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8 Filipino films to compete at WPFF 2015


Eight Filipino films have been chosen and are now set to compete in the Filipino New Cinema category of the 2015 World Premieres Film Festival Philippines, which will take place from June 24 to July 7 and will screen at all SM Cinemas nationwide.

According to the Film Development Council of the Philippines in a press release, the Filipino New Cinema category of the WPFF will feature Filipino films from contemporary filmmakers who desires to premiere their latest work before an international audience.

It also aims to show the world of the high quality masterpiece that are made and produced in and by the Philippines and its many talents.

Among the finalists to compete are “An Kubo sa Kawayanan” directed by Alvin B. Yapan, “Ang Kwento Nating Dalawa” directed by Nestor Abrogena, “Filemon Mamon” directed by Will Fredo, “I Love you. Thank you” directed by Charliebebs Gohetia, “Maskara” directed by Genesis Nolasco, “Of Sinners and Saints” directed by Ruben Maria Soriquez, “Piring” directed by Carlos Morales, and “Sino nga ba si Pangkoy Ong” directed by Jonah Lim.

The films are vying for festival awards such as film grants of varying amounts, as well as awards for Best Picture (1st and 2nd place), Best Screenplay, Best Cinematography, Best Editing, Best Musical Score, Best Sound Engineering, Best Production Design, and Best Performance by an Actor, Best Performance by an Actress, Best Supporting Actor, and Best Supporting Actress to be judged and given by an international jury comprised of experts in cinema.
 
Aside from the Filipino New Cinema category, the WPFF will also feature films from Europe, the ASEAN countries, Ibero-America, Eurasia, and many more.

Overall, the festival will screen 60 to 70 films taken from around the world.
 
The World Premieres Film Festival Philippines will be screened at SM Cinemas nationwide. For more information on the film festival, visit the WPFF website. — Bianca Rose Dabu/BM, GMA News
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