First love, family, and the challenges of growing up take center stage in ‘Apol of My Ai,’ one of seven full-length entries in the 2026 Puregold CinePanalo Film Festival. The film follows the story of a young Filipino boy while also introducing audiences to another important part of his journey: his connection to kundiman, a... Continue Reading →
Puregold CinePanalo 2026 announces historic film grants: PhP5M for full-lengths, PhP200K for student shorts
Puregold CinePanalo returns in 2026 with a groundbreaking announcement: the festival is rolling out the largest production grants ever given in the history of Philippine film festivals. This year, seven directors of full-length films will each receive PhP5 million, while 20 student filmmakers will be awarded PhP200,000 to complete their short films. The initiative strengthens... Continue Reading →
