Free film showing alert: How to watch films by Lino Brocka, Brillante Mendoza, JL Burgos, and more at the Ortigas Art Festival
We’ll take any chance to catch a great movie that doesn't hurt the wallet!
If you're looking for your next cinema fix, you're in luck: the Ortigas Art Festival 2026 is back, and so are its highly anticipated free film screenings.
In partnership with the Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP) and the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP Film, Broadcast, and New Media), this year’s film program celebrates the sheer richness of Philippine cinema. The lineup features iconic works by National Artists alongside brilliant contemporary pieces from award-winning filmmakers.
Through CCP’s Lakbay Sine, you can watch timeless classics from Manuel Conde, Lamberto V. Avellana, Lino Brocka, Kidlat Tahimik, and Ricky Lee, right alongside acclaimed Cinemalaya and Gawad Alternatibo films. The screenings run from July 17 to 30 at Cinema 4, Ortigas Cinemas Promenade in Greenhills. The movies start at 6 p.m.
The Film Lineup
- July 17 – A Portrait of the Artist as Filipino by Lamberto Avellana
- July 18 – Kono Basho by Jaime Pacena II (with Talkback Session)
- July 19 – White Funeral & Cinemartyrs by Sari Dalena (with Talkback Session)
- July 20 – Genghis Khan by Manuel Conde
- July 21 – I'm Best Left Inside My Head by Elian Idioma, Si Balong at Si Doro by Jenser Recosana, and Ambot Wa Ko Kabalo Unsay I-Title Ani (Untitled) by Rey Anthony Villaverde
- July 22 – Alipato at Muog by JL Burgos (with Talkback Session)
- July 23 – That We May See by Paul Morales
- July 24 – Ma' Rosa by Brillante Mendoza
- July 25 & 27 – Jaguar by Lino Brocka
- July 28 – Pastil: Parehas Ra Ta'g Kan-on'g Ginakaon by Andrei Francis Arrocena & Figat by Handiong Kapuno (with Talkback Session)
- July 29 – Ang Babae sa Likod ng Mambabatok by Lauren Sevilla Faustino
- July 30 – Why Is Yellow the Middle of a Rainbow by Kidlat Tahimik
These free screenings are exclusive to Ortigas Community members. If you aren't a member yet, simply download the Ortigas Malls+ App to get your digital Community Card.
Once your membership is ready, sign up through this link and select the films you want to watch.
