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Seven films are in the running to represent the Philippines at the 2026 Academy Awards.
On Aug. 15, Friday, Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP) chairman Jose Javier Reyes announced the contenders after a press conference for Philippine Film Industry Month (PFIM). The selection committee, composed of seven filmmakers and industry leaders, will finalize the entry later this month, with the announcement set for PFIM’s gala night on Sept. 11.
The films under consideration are Antoinette Jadaone’s “Sunshine,” Lav Diaz’s “Magellan,” Baby Ruth Villarama’s “Food Delivery,” Cathy Garcia-Sampana’s “Hello, Love, Again,” Zig Dulay’s “Green Bones,” Petersen Vargas’ “Some Nights I Feel Like Walking,” and King Palisoc’s “Song of the Fireflies.”
Reyes noted the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences must confirm the committee before the official entry is submitted by Oct. 1. The chosen film will receive support from the Film Academy of the Philippines and ₱1 million from the FDCP for promotion.
Only 15 films worldwide will make the International Feature Film shortlist on Dec. 16. The 98th Academy Awards, hosted by Conan O’Brien, will be held on March 15. (A. Villanueva/ Manila Standard)
The film shows fishermen risking their lives to feed their families, while Coast Guard and Navy personnel deliver food to soldiers in remote posts during the maritime conflict in the West Philippine Sea
Ruru Madrid (left) and Dennis Trillo in a scene from the critically acclaimed film ‘Green Bones’
Alden Richards (left) and Kathryn Bernardo reprise their roles as Ethan and Joy in the box-office film ‘Hello, Love, Again’
Lav Diaz’ ‘Magellan’ will screen at the Toronto and New York film festivals
‘Some Nights I Feel Like Walking’ follows the story of young men exploring their queer desires and found families
Singer Morissette Amon takes the role of Alma Taldo in ‘Song of the Fireflies’
Maris Racal stars in the internationally acclaimed indie film ‘Sunshine’, portraying a gymnast facing life-altering choices
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