The 2025 Puregold CinePanalo Film Festival is set to be another landmark event for Philippine cinema, bringing fresh talent, compelling stories, and millions in production grants to the spotlight. In a recent press conference at Artson Events Place in Quezon City, this year’s roster of filmmakers was officially introduced, further fueling excitement for the festival.
Building on last year’s massive success, Puregold CinePanalo has become a must-watch event in the local film industry. One of the biggest draws? The generous production grants—with eight winning filmmakers receiving P3 million eachand twenty-four student filmmakers granted P150,000 each to bring their stories to life.
The festival champions uplifting narratives under the theme “Mga Kwentong Panalo ng Buhay”, inspiring both veteran and emerging filmmakers to craft stories that celebrate resilience and triumph.
A Prestigious Gathering of Industry Leaders
The press conference welcomed festival organizers and representatives from key industry partners, including MTRCB, Gateway Cineplex 18, Mowelfund, Terminal Six, CMB Films, and MFP Rentals. Ivy Hayagan-Piedad, Senior Marketing Manager for Puregold, expressed her excitement about working with this year’s filmmakers.
“After an intensely competitive application period, these directors came out on top. We know they will produce excellent, gripping work, and we can’t wait to share these with the viewing public at the upcoming festival.”
With a mix of seasoned directors, rising talents, and a star-studded lineup, the 2025 edition promises to showcase the depth and diversity of Filipino storytelling.
