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<p>In the world of artificial intelligence (AI), human-created art reigns supreme.</p><p>Puregold CinePanalo Film Festival 2026 has unveiled the official posters for its seven full-length films, providing audiences with a preview of the distinct worlds, characters, and stories that will be brought to the big screen. As the festival approaches, the reveal provides a preview of what festivalgoers can expect from its latest selection: magical journeys and supernatural encounters, coming-of-age stories, quiet reflections on grief and loss, and a romance that straddles the realms of the living and the dead.</p><p>Indeed, the seven posters reflect the wide range of narratives represented on the full-length slate. Each has its own visual identity, providing a sense of the tone and imagination driving the films while building anticipation for what is to come.</p><p>“The posters give a first glimpse at the vision and creativity of this year’s filmmakers,” Festival chair and Puregold senior marketing manager Ivy Hayagan-Piedad said. “From one entry to the next, audiences will see different perspectives, different worlds, and different ways of telling stories. That range is part of what makes watching Filipino films such a rich experience, and we are proud to invite everyone to discover what makes each of these panalo in its own way.”</p><p>Puregold CinePanalo awarded seven filmmakers a ₱5 million production grant to develop their projects for the big screen, resulting in a diverse selection of genres, perspectives, and storytelling styles.</p><div><br/></div><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1787876458855image4.jpeg" style="width:655px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></div><p>Lawrence Fajardo&#x27;s “Beast” sets off on an unusual journey, following an old farmer and his loyal carabao as they make their way to Manila. Adding another personal touch to its visual identity, writer Jim Flores created the poster, which hints at the magic, adventure, and emotional journey at the heart of the story.</p><div><br/></div><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1787876488275image6.jpeg" style="width:655px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></div><p>The supernatural takes on a more colorful and playful form in Carl Joseph E. Papa and Ian Pangilinan’s “Patay Gutom.” Filipino illustrator and film poster artist Denver Balbaboco brings that energy to the official poster, offering a vibrant introduction to the film’s quirky blend of romance, humor, family, and the netherworld. </p><p>Balbaboco recently created the new cover art for The Criterion Collection’s release of Guillermo del Toro’s “Frankenstein,” while his own body of work spans posters and key art for local and international projects.</p><div><br/></div><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1787876377617image3.jpeg" style="width:655px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></div><p>A very different kind of chaos unfolds in Mikko Baldoza’s “Stuck On You.” With its bold and dynamic aesthetic, Liam Casimiro’s poster hints at the unlikely collusion of romance, danger, and comedy at the heart of the story.</p><div><br/></div><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1787876606099image2.jpeg" style="width:655px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></div><p>Meanwhile, Thop Nazareno&#x27;s “Apol of My Ai” opens the door to the mercurial world of a young boy navigating the post-adolescent complications of growing up. The poster was designed by Jermaine Tulbo, whose work includes the official poster for the award-winning Puregold CinePanalo 2025 entry “Olsen’s Day.” Tulbo’s latest work brings together the people, relationships, and music that define Apol’s journey.</p><div><br/></div><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1787876630299image7.jpeg" style="width:655px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></div><p>Joseph Abello’s “Wantawsan” takes an ordinary errand in an unexpected direction. He also takes on the poster’s design, projecting his vision into a visual that matches its unpredictable, offbeat energy and hints at the comical adventure that lies ahead.</p><div><br/></div><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1787876675020image5.jpeg" style="width:655px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></div><p>The 2026 festival lineup also makes room for more introspective stories. In BC Amparado’s “Mono No Aware,” a promise between a Filipino kodokushi cleaner and an elderly widower leads to pensive musings on grief, family, and the transient quality of life. </p><p>The evocative image was created by Davao-based graphic designer and filmmaker Wowa Medroso, whose debut feature “Kantil” premiered at Cinemalaya. The image carries the same restrained and contemplative atmosphere as the story itself.</p><div><br/></div><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1787876708000image1.jpeg" style="width:655px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></div><p>Completing the lineup is “Multwoh (Patay na Patay Sa&#x27;yo),” written and directed by Rodina Singh. Behind its visually stunning poster is multidisciplinary visual creative EA Rosana, whose work spans posters, cover art, photography, and production design, including projects connected with girl group BINI. </p><p>Rosana previously collaborated with Singh on the poster for her film “Dreamboi.” Blending the haunting, hilarious, and tender sides of the story, the artwork draws viewers into the kind of love that endures even beyond death.</p><p>Together, the seven posters do more than showcase the faces and titles behind the featured films. They offer a portal to the worlds their filmmakers have created, from the strange and surreal to the funny, heartfelt, romantic, and deeply human. </p><p>The Puregold CinePanalo Film Festival 2026 runs from September 23 to October 4 at Gateway Cineplex 18, Trinoma, Fairview Terraces, Ayala Malls Feliz, Ayala Malls Circuit, Ayala Malls Manila Bay, and Market! Market!</p><p>Tickets are priced at ₱250 for regular admission and ₱200 for persons with disabilities, senior citizens, students, national athletes, and Aling Puring cardholders. Individual tickets will also be made available online, with an official announcement to follow once online sales begin. </p><p>A ₱2,000 festival pass will be available exclusively at participating venues, with no online purchase option. Passes may be purchased at Gateway Cineplex 18 starting September 22, before becoming available at all participating malls on September 23. </p><p>As audiences begin the countdown to another edition of Puregold CinePanalo, the newly revealed posters bring this collection of fresh Filipino films a little closer to the big screen. Seven panalo titles, seven distinct visions, and seven more reasons to look forward to a celebration of local artistry. </p>

<p>In the world of artificial intelligence (AI), human-created art reigns supreme.</p>

In the world of artificial intelligence (AI), human-created art reigns supreme.

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CinePanalo’s official full-length film posters celebrate local artistry, creativity

Josh Mercado

Published August 28, 2026 01:01 PM PHT

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