For its third edition, Puregold CinePanalo Film Festival has revealed the top 20 student short films culled from an impressive pool of 267 submissions nationwide. Chosen from an initial top 53 shortlist, the select entries were crafted by the Philippines’ most promising student filmmakers who are poised to shape the future of Philippine cinema. The... Continue Reading →
IM Rentals backs 2026 Puregold CinePanalo with equipment support, student workshops
IM Rentals, one of the country’s premier providers of professional filmmaking equipment, has officially partnered with the 2026 Puregold CinePanalo Film Festival to help nurture the next generation of Filipino storytellers. As part of its commitment, the company will sponsor filmmaking workshops and provide PHP100,000 worth of equipment rentals and studio space to the participating... Continue Reading →
Puregold CinePanalo 2026 opens submissions with no theme or genre limits
The Puregold CinePanalo Film Festival is back for its third year, giving filmmakers more room to tell their stories without boundaries. For its 2026 edition, the festival has officially lifted restrictions on theme, topic, and genre—marking a major shift from the guidelines of previous years. Earlier editions highlighted wholesome and inspirational narratives under the banner... Continue Reading →
