{"id":1077,"date":"2025-07-07T02:17:11","date_gmt":"2025-07-07T02:17:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bingoplus.ph\/blog\/?p=1077"},"modified":"2025-07-07T02:17:11","modified_gmt":"2025-07-07T02:17:11","slug":"bingoplus-sponsors-manila-international-film-festival-miff","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bingoplus.ph\/blog\/bingoplus-sponsors-manila-international-film-festival-miff\/","title":{"rendered":"BingoPlus Sponsors Manila International Film Festival"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/bingoplus.ph?palcode=1126107487018156032\">BingoPlus<\/a>, the Philippines&#8217; most comprehensive digital entertainment platform, has taken a significant step in supporting the country&#8217;s vibrant film industry by becoming a major sponsor of the <strong>Manila International Film Festival (MIFF)<\/strong>. Held at the iconic <strong>TCL Chinese Theatre in Los Angeles<\/strong>, <strong>California<\/strong>, this event is a celebration of Philippine cinema&#8217;s artistry and global appeal.<\/p>\n<p>The MIFF, an annual showcase of Philippine-made motion pictures, aims to highlight the creativity and quality of Filipino filmmakers across various genres. Originally scheduled for January, the festival was postponed due to the devastating wildfires in Southern California but successfully resumed to bring Philippine cinema to the international stage.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1079\" src=\"https:\/\/bingoplus.ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/manila-international-filmfest-presscon-panel.webp\" alt=\"Important personages in the film industry answers questions during the MIFF press conference\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bingoplus.ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/manila-international-filmfest-presscon-panel.webp 1024w, https:\/\/bingoplus.ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/manila-international-filmfest-presscon-panel-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/bingoplus.ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/manila-international-filmfest-presscon-panel-768x432.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_84 ez-toc-wrap-center counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/bingoplus.ph\/blog\/bingoplus-sponsors-manila-international-film-festival-miff\/#A_Celebration_of_Filipino_Films\" >A Celebration of Filipino Films<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/bingoplus.ph\/blog\/bingoplus-sponsors-manila-international-film-festival-miff\/#Exclusive_Events_and_Recognition\" >Exclusive Events and Recognition<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/bingoplus.ph\/blog\/bingoplus-sponsors-manila-international-film-festival-miff\/#BingoPlus_Commitment_to_Philippine_Cinema\" >BingoPlus\u2019 Commitment to Philippine Cinema<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_Celebration_of_Filipino_Films\"><\/span>A Celebration of Filipino Films<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The festival featured a press conference for select media partners, followed by a special screening of several notable films, including:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Eraserheads: Combo on the Run<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Tribute to Genghis Khan<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>The Debut<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Love Hurts<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Among the highlights was <strong>Tribute to Genghis Khan<\/strong>, a landmark film celebrating its 75th anniversary. Directed by the legendary <strong>Manuel Conde<\/strong>, this classic Filipino movie made history as the first Philippine film to gain international recognition at the Venice Film Festival in 1952. Its journey from local acclaim to global recognition is a testament to the enduring legacy of Philippine cinema.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1080\" src=\"https:\/\/bingoplus.ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/piolo-pascual-artists-qa-session-event.webp\" alt=\"Piolo Pascual and several known artists answers query during the event\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bingoplus.ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/piolo-pascual-artists-qa-session-event.webp 1024w, https:\/\/bingoplus.ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/piolo-pascual-artists-qa-session-event-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/bingoplus.ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/piolo-pascual-artists-qa-session-event-768x432.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Exclusive_Events_and_Recognition\"><\/span>Exclusive Events and Recognition<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In addition to the screenings, the festival included a <strong>Director\u2019s Breakfast<\/strong> and a <strong>Director\u2019s Guild of America Tour<\/strong>, both held at the <strong>Cavatina Restaurant in West Hollywood, California<\/strong>. These events provided a platform for filmmakers and industry professionals to connect and share insights about the craft.<\/p>\n<p>The second screening showcased <strong>The Kingdom<\/strong>, a film portraying an alternate history of the Philippines untouched by colonization. <strong>Piolo Pascual<\/strong>, BingoPlus\u2019 brand ambassador, delivered a standout performance as Sulayman \u201cSulo\u201d Tagum, earning him a dual nomination for Best Actor and the prestigious <strong>Gatpuno Antonio J. Villegas Cultural Award<\/strong> at the Metro Manila Film Festival.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"BingoPlus_Commitment_to_Philippine_Cinema\"><\/span>BingoPlus\u2019 Commitment to Philippine Cinema<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>By sponsoring the MIFF, BingoPlus demonstrates its commitment to promoting Philippine cinema on the global stage. The platform believes in the power of storytelling and the skill of Filipino filmmakers, whose work deserves international recognition.<\/p>\n<p>Through this sponsorship, BingoPlus aims to inspire and empower the next generation of Filipino filmmakers, ensuring that their talents are seen and celebrated worldwide.<\/p>\n<p><strong>For more information, visit:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/bingoplus.ph\/?palcode=1126107487018156032\">Join the BingoPlus<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/bingoplus.ph\/blog\/\">BingoPlus Blog<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/bingoplus.ph\/blog\/millionaire-fortune-zone\/\">BingoPlus Fortune Zone<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>BingoPlus, the Philippines&#8217; most comprehensive digital entertainment platform, has taken a significant step in supporting the country&#8217;s vibrant film industry by becoming a major sponsor of the Manila International Film Festival (MIFF). Held at the iconic TCL Chinese Theatre in Los Angeles, California, this event is a celebration of Philippine cinema&#8217;s artistry and global appeal. 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