Seasoned director Jerry Lopez Sineneng doesn’t hand out compliments lightly, but when it comes to Carlo Aquino and Bela Padilla, he’s all praise.
At a...
National Artist for Film and Broadcast Arts Ricky Lee addressed criticism of the latest participants in his scriptwriting workshop, following online debate over the...
For a millennial who grew up on streaming apps and glossy blockbusters, watching Lino Brocka’s 1979 film Jaguar at this year’s Sinag Maynila Independent...
The Cinemalaya Philippine Independent Film Festival has kicked off its 20th year with an opening night celebrating the wide variety of uplifted Filipino voices...
"Literature preserves cultural heritage, sparks critical thinking, and serves as a catalyst for social change"
April in the Philippines is not just another hot summer...
Last Sunday, five aspiring writers received their laptops from film and television writer-director Benedict Mique. It was a heartwarming moment to witness how a...
Plays, social commentaries
The University of Santo Tomas (UST) Publishing House, run by its director Ma. Ailil B. Alvarez and deputy director Ned Parfan, has...
“Hunger for learning the craft more than ambition,” seasoned TV and movie writer-director Benedict Mique named what he is looking for in aspiring writer-filmmakers...
Is it possible to have an affair with your own husband?
Veteran director McArthur C. Alejandre explores the seemingly impossible setup in his new movie,...
Acclaimed screenwriter, playwright, and novelist Ricky Lee is in the midst of training over two dozen writers from GMA Network’s Public Affairs department. Also participating in the 12-week...
