Southern Lantern Studios

13/12/2024

Damo gid nga salamat, Jaro National High School! Maraming salamat sa dalawang libong estudyante na nanuod kahapon at sumama sa amin para ipaglaban ang karapatan ng mga Ati ng Western Visayas. Malaking tulong ang panunuod ninyo para sa hinahangad na titulo ng lupa ng Sitio Kabarangkalan. Sana ay matutunan kayo sa aming pelikula.

Tuloy-tuloy ang campus tour ng Tumandok. Next stop: Central Philippine University!

18/11/2024

We are slowly getting there! Our film project Inahing Baka (Mother Maybe), by Sonny Calvento, has won the top award of the QCinema Project Market, the QPM Philippine Co-Production Grant making it one of the three Filipino projects to receive this prestigious prize! The top winners of the QPM Philippine Co-Production Grant were chosen by credible industry experts from Asia, Europe, and America.

The jury chose Mother Maybe "For its inventive ways of showing a son’s yearning for a relationship with his lost mother. For its humorous, unpredictable depiction of a famous Filipino folk monster. For its sharp, incisive look at pop culture. For its promise of moving from being a horror comedy to becoming something genuinely affecting."

Another award, the CMB Discovery Award, was given by CMB Film Services Inc.

This recognition affirms the heart and vision behind Mother Maybe. A co-production of Southern Lantern Studios, E&W Films, and Volos Films Ltd., we are deeply grateful for the trust, support, and encouragement we’ve received throughout this journey.

16/11/2024

After its Philippine project market premiere at the QCinema Project Market, Sonny Calvento's MOTHER MAYBE is heading to Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, as one of 24 international projects in production or development selected for the Red Sea Souk, the premier film market in the MENA region. MOTHER MAYBE is the only Filipino project included in the lineup.

More details here: https://redseafilmfest.com/en/project-market-2024/

12/11/2024

Southern Lantern Studios brings three films to the Blue Chair Film Festival in the UNESCO World Heritage town of Luang Prabang! Experience The Gospel of the Beast by Sheron Dayoc, Primetime Mother by Sonny Calvento, and Even Ashes, Nothing Remains (Bisan Abo, Wala Bilin) by Kyd Torato.

Discover these impactful narratives and explore the cultural richness of the region through film from December 5-9, 2024."

For more details: https://laotiantimes.com/2024/11/09/discover-southeast-asia-through-film-blue-chair-festival-showcases-regional-stories/?fbclid=IwY2xjawGfle9leHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHcH46jBmWe_xWG-nLYvJjBnfdfWk091A7Qg52BpaMwrAdA9874iGup8eWg_aem_nr7nRnX_OB8uRUTXbEmD3A

08/11/2024

We’re thrilled to announce that "Bisan Abo, Wala Bilin" (Even Ashes, Nothing Remains), directed by Kyd Torato, will have its international premiere in Indonesia at the Jogja-NETPAC Asian Film Festival (JAFF)!🎬🇮🇩

As part of the Asian Perspectives Short Program, this Capiznon short film will be showcased at one of Asia’s most celebrated festivals, known for uplifting diverse voices from across the region. Held in the vibrant city of Yogyakarta, JAFF will run from November 30 to December 7, featuring 180 films from 25 countries.

We warmly invite you to join us for this special international debut at the Empire XXI Cinema Yogyakarta.

Screening Schedule:

✻ December 3, 2024 – 12:15 PM (Western Indonesia Time), Studio 3

✻ December 4, 2024 – 3:15 PM (Western Indonesia Time), Studio 3

We look forward to sharing Even Ashes, Nothing Remains with a global audience and proudly bringing this Capiznon story to the international stage!

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Produced by Southern Lantern Studios, INDIEGENIUS by iACADEMY, Vision Creative Unit, and Netflix in cooperation with Narra Post-Production Studios by Wildsound and the Roxas City Local Government Unit.

https://jaff-filmfest.org/even-ashes-nothing-remains/

08/11/2024

🎬✨ Bridget Ting’s debut short film, One Day, Three Autumns, continues its festival journey as an Official Selection in Competition at the 3rd Spicy Indie International Film Festival! 🌍🎥 Taking place in Greece from December 3-9, the festival will showcase 48 incredible short films, including 18 domestic and 30 international entries.

The short film One Day, Three Autumns follows Ah-Bu, a widow who loses more than just her husband—she loses a piece of herself. Through Ah-Bu’s journey of untangling her past, the film explores her search for identity and a renewed sense of purpose in the wake of profound loss. It’s a raw, introspective look at grief, memory, and the quiet resilience it takes to find oneself again.

07/11/2024

3 SOUTHERN LANTERN STUDIOS FILMS IN CDO AND ILIGAN!

Kasalukuyang dinadaos ng CCP Film, Broadcast and New Media ang kanilang CCP LAKBAY SINE sa Cagayan De Oro at Iligan, at naimbitahan ang aming mga Cinemalaya filmmakers na sina Kat Sumagaysay at Richard Jeroui Salvadico ng TUMANDOK at Jonathan Jurilla ng LOVE CHILD para magbahagi ng kanilang mga karanasan sa filmmaking kasabay ng pagpapalabas ng kanilang mga pelikula. Ipinalabas rin ang short film ni Sonny Calvento na PRIMETIME MOTHER sa nasabing programa.

Bukas, may nalalabi pang screening ng Tumandok at Love Child sa Gaisano Cinema Iligan City. May mga talkbacks na magaganap pagkatapos ng mga screenings.

9:00 AM - Tumandok (Film screening and Talkback)
12:00 PM - Love Child (Film screening and Talkback)

Kung hindi makakahabol ay nasa VIVAMAX at VIVA ONE PLUS pa rin ang Tumandok hanggang November 15.

Malugod na pagbati sa mga filmmakers at maraming salamat CCP Film, Broadcast and New Media sa imbitasyon.

Maraming salamat sa CCP Film Broadcast and New Media para sa mga larawan.

05/11/2024

THIS IS YOUR FRIENDLY REMINDER na mapapanuod pa ang 2024 Cinemalaya 2024 Best Film TUMANDOK sa VIVAMAX at VIVA ONE PLUS hanggang November 15. Yes, 10 DAYS NA LANG!

Samahan nyo gaming makaipon ng pondo para matulungan ang mga Ati ng Sitio Kabarangkalan para maasikaso ang titulo ng kanilang lupa.

Hindi nyo pagsisisihan ang panunuod ng pelikula. Hayaan ang sarili na mamulat sa pinagdadaanan ng ating mga katutubo. Narito ang ilan sa mga sinabi ng mga nakanuod na ng Tumandok.

WATCH IT HERE:
https://www.vivamax.net

04/11/2024

FINALLY, our film project, Mother Maybe by Sonny Calvento, is flying back to the Philippines through the QCinema Project Market to hunt for potential partners for its production.

We have been working on this project for four years, joined two development labs, and participated in different project markets abroad. We are flying again to another film market in the Middle East this December, but before that, I hope you can visit us at our booth. We have now a script ready for you to read. Tara! We are more than willing to discuss the project with you.

A film very personal to the director that also addresses the Filipino and Asian diaspora in a compelling way, highlighting the experiences of overseas workers. An elevated horror comedy that has the potential to appeal to the mass market.

We hope you can be with us in making this film happen. See you at the QCinema Project Market on Nov 14-15, 9 AM-7 PM at Novotel, Cubao.

Quezon City Film Commission - QCFC

01/11/2024

Yey! Our film Bisan Abo, Wala Bilin (Even Ashes, Nothing Remains), directed by Kyd Torato, was awarded the Best Ngilngig Philippine Short.

Lucky for Kyd to be the first filmmaker from the Visayas region to receive this award since the festival's inception nine years ago. The festival has 34 Filipino shorts this year.

The Ngilngig Asian Fantastic Film Festival celebrates films that delve into the multifaceted meanings of “ngilngig”—a Bisaya term that captures the fantastic, the eerie, the macabre — anything that stirs horror, goosebumps, or repulsion (Source: Ngilngig's Website).

Top winners in each category received unique custom trophies featuring artwork crafted from found objects, a musical box, and a DIY portable sound generator by artist Noi Narciso, along with Amaran cinema lights from Aputure Asia, one of the festival’s partners.

Stay tuned for more updates because the film will have an online screening soon!

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Produced by Southern Lantern Studios, INDIEGENIUS by iACADEMY, Vision Creative Unit, and Netflix in cooperation with Narra Post-Production Studios by Wildsound and Roxas City Local Government Unit

23/10/2024

STAY SAFE, STAY AT HOME, AND WATCH SOME SLS FILMS. Starting today, VIVAMAX PLUS and VIVA ONE are streaming 3 of our award-winning films.

TUMANDOK
(Limited Run Until Nov 15 | Philippines Only)

Indigenous Peoples’ Story | Social Justice | Human Rights | Community Filmmaking | FUNDRAISING

CINEMALAYA 2024 Best Film | Best Screenplay | NETPAC Jury Award | Best Original Score | Best Supporting Actor

https://vivamax.page.link/TumandokEarlyAccess

THE GOSPEL OF THE BEAST
(Available Worldwide)

Coming-of-age Story | Youth Violence | Social Reality | Regional Cinema

Ho Chi Minh Film Festival 2024 Best Film | Bali International Film Festival Best Film | Gawad Urian 2024 Best Supporting Actor | Gawad Urian 2024 Best Editing

https://www.vivamax.net/movie/C00495 #/extra

JOHN DENVER TRENDING
(Available Worldwide)

Coming-of-age Story | Cyberbullying | Responsible Social Media Use | Community Filmmaking

CINEMALAYA 2019 Best Film. Best Actor | NETPAC Jury Award | Best Original Score | Best Cinematography | Best Editing

https://vivamax.page.link/JohnDenverTrendingEarlyAccess

You can also watch these films on VMXPlus. There’s no need for you to subscribe to VMX. Just create an account, provide an e-mail, log in to the platform, explore, and WATCH OUR FILMS!

22/10/2024

PELIKULA NGA INATI SANG MGA ATI, PARA SA MGA ATI! Espesyal nga screening para sa aton mga cultural mappers.

The University of the Philippines Visayas - Cultural Mapping of Panay and Guimaras presents an exclusive screening of Cinemalaya 2024 Best Film winner TUMANDOK at KAANGTANAN: "Celebrating Intersections Across Western Visayas" The Cultural Mapping of Panay, Guimaras, and Negros Occidental Project Conference.

Grand Xing Imperial Hotel
Iloilo City
October 23, 2024

Damo gid nga salamat, UPV-CMPG!

22/10/2024

It's Cinemalaya season once again as Film Development Council of the Philippines brings some of this year's films to Cinematheque Centres in MANILA, ILOILO, NEGROS, NABUNTURAN, and DAVAO! STARTING TODAY, you can watch (or rewatch) on the BIG SCREEN two Southern Lantern Studios films in the lineup, directed by first-time full-length filmmakers from Western Visayas: Kat Sumagaysay, Richard Jeroui Salvadico, and Jonathan Jurilla.

Mabuhay ang regional cinema na pinapanuod sa buong bansa!

Here are the screening schedules for Tumandok and Love Child.

20/10/2024

PWEDE PANG HUMABOL! Watch TUMANDOK from the comfort of your home. We are EXTENDED on iWantTFC, iWantTickets, and TFC-IPTV until October 27!

This Indigenous Peoples Month, come join us as we help the Ati community of Sitio Kabarangkalan fight for their ancestral land.

13/10/2024

Another film produced by Southern Lantern Studios has been selected for the 25th San Diego Asian Film Festival!

Anya Zulueta and Dominic Zulueta’s Sine Kabataan short film, ALL THE TIME, is part of the Shorts for Shorties section of the festival. This section features “a family-friendly blend of films showcasing cute animals, courageous youth, and a legendary Hawaiian queen to inspire the next generation of dreamers.”

The film will be shown at the Edwards Mira Misa on Saturday, November 9, 2024, at 11:00 AM.

Congrats to the team!

13/10/2024

For its 25th anniversary, San Diego Asian Film Festival has selected Jonathan Jurilla’s LOVE CHILD to be part of its Asia Pop! section. Featuring Jane Oineza and RK Bagatsing, and introducing John Tyrron Ramos, this is the international premiere of the film.

From the film festival’s Zaza Nguyen, “More than just a romantic comedy, LOVE CHILD is a joyful celebration of imperfect love and the unpredictable journey of raising a family. It’s a tribute to parents everywhere who embrace the unknown, persevere through the chaos, and choose love – every single day.”

San Diego Asian Film Festival is “the largest exhibition of Asian cinema in the western United States”. The festival will run from November 7 to 16, 2024. Here is the film’s screening schedule:

EDWARDS MIRA MESA
Friday, November 8, 8:30 PM
Saturday, November 9, 5:35 PM

Pinoys and friends in the US, you can buy your tickets here:
https://sdaff.org/2024/movies/love-child/

12/10/2024

Simula ngayong araw, mapapanuod mo na ang 2024 Cinemalaya Best Film kahit saan ka man sa Pilipinas! TUMANDOK is on a LIMITED RUN on iWantTFC! Habol na bago pa mawala.

An ethnic group from the Philippines remains steadfast in its fight to reclaim ancestral lands. In a rare opportunity, they take center stage in a film that intimately recounts their tales of struggle.

Get your access now to watch !
iWantTFC 🎟️ https://app.iwanttfc.com/Tumandok
iWantTickets 🎟️ https://bit.ly/TicketsTumandok

11/10/2024

NEWS FLASH! MAPAPANUOD MO NA ANG TUMANDOK SAAN KA MAN SA PILIPINAS!

Sa patuloy na paghahangad ng Southern Lantern Studios na makatulong sa Sitio Kabarangkalan Ati Community na makaipon para maproseso ang titulo ng lupa, binubuksan namin sa buong bansa ang pagkakataon na mapanuod ang Tumandok. Kilalanin ang mga Ati ng Western Visayas, alamin ang kanilang kwento, at tumulong na matupad ang kanilang pangarap.

Narito ang iba’t ibang paraan para mapanuod ang pelikulang nagwagi ng karamihan sa mga awards sa nagdaang 2024 Cinemalaya: Best Original Score, Best Screenplay, Best Supporting Actor, NETPAC Jury Award, at BEST FILM.

Mapapanuod ito ONLINE ON A LIMITED RUN sa iWant at TFC IPTV simula October 12, at Vivamax Plus at Viva One Plus simula October 19.

Kung nais itong mapanuod sa big screen, abangan ang schedule ng Film Development Council of the Philippines dahil simula October 16 hanggang November 7 ay mapapanuod ito sa Cinematheque Centres Manila, Iloilo, Bacolod, Davao, at Nabunturan. Pwede ring dumayo sa UP Los Baños sa October 23 hanggang 25.

Wala ka ng dahilan pa para hindi mapanuod ang pelikula. Sana makasama namin kayo sa laban para sa karapatan ng mga TUMANDOK.