THE Sine Negrense in partnership with the Film Development Council of the Philippines, the Province of Negros Occidental, the Negros Cultural Foundation and the Negros Museum unveils the 20 competing films under the Open and Intercollegiate Category of the Sine Negrense: Negros Island Film Festival 2022.
The nine finalists for the open category include Dale Gugudan’s “A Cookie Movie”; Julius De La Peña’s “Amo Guid Na Da Sila”; Jonathan Jurilla’s “Ang Babayi sa Suba”; EMMARY’s “Apple Soda”; Junmarl Alconga’s “Balangaw”; Kurt Soberano’s “Golden Bells”; Ferdinand Macalisang’s “Itib-ong “; Lorenz Carmona’s “On A Knotted Bough”; and Zack Verzosa’s “Ritmo."
For the intercollegiate category the competing films are “Ading” of the University of St. La Salle; “Baganihan” of the Colegio San Agustin-Bacolod; “Balas, Balud Kag Mga Bituon” of the Sagay National High School, “Daga”from Sagay National High School and “Handuraw” from Negros Occidental High School.
Other competing films in that category are “One-Eyed Pig” from University of St. La Salle; “Perya De Juan” from University of St. La Salle; “Pugong” from University of Negros Occidental- Recoletos; “Sa Halalban” from University of Negros Occidental- Recoletos; “Sa Kalaut Sang Katobtoban” from Colegio San Agustin Bacolod; and “Testigo” from Colegio San Agustin Bacolod.
These short films will be screened during the 2022 on November 21-27, 2022 at Cinematheque Centre Negros.
The best short feature film for both categories will be awarded a cash prize and a trophy during the Sine Negrense Awards Night on November 27, 2022.
Sine Negrense: Negros Island Film Festival continues to provide a viable outlet of expression and aims to bring out a new generation of filmmakers and enthusiasts, as well as cultivate an informed public on the importance of Cinema and Storytelling in the context of National Identity. (PR)