QCinema once again shines a spotlight on Quezon City’s vital role in the history and present of Philippine cinema as it unveils its full lineup for its 13th edition. With the theme “Film City,” this year’s festival converges the best of world cinema, featuring more than 80 films across nine full-length sections and five shorts... Continue Reading →
RainbowQC Pride Film Festival debuts as QCinema’s full-fledged LGBTQIA+ event this June
QCinema International Film Festival is expanding its commitment to inclusion and authentic representation with the launch of the RainbowQC Pride Film Festival—now a standalone event dedicated entirely to queer cinema. Once just a section within QCinema, RainbowQC has evolved into a full festival in time for Pride Month. The first edition of the RainbowQC Pride... Continue Reading →
12th QCinema Int’l Film Festival reveals full lineup, runs November 8-17
QCinema International Film Festival returns with The Gaze as its theme, inviting audiences to explore diverse perspectives through film. From the masculine and feminine gaze to new ways of seeing the world, this year's festival showcases 77 titles, including 22 short films and 55 full-length films, across 11 sections. Featuring a mix of Asian competition... Continue Reading →
QCinema takes the lead in championing sustainability
As a premier film festival in the country, QCinema is aware of its environmental footprint and its pivotal role in shaping and influencing the film industry. During her welcome remarks, Mayor Joy Belmonte emphasized the importance of collaboration between the government and academia to transform knowledge into actionable steps, she said, "This collaboration between the... Continue Reading →
QCinema launches Critics Lab, looking for six participants to hone
For the 11th edition of QCinema International Film Festival, it will launch its very first QCinema Critics Lab. Call for participants is now open. QCinema is inviting six emerging film critics to its first QCinema Critics Lab. The lab, which aims to nurture and support a new generation of film critics who can contribute to... Continue Reading →
‘Autobiography’ and ‘Bold Eagle’ bag Pylon Awards at QCinema 2022
The 10th edition of the QCinema International Film Festival has just announced its winners during its awards night held at Novotel in Quezon City. For a remarkable feature debut commandeered by two riveting lead performances, offering a very intense, haunting cinematic experience, Autobiography by Makbul Mubarak wins the Asian Next Wave award of QCinema. The award, which... Continue Reading →
QCinema celebrates 10th edition with 58 films to screen
Get ready for an intense lineup of films at QCinema International Film Festival’s 10th edition. These selections includes titles from the most prestigious festivals from all around the world as well as funded short films and special screenings. The festival dubbed as in10city is slated from November 17 - 26, 2022. Theatrical screenings for all... Continue Reading →
QCinema brings back Asian Next Wave for its 10th edition
After two years, QCinema makes an intense comeback for its main competition, the Asian Next Wave. The 10th edition of the much-awaited film festival flocked by cinephiles and curious moviegoers is all set to run on November 17-26, 2022. Focusing on emerging filmmakers from Southeast Asia and East Asia with less than three features, this... Continue Reading →
