The Film Development Council of the Philippines has mandated cinemas across the country to showcase local films in the first Pista ng Pelikulang Pinoy, scheduled this coming August 16 to 22, 2017. The lineup of the said festival is a mix of indie films that have already been screened commercially and some to debut on the same week. Below, check out the 12 films participating in the festival:
1. 100 Tula Para Kay Stella
Producer: Viva Films
Cast: Bela Padilla and JC Santos
Director: Jason Paul Laxamana
2. Ang Manananggal sa Unit 23B
Producer: The IdeaFirst Company
Cast: Ryza Cenon and Martin del Rosario
Director: Prime Cruz
3. Bar Boys
Producer: Tropic Frills, Inc.
Cast: Carlo Aquino, Rocco Nacino, Enzo Pineda, and Kean Cipriano
Director: Kip Oebanda
4. Hamog
Producer: CPI/Cinema One
Cast: Zaijan Jaranilla, Teri Malvar, and Sam Quintana
Director: Ralston Jover
5. Paglipay (Crossing)
Producer: TOFARM
Cast: Garry Cabalic, Anna Luna, Joan dela Cruz, and Marinella Sevidal
Director: Zig Dulay
6. Patay na si Hesus
Producer: T-Rex Entertainment
Cast: Jaclyn Jose
Director: Victor Kaiba Villanueva
7. Pauwi Na
Producer: Universal Harvesters Inc.
Cast: Bembol Roco and Cherry Pie Picache
Director: Paolo Villaluna
8. Salvage
Producer: CPI/Cinema One
Cast: Jessy Mendiola and JC de Vera
Director: Sherad Anthony Sanchez
9. Star na si Van Damme Stallone
Producer: Unitel x Straight Shooters
Cast: Candy Pangilinan, Paolo Pingol, and Jadford Dilanco
Director: Randolph Longjas
10. Triptiko
Producer: TBA Studios
Cast: Mary Joy Apostol, Arnold Reyes, John Arcilla, and Ku Aquino
Director: Mikhail Red
11. Birdshot
Producer: TBA Studios
Cast: Mary Joy Apostol, Arnold Reyes, John Arcilla, and Ku Aquino
Director: Mikhail Red
12. AWOL
Producer: Skylight
Cast: Gerald Anderson and Dianne Medina
Director: Enzo Williams
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