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Meet the 2024 Manila International Film Festival Jurors
By Oliver Carnay MARIE JAMORA, Head of the Jury Born in Manila, Philippines, Marie Jamora is one of the first Filipinos in the Directors Guild

Manila International Film Festival (MIFF) kicked-off with a presscon attended by stars, filmmakers, producers from the ten films participating and Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) Executives; LIZA SOBERANO attends MALLARI screening
By Oliver Carnay photos and text by Oliver Carnay JANUARY 29 (MONDAY) HIGHLIGHTS AND SIDELIGHTS DAY-1 Hosted by MIFF Executive Producer Lisa Lew and moderated by

A glittering star-studded Awards Gala at the inaugural Manila International Film Festival; Piolo Pascual and Dingdong Dantes tied for Best Actor while FIREFLY won the Best Picture category!
By Oliver Carnay The Directors Guild of America shimmered with elegance last night, as excitement filled the air as we saw stars, filmmakers, luminaries, Mayors

25th Anniversary of Scandinavian Film Festival L.A. with BalticFilmExpo@SFFLA (January 13, 14 & 20, 21, 2024)
By Oliver Carnay The 25th Anniversary of Scandinavian Film Festival L.A. with BalticFilmExpo@SFFLA kicked-off with a bang this past weekend (January 13) at the

Acclaimed director Kleber Mendonca Filho (Bacurau, Aquarius, Neighboring Sounds) creates an incredible docfilm in PICTURES OF GHOSTS, revisiting his personal history and hometown cinema landscape in Recife, Brazil
By Oliver Carnay PICTURES OF GHOSTS is the official entry of Brazil for Best International Feature Film at the upcoming 96th Academy Awards.

ABS-CBN SEARCHES FOR THE NEXT GEN Z STARS IN “ZOOMERS”
Star Magic artists vie for a chance to star in ABS-CBN’s newest youth-oriented digital series. By Oliver Carnay The new year brings fresh faces

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

