'Having followed the festival for the past 10 years, we can definitely say that this year is the best as far as the quality of selected films is concerned.'
THE featured films at the ongoing QCinema International Film Festival are being received very well, what with the meticulously selected and carefully curated films by the organizers, headed by the festival director Ed Lejano.
“It’s the revenge year of the festival after the curse of the pandemic, and we are very happy that everything is going well, and people are back to the cinemas to appreciate and support our roster of films this year,” said Lejano during the official opening of the festival last Thursday at the Gateway Cinemas in Quezon City.
Also spotted at the opening were filmmakers Paolo Villaluna, Dodo Dayao who brought his lovely partner, producer Patti Lapus; Adolfo Alix Jr. who came with his gorgeous ward Kiko Ipapo, Milo Sugueco, Roman Perez Jr., Dennis Marasigan, Paul Santa Ana, Jerome Zamora, Jeffrey Hidalgo, Marlon Rivera, producer filmmaker Wilfredo Manalang, model John Paul Lopez, screenwriter and actress Raquel Villavicencio, actors Ricky Davao, Toni Co and Alex Diaz.
Another much talked about movie is Japan’s competition entry Plan 75, directed by Chie Hayakawa, with Filipino American producers Alicia Watt and Wilfredo Manalang calling the shots for the film’s participation in festivals like QCinema. Watt and Manalang flew in Filipino-Japanaese actress Stefanie Arianne, who also graced the opening festivities. She will also headline the gala night of the film, aside from doing several rounds of promotions for the movie.
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