The official selection for the inaugural “Pista ng Pelikulang Pilipino,” where all cinemas in the country are mandated to showcase local films from August 16 to 22, has been announced.
Below are all the titles to be screened in the festival:
1. 100 Tula Para Kay Stella
Producer: Viva Films
Cast: Bela Padilla and JC Santos
Director: Jason Paul Laxamana
2. Ang Manananggal Sa Unit 23B
Producer: The IdeaFirst Company
Cast: Ryza Cenon and Martin del Rosario
Director: Prime Cruz
3. AWOL
Producer: Skylight
Cast: Gerald Anderson and Dianne Medina
Director: Enzo Williams
4. Bar Boys
Producer: Tropic Frills, Inc.
Cast: Carlo Aquino, Rocco Nacino, Enzo Pineda, and Kean Cipriano
Director: Kip Oebanda
5. Birdshot
Producer: TBA Studios
Cast: Mary Joy Apostol, Arnold Reyes, John Arcilla, and Ku Aquino
Director: Mikhail Red
6. Hamog
Producer: CPI/Cinema One
Cast: Zaijan Jaranilla, Teri Malvar, and Sam Quintana
Director: Ralston Jover
7. Paglipay (Crossing)
Producer: TOFARM
Cast: Garry Cabalic, Anna Luna, Joan dela Cruz, and Marinella Sevidal
Director: Zig Dulay
8. Patay Na Si Hesus
Producer: T-Rex Entertainment
Cast: Jaclyn Jose
Director: Victor Kaiba Villanueva
9. Pauwi Na (Pedicab)
Producer: Universal Harvesters Inc.
Cast: Bembol Roco and Cherry Pie Picache
Director: Paolo Villaluna
10. Salvage
Producer: CPI/Cinema One
Cast: Jessy Mendiola and JC de Vera
Director: Sherad Anthony Sanchez
11. Star na Si Van Damme Stallone
Producer: Unitel x Straight Shooters
Cast: Candy Pangilinan, Paolo Pingol, and Jadford Dilanco
Director: Randolph Longjas
12. Triptiko
Producer: Michelena Brothers Production
Cast: Kylie Padilla, Kean Cipriano, Albie Casino, and Joseph Marci
Director: Miguel Franco Michelena
Story: ABS-CBN News
