HENERAL LUNA directed by JERROLD TAROG starring JOHN ARCILLA opens on Sept. 9 in theaters nationwide!

LOGLINE: Set during the Philippine-American war of 1899, a brilliant and fiery Filipino general faces an enemy more treacherous than the American army: his own countrymen.

General Antonio Luna (John Arcilla), commander of the revoluitonary army, is spoiling for a fight. After three hundred years as a Spanish colony, the Philippines must endure a new foreign power: the United States of America. General Luna wants to fight for freedom but members of the elite wants to strike a deal with the Americans. The infighting is fierce in the new cabinet but General Luna and his loyal men forge ahead even as his military decisions are met with resistance from soldiers who are loyal only to President Aguinaldo (Mon Confiado).  Ultimately, it is the general's legendary temper and pride that bring him to his death when a pack of presidential bodyguards assassinate him in broad daylight. While American newspapers blame Aguinaldo, the mystery of General Luna's death was never completely solved and his killers never put to justice.

Alongside Arcilla are talented thespians playing key roles in the film namely: Arron Villaflor (Joven Fernando), Mon Confiado (Emilio Aguinaldo), Bing Pimentel (Doña Laurana Luna), Mylene Dizon (Isabel), Perla Bautista (Doña Trinidad Aguinaldo), Lorenz Mascardo (Gen/ Lorenz Martinez), and Joem Bascon (Col. Paco Roman).

Other members of the supporting cast include Alvin Anson, Alex Medina, Art Acuña, Archie Alemania, Epy Quizon, Leo Martinez, Nonie Buencamino, Ketchup Eusebio, and Ronnie Lazaro




Arcilla was last seen playing the titular antihero in Kabesang Tales: Isang Rap en Rol Musical presented by Red Lantern Production (picture above).

This film was produced by Arikulo Uno productions.

Official FB page: https://www.facebook.com/Heneral.Luna
Official Website:  www.henerallunathemovie.com
Official Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I_T1ykhy3Fg
Links to other related videos of the film:
1. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_w4pSdOXKxU
2. https://www.facebook.com/Heneral.Luna/videos/vb.1427324627482269/1641961982685198/?type=2&theater

AUDITIONS FOR "TUOS", A CINEMALAYA 2016 FULL-LENGTH FILM ENTRY STARRING NORA AUNOR AND RONWALDO MARTIN (COCO MARTIN'S BRO)

The role of one of the lead stars (a black dog) of the film is up for grabs as well as ensemble roles for theater actors. Check the poster below for more details. You can send an email until August 28!

The film is an official entry to the Cinemalaya 2016 Full-Length category and will be directed by Derick Cabrido (director of the award-winning "Children's Show", also a product of Cinemalaya).

SKIN DEEP: A PIECE OF ME

This will be showcase of six original plays featuring budding Filipino thespians. This will be held on August 29, 2015 (Saturday) at the Grandview Events Place with 5 beneficiaries.

Ticket prices according to classification are as follows: VIP (900Php) and Premium (695Php or 847PhP). There will also be after party tickets sold at 395PhP each which will be inclusive of cocktails, after party pass, and more.

For ticket reservations and inquires, you may email tma4peace@yahoo.com.ph or text/call 09773236559.

CINEMALAYA INDEPENDENTS: ASIAN SHOWCASE SCHEDULE FOR TODAY (AUGUST 11)

Screening Schedule of award-winning Asian films under the INDEPENDENTS: ASIAN SHOWCASE section of Cinemalaya 2015 for August 11, Tuesday:

CCP MAIN THEATER (Tanghalang Nicanor Abelardo):
12:45 PM – SUMMER, KYOTO (Japan)
3:30 PM – SIX FEET HIGH (India)
6:15 PM – THE NIGHT OF SILENCE (Turkey)
9:00 PM – POET ON A BUSINESS TRIP (China)

GREENBELT 3 (CINEMA 5):
4:00 PM – THE NIGHT OF SILENCE (Turkey)
6:30 PM – THE MONK (Myanmar, Czech Republic)
9:00 PM – THE OWNERS (Kazakhstan)

These new, critically-acclaimed films were curated by NETPAC (Network for the Promotion of Asian Cinema). Must-watch! 

POET ON A BUSINESS TRIP (China) by Ju Anqi

SYNOPSIS: Shot more than 10 years ago, a poet sets off on a “business trip” through inhospitable Xinjiang Province. The physically exhausting trip provides an existential brothel visit, bumping on bad roads, and a glimpse of a disappearing world.

TRAILER of POET ON A BUSINESS TRIP (China) >>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NBUMggTWWy4

SUMMER, KYOTO (Japan) by Hiroshi Toda




SYNOPSIS: Somewhere in Kyoto, Mr. and Mrs. Nakamura makes scented bags for a living. One Night, when the husband takes a walk alone, he finds an old man lying helpless on the street. Next day, the old man, getting back on his feet, offers help to show his gratitude. The husband then asks him to deliver the products to their customers. The old man leaves and doesn’t return, just as his wife expected.

TRAILER of SUMMER, KYOTO (Note: Film has English subtitles) >> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pWdgVcEPgRc

THE NIGHT OF SILENCE (Turkey) by Reis Celik

SYNOPSIS: having just entered puberty, Bride had been forced to marry with Groom who is more than fifty years older than her, and who just returned to his hometown after doing years of jail time. Sitting in the nuptial chamber with horror, she will start to face with realities after grandfather-aged Groom steps into the room.

TRAILER of THE NIGHT OF SILENCE (Turkey) (Note: Film has English subtitles) >>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=exrOvibqjxo

SIX FEET HIGH (India) by Sanal Kumar Sasidharan




SYNOPSIS: A love story that catalogues the journey of a man who has been jerked out of his “free” urban and promiscuous existence by the mysterious disappearance of his estranged lover.

TRAILER of SIX FEET HIGH (India) >>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E3WdPuKyJaI

THE OWNERS (Kazakhstan) by Adikhana Yerzhanov

SYNOPSIS: Three orphaned siblings find themselves battling with a corrupt local police chief over ownership of their mother’s ancestral home, in this playfully stylized, deadpan-funny tragicomedy. (Cultural Resistance Film Festival, Lebanon, 2104)

TRAILER of THE OWNERS (Kazakhstan) by Adikhana Yerzhanov >> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jP8l0UfNoA8

THE MONK (Myanmar, Czech Republic) by The Maw Naing






SYNOPSIS: This sensitive coming-of-age tale revolves around a young monk, Zawana, who has spent most of his life in a monastery in a Burmese countryside. When his superior falls ill, Zawana is faced with the dilemma of deciding if the life of a monk is still his destiny.

TRAILER of THE MONK (Myanmar, Czech Republic) >> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yR7y53wJSv0

TICKETS are available at CCP Box Office and Ticketworld outlets. Enjoy the #Cinemalayaexperience! #BroadeningHorizons



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Cinemalaya 2015 Schedule in ALL Venues

CINEMALAYA 2015 
COMPLETE SCREENING SCHEDULE "PER VENUE"

CCP MAIN THEATER (Tanghalang Nicanor Abelardo)

August 7, Friday:
6:00 PM – Opening Ceremonies (Open to the Public)
7:00 PM – TAKLUB (Philippines / Opening Film) by Brillante Mendoza (FREE Admission)

August 8, Saturday:
12:45 PM – LITTLE AZKALS by Babyruth Villarama-Gutierrez
3:30 PM – ABOVE THE CLOUDS by Pepe Diokno
6:15 PM – Shorts “A” – APASOL by Ryanne Murcia; GATILYO NG BARIL by Glenmark Doromal and Eero Yves Francisco; SANCTISSIMA by Kenneth Dagatan; KYEL by Arvin “Kadiboy” Belarmino; NENOK by Milo Tolentino
9:00 PM -- COMING HOME (China) by Zhang Yimou

August 9, Sunday:
12:45 PM – THE MONK (Myanmar, Czech Republic) by The Maw Naing
3:30 PM -- THE TALE OF THE PRINCESS KAGUYA (Japan) by Isao Takahata
6:15 PM – Shorts “B” – LISYUN QNG GEOGRAFIA (Lessons of Geography) by Petersen Vargas; WAWA by Anj Macalanda; MATER by Annemikami Pablo; PUSONG BATO by Martika Ramirez Escobar; PAPETIR by Darwin Novicio
9:00 PM -- THE MOVE (Kyrgyzstan) by Marat Sarulu

(No schedule on August 10, Monday)

August 11, Tuesday:
12:45 PM -- SUMMER, KYOTO (Japan) by Hiroshi Toda
3:30 PM -- SIX FEET HIGH (India) by Sanal Kumar Sasidharan
6:15 PM -- THE NIGHT OF SILENCE (Turkey) by Reis Celik
9:00 PM -- POET ON A BUSINESS TRIP (China) by Ju Anqi

August 12, Wednesday:
12:45 PM -- THE FERRY (China) by Shi Wei
3:30 PM -- THE OWNERS (Kazakhstan) by Adikhana Yerzhanov
6:15 PM -- THE LAST REEL (Cambodia) by Sotho Kulikar
9:00 PM -- THE MONK (Myanmar, Czech Republic) by The Maw Naing

August 13, Thursday:
12:45 PM -- POET ON A BUSINESS TRIP (China) by Ju Anqi
3:30 PM -- SIX FEET HIGH (India) by Sanal Kumar Sasidharan
6:15 PM -- THE FERRY (China) by Shi Wei
9:00 PM -- THE MOVE (Kyrgyzstan) by Marat Sarulu

August 14, Friday:
12:45 PM -- THE OWNERS (Kazakhstan) by Adikhana Yerzhanov
3:30 PM -- SUMMER, KYOTO (Japan) by Hiroshi Toda
6:15 PM -- COMING HOME (China) by Zhang Yimou
9:00 PM – SILONG (Philippines / Closing Film) by Christian Jeffrey Hidalgo and Roy Sevilla Ho

August 15, Saturday
10:00 AM -- THE NIGHT OF SILENCE (Turkey) by Reis Celik
12:45 PM -- THE TALE OF THE PRINCESS KAGUYA (Japan) by Isao Takahata
3:30 PM -- THE LAST REEL (Cambodia) by Sotho Kulikar

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CCP LITTLE THEATER (Tanghalang Aurelio Tolentino):

August 8, Saturday:
12:45 PM – MY REVOLUTIONARY MOTHER by Jethro Patalinghug (Documentary) and SAYAW by Cecilio Asuncion (Documentary)
3:30 PM – (Shorts) THE GIFT by Raymond Lauchengco; THE TRUTH AS TOLD IN LIES by Ira Giorgetti; PAGPAG (The Refuse) by John Paul Su; KINABUKASAN (The Day After) by Adolfo Alix, Jr. 
6:15 PM – PORTRAIT OF THE ARTIST AS FILIPINO (1965) -- written by Nick Joaquin, directed by Lamberto Avellana
9:00 PM – KASAL by Joselito Altarejos (Best Film, Directors Showcase 2014)

August 9, Sunday: 
12:45 PM – MAGKAKABAUNG (The Coffin Maker) by Jason Paul Laxamana
3:30 PM – SALAMAT SA ALAALA by Dick Trofeo (Documentary)
6:15 PM -- LORNA by Sigrid Andrea Bernardo
9:00 PM -- VIOLATOR by Eduardo Dayao

(No schedule on August 10, Monday)

August 11, Tuesday:
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM -- CINEMALAYA CAMPUS: PAANO MANOOD NG PELIKULA? (How To Watch A Film?)
6:15 PM – DEMENTIA by Perci Intalan
9:00 PM – ESPRIT DE CORPS by Kanakan Balintagos

August 12, Wednesday:
9:00 AM – 2:30 PM -- CINEMALAYA CAMPUS: PAANO MANOOD NG PELIKULA? (How To Watch A Film?)
3:30 PM -- SHORTS “A”: APASOL by Ryanne Murcia; GATILYO NG BARIL by Glenmark Doromal and Eero Yves Francisco; SANCTISSIMA by Kenneth Dagatan; KYEL by Arvin “Kadiboy” Belarmino; NENOK by Milo Tolentino
6:15 PM – SHORTS "B" -- LISYUN QNG GEOGRAFIA (Lessons of Geography) by Petersen Vargas; WAWA by Anj Macalanda; MATER by Annemikami Pablo; PUSONG BATO by Martika Ramirez Escobar; PAPETIR by Darwin Novicio
9:00 PM – ESOTERIKA: MAYNILA by Elwood Perez

August 13, Thursday:
12:45 PM – BWAYA by Francis Xavier Pasion (Best Film, New Breed 2014)
3:30 PM – SOUTHEAST ASIAN CINEMA: WHEN THE ROOSTER CROWS by Leonardo Cinieri Lombroso (Documentary)
6:15 PM – DA DOG SHOW by Ralston Jover
9:00 PM – KARNAL (1983) -- written by Ricky Lee, directed by Marilou Diaz Abaya

August 14, Friday:
12:45 PM – NICK AND CHAI by Cha Escala and Wena Sanchez (Documentary)
3:30 PM – AN KUBO SA KAWAYANAN by Alvin Yapan
6:15 PM – IMBISIBOL by Lawrence Fajardo
9:00 PM – ANATOMIYA NG PAG-IBIG (12 short stories) by Joan Fernandez, Jewels Sison, David Molina, Jav Velasco, James Mayo, ER Alviz, Thop Nazareno, Sari Estrada, Martika Escobar, Joris Fernandez, James Vapor, Martin Valconcha, David Corpuz

August 15, Saturday:
6:00 PM – CLOSING PROGRAM / AWARDS NIGHT

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CCP STUDIO THEATER (Tanghalang Huseng Batute)

August 8, Saturday:
12:45 PM – GMA REEL TIME: THE BOY WHO CRIED BOOKS and ANC MUKHA: TITSER (Documentary)
3:30 PM – SHORTS "B" -- LISYUN QNG GEOGRAFIA (Lessons of Geography) by Petersen Vargas; WAWA by Anj Macalanda; MATER by Annemikami Pablo; PUSONG BATO by Martika Ramirez Escobar; PAPETIR by Darwin Novicio
6:15 PM – SOUTHEAST ASIAN CINEMA: WHEN THE ROOSTER CROWS by Leonardo Cinieri Lombroso (Documentary)
9:00 PM – BALUT COUNTRY by Paul Sta. Ana

August 9, Sunday:
12:45 PM – BEST SHORT FILMS (2006-2009): MANSYON by Joel Ruiz / ORASYON by Milo Tolentino / ROLYO by Alvin Yapan / ANDONG by Milo Tolentino / BONSAI by Borgy Torre III
3:30 PM – PEPOT ARTISTA by Cloduadlo del Mundo, Jr. (Best Film, New Breed, 2005)
6:15 PM – TULAD NG DATI (Best Film, New Breed, 2006)
9:00 PM – BAMBANTI by Zig Dulay

(No schedule on August 10, Monday)

August 11, Tuesday:
12:45 PM – BEST SHORT FILMS (2010-2014): WAG KANG TITINGIN by Pam Miras / WALANG KATAPUSANG KWARTO by Emerson Reyes / VICTOR by Jarell Serencio / THE HOUSEBAND’S WIFE by Paolo O’Hara / ASAN SI LOLO ME? by Sari Estrada
3:30 PM – SHORTS “A”: APASOL by Ryanne Murcia; GATILYO NG BARIL by Glenmark Doromal and Eero Yves Francisco; SANCTISSIMA by Kenneth Dagatan; KYEL by Arvin “Kadiboy” Belarmino; NENOK by Milo Tolentino
6:15 PM – TRIBU by Jim Libiran (Best Film, New Breed, 2007)
9:00 PM – IN DARKNESS WE LIVE by Christopher Ad Castillo

August 12, Wednesday:
12:45 PM – JAY by Francis Xavier Pasion (Best Film, New Breed 2008)
3:30 PM – LAST SUPPER NO. 3 by Veronica Velasco and Jinky Laurel (Best Film, New Breed 2009)
6:15 PM – HALAW by Sheron Dayoc (Best Film, New Breed, 2010)
9:00 PM – DONOR by Mark Meily (Best Film, Directors Showcase, 2010)

August 13, Thursday:
12:45 PM – ANG BABAE SA SEPTIC TANK by Marlon Rivera (Best Film, New Breed, 2011)
3:30 PM – BISPERAS by Jeffrey Jeturian (Best Film, Directors Showcase, 2011)
6:15 PM – DIABLO by Mes De Guzman (Best Film, New Breed, 2012)
9:00 PM – ANG DI PAGLIMOT NG MGA ALAALA (The Forgetting) by Carl Joseph Papa

August 14, Friday:
12:45 PM – POSAS by Lawrence Fajardo (Best Film, Directors Showcase, 2012)
3:30 PM – TRANSIT by Hannah Espia (Best Film, New Breed, 2013)
6:15 PM – SANA DATI by Jerrold Tarog (Best Film, Directors Showcase, 2013)
9:00 PM – ANG PAGDADALAGA NI MAXIMO OLIVEROS by Auraeus Solito (Special Jury Prize, New Breed, 2005)

August 15, 2015, Saturday:
12:45 PM – BATAD: SA PAANG PALAY by Benji Garcia and Vic Acedillo, Jr. (Special Jury Prize, New Breed, 2006)
3:30 PM – ENDO by Jade Castro (Special Jury Prize, New Breed, 2007)

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CCP DREAM THEATER (Tanghalang Manuel Conde)

August 8, Saturday:
10:00 AM – Gawad Alternatibo 2015 Short Feature A (Free Screening)
12:45 PM – Gawad Alternatibo 2015 Short Feature B (Free Screening)
3:30 PM – Gawad Alternatibo 2015 Short Feature C (Free Screening)
6:15 PM – Gawad Alternatibo 2015 Documentary A (Free Screening)

August 9, Sunday:
10:00 AM – Gawad Alternatibo 2015 Short Feature D (Free Screening)
12:45 PM – Gawad Alternatibo 2015 Short Feature E (Free Screening)
3:30 PM – Gawad Alternatibo 2015 Experimental (Free Screening)
6:15 PM – Gawad Alternatibo 2015 Animation (Free Screening)

(No schedule on August 10, Monday).

August 11, Tuesday:
10:00 AM – Gawad Alternatibo 2015 Short Feature F (Free Screening)
12:45 PM – Gawad Alternatibo 2015 Short Feature G (Free Screening)
3:30 PM – Gawad Alternatibo 2015 Documentary B (Free Screening)
6:15 PM – Gawad Alternatibo 2015 AWARDING

August 12, Wednesday:
10:00 AM – BRUTUS by Tara Illenberger (Special Jury Prize, New Breed 2008)
12:45 PM – COLORUM by Jon Stefan Ballesteros (Special Jury Prize, New Breed, 2009)
3:30 PM – ANG PANGGAGAHASA KAY FE by Alvin Yaan (Special Jury Prize, New Breed, 2009)
6:15 PM – ENKWENTRO by Pepe Diokno (Special Jury Citation, New Breed, 2009)
9:00 PM – SAMPAGUITA by Francis Xavier Pasion (Special Jury Prize, New Breed, 2010)

August 13, Thursday:
10:00 AM – GAWAD ALTERNATIBO 2015 WINNERS (Free Screening)
12:45 PM – TWO FUNERALS by Gil Portes (Special Jury Prize, Directors Showcase, 2010) 
3:30 PM – NIÑO by Loy Arcenas (Special Jury Prize, New Breed, 2011)
6:15 PM – REQUIEME! By Loy Arcenas (Special Jury Prize, New Breed, 2012)
9:00 PM – KAMERA OBSKURA by Raymond Red (Special Jury Prize, Directors Showcase, 2012)

August 14, Friday:
10:00 AM – CINEMALAYA INSTITUTE 2015 Short Films (Free Screening)
12:45 PM – QUICK CHANGE by Eduardo Roy, Jr. (Special Jury Prize, New Breed, 2013)
3:30 PM – EKSTRA by Jeffrey Jeturian (Special Jury Prize, Directors Showcase, 2013)
6:15 PM – K’NA THE DREAMWEAVER by Ida Del Mundo (Special Jury Prize, New Breed, 2014)
9:00 PM – HARI NG TONDO by Carlos Siguion-Reyna (Special Jury Prize, Directors Showcase, 2014)

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GREENBELT 3 (Cinema 5)

August 8, Saturday:
6:30 PM – TAKLUB (Opening Film) by Brillante Mendoza
9:00 PM -- SIX FEET HIGH (India) by Sanal Kumar Sasidharan

August 9, Sunday:
1:30 PM – THE MONK (Myanmar, Czech Republic) by The Maw Naing
4:00 PM – SHORTS “A” -- APASOL by Ryanne Murcia; GATILYO NG BARIL by Glenmark Doromal and Eero Yves Francisco; SANCTISSIMA by Kenneth Dagatan; KYEL by Arvin “Kadiboy” Belarmino; NENOK by Milo Tolentino
6:30 PM – SUMMER, KYOTO (Japan) by Hiroshi Toda
9:00 PM -- THE FERRY (China) by Shi Wei

August 10, Monday:
1:30 PM – NICK AND CHAI by Cha Escala and Wena Sanchez (Documentary)
4:00 PM – SHORTS "B" -- LISYUN QNG GEOGRAFIA (Lessons of Geography) by Petersen Vargas; WAWA by Anj Macalanda; MATER by Annemikami Pablo; PUSONG BATO by Martika Ramirez Escobar; PAPETIR by Darwin Novicio
6:30 PM – THE LAST REEL (Cambodia) by Sotho Kulikar
9:00 PM -- THE MOVE (Kyrgyzstan) by Marat Sarulu

August 11, Tuesday:
1:30 PM – IMBISIBOL by Lawrence Fajardo
4:00 PM – THE NIGHT OF SILENCE (Turkey) by Reis Celik
6:30 PM – THE MONK (Myanmar, Czech Republic) by The Maw Naing
9:00 PM -- THE OWNERS (Kazakhstan) by Adikhana Yerzhanov

August 12, Wednesday:
1:30 PM – MAGKAKABAUNG (The Coffin Maker) by Jason Paul Laxamana
4:00 PM – THE FERRY (China) by Shi Wei
6:30 PM – KASAL (Cinemalaya 2014 Best Film, Directors Showcase) by Joselito Altarejos
9:00 PM -- POET ON A BUSINESS TRIP (China) by Ju Anqi

August 13, Thursday:
1:30 PM – SHORTS “A” -- APASOL by Ryanne Murcia; GATILYO NG BARIL by Glenmark Doromal and Eero Yves Francisco; SANCTISSIMA by Kenneth Dagatan; KYEL by Arvin “Kadiboy” Belarmino; NENOK by Milo Tolentino
4:00 PM – HARI NG TONDO (Cinemalaya 2014 Special Jury Prize, Directors Showcase) by Carlos Siguion-Reyna
6:30 PM – BWAYA (Cinemalaya 2014 Best Film, New Breed) by Francis Xavier Pasion
9:00 PM – THE MOVE (Kyrgyzstan) by Marat Sarulu

August 14, Friday:
1:30 PM – SHORTS "B" -- LISYUN QNG GEOGRAFIA (Lessons of Geography) by Petersen Vargas; WAWA by Anj Macalanda; MATER by Annemikami Pablo; PUSONG BATO by Martika Ramirez Escobar; PAPETIR by Darwin Novicio
4:00 PM – THE LAST REEL (Cambodia) by Sotho Kulikar
6:30 PM – THE OWNERS (Kazakhstan) by Adikhana Yerzhanov
9:00 PM -- THE NIGHT OF SILENCE (Turkey) by Reis Celik

August 15, Saturday:
1:30 PM – SUMMER, KYOTO (Japan) by Hiroshi Toda
4:00 PM – K’NA THE DREAMWEAVER (Cinemalaya 2014 Special Jury Prize, New Breed) by Ida Del Mundo
6:30 PM – SIX FEET HIGH (India) by Sanal Kumar Sasidharan
9:00 PM -- POET ON A BUSINESS TRIP (China) by Ju Anqi

Spread the word and see you all in CINEMALAYA 2015!

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