Filmmakers competing in the highly anticipated 2025 Puregold CinePanalo Film Festival were officially introduced during a press presentation held at the Artson Events Place in Quezon City. Riding on the success of last year’s event, this year’s festival promises to be another standout in the Philippine film industry calendar.
One of the festival’s major draws is the substantial production grants awarded to filmmakers. For 2025, Puregold CinePanalo provided ₱3,000,000 each to eight winning filmmakers and ₱150,000 each to 24 student filmmakers, fueling creativity and innovation under the theme “Mga Kwentong Panalo ng Buhay.”
The press event featured festival organizers and representatives from key partners, including the MTRCB, Gateway Cineplex 18, Mowelfund, Terminal Six, CMB Films, and MFP Rentals.
Ivy Hayagan-Piedad, Senior Marketing Manager for Puregold, expressed excitement over this year’s lineup of talents. “After a highly competitive selection process, we’re proud to introduce this fresh batch of filmmakers. We’re confident they’ll deliver extraordinary, compelling stories that audiences will love,” she said.
Meet the Official Entries
The 2025 Puregold CinePanalo Film Festival will spotlight eight full-length films helmed by a mix of veteran and emerging directors. Here’s a closer look:
1. Sepak Takraw (Dir. Mes de Guzman)
Starring Enzo Osorio, Nicollo Castillo, Ruby Ruiz, and Acey Aguilar
2. Olsen’s Day (Dir. JP Habac)
Starring Khalil Ramos, Romnick Sarmenta, and Xander Nuda
3. Tigkiliwi (Dir. Tara Illenberger)
Starring Ruby Ruiz, Gabby Padilla, and Julian Paul Larroder
4. Journeyman (Dirs. Christian Paolo Lat & Dominic Lat)
Starring JC Santos and Jasmine Curtis-Smith
5. Salum (Dir. TM Malones)
Starring Allen Dizon and Christine Mary Dimaisip
6. Co-Love (Dir. Jill Singson-Urdaneta)
Starring KD Estrada, Alexa Ilacad, Jameson Blake, and Kira Balinger
7. Food Delivery: Fresh from the West Philippine Sea (Dir. Baby Ruth Villarama)
A groundbreaking documentary entry
8. Fleeting (Dir. Catsi Catalan)
Starring Janella Salvador and RK Bagatsing
