145 pelikula tampok sa PPP4 ng FDCP; classic Pinoy films muling ibabandera

MAHIGIT 145 pelikula ang ipalalabas ng Film Development Council of the Philippines para sa ika-4 na Pista ng Pelikulang Pilipino (PPP) na magkakaroon ng kauna-unahang online edition mula Okt. 31 hanggang Nob. 15 sa FDCP Online Channel.

Ngayong taon, ang tema ng PPP4 ay “Sama All” tampok ang mga pelikula mula sa mga lokal na film festival tulad ng Cinemalaya Philippine Independent Film Festival, QCinema International Film Festival, Cinema One Originals Film Festival, Sinag Maynila Film Festival, CineFilipino Film Festival, ToFarm Film Festival, at Metro Manila Film Festival pati na rin mula sa iba’t ibang producer at regional film festival, ang PPP Retrospective, ang Lab portion ng Sine Kabataan Short Film Competition, at ang CineMarya Women’s Film Festival.

“This year’s PPP is a solidarity event that aims to encourage support for Philippine Cinema in light of the devastating effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.

“It aims to propagate the love for Filipino films among audiences and help sustain the country’s film industry that is gravely affected by the COVID-19 crisis.

“The FDCP is glad to announce that all proceeds will be given to producers involved in the festival through revenue sharing,” sabi ni FDCP Chairperson at CEO Liza Diño sa ginanap na virtual presecon kagabi.

Ang mga section ng PPP4 ay ang Premium, Classics, PH Oscars Entries, Tributes, Romance, Youth and Family, Genre, Bahaghari, PPP Retro, Documentary, at From the Regions, kasama ang Sine Kabataan at CineMarya.

“Films that have never been released to the Philippine audience or had a limited release in the country comprise the esteemed Premium Selection section. National Artist for Film Kidlat Tahimik leads the Premium Selection roster with ‘Ang Lakaran ni Kabunyan: Kabunyan’s Journey to Liwanag’,” pahayag pa ni Chair Liza.

Dalawang classic ‘80s films naman ang makakasama rin dito, ang “Batch ‘81” ni Mike de Leon, starring Mark Gil; at ang restored version ng “Brutal” ng yumaong Marilou Diaz-Abaya at bida sina Amy Austria, Charo Santos-Concio ay Gina Alajar along with the late Johnny Delgado and Jay Ilagan.

Nandiyan din ang “The Helper” ni Joanna Bowers; “Itoshi No Irene (Come On, Irene)” ni Keisuke Yoshida; Glenn Barit’s “Cleaners,” at “Blood Hunters: Rise of the Hybrids.”

Pasok din sa Premium section list ang “He Who Is Without Sin” ni Jason Paul Laxamana; “Kintsugi” ni Lawrence Fajardo; at “The Highest Peak” ni Arbi Barbarona.

Another special PPP4 section will premiere the final 12 short films of the CineMarya Women’s Film Festival, an initiative of the FDCP in partnership with the Philippine Commission on Women (PCW), Quezon City Film Development Council, and Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG).

The Luzon finalists are “Daadaan Na (Her Walks)” by Julius Lumiqued, “Super-Able” by Arjanmar Rebeta, “Night Shift” by Mariel Ong, and “Dalaginding na si Isang” by Nigel Santos while those from the National Capital Region (NCR) are “Noontime Drama” by Kim Timan and Sam Villa-Real, “She’s Perfect” by Jochelle Casilad, “Hakab” by Mel Aguilar-Maestro, and “Super Woman” by Angela Andres.

“Winged Dreams to the Blue Heavens” by Aimee Apostol-Escasa and “Binakol sa Dahon” by Gary Tabanera and “Ola” by Mijan Jumalon and “Adira” by Jorzheema Hamid.

The CineMarya Awarding Ceremony in November will give out the following awards with corresponding cash prizes: Best Film, Best Director, Jury’s Choice, Best Screenplay, and other special awards.

Pahayag pa ni Ms. Liza, “This year’s PPP may be different, but I assure that it will continue to celebrate the heritage and potential of our film industry by spreading the love for Philippine Cinema.”

PPP4 will be held from Oct. 31 to November 15 on the FDCPchannel.ph platform. The Early Bird Rate worth P450 for the 16-day Full Run Pass (P599) is available until Oct.15 only. Other subscription options are the Half Run Pass (P299) for eight days, Day Pass (P99), and Free Pass (for short films and public events).

For updates on additional PPP4 titles and other information, visit FDCPchannel.ph or facebook.com/FDCPPPP.

Magkakaroon din ng special screening para sa mga pelikulang “Mula sa Kung Ano ang Noon” ni Lav Diaz; “Sakaling Hindi Makarating” by Ice Idanan; “Moments of Love” by Mark Reyes; “Ulan” ni Irene Villamor; “Never Not Love You” ni Antoinette Jadaone; “Kailangan Ko’y Ikaw” by Joyce Bernal; “Una Kang Naging Akin” by Laurice Guillen; at “Mga Mister ni Rosario” by Alpha Habon.

Nandiyan din ang mga classics na  “White Slavery” ni Lino Brocka; “Genghis Khan” ni Manuel Conde; “Manila by Night” ni Ishmael Bernal; “Balikbayan #1: Memories of Overdevelopment Redux VI” ni Kidlat Tahimik; at “Ang Panday” ni Fernando Poe, Jr..