Organizer: New York Philippine Consulate

Description:

The Sinehan sa Konsulado, formerly called Sinehan sa Summer, is a flagship project of the New York Philippine Consulate and volunteer panelists and participants from the Philippine film industry. It is held annually from August to September at the Philippine Center on Fifth Avenue.

The Sinehan is the only annual event that regularly showcases Philippine classic and indie filmmakers in New York City. Since it began over fifteen years ago, it has become the most well-attended regular event of the Consulate's calendar, often drawing standing-room only crowds to the 125-capacity Kalayaan Hall.

August 25: Shorts Night 1, followed by a panel with Shorts filmmakers

August 19-25

As part of the Sinehan sa Konsulado 2022, Positively Filipino presents a special screening of Mona Lisa Yuchengco’s Marilou  Diaz-AbayaA: Filmmaker on a Voyage a full-length documentary featuring extensive interviews with Diaz-Abaya about her life and her work. The film will be available VOD (video-on-demand) for FREE from 12 noon August 19 to 12 noon August 25 PST.

September 1: Indie Night 1: John Denver Trending written/directed by Arden Rod Condez

September 8: - Shorts Night 2, followed by a panel with Shorts filmmakers

September 9: Closing Night/Indie Night 2: Tribute to new National Artist for Film, Nora Aunor with a screening of Kuwento Ni Manuti , written/directed by Mes de Guzman, possibly preceded by two short films. Cast/crew panel talk. Special talkback guest: Actress Mara Lopez.

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