Sinag Maynila Foundation Inc. and the City Government of Manila solidified its partnership in a momentous signing event last July 8, 2024 to kick-off the Sinag Maynila 2024 festivities. This event is in line with the City of Manila’s Department of Tourism Culture & Arts Office for their Tourism Month celebration in September.
Respected guests, employees of the Manila City Hall, as well as friends from the media graced the Gat. Antonio J. Villegas Hall (Bulwagang Katipunan) to witness this extraordinary moment.
Honorable Mayor Honey Lacuna-Pangan, Vice Mayor Yul Nieto, Director Brilliante Mendoza, and Solar Entertainment Corp. President and CEO Wilson Y. Tieng, each gave their words of appreciation and expressed their dedication to this project.
This partnership proves that the artistry and creativity that comes with producing high quality films is recognized by the government. This also shows that government officials can work hand-in-hand with film directors and producers to support and uplift the film industry in the Philippines.
SINAG MAYNILA- “Sine Lokal, Pang Internasyonal”
The Sinag Maynila Independent Film Festival has been a staple in the media and film industry since its establishment in 2015, and has been an avenue for students, filmmakers, and film enthusiasts.
The Sinag Maynila Independent Film Festival was founded by internationally renowned independent film director Brillante Mendoza alongside film producer and Solar Entertainment Corporation President Wilson Tieng.
Sinag Maynila holds the tagline “Sine Lokal, Pang-International,” upholding its vision to show independent films of international caliber, as well as to give a voice and a creative space to independent filmmakers.
6th SINAG MAYNILA INDEPENDENT FILM FESTIVAL 2024
This year’s edition of Sinag Maynila is in partnership with the City of Manila’s Department of Tourism Culture & Arts Office, the film festival will be held in September 2024 in select cinemas, culminating with the GABI NG PARANGAL to be held at The Metropolitan Theatre.
With the theme “SINE LOKAL, PANG INTERNASYONAL”, the 6th Sinag Maynila Independent Film Festival will showcase Filipino stories made by Filipinos for the worldwide audience in the following categories:
- Full Length (70-120 mins)
- Short Films (5-15 mins)
- Documentaries (15-30 mins)