Know more, celebrate more, and become more empowered with the second annual launch of PelikuLAYA, an LGBTQIA+ Film Festival this June 2021
Pride Month is a yearly reminder of the hard work people have put towards building a more inclusive world. This 2021, celebrate these achievements—or simply learn more about them—through PelikuLAYA, an LGBTQIA+ film festival hosted by the Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP). In its second-ever year, PelikuLAYA is set to empower members and allies of the LGBTQIA+ community through a lineup of films, talks, lectures, musical performances, and even a fun drag yoga event. The entire initiative will take place from 4 June 2021 to 30 June 2021.
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Film Fest
Start the month off right with a film subscription. For only PHP 99, viewers can subscribe to the FDCP Channel and gain access to seven PelikuLAYA titles such as Masahista by Brillante Mendoza, I Love You, Thank You by Charliebebs Gohetia, Mga Gabing Kasing Haba ng Hair Ko by Gerardo Calagui, Miss Bulalacao by Ara Chawdhury, Ang Huling Cha-Cha ni Anita by Sigrid Andrea P. Bernardo, Ned's Project by Lem Lorca, and Best. Partee. Ever by HF Yambao.
Other film hits will also be available for rental. Cannes Awardee for Queer Palm Prize and Best Screenplay, Portrait of a Lady on Fire, by Celine Sciamma will have its online Philippine premiere with FDCP. It will be available for PHP 220 with a 7-day access to expire 48 hours after the first play.
PelikuLAYA is also set to talk about the issue of HIV/AIDS Awareness by screening four films concerning the topic. These include Budjang by Rhadem Morados, A by Rod Modina, Alex & Aki by Dexter Paul de Jesus, and Doon sa Isang Sulok by Yong Tapang Jr. These will be available for free on its website.
