Far Eastern University (FEU) Film Society brings its annual film festival, Piyu, I Love You, to a wider audience once again this year through Cinemata. Streaming from February 17 to 24, 2025, this year’s theme, ‘Love Outside the Box,’ challenges traditional romantic tropes and explores fresh perspectives on love in Filipino cinema.
As the driving force behind this festival, FEU Film Society, a student-led filmmaking organization at Far Eastern University in the Philippines, fosters a space for emerging filmmakers to present bold and experimental works. Piyu, I Love You highlights the creativity and storytelling talent of its members, who are redefining love on screen by exploring alternative narratives and pushing the boundaries of genre conventions. Romance remains one of cinema’s most enduring genres, offering both comfort and opportunities for reinvention. These films delve into the ways love is represented in Filipino culture and cinema, inviting audiences to reconsider preconceived notions of romance, relationships, and emotional connections in today’s world.
Cinemata is honored to support the FEU Film Society by providing a platform for student films to reach a broader audience in the Asia-Pacific. Their works reflect the complexities of identity, gender, and emotional depth in contemporary relationships—stories that might not always find space in mainstream media but are vital in expanding Philippine cinema.
The 11 short films, which were screened in person earlier this month for Valentine’s Day, are now available on Cinemata.
About FEU Film Society: The FEU Film Society is a non-profit, student-led organization dedicated to nurturing emerging filmmakers through creative collaboration, mentorship, and hands-on experience. By providing a platform for students to develop their skills, share their stories, and showcase their works, the organization helps shape the future of Philippine cinema. The Piyu, I Love You event is one of the organization’s most important initiatives, empowering students to challenge norms and explore new artistic possibilities in the realm of filmmaking.
For organisations and film initiatives interested in supporting or screening the films featured in this event, reach out to [email protected] and [email protected].
