While local films at Puregold’s CinePanalo do what they do best by making audiences laugh, grieve, remember, and feel, the festival actively seeks out stories rarely told on screen
A former choir member himself, Ilokano filmmaker Ryand Angelo Ugalde shares the dilemma of a trans man singer: should he continue hormone replacement therapy or preserve the voice that helps fund his studies?
James had spent much of his career feeling undeserving of all the recognition he was getting. But all along, there was really no need to strive to be anything more — and he would make that groundbreaking realization by fully diving into the music.
Despite the demands of their regular jobs, these passionate Dubai OFWs pursue unpaid acting projects, with some even earning recognition at international film festivals
Many have noted the excellent films in Cinemalaya 22, but what’s truly worth noting are the outstanding performances by women