Guide: Singkuwento International Film Festival 2016

The 3rd Singkuwento International Film Festival will run from February 19 to 27, 2016 at the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) in Intramuros, Manila

This year’s opening film is Louie Ignacio’s “Laut” starring Barbie Forteza, Jack Roberto and Ana Capri, which will be screened at the Leandro Locsin Theater on Feb. 19, 6:30 p.m., after the SIMFF opening ceremony. The closing film is Joel Lamangan’s “Sekyu” starring Allen Dizon, Sunshine Dizon and Melai Cantiveros, which will be screened on Feb. 27 at 3:30 p.m.

Short Film Finalists (Local Category)

Set A

Set B

Set C

Set D

Set E

Documentary Film Finalists (Local Category)

• Quezon City, “A Family Reunion,” Sherbien Dacalanio, director, Goethe Institute Manila
• Quezon City, “Naglalahong Pamana,” (Fading Heritage), Lucy Lavirotte, Berna Sastrillo, David Levi and Jerrica Manongdo, directors, UP Diliman
• Valenzuela, “Sagisag,” (A Symbol), Pauline Mae Gonida, director, Colegio de San Juan de Letran Manila

 

Documentary Films (International Category)

• Germany / France, “Glaube Sitte Heimat (Cross and Banner),” Jürgen Ellinghaus, director
• Philippines, “Sukat (Measure),” Jae-re Louise Liwanag, director, Colegio de San Juan De Letran Manila, Quezon City
• United Kingdom, “Meteorite Hunters,” Laura Binnie, director

 

 Short Films (International Category) 

• South Korea, “The Saviour,” Nash Ang, director, 6 Mins
• Philippines, “Ang Mga Alingawngaw Sa Panahon ng Pagpasya (Echoes in Midst of Indecision),” Hector Barretto Calma, director, PUP Manila, Quezon City, 24 Mins
• Philippines, “Mga Handuraw Sa Kahilitan (Daydreams of Wilderness),” Amaya Han, director, University of San Carlos Cebu,Cebu City, 14 Mins
• Taiwan, “Expatz ( Gringos Locos),” Jimmie Wing, director, 28 Mins

 

World Premiere Feature Film

• “Atras,” Johnny Mahinay, director
  Mateo Mabagal, Rhett Ivan Regalado, Raycien Caberte, Jep DePaula, Junryl Abellanosa Badidi Labra, cast
• “Laut,” Louie Ignacio, director, (Opening Film)
  Barbie Forteza, Ana Capri, Rico Barrera, Boobay Balbuena, Ezekiel Jash, Ronwaldo Martin, Gabby Garcia, Jak Roberto, Carl Acosta, Felixia Dizon, Erika Yu, Perla Bautista, cast
• “Partee,” Jill Singson Urdaneta, director Kiko Matos, Angela Cortez, Felix Roco, cast
• “PISARA (BlackBoard),” DA Palagtiw, director Ritz Azul, Ahron Villena, Regine Angeles, Ruby Ruiz, Julio Diaz, Kakai Bautista, Kervin Rivas, Luis Ruiz, cast
• “Sugarol,” Jojo Nadela, director Jennifer Dabu, Salvador Arguelles, Roden Araneta, Flora Gasser, Charming Lagusad, Jerould Aceron, Danilo Cruz, Rebecca Olaso, Clark Senara and Edgar Restua, cast

 

International Film Festival Premiere Feature Film

• “Isang Hakbang,” Mike Magat, director
  Snooky Serna, Ricardo Cepeda, Buboy Villar, Shyr Valdez, Jaycee Parker, Alyssa Soriano, Miguel Antonio, cast
• “Ligaw,” Paolo Endrinal Tesico, director Melissa Ricks, Eva Darren, Crispin Pineda, Zeppi Borromeo, Nene Tamayo, Rico Barrera, cast

 

Documentay Feature Film Exhibition

• “Harana (The Search for the Lost Art of Serenade),” Benito Bautista, director
  Florante C. Aguilar, Celestino Aniel, Romeo Bergunio, Felipe Alonzo, cast
• “Racing with Legends,” Steven Flor, Mark Laccay, Martin C. Galán, directors

 

Special Screening and Exhibition Feature Film

• “An Kubo sa Kawayan,” Alvin Yapan, director
  Mercedes Cabral, RK Bagatsing, Marc Feli, cast
• “Child Haus,” Louie Ignacio, director Katrina Halili, Leni Santos, Christopher Roxas, Ina Feleo, Therese Malvar Mona Louise Rey, Miggs Cuaderno, Vince Magbanua, Felizia Dizon, Erica Yu, cast
• “Maratabat,” Arlyn Dela Cruz, director Ping Medina, Julio Diaz, Boom Latorre, Richard Quan,Kristofer King, cast
• “Siklo,” Joselito Altarejos, director, (Special Screening/Work in Progress) Elora Españo, Oliver Aquino, Ruby Ruiz, cast

 

Foreign Feature Film Exhibition

• Spain, “Changing Direction,” Kuya Manzano, director, Indie-LGBT-Punk
• USA, “Faraway,” Randal Kamradt, director

 

Short Film and Documenatry Short Film Exhibition

• “Ang Mga Bulong sa Bituka ng Sta. Mesa,” Hector Barretto Calma, director, 2015 SIFFMP Best Documentary Film
• “BJ,” Donnie Sacueza, director, 3rd Place Best Short Film 2012 Pieta
• “Ika-3 Putahi (Recipe No. 3),” Joe Bacus, director, 2014 Cinemagis Best Short Film
• “Kinabukasan,” Adolfo Alix, Jr., director, Alden Richards, Ms. Nora Aunor, cast
• “My Revolutionary Mother,” Jethro Patalinghug, director, 2015 SIFFMP Best Documentary Film
• “Pahiyom Alang Kang Evelyn (A Smile for Evelyn), ”Chloe Veloso, director, 2015 SIFFMP Audience Choice
• “Pusong Bato,” Martika Ramirez Escobar, director, 2015 SIFFMP Best Short Film
• “TNT (Always on the Run),” Roberto Reyes Ang, director, 2015 Queens World Film Festival Finalist

 

Filipino Film Classic in Exhibition

• “Himala,” Ishmael Bernal, director
  Ms. Nora Aunor, Rayven Ventura, Ama Quiambao

FULL ACCESS OF ALL 2016 SIFFMP FILM SCREENINGS including Opening Film, Closing Film and Awards Night are now available and you can purchase the Singkuwento In'tl Film Festival Tickets and Full Access Festival Pass starting  December 1,2016 via; For Complete Schedule please scroll down;

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Festival Pass

1.The festival pass is for 1 person only. It will have its control number and could only be used by the buyer and not be used by others.

2. The festival pass entitles the owner to watch all the films to be screened in the festivals (films in competition, world premiere films and award-winning exhibition films, as well as invitations to the opening night and awards night ceremony. The festival pass is not valid for the seminar of Joselito Altarejos.

3.The festival pass entitles the owner to free admission to the film seminar of Roberto Reyes Ang, a New York University Film studies graduate.

4. Festival passes can be purchased via TicketWorld. Tickets will be replaced by official SIFFMP Festival ID by the registration staff of the event.

5. Festival passes are non-refundable and non-transferrable.

Regular Ticket Price: For students Please present your valid Student I.D to get 50%.

Students P60(+TicketWorld Mark up price)
Professional 120 (+ TicketWorld Mark up price)

Students P350 (+TicketWorld Mark up price)
Professional P650 ( (+TicketWorld Mark up price)

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Total of  65 Filipino FILMS and 60 Filipino Filmmakers Screenings including 

WORLD PREMIERE/OPENING FILM (Louie Ignacio Award-Winning Director)
5 WORLD PREMIERE FILMS (New Breed and Seasoned Veterans)
1 Working In Progress /WORLD PREMIERE (Jay Altarejos Award-WINNING Director)
2 INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL PREMIERE FILMS (New Breed/Award-Winning-Filmmakers)
2 DOCUMETARY FILMS (Seasoned Veterans/Award-Winning Filmmakers)
CLOSING FILM (Award-Winning Director)
4 CRITICALLY-ACCLAIMED FILIPINO INDEPENDENT FILMS (Award-WINNING Directors)
3 FOREIGN FILMS/AWARD WINNING-FILMS for Exhibition (FOREIGN DIRECTORS)
1 AWARD-WINNING FILIPINO FILM CLASSIC (Ms. Nora Aunor Lead Actress-Hall of Famer)
2015 SIFFMP Best Short and Documentary Films Winners

(2 Documentary, 2 Narrative and 1 Short Film gracing around the World Festivals)
31 Short Films In Competition (LOCAL CATEGORY in Competition Short Films and Documentary)
7 Short/Documentary Films In Competition (International Category- Short Films and Documentary.)

1 Short Film Alden Richards and Ms. Nora Aunor

2 Award-Winners Exhibition Films

Where to buy SIFFMP Tickets and Festival Pass. List of TICKETWORLD OUTLETS NATIONWIDE-

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►NATIONAL BOOKSTORE (Customer Service Section) Open 10am to 7pm (1 to 2pm Break Time )

Shangri-La Plaza and Glorietta-1 is open from 11am to 8pm (Break Time: 2pm to 3pm)

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► Robinsons Place Cebu Fuente Osmeña cor. Jones Ave., Cebu CityHi Toni, these are the exact outlets.

►NCCA Lobby 4 DAYS Before the Festival Run

►Ayala & Trinoma cinemas

Here are the complete screening schedules of Singkuwento 2016:

 

NCCA Theater Complete Schedule

 

Friday, Feb. 19, 2016

4:30PM- Cocktails NCCA Lobby (Invited Guests Filmmakers, PRESS, VIP, NCCA, FDCP, & SIFFMP Members)
5:30PM- Opening Ceremony Hosted by Ms. Diana Dayao and Mr. Jordan Brigala with Celebrity Performers
6:30 PM – Laut by Louie Ignacio (Opening Film/World Premiere)

 

Saturday, Feb. 20, 2016

9:00-12NN Altarejos Experience Cinema (ACE) Seminar “Nasaan Ang Pilipinas sa Indie Mo?”
(With Siklo Work in Progress /Special Screening)
Filmmaker: Joselito Altarejos
Ticket Price: P250 (Seminar-Festival pass not entitled here)
“SIKLO” Ticket Price P120 (Festival Pass allowed here)
12:00 PM – SET A Local Category Short Films and Documentary In Competition ( 104 Mintues)
2:30PM- Set B International Category Short & Documentary Films In Competition (Gala)
4:30 PM – Harana by Benito Bautista (Award-Winner Documentary)
6:30 PM – Pisara by DA Palagtiw (World Premiere)

 

Sunday, Feb. 21, 2016

10AM – Lyceum University and PUP Exhibition Films
12:00 PM – Set B Local Short Films In Competition
2:30 PM – Racing With Legends (Documentary)
by Steven Flor, Mark Laccay, Martin C. Galán
4:30 PM – Child Haus by Louie Ignacio
6:30 PM – “Sugarol” (World Premiere) by Jojo Nadela

 

Monday, Feb. 22, 2016

10AM to 12PM – Lyceum and PUP Short Films Exhibition
12:00 PM – SET C Local Short Films In Competition )(LGBT Shorts/ Parental Guidance)
2:30PM – SET E Local Short Films In Competition (GALA)
4:30 PM – Set A International Category Short & Documentary Films In Competition (GALA)
6:30 PM – Partee (World Premiere) by Jill Urdaneta Singson

 

Tuesday, Feb. 23, 2016

10AMto 12NN – Lyceum and PUP Short Films Exhibition
12:00 PM – SET D Local Short Films in Competition
2:30PM – An Kubo sa Kawayan by Alvin Yapan
4:30 PM – SET A Local Short Films In Competition (GALA)
6:30 PM – Pisara (World Premiere) by DA Palagtiw

 

Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2016

10AM to 12NN: Lyceum and PUP Short Films Exhibition
12:00 PM – 2015 SIFFMP Best Short Films Winners and Guest Film
“My Revolutionary Mother” (Documentary) by Jethro Patalinhug
“Pusong Bato” (Narrative) by Martika Escobar
“ANG MGA BULONG SA BITUKA NG STA. MESA” (Documentary) by Hector Barreto Calma
“Pahiyom Alang Kang Evelyn (A Smile for Evelyn)” by Chloe Veloso
“TNT” (Always on The Run) by Roberto Reyes Ang
2:30PM – MARATABAT by Arlyn dela Cruz
4:30 PM – Set B Local Short Films In Competition (GALA)
6:30 PM –“Kinabukasan (Alden Richards and Ms. Nora Aunor),” by Adolfo Alix Jr. and “Faraway,” by Randal Kamradt USA

 

Thursday, Feb. 25, 2016

9AM to 11AM – Roberto Reyes Ang Film Seminar (Free)
11AMto 12NN – Award-Winner Short Films “Ika-3 Putahe”
and “BJ” (LGBT/Parental Guidance) by Donnie Sacueza
12PM Changing Direction (Spain/Indie-LGBT-Punk) by Kuya Manzano
2:30 PM – Isang Hakbang (International Film Festival Premiere) by Mike Magat
4:30 PM – SET C Local Short Films In Competition (GALA)(LGBT Shorts/ Parental Guidance)
6:30 PM – Ligaw (International Film Festival Premiere) by Paolo Tesico Endrinal

 

Friday, Feb. 26, 2016

10:00 AM – SET E Short and Documentary Films In Competition
12:00 PM – Child House by Louie Ignacio
2:30 PM – Laut (World Premiere) by Louie Ignacio
4:30 PM – SET D Local Short Films in Competition (GALA)
6:30 PM – Atras (World Premiere) by Johnny Mahinay

 

Saturday, Feb. 27, 2016

9Am to 11Am Lyceum and PUP Short Films Exhibition
11:00 AM – Award-Winner Pinoy Classic “Himala” by Ishmael Bernal
1:30 PM – Altarejos Experience Cinema (Siklo Work in Progress/Special Screening)
3:30 PM – SEKYU (Closing Film) by Joel Lamangan
7:30PM – Awards Night