“Cinema Rehiyon: Alter Nativo (Films From The Other Philippines)” is a non-competition film festival that will highlight the works of emerging filmmakers from the various towns, cities and provinces of the Philippines.

For the first time, see what kind of films are being made out there in the far-flung reaches of the nation as well as the various cities and hubs outside of Metro Manila.

Cinema Rehiyon will be held at the CCP Dream Theatre from February 18 to 21, 2009. It will feature short and full-length films made by regional filmmakers, set in their respective locales and done in their own dialects. Most of the works to be exhibited will be shown in Metro Manila for the very first time.

Bacolod, Baguio, Cagayan de Oro, Cebu, Davao, Iloilo and Naga are among some of the cities that will be representing their regions.

“Cinema Rehiyon” is a project of the National Commission for Culture and Arts in cooperation with the Cultural Center of the Philippines and the Crossing Negros Cultural Foundation. It is an official event of the Philippine International Arts Festival. All screenings are for free and will start at 12 noon. For more details, inquire at cinemarehiyon@yahoo.com.

PROGRAM SCHEDULE

February 18

9 AM Opening Ceremonies
1 PM Yanggaw (Bacolod)
3 PM Bacolod Short Films
5:30 PM Imburnal (Davao)

February 19

9 AM Panel Discussions/Talks
1 PM Cagayan de Oro Short Films
3 PM Central and Western Mindanao Short Films
5:30 PM Davao Short Films
8 PM Hunghong sa Yuta (Davao)

February 20

9 AM Panel Discussions/Talks
1 PM Luzon Selection Short Films
3 PM Baguio Short Films
5:30 PM Bicol Short Films
8 PM Brutus (Mindoro)

February 21

9 AM Panel Discussions/Talks
1 PM Cebu Short Films
3 PM Dagyang (Iloilo)
5:30 PM Joy to the World (Iloilo)
8 PM Closing Ceremonies