Sine Negrense: Negros Island Film Festival Announces Official Selections for 2024 Film Competition

Negros Occidental, Philippines – 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.

In partnership with the Film Development Council of the Philippines, the Province of Negros Occidental, the Negros Cultural Foundation, and the Negros Museum, Sine Negrense will bring the work of emerging and seasoned filmmakers to the big screen, fostering a vibrant film community and spotlighting the region’s unique narratives.

The following films have been selected for the Open Category:

• A Flower A Day by Chelsea Tasic

• A Stroll Down Paris Lane by Mai Montelibano

• Aninaw by Charlene Tupas

• First Blood by Junmarl Alconga

• Gumon by Kent Caduhada

• Hupa by Timothy Gelvoliagaya

• Ilo(y) by Bryce Lozada

• Laragway Sa Karon by Pau Santos & Nina Aira Villanueva

• Mag Man: Ex Communicado by Thomas Gucaban

• Pyesa by Kimberly Fallega

• Tagana by Nexus Avanceña

• Thelm Me Why by Fredu Bayon-on & Vanneza Estañol

The Inter-School Category will feature:

• For When It Blooms Again by Rcynize Portugal, University of Negros Occidental - Recoletos

• Homemade Friends by Marianne Villeta, Doña Montserrat Lopez Memorial High School

• Kailinit by Kyle David Ebro, University of St. La Salle

• Kinse by Daniel Enrico Chua, Sagay National High School

• Huni sang Kahilum by Reanna Lyn Catayoc , University of St. La Salle

• Lingganay by Angel Mercy Pelagio, Negros Occidental High School SPA

• Panuaron by Althea Faith Gayondato & Andrea Beatx Galimba, Hinigaran National High School

• Si Dodot, Pilot by Liza Mae Sarona & Wennylord Bacabac, Riverside College and State University of Northern Negros

• Santos by Ry Cortez, State University of Northern Negros

• Tani by Nean Alegario, University of St. La Salle

• Tay, Pa by Jefferson Baldestamon, Doña Montserrat Lopez Memorial High School

• Tinigom by Keith Nemenzo, Foundation University, Dumaguete

The festival will culminate in the Sine Negrense Awards Night on December 6, 2024, where the best short feature film from both categories will be awarded a trophy and a cash prize, celebrating the pinnacle of local filmmaking talent.

Sine Negrense is a premier showcase that unites artists, audiences, and industry professionals, all while promoting the vibrant film culture within Negros Island.