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Mary Marry Me is a story about love and family, that could be one of the special gifts this season. It's about the bond of two sisters that no matter what fate brings them, it is still the relationship that matters most.

"Hintayan ng Langit," narrates the story of the life of two individuals who have these what if and what they might have been if things happened accordingly. It talks about the reality of life and what may have happened if you parted the world of living.

Manila, SEPT 4, 2018 – Ten bold and emotionally stirring stories have been selected as the finalists for the second Viddsee Juree Philippines, a festival of short films that celebrates and supports filmmaker communities in Asia.

Opening in cinemas on August 15 is “Bakwit Boys,” one of the eight official entries of the Pista ng Pelikulang Pilipino (PPP) 2018. The romantic musical is written and directed by box-office filmmaker Jason Paul Laxamana, and produced by T-Rex Entertainment. Direk Jason Paul and T-Rex Entertainment were the frontrunners at last year’s PPP. Direk Jason Paul’s film “100 Tula Para Kay Stella” was the top-grosser of PPP 2017, while T-Rex Entertainment’s comedy “Patay Na Si Hesus” was the second highest-grossing film of the festival.

Director-producer Mike de Leon has a stellar ensemble cast for his newest movie Citizen Jake, which opens in Philippine cinemas nationwide last May 23. Citizen Jake is about Jake Herrera, journalist and estranged son of a powerful Philippine Senator. Driven by disdain for his father, Jake moves to Baguio City where he attempts to build a new life. But circumstances force him to try to solve the brutal killing of a young, female student in the university where he teaches in. Jake conducts an investigation—a move that leads him to face corruption and his personal demons.  The screenplay is written by Mike de Leon, Atom Araullo and Noel Pascual. The film is produced by Cinema Artists Philippines and distributed by Solar Pictures.

“Hindi Simple ang Buhay katulad ng Sining. May Puwersang humuhubog sa ating landasin. Hindi Tayo ang May hawak sa ating kinabukasan. Nagmimiron ka lamang sa iyong kapalaran. “

I think I just had a Classic Pare Titos and Titas of Manila moment while watching this movie since I couldn’t help myself from twitterpating (kilig lang yan, inartehan ko) over such a cute couple. Nope, not talking about JoshLia (even if Joshua Garcia and Julia Barretto were also really charming here).

Ang Larawan cast, seated from left to right: Sandino Martin, Joanna Ampil, Zsa Zsa Padilla, Celeste Legaspi. Standing, left to right: Jojit Lorenzo, Ogie Alcasid, Cris Villonco, Aicelle Santos, Rayver Cruz, Cara Manglapus The producers, filmmakers and supporters of “Ang Larawan,” the musical based on Nick Joaquin’s play A Portrait of the Artist as Filipino, are getting their Christmas wish: for the film to be included in the Metro Manila Film Festival 2017.

“Deadma Walking,” a comedy-drama-musical about two gay best friends staging a fake wake, death, and funeral, has been selected as an entry in this year’s Metro Manila Film Festival. It will open in Philippine theaters on December 25 together with the seven other entries.

The West Zishouzhenzhang (Beijing) Pictures of China Co., Ltd. represented by the Chief Producer Miss Deng Ziyi and Producer Mr.Lu Tianyi were invited to attend the 42nd Metro Manila Film Festival last year. The visit paved way for the discussion tocollaborate for a film and television production between Solar Entertainment Corporation and West Beijing Pictures.

Ladyfish follows a gay misfit’s search for clarity and acceptance after being unjustly fired from her job. The plot thickens when her best friend appears at her doorstep with her adopted Swedish son. Soon, the friends must face the challenge of thriving in a cold, judgemental society.

The local film festival’s new tagline “Sine Lokal, Pang-Internasyonal” lives up to its core as the roster of finalists handpicked by Sinag Maynila CEO and Founder Wilson Tieng and world-renowned and internationally acclaimed film director Brillante Ma Mendoza have been announced. “The upgraded mechanics for this season may have been a risky move, but we are very happy with the outcome,” says Tieng. “We are looking forward to the reception of these films here and of course, internationally.”

Film Ambassador Gloria Sevilla and FDCP Chair Liza Dino The Film Development Council of the Philippines recognized the creativity and global achievements of recent international film festival winners during the Film Ambassadors Night 2017 held last January 31 at the FDCP Cinematheque Manila Open Grounds, T.M. Kalaw St., Ermita, Manila.