2013 was referred to as the start of Golden Age of Philippine Cinema. The only way for it to continue is for films in 2014 and even 2015 to be brilliant. But, 2013 was really an extra-special year, with filmfests after filmfests, sometimes overlapping and churning out some of the best in Philippine Cinema.
For the rest of 2014, we look forward to Dementia, the Nora Aunor starrer directed by Perci Intalan for Regal Films. We are intrigued by Pepe Diokno's Above the Clouds/Alapaap, which hopefully will find a screening date this year. The December filmfest is no different from the previous ones. 6 out of 8 films are sequels or remakes. At least in the past, there was 1 decent film entry like Thy Womb. This year we are afraid there is none. The only good thing about the new MMFF is the introduction of their New Wave Section. Remember that this gave us Haruo by Alix in 2011, In Nomine Matris in 2012, and Dukit by Lao in 2013. And according to a press release, the New Wave Section this year promises to be bigger.
Another hope is the CinemaOne Filmfest happening in November. And of course the CineManila International filmfest. So there is still a strong chance that film quality will be sustained.
So far, we have seen a little over 20 Filipino films this year. Here are some of our favorites so far:
1. Norte, Hangganan ng Kasaysayan by Lav Diaz (released in 2013)
2. Dagitab by Giancarlo Abrahan
3. Barber's Tale by Jun Lana
4. Children's Show by Derick Cabrido
5. #Y by Gino Santos
6. Sundalong Kanin by Janice O'Hara
7. Bwaya by Francis Pasion
8. K'Na the Dreamweaver by Ina Anita del Mundo
Hopefully, our list gets longer.
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