UP Cine Manileño

31/08/2026

✨ Applications for 𝐔𝐏 𝐂𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐥𝐞ñ𝐨 2026-2027 are officially OPEN! ✨

Ikaw ba ay:

* cinephile
* may letterboxd
* papansin
* film ang tawag sa movies
* naghahanap ng side quest
* manic pixie dream boy/girl
* gusto mag-rebrand
* naging si Carson/Dio
* my main character vibes

Kung oo, ikaw na ang hinahanap namin! 💙
Sumali sa pinaka-fun na film org sa UPM:

👉 https://bit.ly/appform-cinemnl-26-27
👉 https://bit.ly/appform-cinemnl-26-27
👉 https://bit.ly/appform-cinemnl-26-27

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20/08/2026

Today marks the 87th birth anniversary of Fernando Poe Jr. (FPJ), fondly known as “Da King” and best remembered as Flavio in Ang Panday.

During the launch of 𝐒𝐈𝐍𝐄 • 𝐅𝐈𝐋𝐌 • 𝐏𝐄𝐋𝐈𝐊𝐔𝐋𝐀: 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝟏𝟎𝟎+ 𝐆𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐅𝐢𝐥𝐦𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐏𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐩𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐂𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐦𝐚 by Jo-Ann Q. Maglipon and Dr. Joel David, Grace Poe shared how her father and Filipino filmmakers made their films look realistic despite limited equipment and technology.

Now that AI is changing the way films are made, it makes us wonder...with all this technology, will we still value the creativity and ingenuity that shaped Filipino cinema?

Written by Bea Macarilay | UP Cine Manileño

19/08/2026

Filmmaker and director Jose Javier Reyes emphasizes the importance of Filipino audiences supporting local cinema. He also adds that if Hollywood films can draw millions from Filipino audiences and become top-grossing hits, Filipino-made films deserve the same support.

Interviewed by Althea "Ali" Habulan | UP Cine Manileño

18/08/2026

What makes 2 Valid IDs one of the most talked-about films in this year’s Cinemalaya?

In the latest feature, UP Cine Manileño member Beatrice Macarilay explores the story behind the film—from its powerful social commentary to insights from an interview with writer Abet Raz.

Read the full article on Medium:
🔗 https://medium.com//the-story-behind-2-valid-ids-b564ce6cb9b4

17/08/2026

Dumalo ang UP Cine Manileño upang ipagdiwang ang paglulunsad ng librong SINE • FILM • PELIKULA: The 100+ Greatest Films of Philippine Cinema nina Jo-Ann Q. Maglipon at Dr. Joel David. Nakiisa tayo upang maging bahagi ng diskurso sa kasaysayan ng lokal na cinema at suportahan ang mga inisyatibong nagpapatatag sa ating sining.

Maraming salamat sa PEP.ph, Summit Books, at Cinemalaya! Mabuhay ang Pelikulang Pilipino! 🇵🇭

14/08/2026

When you think of the University of the Philippines Manila, white coats and health research usually come to mind first. Yet beyond clinic walls, UPM has always been a quiet powerhouse for bold storytelling, cultural advocacy, and social awareness. Leading this creative push are content creator-turned-actress Hershey Neri and acclaimed filmmaker Ryan Machado. Ryan Machado is recently recognized as an Artist II for Film and Theater Arts at the UP Arts Productivity Awarding ceremony. Hershey and Ryan uses art to tackle real societal issues, proving that the Iskolar ng Bayan spirit shines just as brightly on screen as it does in academic halls.

Written by Xhunliex Ortiz | UP Cine Manileño

12/08/2026

Did you know that before Mag-iina became an official Cinemalaya entry, it first started as a theater production?

The play starred also A.nimal actress Frances Makil-Ignacio, while Jackie Lou Blanco also shared her experience of transitioning from film to theater. Now, Mag-iina takes another step as it moves from the stage to the big screen as part of Cinemalaya, showing how a story can grow and reach an even wider audience beyond theater.

This time, Jackie Lou Blanco will take on the role of a 90-year-old character in Mag-iina, bringing the story and its characters to life in a whole new way.

Written by Xhunliex Ortiz | UP Cine Manileño

12/08/2026

Growing up with a cinephile for a parent, local cinema practically raised me...I’ll never forget watching Jackie Lou Blanco play Trixie in the 1993 classic Kung Ako'y Iiwan Mo. She was the ultimate third party, but what made her so memorable was that beneath all the dramatic antagonism, Trixie was really just a broken girl making terrible choices while searching for a father’s love.

Fast forward years after watching her command the screen, I actually got to sit down with her last August 10 at EDSA Shangri-La. We spent time catching up on her shift to the theater stage, what it really takes to stay fully committed to a character, and her deep passion for Philippine arts and cinema.

Catch Mag-iina (The Mothering), written by Guelan Varela-Luarca and directed by Giancarlo Abrahan, starring Janine Gutierrez, Cherry Pie Picache, Agot Isidro, and Jackie Lou Blanco. The story follows a daughter coming back to her old family home, where generations of women are left dealing with grief, broken relationships, and secrets that have been buried for way too long. It’s an intense, deeply emotional look at love and the heavy weight of family legacy. Now showing in select cinemas nationwide!

Written by Xhunliex Ortiz | UP Cine Manileño

11/08/2026

11/08/2026

Thank you for having us, pep.ph! UP Cine Manileño is truly honored for the platform to share our love for cinema and story-driven craft.