Puregold CinePanalo Film Festival 2026 has unveiled the official posters of its seven full-length films, giving audiences a first look at the distinct worlds, characters, and stories set to hit the big screen.
As the much-awaited festival draws near, the reveal provides a preview of what festival goers may expect from its latest selection: from magical journeys and supernatural encounters to coming-of-age stories, and from quiet reflections on grief and loss to a romance that straddles the realms of the living and the dead.
“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 affirmed. “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.”
Puregold CinePanalo awarded each of the seven filmmakers a ₱5 million production grant to develop their projects for the big screen, resulting in a selection that spans different genres, perspectives, and storytelling styles.
Lawrence Fajardo'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.
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.
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.
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.
Meanwhile, Thop Nazareno'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.
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.
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.
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.
Completing the lineup is “Multwoh (Patay na Patay Sa'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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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