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THREE FILIPINO FILMS ARE CURRENTLY GETTING ATTENTION HERE AND ABROAD — Antoinette Jadaone's "Sunshine," Baby Ruth Villarama's "Food Delivery: Fresh From The West Philippine Sea" and Lav Diaz's "Magellan."

- By Nathalie Tomada

At the first-ever Araw ng Pagkakaisa ng Pelikulang Pilipino held Aug. 9 at the Valencia Events Place in Quezon City, Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP) chairperson Joey Reyes said these films are proof that local productions can compete on the global stage while resonating with audiences at home.

"Guys, alam nating lahat na suwerte-suwerte lang na may pumatok na pelikulang Pilipino," direk Joey told the audience of industry veterans, artists and government officials. "Suwertesuwerte lang. Sa katunayan, masaya nga kami dahil ang balita sa amin... meron daw kumikitang pelikulang Pilipino ngayon. Hindi kasinlakas katulad ng dati, pero ang importante, kumikita siya.

Pumalakpak naman kayo. Lahat tayo, makikinabang diyan." He continued, "We know that there are two films that are recognized not only for their excellence but are also acclaimed worldwide.

These are 'Sunshine' by Antoinette Jadaone and 'Food Delivery' by direk Baby Ruth Villarama.

"And soon to be shown as well is the film that opened the Cannes last May Lav Diaz's 'Magellan."" "Sunshine," starring Maris Racal, has been.

reportedly holding strong at the box office for three weekends, while the documentary "Food Delivery" has been drawing audiences in block screenings and will begin its commercial run in select Ayala Malls cinemas starting Aug. 13, according to Pep.