2018 PPP entries
Eight incredible films have been selected by the Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP) and were formally announced during the Pista ng Pelikulang Pilipino (PPP) grand launch last July 9 at Sequioa Hotel, Quezon City.
The 2018 lineup which will be screened in all cinemas nationwide on Aug. 15 to 21 were introduced by FDCP chairperson Liza Diño. PPP offers a diverse set of films which pushes the envelope of the movie genres that Filipinos grew to love. These films are Ang Babaeng Allergic Sa Wifi directed by Jun Robles Lana under The IdeaFirst Company; Bakwit Boys directed by Jason Paul Laxamana under T. Rex Entertain- ment; Madilim Ang Gabi directed by Adolf Alix Jr., under Deus Lux Mea Films; Pinay Beauty directed by Jay Abello under Quantum Films and Epic Media; Signal Rock directed by Chito Roño under Cape Signal Rock (CSR) Films PH; The Day After
Valentine’s directed by Jason Paul Laxamana under Viva Films; Unli Life directed by Miko Livelo under Regal Entertainment, Inc.; and We Will Not
Die Tonight directed by Richard Somes under Strawdogs Studio Production. The films’ respective directors and artists were also present during the announcement.
“The Pista ng Pelikulang Pilipino proved to be such a success especially in getting our Fillipino audiences to support a full lineup of Filipino films in one week of playdate, and we are proud that this year, we get to showcase more films of different and elevated genres that will not just entertain but will encourage discussions among the Filipino audience. There’s a film for everyone and we are looking forward to everyone’s support again to all of our films,” said Diño.
In addition to the main entries, PPP will also showcase the Special Feature Section which will be screened in selected cinemas. The Section includes, among others, films from local independent film festivals in 2017, with High Tide directed by Tara Illenberger from TOFARM; Paki directed by Giancarlo Abrahan from CinemaOne Originals; and Tu Pug Imatuy directed by Arnel Barbarona from Sinag Maynila. Short films will also be featured in PPP through Sine Kabataan Short Film Competition which will be paired with the PPP full feature entries. Proudly presented by Official Ambassador Sine Kabataan, Ice Seguerra, the films include Alas-Nuebe ng Tanghali directed by Enalyn Legaspi; Anonymous Student Vlog directed by Christian Babista; Bahay-bahayan directed by Bryan Spencer Reyes; Bato Bato Pik directed by Ardinian Jaq Sanque and Lorys Plaza; Isang Tula para sa Nawawala directed by Rodemille Singh; Koleksyong Pamalo directed by Len Frago, Masaya Ako directed by Daniel Edwin Delgado and Tiara Angelia Nicolas; and Runner directed by Levi Jun Miscala.