Meet the 2024 Manila International Film Festival Jurors
By Oliver CarnayMARIE JAMORA, Head of the Jury Born in Manila, Philippines, Marie Jamora is one of the first Filipinos in the Directors Guild of America (DGA), having directed episodes of…
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 Carnayphotos and text by Oliver Carnay JANUARY 29 (MONDAY) HIGHLIGHTS AND SIDELIGHTS DAY-1 Hosted by MIFF Executive Producer Lisa Lew and moderated by MIFF co-founders Ruben V. Nepales and Janet…
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 from the Philippines, network executives, movers…
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 Writers Guild Theatre in Beverly Hills…
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. The film will open in New York on…
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 to audiences this 2024 as ABS-CBN…
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 CarnayThe inaugural Manila International Film Festival (MIFF) just announced the screening schedule of its films, which comprise the 10 entries of the 2023 Metro Manila Film festival (MMFF). Films…
Five-Day festival 2024 Manila International Film Festival film trailers!
By Oliver CarnayManila International Film Festival (MIFF) is all set from January 29 - February 2, 2024; venues are the Directors Guild of America and the TCL Chinese Theatres on…
Oscar-contending docfilm WILD BEAUTY: MUSTANG SPIRIT OF THE WEST raise critical awareness on wild horses to protect them before they disappear
By Oliver CarnayA special screening with reception and Q&A of Oscar-contending documentary feature "WILD BEAUTY: MUSTANG SPIRIT OF THE WEST" was held last December 12 (Tuesday) at William Morris Endeavor…
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 CarnayThis author got invited to a selected media online press conference on Friday, moderated by Lea W. Dizon. In the panel were actress DOLLY DE LEON, and her directors…