Bagane “Bagsy” Fiola, a talented Mindanaoan filmmaker who hails from Davao City, had conceptualized “Baboy Halas” back in 2016 during a documentary shoot in the Cotabato Province of Southern Philippines. A fable recounted by a former rebel commander whose storytelling skills were passed on through generations from his Moro ancestors, inspired Fiola to write “Wailings in the Forest”.
Mindanaoan’s noted young filmmaker Arnel (Arbi among friends) Barbarona’s two films have stirred the filmmaking industry for the storyline and stark, haunting cinematography.
In true “PPP4: Sama All” fashion, two titles from Regal Films and 21 movies from ABS-CBN Films have joined the lineup of the 4th Pista ng Pelikulang Pilipino (PPP) of the Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP). This brings the total number of PPP4 films to 168, with 90 full-length features and 78 shorts.
It’s a gathering of almost anything and everything Filipino in the 4th edition of the Pista ng Pelikulang Pilipino (PPP) that features at least 145 titles — 67 full-length films and 78 short films.
Cartoon Network,with exclusive Pay TV partner SKYcable, brings hero time to kids with the premiere of the sought-after “Ben 10 vs. The Universe: The Movie,” which will air on October 10 at 10 AM.
