Aklanon Cinema

28/01/2025

✨ The Magic of Regional Cinema Returns! 🎥

From the heart of Aklan, in the town of Kalibo, the 4th SARÓK SHORT FILM FESTIVAL is making an expanded comeback—celebrating the stories and visions of Western Visayas! 🌟

With great anticipation and excitement, a special announcement is coming soon! 📢

24/12/2024

Mayad-ayad nga Paskwa, Aklanon Cinema Community! 🎥✨

From the Sarók Short Film Festival, we wish our vibrant and passionate young film community joy, inspiration, and beautiful mornings ahead! 🌅

Let us continue to uplift and support one another as we celebrate the wins of everybody. Together, we bring the vision of regional cinema to life—making stories that let us all be seen and heard.

Padayon, mga Aklanon filmmakers! 🌟 Malipayong Paskwa! 🎄

23/12/2024

Ma'abo guid nga Saeámat Film Development Council of the Philippines!

09/12/2024

Romart M. Martesano | 28 mins | 2015 | Western Visayas | Aklanon |
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LOGLINE:
After a brief but unforgettable encounter with a girl named Lyka, recent college graduate Kiko embarks on a journey across various towns, guided by her forgotten notebook, discovering a glimpse of purpose in life along the way.

Romart M. Martesano | 28 mins | 2015 | Western Visayas | Aklanon | WATCH NOW: https://vimeo.com/r/3XuX/RGsvVWNRRk FREE Promo Code NCCANCC LOGLINE: After…

20/11/2024

Mayad guid nga sugid!

01/11/2024

Watch Sa Pagtunod it Adlaw - A Pioneering Film from Aklan Now Streaming soon!

We’re excited to announce that Sa Pagtunod it Adlaw, directed by Romart Malapad Martesano, will be streaming as part of the NCCA National Committee on Cinema’s Online Film Library Project! This transformative film, a recipient of the Cinekasimanwa '15 Film "100k" Grant which feature Aklan Province to a wider audience in partnership with DOT Region 6.

Catch the film and experience the search with Kiko.

Watch here: https://vimeo.com/ondemand/sapagtunoditadlaw

Thank you to everyone who continues to support us. This film is a testament to the journey of Aklanon Cinema. Padayon guid kita!

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27/10/2024

22/10/2024

Padayon guid! 💪 Saeámat guid it abo Cinematahum 2024!

21/10/2024

✨ Support Our Film – A Tribute to Aklan’s Babaylan Heritage ✨

In 2020, a promise was made. The idea for this film was born out of a deep curiosity about our Babaylan – the spiritual healers and community leaders of our ancestors. Our journey led us to the last generation of Babaylan in Libacao, Aklan, where we had the privilege of witnessing this rich, vibrant tradition. From this, a mini-documentary was created, but reality struck: many of these practices are being lost or are slowly fading into oblivion. They are seen as burdensome and impractical in today’s world.

This film is our tribute to the Tumandok, to our province, and to the heritage we risk losing, which could soon become a distant memory. It is an urgent call to preserve what remains of our culture and to inspire a new generation to reconnect with the past. Through this film, we hope to rekindle our connection to our roots and remind us of who we once were.

But we can’t do this alone. We are calling on YOU—the community, our supporters, and everyone who believes in the power of storytelling and heritage preservation.

🌿 Help bring this vision to life! Any donation, no matter how small, will go a long way in supporting the production of this film. Together, we can make a difference and ensure that our Babaylan traditions continue to thrive for generations to come.

MAKE A DONATION NOW!
We invite you to donate through the GCash QR code below. Every contribution brings us one step closer to rekindling our shared history. 📽️💫

21/10/2024

Diversity in inclusivity! We are proud to have produced Aklanon-made films as part of the Regional Cinema lineup in this year's Cinematahum 2024! Let us feel united and inspired to contribute to our growing community of visual storytellers from Western Visayas!

18/10/2024

🎬 Calling All Filmmakers or Volunteers in Aklan!

Are you passionate about storytelling and filmmaking? We’re building a thriving local film community right here in Aklan, and we need YOU to help bring Aklanon stories to life!

We’re looking for enthusiastic volunteers to join our team in various roles—from regional filmmakers and committee members to individual contributors. Whether you're experienced or just starting, your energy and creativity can make a difference!

Together, let’s turn Aklan into a hub for local cinema! 🎥✨

Ready to be part of this exciting journey? Comment below or message us to get involved.



Sign Up Here:
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07/09/2024

01/05/2024

Congratulations! We are thrilled to empower our Regional Filmmakers of Aklan by providing 1 more slot to the competition! 💖👏

BREAKING | Hara eun ru an'um (6) nga Aklanon Filmmakers ag ro anda nga guin plastada ka film concept titles for the 3rd Edition SFFF'24!

Empowered by Aklanon Cinema, we have added 1 slot for a film entry to add more excitement to already promising film concepts for the competition!

The filmmakers are Christian James Magdaluyo with "Kwentong Kwarto," Anjo Salmorin with "Sin-o gaeogaeog sa eugan-eugan?," Gnezel Nino Sim with "Silhig," Jean Gelito with "Panamkon," John Rex Raquin with "Kaeayo sa Kaeayo" and Henri Dioval Candelario with "Sa akong antipara, nakita ko ro kalibutan."

🎬✨ This an Exciting News! as the wait is finally over! 🎉 We're so thrilled to unveil these selected Six Individuals and their team who will be competing at the prestigious Sarók Short Film Festival 2024!

🎥 Get ready for an exhilarating journey as they delve into a series of film festival activities from May to September 2024! 📽️ From collaborative themed Film Orientations & Workshops to the GREENLIGHT moment for their Film Shoots Period, the action is about to unfold! Tubas Pelikula is just right around the corner!

🚦Presented by the Kalibo Council for Culture and the Arts (KCCA) in partnership with the Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP), the Sarók Short Film Festival is all set to spotlight the vibrant cultural heritage and the conclusive beauty of Western Visayas, experienced through the captivating stories of the Aklanon perspective!🌴🎭

07/04/2024

Empower visual story-tellers!

06/04/2024

Padayon ro pag sugidanon!

15/03/2024

AKLANON, SUGIDANON AG MANTAWON!

Let's show our support to our filmmakers!
UPV Cinematheque, Ilo-ilo City.
1PM -March 20,2024

ANNOUNCEMENT | The Sarók Short Film Festival goes to the 16th Cinema Rehiyon! | a flagship program of NCCA’s National Committee on Cinema, in partnership with CineKasimanwa: The Western Visayas Film Festival | March 19-21, 2024, in Iloilo City.

"Patubas sang Taliambong, Banwa nga Mahamungayaon / Ani ng Sining, Bayang Malikhain."

We are proudly presenting the official film selection from the Ati-Atihan town of Kalibo and Mayad-ayad Aklan through its Regional Cinema Movement! The Aklanon Cinema!

Dir. Romart Martesano, Festival Director of The Sarók Short Film Festival by the Kalibo Council for Culture & the Arts (KCCA), Committee on Cinema - a flagship project by the Municipality of Kalibo and in the vision of Bagong Kalibo of Yorme Juris Bautista Sucro and in-Partnership with the Film Development Council of the Philippines FDCP.

with Our Official Film Representative of Aklan Province, entitled "Inunga-unga" by Aklanon Filmmaker - Dir. Doxford Perlas, Best Director, Best Film Editing, Best Actor/Supporting Actress and the Grand Prize Winner (worth 50k) in the previous Sarók Short Film Festival, last October 20, 2023 held at the Venue Partner Marzon Convention Center

«Cinema Rehiyon 16 will adhere to the theme of the NCCA for the 2024 National Arts Month, "Ani ng Sining, Bayang Malikhain". In line with the theme, we aim to showcase not only the art of filmmaking but also the excellence and creativity of our filmmakers from different regions. Through the presentation of their unique stories, languages, aspirations, and dreams within the film industry, we celebrate their ingenuity.
Building upon the programs of the NCCA and the NCLA, we strive to further strengthen the relationships among our regions, especially among our filmmakers, writers, and cultural workers. Our goal is to create an inclusive platform filled with support and nurturing for our regional filmmakers.»

See PROGRAM details here-
UPV Cinematheque,
March 20, 2024 (WED) 1PM - 3:30 PM
* free screening *
[Total: 2 hour, 15 minutes + 15 min talkback]

Cinema Rehiyon 16 [Program 6] THE LIGHTER SIDE
Ang Maniniyot ni Papa Jisos (Father Jisos' Photographer), Franky Arrocena (24:58 min)
RRRWGHHRW (Carabao Noises), Jannela Kyla dela Peña (12:17 min)
Pamilya Maguol, Jermaine Tulbo (20 min)
Ambot Wa Ko Kabalo Unsay I-Title Ani, Rey Anthony Villaverde (21:38 min)
Sa Dihang Nabulabog Ang Tanan, Redh Honoridez (16:15 min)
Inunga-unga, Doxford Perlas (8:36 min)
Nalumos Akong Papa sa Sabaw, JP Corton (7:17 min)
Animal Lovers, Aedrian Araojo (17:34 min)

Truly,
KaMAYAD guid ro Aklanon Filmmakers! Mabuhay ang Pelikulang Pilipino! Padayon kita!

08/03/2024

Support! Congratulations to the team! 💪💪💪

Hakita niyo among ayam? 😱 Si Brownie! Basta kat color brown! 🐕

The Official Poster for NADUEA EOMAN SI BROWNIE (Brownie’s Lost Again!) is finally here! Woof woof! 🐶🎉

Brownie's lost AGAIN?! But wait—we have a clue where he might be—catch him on March 15-19 at Gateway Cineplex 18, Araneta City for the Puregold Cinepanalo Film Festival under SHORTS C! 🐶✨

On behalf of our team, we would like to extend our deepest gratitude for making this film possible. To Puregold, our sponsors, cast and crew, thank you for bringing this story to life! Now, let’s go find Brownie, together!

Starring Rom Lambert Padasas, Jechelle Campo, Psyche Rascon, and George Plana

Written and Directed by Doxford D. Perlas
Produced by Henri Dioval Candelario
Edit, Color, and Sound Design by Phillip Matthew Donguines
Cinematography by Henri Dioval Candelario
Score by Henri Dioval Candelario and Phillip Matthew Donguines
1st Assistant Director – Aaron Kate Damaso
2nd Assistant Director – John Andre Mariano
Camera Operator – Neo Hapa
DIT – Yncien Jairylee Rogero
Boom Operator – Tim Johann Bautista
Grip – Stephen John Justo
Production Assistants – Lykah Orrica, Frenz Rae Layog, Eddie Guevero, and JV Tanieza
Extras: Rodolfo Villanueva, JV Tanieza, Yncien Rogero, Aaron Kate Damaso
Title Art - Dave Tumbagahan

Supported by: Ligo Corned Beef

Special thanks to:
Marlene D. Perlas, Arlan F. Perlas,
Cynthia V. Donguines, Antonio Donguines,
Lennie Augustie Candelario, Lenni Candelario, Amby Ambrocio, Broth N Bowls, Roselle Joanne Ochona, Yev Gelito,
EJ Tolentino Mayor, Hon. William Bautista, Hon. Joy Patron, Hon. Jonna Parco, Hon. Michael Ramos, Hon. Eric Del Rosario, Hon. Jessel Maravilla, Grace Abella, Grace Agustino,
Darius Perlas, Charmaine Charm Banadera, Kyd Torato,
Jose Ruel Garcia, Chris Cahilig, Aiedjhey Duyac, Rovic Lopez,
Froizel Apolonio, Terrence Masigon, Hyacinth Alexa Marie Juliano,
D’ Barracks Diner, The UP Intermedius,
UPV Redbolts, UPV Sociological Society,
Emma’s Bar and Grill Restaurant, Sociotain, Beans and Bubbles,
and Justin Rey Secondes

Refol Ancestral House
Late Mayor Julio G. Refol Sr. and Family
Mr. Laniel D. Refol
Mayor Denny D. Refol Sr.
Hon. Maria Victoria Lynette Refol-Tulio
Ms. Emma D. Refol
Delma D. Refol
Engr. Berthy D. Refol
Judy R. Panadero
Nievesita R. Fernandez

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