Puregold’s film festival spotlights veteran and emerging actors

the inaugural run of Puregold CinePanalo Film Festival promises to deliver powerful narratives celebrating Filipino strength, success, and joy in movies that aim to foster Filipino talent through filmmakers, actors, and actresses.

Scheduled from March 15 to 19 at the Gateway Cineplex 18 in Araneta City, Cubao, the festival will show six compelling full-length movies and 25 short films. Each full-length film has a carefully selected cast that perfectly embodies the messages it wants to highlight.

Pushcart Tales stars Nonie and Shamaine Buencamino, Carlos SiguionReyna, Therese Malvar, Elora Españo, and Harvey Bautista.

Boys at the Back features Cinemalaya Best Actor Noel Comia Jr., Nicole Omillo, Bani Baldiserri, Michael Berces, Bob Jbeili, Merry Chris Rodriguez, and Nyle Libranza.

Road to Happy stars VJ Mendoza playing the lead role in his first fulllength film, joined by veteran comedian and actor Smokey Manoloto and Darlyn Izabelle Salang.

A Lab Story is headlined by Uzziel Delamide and Potchi Angeles inthe lead roles and stars Donna Cariaga, Ely Cellan, Barbara Miguel, and Krystle Valentino Air in supporting roles.

Under a Piaya Moon introduces upand-coming actors Jeff Moses and Pau Dimaranan, alongside established actors Chart Motus and Joel Torre.

Producer’s Choice One Day League: Dead Mother, Dead All features Drag Race PH Season 1 Ms. Congeniality, Lady Morgana, stand-up comedian Negi

Molina, influencer Macoy Dubs, drag queen Omiko “Barbie-Q” Madali, social media sensation Ryan “Matabang Setter” Revita, actor Tommy Alejandrino, and actress Via Antonio. The film also has a special appearance from international drag queen and host of reality competition Drag Den, Manila Luzon.

The feature-length and short films will be recognized at the prestigious Puregold CinePanalo Film Festival Awards Night on March 16, 7 p.m., at Cinema 5 of the Gateway Cineplex 18.