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From August 14 to October 31, 2022, over 60 films highlighting the best of Philippine alternative storytelling and filmmaking will be streamed exclusively on Cinemata.

The latest version of Cinemata features enhanced site navigation, video upload improvements, and more, making it easier for the Cinemata community to maximise this free and independent open source platform.

Running from July 14 to 17, the 18th Mini Film Festival features a variety of online and offline film screenings, discussions, and exhibitions.

For the first post from Cinemata Features, film curator Rose Roque talks about the importance of her work as an archivist and why films about the Philippines’ martial law period are even more relevant in a time of disinformation.

To mark International Women's History Month, EngageMedia has collaborated with Freedom Film Network and Inteamates to curate a collection of seven powerful films tackling controversial yet critical women’s issues in the Asia-Pacific region.

To celebrate EngageMedia's 17th anniversary, Tech Tales, a collection of eight films that highlight human rights stories in the digital age, is now available to watch on Cinemata.

To raise awareness on the human rights situation in Myanmar one year after the coup, EngageMedia has curated a playlist of films that turns the spotlight on the Myanmar people's long-standing struggle for democracy.

'Black Out', a film from the Tech Tales collection, is among 40 films from or about Myanmar featured in the encore edition of the Burma Spring Benefit Film Festival running online from February 1 to 13.

For our featured playlist this January, EngageMedia curates a collection of films that spark hope and inspire collective action through the stories of people and communities prevailing amidst societal challenges.