The third edition ups the stakes with funding, equipment, and APFI scholarships
Puregold CinePanalo is back for its third year, and the top 20 student short films are in. Picked from 267 entries nationwide, these rising filmmakers are proving they’re the next big voices in Philippine cinema.
Meet the 20 student shorts making waves in this year’s Puregold CinePanalo:
- “Starfish” by John Clite Apolinar, Polytechnic University of the Philippines
- “Alumahan” by Christian Melvin M. Arejola, Polytechnic University of the Philippines
- “A MILLION DREAM” by Ace Joven Balleta, University of Eastern Philippines
- “Kanibal” by Michael Baylon, University of the Philippines (Visayas)
- “Miss Intrams” by Henri Marie C. Belimac, University of the Philippines (Mindanao)
- “THE SOUND OF K” by Jay Gabriel A. Cañada, Visayas State University
- “TEKS BATTLE: SHOOT PATI PATO!” by John Russel Capule, University of Caloocan City
- “TINGI” by Rowan De Aro, Tanza National Comprehensive High School
- “Pulis Dunggab” by Maxine Dela Bajan, iACADEMY Cebu
- “Kapag Tapos na ang Umpukan” by Justine Lee Estinor, Manuel S. Enverga University Foundation
- “Ang Huling Banlaw ni Susan” by Hezekiah M. Estorque, University of the Philippines (Visayas)
- “Sa Mga Nagdaan at Lumipas” by Ezaldea Carla Fernandez, University of the Philippines (Open University)
- “12 Shots” by Minnesota Flores, University of the Philippines Diliman
- “No Mad is An Island” by Carl Geronimo, City of Malabon University
- “Nakabinbin” by Carlo M. Gula, Colegio de San Juan de Letran – Manila
- “When Heaven Inched Towards Earth” by Vinh Marco, University of the Philippines (Diliman)
- “Limlim” by Samantha Beatriz Acoja Palaje, St. Dominic College of Asia
- “Bumtak Sara ti Nuangen (The Carabao’s Horns Have Cracked” by Lloyd Pereira, Polytechnic University of the Philippines
- “Kun Hain? Bisan Diin.” by Jomarie Reyes, University of the Philippines (Diliman)
- “Nang Matakasan ang Tagay” by Giancarlo Santiago, University of the Philippines (Diliman)
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Production grants and film scholarships for young filmmakers
Puregold CinePanalo is leveling up! Each of this year’s top student filmmakers will get a Php 200,000 production grant, plus equipment packages to bring their films to life. And thanks to a new partnership with the Asia Pacific Film Institute (APFI), winners of Best Film, Jury Prize, and Best Director can score full scholarships, extra tuition perks, and career guidance to kickstart their journey in filmmaking.
Ms. Ivy Hayagan-Piedad, senior marketing manager of Puregold, extends her congratulations to the top 20 finalists. “Reaching this stage was no easy task. We believe these young filmmakers carry some of the most important stories that need to be told today. We are proud to provide them with a platform to bring these stories to life, and we look forward to seeing how the Filipino audiences connect with and respond to these films created especially for them.”
Puregold CinePanalo screening dates and venue
Puregold CinePanalo runs from September 23 to October 4 at the Gateway Cineplex 18 and select Ayala Cinemas, where the 20 student shorts will screen alongside seven full-length feature films.
Past CinePanalo projects have gone on to make waves locally and internationally, earning spots and awards at major film festivals here and abroad. For updates and announcements, refer to the official Puregold CinePanalo Facebook.
Reaching this stage was no easy task. We believe these young filmmakers carry some of the most important stories that need to be told today.
Ivy Hayagan-Piedad, Puregold senior marketing manager
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