FDCP's documentary film festival, Dokyumentado, to launch on November 22

The Film Development Council of the Philippines will launch its documentary film festival Dokyumentado this November.

The film fest will run from November 22 to December 7, with on-site screenings at the Cinematheque Centres in Manila (Nov. 24-29), Nabunturan (Nov. 25-Dec. 7), Davao (Nov. 27-Dec. 6), Iloilo (Nov. 27-Dec. 7), and Negros (Dec. 4-7).

The Dokyumentado Documentary Film Festival is an avenue for viewers to explore the rich and deep narratives of Filipino life and culture, according to the FDCP.

"By showcasing documentaries as powerful tools for social awareness and transformation, the festival celebrates the art of storytelling that illuminates realities, challenges perspectives and sparks meaningful changes," it said.

Seven feature films will be screened at the film festival, each accompanied by a short film partner.

• "Motherland" by Ramona Diaz with "Mama" by Alexandra Brizuela
• "Aswang" by Alyx Arumpac" with "Timbre" by Camille Samonte and Pam Bareo
• "Delikado" by Karl Malakunas with "Agoas" by Nathalie "Ally" Sanga
• "Last Days at Sea" by Venice Atienza with "Eksmen" by Heather Simonette and Rose M. Intong
• "Home of the Brave" by Baby Ruth Villarama with "Puti" by Jerald Yucot
• "Little Azkals" by Baby Ruth Villarama with "Sota" by Mae Tanagon
• "Pagtatag! The Documentary" by Jed Regala with "Beyond Spotlight" by Gian Linezo

Ramona Diaz's "And So It Begins," the Philippines' official entry to the 97th Academy Awards, will also have a special screening at the Dokyumentado Documentary Film Festival.

Moreover, attendees can catch student short films at the film fest, which are categorized into three sets: Arts and the Community, Childhood Memories, and Dokyukultura.

Set A: Arts and the Community

• "Balde at Brotsa" by Josh Mutia
• "Guhit Recto" by Renzi Airel Salazar
• "How the Beasts Got Hyped" by Elvin Jay Macanlalay
• "A Bad Name" by Robbie Capio
• "Pinta" by Christina Alyssa Damaso

Set B: Childhood Memories

• "Ate si Bunso" by Raphaela Dominguez
• "Nanay Tatay" by Antonio Agregado
• "Ate Bunso" by Angelica Llanera
• "Remnants of the Lost Childhood" by Belle Samson
• "Mariposa" by Melanie Faye

Set C: Dokyukultura

• "Alingasngas" by Joseph Ezra Dave Jimenez
• "Cinebuano" by Joaquin Perocillo
• "Recto Records" by Jego Rafael
• "Ang Paghahanap kay Dalagang Bukid" by Leia Amidala Nepomuceno Santos
• "An Kamaturan" by Kyle Justin B. Rebutica

Aside from the abovementioned films, certain Cinematheque Centres will also screen curated selections of documentaries in their locations.

Cinematheque Centre Davao

• "Mga Gipaambit Gikan sa Tubig" by Anna Miguel Cervantes
• "Budots: The Craze" by Jay Rosa and Mark Limbaga
• "Panicupan" by Jose Bagane Fiola

Cinematheque Centre Iloilo

• "Tikab" by Mary Angelie Estador
• "Hubas" by Bianca Villareal
• "Asindera" by George Miko Gaerlan
• "Sinamay nga Palanublion" by Anjo Salmorin
• "Patok" by Emmanuel Lerona

Cinematheque Centre Nabunturan

• "Pamalandong sa Danow" by Breech Asher Harani
• "Cagan" by Given Mark Inansugan
• "Asay" by Juvy Ann Clarito

Cinematheque Centre Negros

• "Ang Kalibutan ni Nunelucio Alvarado" by Candy Nagrampa
• "My Boy Superman" by Jonathan Jurilla
• "Lupang Hinarang" by Ditsi Carolino

Those who won't be able to participate in the on-site screenings may stream select free and for-subscription documentaries on the FDCP's JuanFlix Channel from Nov. 22 to Dec. 7.

— CDC, GMA Integrated News