Sine Negrense 2024 is making history with its remarkable representation of female talent, featuring 16 female directors across its Main and Exhibition Sections. This year's festival, with 24 competition entries, highlights the distinct voices of these women, who bring diverse perspectives to the forefront of Philippine cinema by exploring themes from social issues to cultural heritage and intimate human stories.  

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The much-anticipated Sine Negrense: Negros Island Film Festival is thrilled to reveal its 2024 Official Selections. Set to run from December 2-6, 2024, this year’s festival will showcase a remarkable selection of short films that reflect the diversity, resilience, and creativity of filmmakers across Negros Island. Screening at Cinematheque Centre Negros, this festival celebrates the artistry of local talents through 12 films in the Open Category and 12 films in the Inter-School Category. 

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In a bid to address the challenges of sustainability and identity in regional film festivals, the National Committee on Cinema (NCC) under the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) gathered festival directors from across the Philippines for a three-day forum titled "Sanga’t Daan: Festivals at the Crossroads to the Future." The event, held from May 9 to May 11, 2024, in Dumaguete City, was marked by fruitful discussions and knowledge-sharing sessions. 

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In a harmonious celebration of local cinematic talent, the Negros Island Film Festival unveiled a new accolade at this year's Sine Negrense Awards – the Best in Original Music category. The pioneering laurel found its home with the Open Category Film winner, "Pandayunon," directed by Jo-ane Pitogo.

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The curtains have closed on the Sine Negrense: Negros Island Film Festival 2023, leaving behind an indelible mark on Negros Island’s cultural scene. The week-long celebration of storytelling through the lens reached its crescendo on November 25 at SM Cinema 2, where filmmakers, artists, and enthusiasts gathered to witness the culmination of creativity and talent.

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Here is the list of winners and nominees for the 2023 Sine Negrense Film Competition, showcasing the outstanding talents and creative achievements of Negrosanons in the dynamic world of cinema. 

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