71 films to be shown on 19th Mindanao Film Festival

"Paglaum" documentary film from Davao Oriental

DAVAO CITY- The 19^th Mindanao Film Festival will feature 71 short and full-length films that will be screened on the festival’s social media platform this December 6 – 13.

Bulk of the films to be screen are made by Mindanaoan filmmakers. Around 53 short films are coming from Mindanao of which 35 are competition entries and 18 are non-competition films

Also to be shown during week-long festival are films from Luzon and Visayas along with films from overseas.

“We will be screening full-length films from Ukraine, Argentina, and Thailand then we have short films from Iran, Indonesia, Malaysia, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and Brazil,” says MFF Festival Manager Ivan Tadena.

The jurors for this year’s MFF include Zamboanga filmmaker Zurich Chan, award-winning actress Fe Hyde and television and film director Wilfredo Manalang.

Tadena said that the pandemic has forced them to go all virtual. The festival screenings, filmmakers’ open forum, and the Film Awards will be streamed on the Mindanao Film Festival You Tube channel and Facebook page.

“Screenings are for free, this is an opportunity for the viewers to watch regional cinema thru their devices anytime, anywhere,” Tadena said.

The pre pandemic Mindanao Film Festival was usually held at the Gaisano Mall Cinema in Davao City. Established in 2003, the MFF is the longest running regional independent film festival in the country.

This year’s Mindanao Film Festival is also an accredited event of the Davao Pasko Fiesta- The annual Christmas festival of the Davao City local government and which like the MFF will also be held online.

The 19th Mindanao Film Festival is organized by the Mindanao Film and Television Development Foundation Inc. (MFTDFI) in partnership with the National Commission for the Culture and the Arts (NCCA), Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP) and the support of the City Government of Davao. (PIA/RG Alama)

"Ghor" short film from Bangladesh

"Ahmad & Abdul" a short film from Lanao del Sur

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