pag-Ibig Ang Mananaig (Love Will Prevail)” by Jenina Denise A. Domingo
- “Panatag (Tranquil)” by Allan Lazaro
- “Untitled/ Unfinished” by Matthew Victor Pastor
- “Method of the Balisong” by Paul Factora
Rounding up the finalists are the entries of the quick movie class which incorporates:
- “14 Days” by Nars Santos
- “Ang Maniniyot ni Papa Jisos (Father Jisos’ Photographer)” by Franky Arrocena
- “Because the Moth Flies” by Gayle Oblea
- “Bisan Abo Wala Bilin (Even Ashes, Nothing Stays)” by Kyd Torato
- “Kiyaw (Hill Myna)” by Jericho Jeriel
- “ILO” by Serafin Emmanuel P. Catangay
- “Mananguete (The Coconut Sap Collector)” by Mery Grace Rama-Mission
- “Ina Bulan” by Melver Ritz L. Gomez
- “Sa Paglupad Ka Banong (The Flight of Banog)” by Elvert Bañares
- “Suka and Toyo Can Make Adobo (Vinegar and Soy Sauce Can Make Adobo)” by Jude Matanguihan
The entries can be screened at Gateway, Robinsons Galleria, Robinsons Manila, SM Fairview, SM Mall of Asia, SM Manila, SM Megamall, SM North Edsa, SM Southmall, SM Sta. Mesa and Market Market.
The winners of the annual pageant can be acknowledged on the Gabi ng Parangal on the Metropolitan Theater in Manila on Sept. 8.
Among the many actors who appeared within the pageant at one level are Janine Gutierrez, Enchong Dee, Elizabeth Oropesa, and Tippy Dos Santos, to call a couple of.