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08/05/2026

Montañosa Film Festival 2026 Expands Reach Through Online Screenings on Filicoola

BAGUIO CITY - The Montañosa Film Festival 2026 continues its celebration of independent cinema as selected official entries become available for online streaming through the Filicoola app beginning May 10, allowing audiences from across the country and beyond to experience this year’s festival selections from anywhere.

A total of 15 films from the festival lineup will stream on Filicoola as part of a special limited-time online showcase. Viewers may choose to stream individual films or avail of curated bundle options featuring 3, 5, or 7 films.

Six featured films will be available exclusively from May 10 to May 24:

Manong by Jhayzen Udtohan Parañal
No Body But Tody by Daniel Guiljon de la Cruz
When Birds Can’t Fly by Bea Bianca Allado
Lubog sa La Paz by James Magnaye
Liyah by John Paul Timmango Gahid
Hindi Nawawala sa Pagkawala ang Alaala by Emmanuel Ancla Pamaylaon

Nine festival selections will continue streaming until July 24:

Post Mortem Memories by Daniel Amanbert Galut
Year 2471 by Edsel Perdez Gasmen
Sol La Sol Fa Mi by Benedict Jay Ramos Collado
The Quick Brown Fox Jumps Over the Lazy Dog by Johnfil Crisjim Enage Nuñez
Silkscreen by Rey Anthony T. Villaverde
Pagsenyas by Joseph “Dodong” Ansino
Pasalubong by Kimberly De Los Santos Torralba
Uncle Pete: The Voice of the Mountains by Jensah T. Aromin
Dagiti Awanan Timek a Kayo by Melver Ritz L. Gomez

The online screenings aim to extend the reach of regional and independent filmmaking beyond physical festival venues and create greater accessibility for audiences who may not have been able to attend the screenings in person.

This year’s selections feature a diverse range of narratives and documentaries exploring memory, identity, culture, resistance, environment, heritage, grief, and community stories from various regions of the Philippines.

Festival organizers described the online initiative as part of the continuing effort to create wider platforms for emerging and independent filmmakers while strengthening appreciation for regional cinema and storytelling.

Audiences are encouraged to swipe through the official film posters online to learn more about each film, discover the filmmakers behind the stories, and watch the official trailers ahead of the streaming launch.

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The Montañosa Film Festival carries the theme “Visions and Voices Unbound,” highlighting fearless storytelling and the growing movement of regional filmmakers shaping contemporary Philippine cinema.

The Filicoola app is available for download on Android and Apple devices.
Android: bit.ly/FilicoolaAndroid
Apple: bit.ly/FilicoolaApple

24/04/2026

Take a look back at the unforgettable moments of 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗮ñ𝗼𝘀𝗮 𝗙𝗶𝗹𝗺 𝗙𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗮𝗹 2026 through our official highlights video.

From the vibrant energy of the crowd to the flavors, culture, performances, and celebrations that made this year truly special, every moment tells a story worth remembering.
𝗧𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗸 𝘆𝗼𝘂 to everyone who joined us and helped make 𝗠𝗙𝗙 2026 a remarkable success. 𝗪𝗮𝘁𝗰𝗵 𝗻𝗼𝘄 and relive the magic with us.💚
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𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐚ñ𝐨𝐬𝐚 𝐅𝐢𝐥𝐦 𝐅𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐥 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 is presented by the City of Baguio, the Baguio Tourism Council, the Creative Baguio City Council and supported by festival lead partners- Quezon City-UNESCO Creative City of Film, QCinema International Film Festival, FILM ACADEMY OF THE PHILIPPINES (FAP), SM City Baguio, Cinemalaya, John Hay Hotels by Landco, Baguio Country Club, Film Development Council of the Philippines, of Tourism- CAR, Canon Philippines, Tulayan Film Rentals, Montañosa Film Festival, MFP Rentals, Embassy of the Republic of Poland in Manila, Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia, Saint Louis University, University of the Cordilleras, Asia Pacific Film Institute, Barebones, CINEGOMA: RK Rubber Film Festival, Cinepanalo, Mavx Productions, Inc., Filicoola, MQuest Ventures, Terminal 6 Post, Ili Likha Artists Watering Hole, The Workshop for Infinite Media, Inc., LOStories Media Productions, UFO Workshops Manila, Active Vista, Narra Post-Production Studios, MTS, Studio Coffee, JKM Foodhaus, Solibao Restaurant and Mr. Bryan Yap.

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02/04/2026

𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞 𝐁𝐞𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐝 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐚ñ𝐨𝐬𝐚 𝐅𝐢𝐥𝐦 𝐅𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐥 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔

The 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗮ñ𝗼𝘀𝗮 𝗙𝗶𝗹𝗺 𝗙𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗮𝗹 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 is proudly presented by the 𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗚𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗕𝗮𝗴𝘂𝗶𝗼, 𝗕𝗮𝗴𝘂𝗶𝗼 𝗧𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗺 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗹, the 𝗖𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗕𝗮𝗴𝘂𝗶𝗼 𝗖𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗹, and the 𝗗𝗲𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗧𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗺 – 𝗖𝗼𝗿𝗱𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗿𝗮 𝗔𝗱𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗼𝗻, in cooperation with the organizations and partners whose invaluable support has made this festival possible.

𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗙𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗮𝗹 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀:
𝗤𝘂𝗲𝘇𝗼𝗻 𝗖𝗶𝘁𝘆 – 𝗨𝗡𝗘𝗦𝗖𝗢 𝗖𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗖𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝗙𝗶𝗹𝗺, 𝗤𝗖𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗺𝗮 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗙𝗶𝗹𝗺 𝗙𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗮𝗹, the 𝗙𝗶𝗹𝗺 𝗔𝗰𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗺𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗽𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀, 𝗦𝗠 𝗖𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗕𝗮𝗴𝘂𝗶𝗼, the 𝗙𝗶𝗹𝗺 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗹 𝗼𝗳 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗽𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀, and the 𝗖𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗺𝗮𝗹𝗮𝘆𝗮 𝗙𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻.

𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗙𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗮𝗹 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀:
𝗖𝗮𝗻𝗼𝗻 𝗣𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗽𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀, 𝗧𝘂𝗹𝗮𝘆𝗮𝗻 𝗙𝗶𝗹𝗺 𝗥𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗹𝘀, 𝗠𝗙𝗣 𝗥𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗹𝘀, 𝗕𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗯𝗼𝗻𝗲𝘀, 𝗖𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗚𝗼𝗺𝗮, 𝗖𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗣𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗹𝗼, 𝗠𝗔𝗩𝗫 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀, 𝗙𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗼𝗼𝗹𝗮, 𝗔𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗩𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗮, 𝗡𝗮𝗿𝗿𝗮 𝗣𝗼𝘀𝘁-𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗶𝗼𝘀, 𝗠𝗤𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗩𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲𝘀, 𝗜𝗹𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗸𝗵𝗮 𝗔𝗿𝘁𝗶𝘀𝘁𝘀 𝗪𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗛𝗼𝗹𝗲, and 𝗧𝗲𝗿𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝟲 𝗣𝗼𝘀𝘁.

𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗔𝗰𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗰 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀:
𝗦𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘁 𝗟𝗼𝘂𝗶𝘀 𝗨𝗻𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘆, 𝗨𝗻𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗿𝗱𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘀, and the 𝗔𝘀𝗶𝗮 𝗣𝗮𝗰𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰 𝗙𝗶𝗹𝗺 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗶𝘁𝘂𝘁𝗲.

𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗛𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗹 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀:
𝗝𝗼𝗵𝗻 𝗛𝗮𝘆 𝗛𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗹𝘀 𝗯𝘆 𝗟𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗰𝗼 𝗟𝗶𝗳𝗲𝘀𝘁𝘆𝗹𝗲 𝗩𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲𝘀, and the 𝗕𝗮𝗴𝘂𝗶𝗼 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗿𝘆 𝗖𝗹𝘂𝗯.

𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗘𝗺𝗯𝗮𝘀𝘀𝘆 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀:
The 𝗘𝗺𝗯𝗮𝘀𝘀𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝗣𝗼𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗶𝗻 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗹𝗮 and the 𝗘𝗺𝗯𝗮𝘀𝘀𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝗽𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝗰 𝗼𝗳 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗼𝗻𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗮.

𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀:
𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗽 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗜𝗻𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗲 𝗠𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗮, 𝗜𝗻𝗰.,
𝗟𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗦𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻 𝗦𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗠𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗮 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀,
𝗨𝗙𝗢 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗽𝘀 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗹𝗮,
𝗠𝗧𝗦 𝗗𝗶𝗴𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱,
𝗦𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗶𝗼 𝗖𝗼𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗲, and 𝗦𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗯𝗮𝗼 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗮𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘁.

We would also like to extend our sincere thanks to 𝗗𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗸 𝗦𝗮𝗿𝗶 𝗥𝗮𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗮 𝗗𝗮𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗮, 𝗗𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗸 𝗞𝗲𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗦𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁, 𝗗𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗸 𝗞𝗲𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗱𝗲, 𝗗𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗸 𝗥𝗼𝘀𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗲 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗱𝗲, and 𝗠𝗿. 𝗕𝗿𝘆𝗮𝗻 𝗬𝗮𝗽, President and COO of 𝗟𝗲𝗽𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗼 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗠𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗼𝗿𝗽𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻.

Our deepest appreciation as well to our 𝗠𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘀, 𝗝𝘂𝗿𝘆, 𝗖𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗠𝗮𝘆𝗼𝗿 𝗕𝗲𝗻𝗷𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗻 𝗠𝗮𝗴𝗮𝗹𝗼𝗻𝗴, the 𝗖𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗹 led by 𝗩𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗠𝗮𝘆𝗼𝗿 𝗙𝗮𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗼 𝗢𝗹𝗼𝘄𝗮𝗻, and 𝗕𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗵𝗮𝗺 𝗟𝗲𝗴𝗮𝗿𝗱𝗮 led by 𝗣𝘂𝗻𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝗕𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗮𝘆 𝗧𝗲𝗼𝗱𝗼𝗿𝗼 𝗖. 𝗖𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗼.

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to the 𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗚𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗕𝗮𝗴𝘂𝗶𝗼 and its dedicated partner offices and agencies.
And to all our 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗽𝗮𝗻𝘁𝘀, 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀, 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝘀, 𝘃𝗼𝗹𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗲𝗿𝘀, and 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀, thank you for helping bring the 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗮ñ𝗼𝘀𝗮 𝗙𝗶𝗹𝗺 𝗙𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗮𝗹 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 to life.🙏🏻

02/04/2026

Snaps from the first Luzon Guild Summit held in Baguio City, Sunday, March 29, 2026.

The summit brought together film workers, guild representatives, and regional filmmakers from across Luzon for a working session on guild development, key worker concerns, and the Academy’s professionalization programs. It also covered the Eddie Garcia Law, grievance and mediation channels, and the national audiovisual workers’ database. The summit was held concurrently with the Montañosa Film Festivall.

02/04/2026

The Film Academy and the Montañosa Film Festival held a networking night and festival closing party after the Luzon Guild Summit last Sunday. The joint event gathered delegates from the summit and the festival. It was seen as opportunity to bring people together and introduce everyone to the Academy's different programs in service of Filipino film workers.

02/04/2026

Baguio and Quezon City, both members of the UNESCO Creative Cities Network, have recently formalized a partnership aimed at enhancing collaboration in creative initiatives.
Read here:

https://www.abs-cbn.com/lifestyle/people-culture-events/2026/3/30/baguio-quezon-city-partner-for-creative-initiatives-1548?fbclid=IwY2xjawQ7Nu1leHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEe59tnWogIjxIGAf1nUvUAmqtIF49R4jZix2qzrSNvuloEfoieus5H0kcbt3E_aem_GnXFt2cIno4hohmHrEvW4g

Baguio and Quezon City, both members of the UNESCO Creative Cities Network, have recently formalized a partnership aimed at enhancing collaboration in creative initiatives.

25/03/2026

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝟒𝐭𝐡 𝐁𝐚𝐠𝐮𝐢𝐨 𝐅𝐨𝐥𝐤 & 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐲 𝐌𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐜 𝐅𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐥

One of the most anticipated music gatherings in the Cordillera has once again filled the air with stories, songs, and shared moments.
Held last 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝟮𝟮, the 𝗙𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘁𝗵 𝗕𝗮𝗴𝘂𝗶𝗼 𝗙𝗼𝗹𝗸 & 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗿𝘆 𝗠𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗰 𝗙𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗮𝗹 brought together an 𝗔𝗟𝗟-𝗦𝗧𝗔𝗥 𝗟𝗜𝗡𝗘𝗨𝗣 of the finest homegrown artists from Baguio and across the Cordillera—each performance echoing heartfelt storytelling, rich harmonies, and music deeply rooted in culture and community.

As part of the 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗮ñ𝗼𝘀𝗮 𝗙𝗶𝗹𝗺 𝗙𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗮𝗹 𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗮𝗿, this year’s edition offered more than just music. With 𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗳𝗶𝗹𝗺 𝘀𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀 in between sets, the event beautifully blended sound and cinema, creating a unique experience under the cool Baguio pines.

Set against the vibrant backdrop of the 𝗝𝗼𝗵𝗻 𝗛𝗮𝘆 𝗦𝘂𝗻𝗳𝗹𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿 𝗙𝗮𝗶𝗿 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗴𝗲, the festival became a space for connection, creativity, and celebration where artists and audiences came together for a truly unforgettable evening of mountain music magic.

Presented by 𝗖𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝗕𝗮𝗴𝘂𝗶𝗼, 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗮ñ𝗼𝘀𝗮 𝗙𝗶𝗹𝗺 𝗙𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗮𝗹, 𝗕𝗮𝗴𝘂𝗶𝗼 𝗧𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗺 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗹, 𝗝𝗼𝗵𝗻 𝗛𝗮𝘆 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗖𝗼𝗿𝗽𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻, and 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗝𝗼𝗵𝗻 𝗛𝗮𝘆 𝗦𝘂𝗻𝗳𝗹𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿 𝗙𝗮𝗶𝗿.
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𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐚ñ𝐨𝐬𝐚 𝐅𝐢𝐥𝐦 𝐅𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐥 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 is presented by the City of Baguio, the Baguio Tourism Council, the Creative Baguio City Council and supported by festival lead partners- Quezon City-UNESCO Creative City of Film, QCinema International Film Festival, Film Academy of the Philippines, SM City Baguio, John Hay Hotels, Baguio Country Club, Film Development Council of the Philippines, Department of Tourism-CAR, Canon Philippines, Tulayan Film Rentals, MFP Rentals, Saint Louis University, University of the Cordilleras, Asia Pacific Film Institute, Barebones, Cine Goma, Cinepanalo, MAVX Productions, FILICOOLA, MQuest Ventures, Terminal 6 Post, Ili Likha Artists Watering Hole, The Workshop for Infinite Media, Inc., LOStories Media Productions, UFO Workshops Manila, Active Vista, Narra Post-Production Studios.

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09/03/2026

𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗮ñ𝗼𝘀𝗮 𝗙𝗶𝗹𝗺 𝗙𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗮𝗹 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝗢𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗮𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗮𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝗔𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 🎬!

Gathering filmmakers, storytellers, and cinephiles who want to amplify voices for a better world, the 𝙈𝙤𝙣𝙩𝙖ñ𝙤𝙨𝙖 𝙁𝙞𝙡𝙢 𝙁𝙚𝙨𝙩𝙞𝙫𝙖𝙡 (MFF) 2026, now in its 6th year, highlights its evolution from film tourism into a movement for bold, independent cinema with the theme “𝙑𝙞𝙨𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙨 & 𝙑𝙤𝙞𝙘𝙚𝙨 𝙐𝙣𝙗𝙤𝙪𝙣𝙙: 𝙎𝙩𝙤𝙧𝙞𝙚𝙨 𝙤𝙛 𝙃𝙪𝙢𝙖𝙣𝙞𝙩𝙮, 𝙎𝙤𝙘𝙞𝙖𝙡 𝙅𝙪𝙨𝙩𝙞𝙘𝙚, 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙃𝙤𝙥𝙚.”

MFF 2026 paves way for films and stories that do not just reflect societal conditions, but also aims to critique, forward a message, and ignite hope. With films in the Narrative, Documentary, and Mobile category, this year’s entries cultivate a vision and voice that pursues to transcend boundaries, hoping to reach the masses, for the masses. This year, MFF asserts that cinema is not something we passively make and consume, but rather a collection of carefully crafted stories that serve as important avenues for calls and advocacies that can potentially change the world. From the mountains of Cordillera, to the cities of the Philippines, and eventually to the bigger world—the stories of MFF 2026 wishes to reach you all.

Join us in the events from March 7 to April 5, especially in the highly-anticipated Opening Gala on March 24 and Competition Films Premiere on March 27-28, to celebrate stories of humanity, social justice, and hope! Let’s amplify our collective voices and transcend boundaries! We can’t wait to welcome you as we immerse in the different activities, events, and stories waiting to unfold.
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𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐚ñ𝐨𝐬𝐚 𝐅𝐢𝐥𝐦 𝐅𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐥 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 is presented by the City of Baguio, the Baguio Tourism Council, the Creative Baguio City Council and supported by festival lead partners- Quezon City- UNESCO Creative City of Film, QCinema International Film Festival, Film Academy of the Philippines, SM City Baguio, Baguio Country Club, Film Development Council of the Philippines, Department of Tourism-CAR, Canon Philippines, Tulayan Film Rentals, MFP Rentals, Asia Pacific Film Institute, Barebones, Cine Goma, MAVX Productions, FILICOOLA, Terminal 6 Post, The Workshop for Infinite Media, Inc., LOStories Media Productions, UFO Workshops Manila, Active Vista, Narra Post-Production Studios.

For updates and announcements, please like and follow Montañosa Film Festival's Official page: https://www.facebook.com/share/17xnh3pPhY/?mibextid=wwXIfr

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09/03/2026

𝗠𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗮ñ𝗼𝘀𝗮 𝗙𝗶𝗹𝗺 𝗙𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗮𝗹 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲
𝗩𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 & 𝗩𝗼𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗨𝗻𝗯𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱: 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗺𝗮

Now in its sixth year, the 2026 Montañosa Film Festival (MFF) celebrates the transformative power of cinema to amplify unheard voices, confront hard truths, and reimagine a future grounded in dignity, justice, and shared humanity.

Guided by the theme “𝗩𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 & 𝗩𝗼𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗨𝗻𝗯𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱: 𝗦𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗛𝘂𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆, 𝗦𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗝𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗲, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗛𝗼𝗽𝗲,” this year’s festival calls for bold storytelling- narratives of resistance, identity, equity, Indigenous rights, environmental justice, and social change, while also highlighting stories of hope, healing, and collective action. MFF reaffirms cinema’s role not merely as entertainment, but as a vehicle for awareness, advocacy, and cultural empowerment.

Born in the wake of the pandemic as an initiative to support film tourism, MFF has since evolved into a dynamic cultural movement. Today, it proudly reinforces Baguio City’s standing as a member of the UNESCO Creative Cities Network, extending its creative influence through the cinematic arts while nurturing regional filmmakers from across the Philippine archipelago.

A highlight of MFF 2026 is its collaboration with UNESCO Quezon City and its flagship QCinema International Film Festival, alongside the Film Academy of the Philippines for the Luzon Guild Summit-strengthening industry ties and championing sustainable regional cinema.

The month-long celebration throughout March 7 until April 5 features competition film premieres, open-air screenings, film talks, music events, and the Awards and Closing Night- bringing cinema directly to communities in accessible and inspiring spaces.

More than a festival, Montañosa Film Festival is a gathering of voices waiting to be heard and visions ready to be seen. Join us in the cool mountains of Baguio City for the North’s most anticipated regional cinematic celebration.
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Montañosa Film Festival 2026 is presented by the City of Baguio, the Baguio Tourism Council, and the Creative Baguio City Council, with the support of festival lead partners: Quezon City – UNESCO Creative City of Film; QCinema International Film Festival; Film Academy of the Philippines; SM City Baguio; Department of Tourism–CAR; Canon Philippines; Film Development Council of the Philippines;Tulayan Film Rentals; MFP Rentals; Asia Pacific Film Institute; Barebones; Cine Goma; MAVX Productions; FILICOOLA; Terminal 6 Post; The Workshop for Infinite Media, Inc.; LOStories Media Productions; UFO Workshops Manila; Active Vista; and Narra Post-Production Studios.

Check out the MFF2026 Festival Calendar of Events: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1aMdjwmTdB/

For updates and announcements, follow the official Montañosa Film Festival page or email [email protected].

𝗠𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗮ñ𝗼𝘀𝗮 𝗙𝗶𝗹𝗺 𝗙𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗮𝗹 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲
𝗩𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 & 𝗩𝗼𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗨𝗻𝗯𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱: 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗺𝗮

Now in its sixth year, the 2026 Montañosa Film Festival (MFF) celebrates the transformative power of cinema to amplify unheard voices, confront hard truths, and reimagine a future grounded in dignity, justice, and shared humanity.

Guided by the theme “𝗩𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 & 𝗩𝗼𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗨𝗻𝗯𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱: 𝗦𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗛𝘂𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆, 𝗦𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗝𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗲, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗛𝗼𝗽𝗲,” this year’s festival calls for bold storytelling- narratives of resistance, identity, equity, Indigenous rights, environmental justice, and social change, while also highlighting stories of hope, healing, and collective action. MFF reaffirms cinema’s role not merely as entertainment, but as a vehicle for awareness, advocacy, and cultural empowerment.

Born in the wake of the pandemic as an initiative to support film tourism, MFF has since evolved into a dynamic cultural movement. Today, it proudly reinforces Baguio City’s standing as a member of the UNESCO Creative Cities Network, extending its creative influence through the cinematic arts while nurturing regional filmmakers from across the Philippine archipelago.

A highlight of MFF 2026 is its collaboration with UNESCO Quezon City and its flagship QCinema International Film Festival, alongside the Film Academy of the Philippines for the Luzon Guild Summit-strengthening industry ties and championing sustainable regional cinema.

The month-long celebration throughout March 7 until April 5 features competition film premieres, open-air screenings, film talks, music events, and the Awards and Closing Night- bringing cinema directly to communities in accessible and inspiring spaces.

More than a festival, Montañosa Film Festival is a gathering of voices waiting to be heard and visions ready to be seen. Join us in the cool mountains of Baguio City for the North’s most anticipated regional cinematic celebration.
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Montañosa Film Festival 2026 is presented by the City of Baguio, the Baguio Tourism Council, and the Creative Baguio City Council, with the support of festival lead partners: Quezon City – UNESCO Creative City of Film; QCinema International Film Festival; Film Academy of the Philippines; SM City Baguio; Department of Tourism–CAR; Canon Philippines; Film Development Council of the Philippines;Tulayan Film Rentals; MFP Rentals; Asia Pacific Film Institute; Barebones; Cine Goma; MAVX Productions; FILICOOLA; Terminal 6 Post; The Workshop for Infinite Media, Inc.; LOStories Media Productions; UFO Workshops Manila; Active Vista; and Narra Post-Production Studios.

Check out the MFF2026 Festival Calendar of Events: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1aMdjwmTdB/

For updates and announcements, follow the official Montañosa Film Festival page or email [email protected].

03/03/2026

🌻 𝐁𝐈𝐍𝐇𝐈 -𝐋𝐈𝐕𝐄 𝐀𝐓 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐒𝐔𝐍𝐅𝐋𝐎𝐖𝐄𝐑 𝐒𝐓𝐀𝐆𝐄 | 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝟕

This weekend, catch the legendary Grupong Binhi live at the Sunflower Stage!
Formed in 1991, this iconic Baguio folk rock band is known for music that speaks of love for the world, peace, and social and environmental awareness. As part of Dap-ayan ti Kultura iti Kordilyera (DKK), they continue to inspire audiences here and abroad with songs that move both heart and mind. 🌏

🎤 𝐌𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐀𝐜𝐭: Grupong Binhi
🎶 𝐅𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐭 𝐀𝐜𝐭:
🕞 Neil Cacas: 4:30–6:30 PM (2 sets)

Bring your family and friends and make a full day out of it at the John Hay Sunflower Fair - enjoy great food, family fun, weekend shows, and live performances under the Baguio pines. 🌲🌻

🎟 𝐅𝐑𝐄𝐄 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐧 𝐭𝐨 𝐚𝐥𝐥
📍 𝐒𝐮𝐧𝐟𝐥𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐠𝐞, 𝐉𝐨𝐡𝐧 𝐇𝐚𝐲 𝐎𝐩𝐞𝐧 𝐅𝐢𝐞𝐥𝐝

Come for the music, stay for the vibes - and let your weekend bloom! 🌞
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𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐉𝐨𝐡𝐧 𝐇𝐚𝐲 𝐒𝐮𝐧𝐟𝐥𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫 𝐅𝐚𝐢𝐫 is proudly brought to you by John Hay Management Corporation in partnership with the Baguio Tourism Council.

Stay tuned for updates, schedules, and surprises as we welcome summer- follow our page. https://www.facebook.com/johnhaysunflowerfair/

23/02/2026

🌻 𝗥𝗘𝗚𝗚𝗔𝗘 & 𝗕𝗟𝗨𝗘𝗦 𝗡𝗜𝗚𝗛𝗧 𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗝𝗼𝗵𝗻 𝗛𝗮𝘆 𝗦𝘂𝗻𝗳𝗹𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿 𝗙𝗮𝗶𝗿!🌻

Feel the rhythm and soak in the sunshine vibes at the John Hay Sunflower Fair! Join us for a soulful evening of reggae and blues onstage at the Camp John Hay Open Field.

📅 𝐅𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝟐𝟖 (𝐒𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐝𝐚𝐲)
🔥 𝟓:𝟑𝟎 𝐏𝐌 – 𝟔:𝟑𝟎 𝐏𝐌 | 𝐅𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐭 𝐀𝐜𝐭: 𝐊𝐚𝐬𝐡𝐦𝐢𝐫 𝐀𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐧
🎸 𝟕:𝟎𝟎 𝐏𝐌 – 𝟗:𝟎𝟎 𝐏𝐌 | 𝐌𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐀𝐜𝐭: 𝐏𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐩𝐮𝐟𝐟𝐜𝐨𝐫𝐧

𝐀𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐏𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐩𝐮𝐟𝐟𝐜𝐨𝐫𝐧
Formed in the early 2000s by band leader Caesar Salcedo, Powerpuffcorn is one of Baguio’s most dynamic live bands—blending blues, reggae, soul, rhythm & blues, and rock into one powerful, cohesive sound. Inspired by legends like Stevie Ray Vaughan, Eric Clapton, John Mayer, and Bob Marley, the band delivers groove, grit, and heart in every performance.

🎤 Luzon Semi-Finalists – Pilipinas Got Talent (2010)

Bring your friends, grab your spot early, and let’s celebrate a night of great music, community, and creative energy under the Baguio sky.

𝐒𝐞𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐮𝐧𝐟𝐥𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫 𝐅𝐚𝐢𝐫! ☀️🎶
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𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐉𝐨𝐡𝐧 𝐇𝐚𝐲 𝐒𝐮𝐧𝐟𝐥𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫 𝐅𝐚𝐢𝐫 is proudly brought to you by John Hay Management Corporation in partnership with the Baguio Tourism Council.

🌞🌼Stay tuned for updates, schedules, and surprises as we welcome summer- follow our page. https://www.facebook.com/johnhaysunflowerfair/