Margaha Film Festival

06/06/2024

ika-anom. ika-unom. six.

soon[er] 🌊🌊🌊

12/05/2024

Thank you, National Commission for Culture and the Arts- National Committee on Cinema for this opportunity to learn and meet our fellow film festival directors and organizers in the country.

Exciting times ahead!

10/05/2024

The Margha Film Festival organizing team attends the ongoing Sanga't Daan: Festival at the Crossroads of the Future workshop of the National Commission for Culture and the Arts- National Committee on Cinema here in Dumaguete City, Negros Oriental.

Festival Director Helen Arguelles-Cutillar shared the best practices of the and participated in various discussions on Regional Cinema, Digital Marketing, Festival Sustainability, among others.

We are excited to announce our big events. Stay tuned here in our official page!

Photos courtesy of National Committee on Cinema

13/03/2024

Let us take a look at the highlights of this year's SIneMargaha festivities! Thank you so much to all the filmmakers, movie goers, sponsors, and the Sagaynons who sat with us at the Margaha beach to witness the premiere of our seven films and to those who celebrated with us at the Awards Night at the plaza.

Madamo gid nga salamat kag kilitaay kita sa aton Margaha Film Workshops this year!

11/03/2024

Have you been to the events and activities? We would be glad if you take the time to answer this evaluation. This will help is in improving our future activities to ensure that continues to be one of the most sought after film events in North Negros.

Madamo gid nga salamat!

Hello, Thank you so much for your participation in the recently concluded Margaha Film Festival held in various venues in Sagay City. As part of our post-program evaluation, we are humbly asking for your response on your experience during the festival, your feedback, and recommendations. You can ans...

06/03/2024

Thank you to our friends from Negros Now Daily! Stream films now via JuanFlix: The FDCP Channel.

An absurd romantic-comedy story of two praying mantises won as this year’s Best Short Film during the Margaha Film Festival awarding ceremonies at the Sagay City Public Plaza recently.

06/03/2024

You can still stream our short films via JuanFlix: The FDCP Channel.

Thank you, SunStar Bacolod!

An absurd romantic-comedy story of two praying mantises was awarded as this year’s Best Short Film of the Margaha Film Festival during its awarding ceremonies o

04/03/2024

Stream Margaha Film Festival 2024 Films on JuanFlix: The FDCP Channel now!

Thank you for this feature, Digicast Negros!

Read it here:

Taga-Taga Director Trini Archie Garcia An absurd romantic-comedy of two praying mantises won this year’s Best Short Film award at the Margaha Film

04/03/2024

Is Margaha Film Festival the most photographed event for the month of February in Sagay City? 😁

Tag us in your posts so that we can share it here!

Thank you so much to our local photographers and enthusiasts who helped us document this milestone.

04/03/2024

Watch these amazing short films by Sagaynon filmmakers for FREE by visiting www.juanflix.com.ph and clicking the Special Features tab. Register now!

Thank you, SunStar Bacolod!

The seven (7) short films from the annual Margaha Film Festival are now available for streaming on JuanFlix: The FDCP Channel until March 8, 2024!With the theme

04/03/2024

We are featured in Rappler!

Excerpt: This “twist,” so to speak, has hailed the MFF “as one of the best local government-sanctioned ‘artsy’ initiatives in the country.”

Thank you so much Sir Ambo Delilan for this article.

Read it here: https://www.rappler.com/nation/visayas/margaha-film-festival-negros-occidental-2024/?fbclid=IwAR1By3cqBhs7v8mVDno1-NswEPstpUeX4Xmf3SbG74DS5V2EENClFt2q8x8

Aside from its venue by the shore of Margaha Beach Resort in Barangay Old Sagay, north of Bacolod City, what makes MFF unique is that the featured films include elements of Sagay's cultural heritage

01/03/2024

Stream SineMargaha short films now!

01/03/2024

Pagkatapos sang aton festival opening, ang mga SineMargaha films pwede niyo na malantaw sa JuanFlix: The FDCP Channel!

The 5th Margaha Film Festival is now available for streaming on JuanFlix: The FDCP Channel. To access the films, please see the instructions below:

1. Log in or register at www.juanflix.com.ph
2. Go to the Special Features tab and select the 5th Margaha Film Festival.
3. Click the "Watch Now" button to access the films!
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Ang ginadala sa inyo sang:

—City Government of Sagay I Love Sagay
—Office of Congressman Thirdy Marañon - Ca Sa Ma
—Office of Vice Mayor Bebo Cueva
—SYANO Artlink
—Provincial Government of Negros Occidental
—National Commission for Culture and the Arts
—National Committee on Cinema
—Film Development Council of the Philippines

kaupod ang Balhasanay Film Making Movement.

Stay updated on our social media pages for the official list of events and activities.

01/03/2024

Pagkatapos sang aton festival opening, ang mga SineMargaha films pwede niyo na malantaw sa JuanFlix: The FDCP Channel!

The 5th Margaha Film Festival is now available for streaming on JuanFlix: The FDCP Channel. To access the films, please see the instructions below:

1. Log in or register at www.juanflix.com.ph
2. Go to the Special Features tab and select the 5th Margaha Film Festival.
3. Click the "Watch Now" button to access the films!
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Ang ginadala sa inyo sang:

—City Government of Sagay I Love Sagay
—Office of Congressman Thirdy Marañon - Ca Sa Ma
—Office of Vice Mayor Bebo Cueva
—SYANO Artlink
—Provincial Government of Negros Occidental
—National Commission for Culture and the Arts
—National Committee on Cinema
—Film Development Council of the Philippines

kaupod ang Balhasanay Film Making Movement.

Stay updated on our social media pages for the official list of events and activities.

Ang Margaha: Itom nga balas, bulong sa lawas... lugar sang aton mga sintas.

01/03/2024

Thank you to Film Development Council of the Philippines for being our partner in every events in this year's festivities!

29/02/2024

Highly experimental in form and content, this film brings to a world that, while human emotions still exist, are really about different creatures. Different from us, they are part of Nature and we learn more about being human from them than from depictions of how we are superior to them. The jury this year believe this film is a fitting transition to a new trend of filmmaking that the Sagaynon filmmakers should begin to explore. Like Art, which developed because artists began to chart new courses, this film is a good symbol of how cinema could bring about major changes to art, artists and the art communities they are building.

The SineMargaha Best Short Film therefore is given to Last Day Productions & HakaAtDog for their film Taga-Taga.

Ang ginadala sa inyo sang:

—City Government of Sagay I Love Sagay
—Office of Congressman Thirdy Marañon - Ca Sa Ma
—Office of Vice Mayor Bebo Cueva
—SYANO Artlink
—Provincial Government of Negros Occidental
—National Commission for Culture and the Arts
—National Committee on Cinema
—Film Development Council of the Philippines

kaupod ang Balhasanay Film Making Movement.

Stay updated on our social media pages for the official list of events and activities.

29/02/2024

This film can be described as traditional in its manner of storytelling but it does not stop us from viewing the life of an ordinary family and reveal to us great lessons about simplicity and humility. Towards the end, the film quietly develops into a form that is not yet greatly practiced locally - the creative documentary. Here is a film that wears its heart openly for us to admire and emulate, a role that cinema should never lose.

The SineMargaha Jury Prize is awarded to Last Day Productions for their film Mananguete.

Ang ginadala sa inyo sang:

—City Government of Sagay I Love Sagay
—Office of Congressman Thirdy Marañon - Ca Sa Ma
—Office of Vice Mayor Bebo Cueva
—SYANO Artlink
—Provincial Government of Negros Occidental
—National Commission for Culture and the Arts
—National Committee on Cinema
—Film Development Council of the Philippines

kaupod ang Balhasanay Film Making Movement.

Stay updated on our social media pages for the official list of events and activities.

29/02/2024

A unique story sets this film apart from the others. At the beginning, the film has a rom-com appeal but as it progresses, as we begin to react and respond to the cute and witty exchanges, we begin to realize we are confronting a different, almost absurdist and existential treatment of romantic story. Here we have a tragic story that is told with such lightness, we almost neglect to predict the ending that is devastating.

The Best Screenplay goes to Trini Archie Garcia for Taga-Taga

Ang ginadala sa inyo sang:

—City Government of Sagay I Love Sagay
—Office of Congressman Thirdy Marañon - Ca Sa Ma
—Office of Vice Mayor Bebo Cueva
—SYANO Artlink
—Provincial Government of Negros Occidental
—National Commission for Culture and the Arts
—National Committee on Cinema
—Film Development Council of the Philippines

kaupod ang Balhasanay Film Making Movement.

Stay updated on our social media pages for the official list of events and activities.

29/02/2024

This film shows us a very modern treatment of material. While the film is really a comic material, the filmmaker does not neglect to infuse satire and irony in it, elevating an ordinary commentary about the bad influences a child gets from free TV and other mass media technologies. While falling short of presenting an excellent critique of the unsupervised surrounding for a young mind, the film nevertheless is a cautionary tale about how films and, for that matter, social media, are dangerous and should never be ignored.

The Margaha Excellence for Film is given to Kantiaha Prod for their film Bang Bang Bang Patay Ka Na Patay Ka Na.

Ang ginadala sa inyo sang:

—City Government of Sagay I Love Sagay
—Office of Congressman Thirdy Marañon - Ca Sa Ma
—Office of Vice Mayor Bebo Cueva
—SYANO Artlink
—Provincial Government of Negros Occidental
—National Commission for Culture and the Arts
—National Committee on Cinema
—Film Development Council of the Philippines

kaupod ang Balhasanay Film Making Movement.

Stay updated on our social media pages for the official list of events and activities.

29/02/2024

The director is meticulous as he attends to details regarding the look and the feel of his film. Can this be a result of his persistent consultation with advisers and his continuous education of his own self? No one can tell but one can sense that the filmmaker’s hands are there in how the characters have been moved within the spaces he also created for them. We see it in his decision to produce sounds that are part of the stories. The jurors conclude with wisdom that this filmmaker is serious in his craft even as he has retained a strong sense of wonder as he discovers his film unfold rather than merely being told.

The Best Direction is thus awarded to Trini Archie Garcia for Taga-Taga.

Ang ginadala sa inyo sang:

—City Government of Sagay I Love Sagay
—Office of Congressman Thirdy Marañon - Ca Sa Ma
—Office of Vice Mayor Bebo Cueva
—SYANO Artlink
—Provincial Government of Negros Occidental
—National Commission for Culture and the Arts
—National Committee on Cinema
—Film Development Council of the Philippines

kaupod ang Balhasanay Film Making Movement.

Stay updated on our social media pages for the official list of events and activities.

29/02/2024

This actor is unforgettable in the role of one who understands how her nature will eventually destroy another being. Innocent without being childish, this actor has the good timing of a comedian while retaining a very strong and serious understanding of her character. Is she evil or is she a victim of the natural world of which she is a part? In the end, a portrayal that humanizes makes this actor the Best in the category of lead performance.

The Best Actor goes to Zoe Clarisse Limson in Taga-Taga

Ang ginadala sa inyo sang:

—City Government of Sagay I Love Sagay
—Office of Congressman Thirdy Marañon - Ca Sa Ma
—Office of Vice Mayor Bebo Cueva
—SYANO Artlink
—Provincial Government of Negros Occidental
—National Commission for Culture and the Arts
—National Committee on Cinema
—Film Development Council of the Philippines

kaupod ang Balhasanay Film Making Movement.

Stay updated on our social media pages for the official list of events and activities.

29/02/2024

A supporting actor does not merely assist the lead in fleshing out the characters; he should also provide a counterpoint in terms of contrast while retaining that difficult function of maintaining chemistry with the major actor. Here in the film, we find this kind of actor who finds in his characters the dual face of the tragicomic. Funny and light, he understands he can never lose the heart.

For this performance, the Best Supporting Actor is given to Romeo Descartin, Jr. of Taga-Taga.

Ang ginadala sa inyo sang:

—City Government of Sagay I Love Sagay
—Office of Congressman Thirdy Marañon - Ca Sa Ma
—Office of Vice Mayor Bebo Cueva
—SYANO Artlink
—Provincial Government of Negros Occidental
—National Commission for Culture and the Arts
—National Committee on Cinema
—Film Development Council of the Philippines

kaupod ang Balhasanay Film Making Movement.

Stay updated on our social media pages for the official list of events and activities.

29/02/2024

In recognition of a distinguished career, we honor one important person with our 1st Margaha Lifetime Achievement Award for Acting.

From his humble beginnings in theater, he has ascended to become one of the most sought-after talents in Negros Occidental. His legacy reverberates not only through his remarkable perfor-mances but also through his significant contributions to the cultural landscape of Sagay City.

Through his involvement in local filmmaking, he has not only enriched the cinematic tapestry of Sagay but also inspired countless aspiring actors and filmmakers to pursue their passions. He embodies the essence of excellence and dedication in the craft of acting, leaving an indelible mark on Margaha and beyond.

Gani ang ini nga kadayawan ginahatag naton kay Mr. Dante Macam!

Ang ginadala sa inyo sang:

—City Government of Sagay I Love Sagay
—Office of Congressman Thirdy Marañon - Ca Sa Ma
—Office of Vice Mayor Bebo Cueva
—SYANO Artlink
—Provincial Government of Negros Occidental
—National Commission for Culture and the Arts
—National Committee on Cinema
—Film Development Council of the Philippines

kaupod ang Balhasanay Film Making Movement.

Stay updated on our social media pages for the official list of events and activities.

29/02/2024

We are thrilled to present the 'Special Citation for Acting', whose remarkable portrayal as a child performer captivated audiences with its authenticity. With a natural talent that shines on screen, he held the character with sincerity, delivering a performance that resonated deeply with the film's commentary on media and addiction to television. His portrayal serves as a testament to his exceptional abilities and his promising future in acting.

The Special Citation for Acting is given to Patrick Facultad of Bang Bang Bang Patay Ka Na Patay Ka Na!

Ang ginadala sa inyo sang:

—City Government of Sagay I Love Sagay
—Office of Congressman Thirdy Marañon - Ca Sa Ma
—Office of Vice Mayor Bebo Cueva
—SYANO Artlink
—Provincial Government of Negros Occidental
—National Commission for Culture and the Arts
—National Committee on Cinema
—Film Development Council of the Philippines

kaupod ang Balhasanay Film Making Movement.

Stay updated on our social media pages for the official list of events and activities.

29/02/2024

What is a good film without its charming commentaries about human kinship? This film reminds us, through its keen observations of the everyday life, that the family can be simply described by two scenes in the film: those of the parents working hard to give their child a good life and the the heartwarming assurance that children do go home to take care of their parents out of filial piety and love. The film is also an assurance of that one grand but often forgotten task of filmmakers - the serious documentation of vanishing traditions.

For this, the Nunelucio Alvarado Panublion Award is respectfully offered to Mananguete of Last Day Productions.

Ang ginadala sa inyo sang:

—City Government of Sagay I Love Sagay
—Office of Congressman Thirdy Marañon - Ca Sa Ma
—Office of Vice Mayor Bebo Cueva
—SYANO Artlink
—Provincial Government of Negros Occidental
—National Commission for Culture and the Arts
—National Committee on Cinema
—Film Development Council of the Philippines

kaupod ang Balhasanay Film Making Movement.

Stay updated on our social media pages for the official list of events and activities.

29/02/2024

Discipline and restraint are two characteristics of the visualization apparent in this film. Despite those traits, the camera in this film never loses its sense of fun, lightness and adventure with its color and framing. There are other good cinematographic explorations made by other filmmakers in this festival, but in the end the Jury decided wisely to honor one that went for the experimental rather than the classical and traditional cinematography.

The Best Cinematography is hereby given to Kent John Desamparado for Taga-Taga.

Ang ginadala sa inyo sang:

—City Government of Sagay I Love Sagay
—Office of Congressman Thirdy Marañon - Ca Sa Ma
—Office of Vice Mayor Bebo Cueva
—SYANO Artlink
—Provincial Government of Negros Occidental
—National Commission for Culture and the Arts
—National Committee on Cinema
—Film Development Council of the Philippines

kaupod ang Balhasanay Film Making Movement.

Stay updated on our social media pages for the official list of events and activities.

29/02/2024

Found landscapes and sceneries are ultimately the exciting backdrop for the story about love, pain and inevitable destruction a certain kind of relationship brings. While we acknowledge that this approach is never easy, the filmmakers are able to seamlessly move their characters across spaces, hiding from us the difficulty and presenting to us the artistry.

All these efforts have convinced the jury that the Best Production Design should be given to Mery Grace Rama-Mission for Mananguete.

Ang ginadala sa inyo sang:

—City Government of Sagay I Love Sagay
—Office of Congressman Thirdy Marañon - Ca Sa Ma
—Office of Vice Mayor Bebo Cueva
—SYANO Artlink
—Provincial Government of Negros Occidental
—National Commission for Culture and the Arts
—National Committee on Cinema
—Film Development Council of the Philippines

kaupod ang Balhasanay Film Making Movement.

Stay updated on our social media pages for the official list of events and activities.

29/02/2024

Editing, which is one of the least understood of the film languages, finds a new home in this film. A dark comedy, the film has been edited in such a way that the comedic timing is realized. The film also has a sense of rhythm derived from the economy of shots that are never boring but are in fact the best instrument for clear storytelling.

The Best Editing goes to Taga-Taga, edited by Khyle Zedrick Anasta

Ang ginadala sa inyo sang:

—City Government of Sagay I Love Sagay
—Office of Congressman Thirdy Marañon - Ca Sa Ma
—Office of Vice Mayor Bebo Cueva
—SYANO Artlink
—Provincial Government of Negros Occidental
—National Commission for Culture and the Arts
—National Committee on Cinema
—Film Development Council of the Philippines

kaupod ang Balhasanay Film Making Movement.

Stay updated on our social media pages for the official list of events and activities.

29/02/2024

A fresh sound is what inspired the jurors to hand the Best OST to this film. The Jury could not help but compare this soundtrack to what was prevalent in previous editions of the Margaha Filmfest.

For this effort, the Best Original Soundtrack is awarded to “Taguon” for the short film Aba. Performed by Aljean Joulse Tagayong, Brian Ferraro, and Melizah May Morerah, Music by Brian Ferraro, and Produced by Anti-Heathens Heathen Studio.

Ang ginadala sa inyo sang:

—City Government of Sagay I Love Sagay
—Office of Congressman Thirdy Marañon - Ca Sa Ma
—Office of Vice Mayor Bebo Cueva
—SYANO Artlink
—Provincial Government of Negros Occidental
—National Commission for Culture and the Arts
—National Committee on Cinema
—Film Development Council of the Philippines

kaupod ang Balhasanay Film Making Movement.

Stay updated on our social media pages for the official list of events and activities.