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Manila International Film Festival (MIFF) slated from January 29 – February 2, 2004 just announced venues and screening schedule; ten 2023 Metro Manila Film Festival entries ready to run in Manila on Christmas Day!
By Oliver Carnay The inaugural Manila International Film Festival (MIFF) just announced the screening schedule of its films, which comprise the 10 entries of
Five-Day festival 2024 Manila International Film Festival film trailers!
By Oliver Carnay Manila International Film Festival (MIFF) is all set from January 29 – February 2, 2024; venues are the Directors Guild of
Oscar-contending docfilm WILD BEAUTY: MUSTANG SPIRIT OF THE WEST raise critical awareness on wild horses to protect them before they disappear
By Oliver Carnay A special screening with reception and Q&A of Oscar-contending documentary feature “WILD BEAUTY: MUSTANG SPIRIT OF THE WEST” was held last
DOLLY DE LEON talks about her latest projects, with her two directors PETERSEN VARGAS (“A VERY GOOD GIRL”) and CARL JOSEPH PAPA (THE MISSING / ITI MAPUKPUKAW, Philippines’ submission to Oscars 2024)
By Oliver Carnay This author got invited to a selected media online press conference on Friday, moderated by Lea W. Dizon. In the panel were
Director Asmae El Moudir of “THE MOTHER OF ALL LIES” (Morocco’s Oscar submission for Best International Feature and Best Documentary Feature) opens past historical secrets and creates a docfilm through a shoestring budget
By Oliver Carnay A special screening of “THE MOTHER OF ALL LIES,” Morocco’s official Oscar submission for Best International Feature and Best Documentary Feature was held
HILDA KORONEL received first “Monty Manibog Lifetime Achievement Award” at inaugural launch of MANILA INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL; “About Us But Not About Us” screening and Q&A closed out the star-studded event
By Oliver Carnay https://www.youtube.com/embed/caOkF6l10og?si=3-Ckhq7atfZ8oSwD A star-studded red carpet gala and lavish (not to mention, very well organized!) event for the inaugural launch of Manila International
Colombia’s official entry for the Best International Feature category at the 96th Academy Awards®, UN VARÓN, is a sensitive and subtle exploration of Latin American masculinity and gender dynamics against the backdrop of Bogota’s streets; a theatrical release is set on December 8 in New York City and will have additional screenings in Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Washington, D.C. (TBA)
By Oliver Carnay Columbian up-and-coming writer-director Fabián Hernández’s film “UN VARÓN” (A Male) is a captivating and poignant drama, selected as Colombia’s official submission for the 96th
Manila International Film Festival (MIFF) launch press conference held at ANDAZ in West Hollywood, CA; actress HILDA KORONEL announced as the first recipient of Monty Manibog Lifetime Achievement Award
By Oliver Carnay Actors Romnick Sarmenta, Enchong Dee, Kaladkaren and Eisel Serrano, are in Los Angeles for the launch of the inaugural Manila International
Denmark’s official Oscar submission “THE PROMISED LAND” reunites Mads Mikkelsen with Director Nikolaj Arcel after ten years
By Oliver Carnay Famous Danish actor Mads Mikkelsen with Director Nikolaj Arcel showed up at the AFIFEST Q&A on Saturday (October 28) after the
Matteo Garrone’s gripping drama ‘IO CAPITANO,’ (Italy’s Oscar submission) inspired by a true-life experience is an epic achievement, heartbreakingly shows the punishing process of illegal immigrants
By Oliver Carnay I received the screener link from this stunning film ‘IO CAPITANO’ (Me Captain), a story about the bravery and heroism of
PETER SARSGAARD and JESSICA CHASTAIN gives an authentic and captivating performance in their latest movie ‘MEMORY’ that is worthy of nominations at upcoming OSCARS
By Oliver Carnay A special screening of ‘MEMORY’ was held at the Chinese Theatre 6 last Saturday (October 28) during the AFIFEST four-day festival.
‘THE TEACHERS’ LOUNGE’ (DAS LEHRERZIMMER) Director Ilker Catak cast non-actor children in his latest film, Germany’s Oscar submission for Best International Film
By Oliver Carnay THE TEACHERS’ LOUNGE (Das Lehrerzimmer) is a thought-provoking film that deals with trust between students and teachers in a German school.