Boylets stars newcomers Joeffrey Javier, Charles Delgado, Rusty Adonis and Francis Sienes.

Boylets is about teenage Krys who is from a middle class family and his bunch of out of school friends who pass the time stealing copper electric wires and steel, betting cash in online computer games and doing sexual services to gay patrons. Krys’ best friend Joef is the leader of the pack and he is turning eighteen and is leaving the next day. Krys tries to control Joef’s last day and birthday celebration as he attempts to stop him from his plans. But will Krys be able to stop the guy he likes from leaving?

The film is showing on October 14, 2009 in selected theaters: Robinsons Galleria, Remar-Cubao, Isetann-Recto, and soon to be shown in Cebu and Davao.

VIDEO LINK: Boylets – Trailer (NSFW!)

From the makers of “Walang Kawala” and “Heavenly Bodies” come another film that tackles men’s issues with a gay twist. The film is directed by Joel Lamangan and produced by Manny Valera. It is topbilled by the frontal nudity king Marco Morales and newcomer Jay Dizon. Also starring in the movie are Mhyco Aquino, Miggy Valdez, Sherwin Ordoñez, Jao Mapa and Niña Jose.

Synopsis: Five young men land job contracts as entertainers in Japan and form a new hip-hop dance group called Dreamguyz. Guided by their gay manager Didi (Jao Mapa), they spend the next few months before their trip bonding as friends who share a common dream of finding greener pastures in the Land of the Rising Sun.

Michael worked as a dancer in Japan when he was still a minor, using a fictitious name and a forged passport. He makes sure his recruiter doesn’t find out he’s not a first-timer to Japan like the rest of the guys. Benjo seeks to escape a cruel stepfather and find his missing older brother, a musician turned illegal alien in Japan. Alvin is Didi’s lover, who openly expresses his affections for his benefactor while hoping to make his own money in Japan.

The two members who share choreographic duties, Jake and Rico, quickly develop a secret romance. Problem is, Jake lives with his devoted girlfriend Jenny (Niña Jose), who supports him financially. On top of his romantic quandary, Jake is soon discovered to have a heart ailment, jeopardizing his chances of joining the group’s trip to Japan.

As a former Japayuki himself, Didi knows a stint in Japan hardly guarantees a financial windfall for the group. So he enlists the members in a networking company that has been giving him ample dividends. Unfortunately, the company collapses without warning. It ruins Didi and threatens to dissolve not just his relationship with Alvin but the group itself. Violence erupts on the eve of their trip, which could shatter the dreams of the Dreamguyz.

VIDEO LINK: I Love Dreamguyz – Trailer

Pipo (Ang Batang Pro), a film about hustlers (hence the word “pro” which means “prostitute” or “professional sex worker”), is directed by Alejandro “Bong” Ramos (Butas). Supporting cast includes Michelle Estevez, Mystica, Karle Estrada and Lorraine Lopez.

The first daring role of Tyrone Perez was a macho dancer in the sexy drama “Twilight Dancers” in 2006. The Starstruck talent is now back in another sexy role, this time as a male prostitute.

According to the Leo Films, the producer of the said indie movie, Tyrone has an orgy scene with co-stars Marco Morales and Michelle Estevez.

VIDEO LINK: Pipo (Ang Batang Pro) – Trailer

Ang Manghuhula is a film by Paolo Alessandro Herras (Rekados, Lambanog) starring Eula Valdez in the lead role.

SYNOPSIS: An outcast and failed fortuneteller (Eula Valdes) returns home to save her daughter (Glaiza De Castro) from a fate she herself escaped – the town’s next fortuneteller; a fate handed down from mother (Chanda Romero) to daughter. She finds her daughter caught in debt and the squabble of a petty syndicate (Emilio Garcia, Pinky Amador) running a band of fortunetellers (Bella Flores) for the unwary, desperate answer-seekers. The only way to save her daughter is to embrace a gift she has vowed to give up; the ability to see the future no matter how bleak and inescapable.

The film, which is supported by the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA), is coming to selected cinemas on 09-09-09 (September 9, 2009).

Official Website: http://ap2407.com.ph

VIDEO LINK: Ang Manghuhula – Movie Preview and Trailer

Auraeus Solito, acclaimed director of Ang Pagdadalaga ni Maximo Oliveros (2006), and Tuli (2007), will be showcasing his latest movie Boy tonight, July 24, at the Cinemalaya Film Festival in CCP.

The movie is competing for the NETPAC (Network for the Promotion of Asian Cinema) award.

SYNOPSIS: One evening, young budding poet (Adam) observes lip-synching drag-queens and dancing rent-boys (macho dancers) in a gay bar. The poet finds himself attracted to Aries, who comes from a poorer part of town. Selling his comic books so as to be able to afford the macho dancer for one night, Adam’s character buys Aries at the bar and brings him home for the New Year.

Sparks fly while celebratory fireworks go off outside the house and the boys forge a fragile connection that neither of them is certain will last. Boy is a coming-of-age tale of a sensitive boy who arrives at his first lesson about love and who learns to grow confidently into his own sexuality.

VIDEO LINK: Boy – Trailer

Synopsis:

Based on a true story, Last Supper No. 3 is a humorous look at the circuitous path our legal system takes to justice. Assistant Production Designer Wilson Nañawa is tasked to look for a Last Supper to use as a prop for a TV commercial. He finds three, but loses the one owned by Gareth Pugeda. What happens next changes Wilson forever as he spends the next two years entangled in bureaucracy and red tape facing estafa and serious physical injury charges. How will this ordinary man fare against a system he knows nothing about? Will justice prevail for Wilson? Or will he be imprisoned for the loss of Last Supper No. 3?

Starring Joey Paras, Jojit Lorenzo, JM de Guzman, Beverly Salviejo, Debraliz Valesoto, Dante Balois, Ness Roque, Andoy Ranay, Cecile Torre, Marlon Hofer, Rommel Lunan, Malou Crisologo, Mark Meily, Bernard Laxa, Maricel Soriano, Alex Tiglao, Gina Lumauig, Kalila Aguilos, Jason Moss, Rita Iringan, Ale-Liza Lorena, Ronli Vergel de Dios and Ricky Davao.

Last Supper No. 3 is written by Veronica Velasco and Jinky Laurel based on the story by Winston Villanueva Acuyong. It is directed by Veronica B. Velasco.

VIDEO LINK: Last Supper No. 3 – Trailer

Screening Schedule:

July 18, Saturday 3:30 p.m. (Tangahalang Huseng Batute)

July 19, Sunday 3:30 p.m. (CCP Little Theatre)

July 21, Tuesday 3:30 p.m. (CCP Main Theater)

July 22, Wednesday 3:30 p.m. (CCP MKP Hall)

July 23, Thursday 9:00 p.m. (CCP MKP Hall)

July 24, Friday 6:15 p.m. (Tangahalang Huseng Batute)

July 25, Saturday 9:00 p.m. (CCP Main Theater)

Starring Felix Roco, Zyrus Desamparado, Daniel Medrana, Eda Nolan, Bayang Barrios, Jim Libiran, and Celso Ad Castillo. The films is written, produced and directed by Pepe Diokno.

Synopsis: Richard (Felix Roco) and Raymond (Daniel Medrana) are two teenage brothers. Richard is the leader of his gang, “Bagong Buwan,” while Raymond is just being inducted into rival gang, “Batang Dilim.” Complications at a deadly midnight engkwentro (square-off), when Raymond is given the task of killing his older brother.

Meanwhile, the City Death Squad lurks the streets. This real-life vigilante group is allegedly backed by the city mayor (Celso Ad Castillo) and responsible for many unsolved murders of teen gangsters. Today, they are hunting down Richard. Will they take the younger brother, too?

VIDEO LINK: Engkwentro – Full Trailer

Dinig Sana Kita is a touching love story between a Deaf boy who loves to dance and a troubled rocker girl who abuses her hearing. One lives in the world of solitude and silence, the other in noise and fear. Crossing paths in a Baguio camp that mixes Deaf and hearing kids, both find that they have more in common with each other including a love for music.

The movie is one of the 10 finalists in the 2009 Cinemalaya Philippine Independent Film Festival, which runs from July 17 to 26 at the Cultural Center of the Philippines in Pasay City.

Starring in the movie are Zoe Sandejas, Robert Seña, Lorenzo Mara, Mica Torre, Adrianna Agcaoili, Cherrie Velarde-Mactal and Romalito Mallari. It is written and directed by Mike Sandejas.

VIDEO LINK: Dinig Sana Kita (If I Knew What You Said) – Trailer

Little Boy Big Boy stars Paolo Rivero, Douglas Robinson and Renz Valerio. Written by Lex Bonife and Directed by Joselito Altarejos, the film is produced by Digital Viva and BEYONDtheBOX Inc.

VIDEO LINK: Little Boy Big Boy Trailer

The controversial religious movie starring Jim Caviezel as Jesus was also the highest grossing non-English language film and the most successful R-rated film in the United States. It is based on Catholic accounts of the arrest, trial, torture, crucifixion, and resurrection of Jesus, events commonly known as “The Passion”.

The Passion of the Christ earned $370,270,943 in the US and $611,899,420 worldwide making it the top-grossing indie film of all time.

Here are the Top 10 Most Successful Indie Movies to date. Take note that most of them are award winners, too.

Top 10 Grossing Indie Films of All Time

1. The Passion of the Christ (2004) – $370,270,943
2. My Big Fat Greek Wedding (2002) – $241,437,427
3. Juno (2007) – $143,492,840
4. The Blair Witch Project (1999) – $140,530,114
5. Good Will Hunting (1997) – $138,339,411
6. Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon (2000) – $128,067,808
7. Farenheit 9/11 (2003) – $119,078,393
8. The Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975)
9. Pulp Fiction (1994) – $105,110,572
10. Shakespeare in Love (1998) – $100,241,322

A Breaking the Box production, Padyak stars Jay Aquitania (Roxxxane), Irma Adlawan (Pusang Gala), Rita Avila, Katherine Luna (Babae sa Breakwater), Mcoy Fundales, Angel Jacob, Emilio Garcia (Selda), Arnold Reyes, Bodjie Pascua, Sabrina Man, Hazel Ann Mendoza, Mercedes Cabral (Serbis) and Baron Geisler (Jay).

Synopsis:

Noel inherits a pedicab vehicle after the sudden death of his father, a pedicab driver. Unable to pursue his dream of going to college, Noel takes up the job his father left. Everything & everyday then become a cycle of routine with the people he knows and the perfect strangers he takes into his vehicle to pedal them to their destinations. In the middle of Noel’s story come three other vignettes that are totally unrelated to him. Or so it seems. A maid has an affair with her employer’s lover & is caught. A child wants to throw his father a birthday bash. A law graduate literally encounters another side of himself tempting him to do something. A series of tragedy takes Noel’s life into its own spin. A beautiful woman he befriends is found dead, his best friend Baste is killed, there’s the tragedy of the woman he loves, Nadia, falling into the claws of prostitution, and lastly, his own mother succumbing into a diabetic coma. Noel is left questioning his own existence… Will the world be a different place without a pedicab driver like him? Does his life really matter? Padyak will be shown beginning March 4, 2009 at the Robinson’s Galleria Indiesine.

Video Link: Padyak – Movie Trailer

“Booking” is the latest sexy gay-themed digital film to hit the silver screen. It’s dubbed as the gay version of the Nora Aunor-Phillip Salvador classic movie Bona helmed by the late Lino Brocka.

Marco Morales is expected to show a lot of skin once again but this time he will also do some heavy “acting” scenes together with the award-winning Emilio Garcia (Selda, Walang Kawala), Snooky Serna (Paupahan, Eskandalo) and veteran actress Ms. Anita Linda (Adela).

Also starring in “Booking” are model Bernie Guinto, Mercedes Carbral of Serbis and introducing Charles Delgado.

Booking will be shown in selected theaters beginning March 4, 2009.