SHOWING IN METRO VANCOUVER

3 Days / 6 Feature Films / 10 Short Films
A Fresh Take On
Philippine Independent Cinema

IN-THEATRES AUGUST 8 – 10, 2025
Full-Feature Films

SinePilipinas 2025 Official Films

Experience the best of Filipino cinema.

SinePilipinas (Philippine Independent Film Festival) is a biennial film screening event in Canada that showcases the creativity, depth, and storytelling of Philippine independent cinema. The 2025 edition brings a diverse lineup of full-length feature films and short films from talented filmmakers in the Philippines and around the world — including works by young and emerging artists.

Get ready to return to the theatres and immerse yourself in award-winning Filipino films across genres — from drama and romance to comedy, documentary, and everything in between.

Film Schedule : check the full screening schedule here – for film information, please visit the film’s pages

Featured Lineup includes 6 Full-Length Feature Films and 10 Short Films

This event is proudly organized by the INARTE Society (Filipino-Canadian Society for Integrated Arts & Events) in special partnership with Eduksine Philippines.
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MAMBABATOK

August 8 (Friday) | 6PM
Metrotown Hall | Burnaby

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SHORT FILM FESTIVAL

August 9 (Saturday) | 12NN
Anvil Theatre | New Westminster

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HER LOCKET

August 9 (Saturday) | 2PM
Anvil Theatre | New Westminster
Doors Open at 1:30 PM


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ANG GURO KONG ‘DI MARUNONG MAGBASA

August 8 (Friday) | 6PM
Metrotown Hall | Burnaby
Doors Open at 3:30 PM

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ESOTERIKA: MAYNILA

August 9 (Saturday) | 6PM
Anvil Theatre | New Westminster
Doors Open at 5:30 PM

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UNSURRENDERED 2

August 10 (Sunday) | 2PM
Centre Stage at Surrey City Hall
Doors Open at 1:30 PM


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HONOR: THE LEGACY OF JOSE ABAD SANTOS

August 10 (Sunday) | 4PM
Centre Stage at Surrey City Hall
Doors Open at 3:30 PM


VISIT OUR SPONSORS

Inarte Society also gratefully acknowledge the financial support of the Province of British Columbia, the City of New Westminster and the City of Surrey

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Gallery

Check out the gallery of filmmakers & casts from various events. (Photo credits to respective owners)

NEED MORE INFORMATION?

Film Submission | Sponsorship Opportunity | Workshop Inquiry

Film Making & Acting

Workshops

Watch out for our upcoming Filmmaking workshop for beginners; acting workshop for kids and teens; Intro to film editing & producing. Learn from filmmakers, directors, script writers, film editors & producers on their specific fields.


Festival Partners &

Sponsors

We acknowledge the support of our 2025-2026 Festival Sponsors. Please click their logos and learn more of their products and services. Thank you – Maraming Salamat po!

Visit Sponsor Page



Independent Film

Screenings

PIFF partnered with DyipniFlix for the virtual screening. Watch out for more Filipino independent movies from the official website.

Visit DyipniFlix


SinePilipinas

Short Films

Check this year’s short film entries from various filmmakers. Produced by students, hobbyists and film amateurs & professionals alike.

Watch it FREE


Dyipni

News & Updates

Get the latest news briefs in Canada and the Philippines. Check out their lifestyle, entertainment and coupon section.


VISIT DYIPNI PORTAL


Quincentennial Event

Historical Films

Commemorating the 500th year anniversary of the Discovery of the Philippines. We’ll showcase the story of Lapu-Lapu and the Battle of Mactan

WATCH FOR FREE


Media Partners

We would like to thank our Media partners in Canada and in the Philippines. Thank you for your support. Maraming Salamat po.

THANK YOU

Festival Major Sponsors


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