The Sine Negrense: Negros Island Film Festival is currently accepting entries for its upcoming edition in November 2024. Set to run during the last week of November, this festival aims to highlight outstanding independent films originating from Negros Island, Philippines.

Open to all filmmakers residing on Negros Island or those who have produced a film shot on the island, the festival welcomes submissions across various genres, including narrative, documentary, animation, and experimental films.

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In a bid to address the challenges of sustainability and identity in regional film festivals, the National Committee on Cinema (NCC) under the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) gathered festival directors from across the Philippines for a three-day forum titled "Sanga’t Daan: Festivals at the Crossroads to the Future." The event, held from May 9 to May 11, 2024, in Dumaguete City, was marked by fruitful discussions and knowledge-sharing sessions. 

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In a harmonious celebration of local cinematic talent, the Negros Island Film Festival unveiled a new accolade at this year's Sine Negrense Awards – the Best in Original Music category. The pioneering laurel found its home with the Open Category Film winner, "Pandayunon," directed by Jo-ane Pitogo.

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The curtains have closed on the Sine Negrense: Negros Island Film Festival 2023, leaving behind an indelible mark on Negros Island’s cultural scene. The week-long celebration of storytelling through the lens reached its crescendo on November 25 at SM Cinema 2, where filmmakers, artists, and enthusiasts gathered to witness the culmination of creativity and talent.

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Here is the list of winners and nominees for the 2023 Sine Negrense Film Competition, showcasing the outstanding talents and creative achievements of Negrosanons in the dynamic world of cinema. 

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