CineSilip Film Festival
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| Location | Philippines |
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| Founded | 2025 |
| Hosted by | Viva Entertainment |
| Artistic director | Ronald Arguelles |
CineSilip Film Festival is a erotic film festival in the Philippines organized by VMX. The first edition was held in October 2025.
Background
VMX, a platform known for streaming adult-oriented media, launched the CineSilip Film Festival in October 2025 with Ronald Arguelles as its inaugural festival director.
The festival was established to provide a platform for emerging Filipino filmmakers to tell stories beyond mainstream conventions, particularly those tackling adult or controversial subject matter. It also seeks to challenge the stigma surrounding erotic or mature-themed Filipino cinema by providing institutional recognition and a legitimate space for exhibition.[1][2]
First edition
The inaugural edition was held from October 22 to 28, 2025 with the seven entrant films screened in select Ayala Malls cinemas.[1][3] The films were selected from 100 film submissions.[2] The awarding ceremony was held on October 28, 2025.[1]
Dreamboi won several major awards, including Best Film, Best Director, and the Audience Choice Award. The film gained attention after initially receiving an “X” rating twice from the Movie and Television Review and Classification Board (MTRCB) before finally being approved for public screening with an R-18 classification.[4]
Entries
| Title | Starring | Production company | Director | Genre | Premiere date | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dreamboi | EJ Jallorina, Jenn Rosa, Migs Almendras, Tony Labrusca | Spicy Mama Creative Studios | Rodina Singh | Psychological drama | October 22 | [5] |
| Haplos sa Hangin | Denise Esteban, Martin del Rosario, Angelica Cervantes | Southern Lantern Studios | Mikko Baldoza | Erotic horror | ||
| Pagdaong | Angela Morena, Astrid Lee, Ashley Lopez | Roughroad Productions | Pangs Leonardo | Girl's love | ||
| Maria Azama: Best P*rn Star | Albie Casiño, Dani Yoshida | Overstimulated Studios | Alpha Habon | Sexual comedy | October 23 | |
| Salikmata | Aliya Raymundo, Aerol Carmelo, VJ Vera, Rinoa Halili, Jeffrey Hidalgo | Cine Canawili Productions | BC Amparado | Supernatural thriller | ||
| Babae sa Butas | Van Allen Org, Vern Kaye, Arah Alozno, Skye Gonzaga, Karen Lopez | Sixth Sense Entertainment Productions | Rhance Añonuevo-Cariño | Mystery drama | October 24 | |
| Ang Lihim ni Maria Makinang | Aiko Garcia, Gold Aceron, Micaella Raz, Christy Imperial, Mercedes Cabral, Leandro Baldemor | Spikehead Media | Gian Arre | Coming-of-age drama | ||
References
- 1 2 3 Olea, Jerry (October 28, 2025). "CineSilip Film Festival: Highlights and sidelights". PEP.ph (in Filipino). Philippine Entertainment Portal, Inc. Retrieved October 28, 2025.
- 1 2 Wang, Mel (October 3, 2025). "CineSilip, the First Film Fest by Vivamax, Releases Lineup". Rolling Stone Philippines. Retrieved October 28, 2025.
- ↑ Gabinete, Jojo (October 28, 2025). "Joey Reyes, nababahala na mas pinapanood ang CineSilip movies kesa Quezon" [Joey Reyes, worried that more people watch CineSilip movies than Quezon]. PEP.ph (in Filipino). Philippine Entertainment Portal, Inc. Retrieved October 28, 2025.
- ↑ "MTRCB-flagged 'Dreamboi' sweeps Cinesilip awards". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved October 28, 2025.
- ↑ Olea, Jerry (October 25, 2025). "Ultimate Guide to the Seven Official Entries of CineSilip 2025". PEP.ph (in Filipino). Philippine Entertainment Portal, Inc. Retrieved October 25, 2025.