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In the Philippines, some of the measures enacted at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic continue to be used to this day to repress freedom of expression, especially critical voices, and normalise state surveillance.

The collection of 12 original songs produced by Filipino artists honours those who courageously stand up against challenges to their rights to bodily autonomy and campaigns for the decriminalisation of abortion in the Philippines.

Organised by the Film Aficionados Circle of the Polytechnic University of the Philippines' College of Communication, the Sineminuto competition aims to showcase Filipino student films and explore the rich tapestry of stories within the films.

The selected filmmakers from Thailand and the Philippines will produce films for the 'Tech Tales Youth' film collection that will raise awareness of internet freedom and other digital rights issues in the two countries.

From May 10 to 20, Cinemata will exclusively stream a showcase of nine documentary films from TAM DokyuFest that highlight the social realities encountered by ordinary Filiipinos.

The videos produced by Greenpeace Philippines highlight the experiences of Filipino island communities living under the constant threat of sea-level rise and other adverse impacts of climate change. Watch all three episodes on Cinemata.

[DEADLINE EXTENDED] EngageMedia invites Thai filmmakers to become a Tech Tales Youth filmmaker and produce short films on internet freedom and other digital rights issues.

Cinemata is co-presenting the 19th edition of the annual inter-school film competition for young Filipino filmmakers. From March 14 to 23, the 12 student films selected as finalists for the competition will be available to watch on Cinemata.

This collection of student films from the University of the Philippines Film Institute were produced at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic in the Philippines and explore challenges posed by one of the longest lockdowns in the world.