Animation highlights the lineup of the 14th QCinema International Film Festival, featuring multiple animated films across various competitive and non-competitive categories.
The festival opens on November 13 with the world premiere of the Filipino feature film “Ella Arcangel: The Battle of Tooth and Claw.” Directed by Mervin Malonzo and adapted from Julius Villanueva’s comic book series, the film centers on a young mambabarang protecting residents of her slum community from supernatural threats.
The movie features voice acting from Bianca Umali and Michael V, and competes in QCinema’s main Asian Next Wave category.
International and Local Entries
Other animated works featured in the festival include:
- “We Are Aliens”: Directed by Kohei Kadowaki, this film premiered at the Cannes Directors’ Fortnight and competes in the New Horizons section.
- “Jim Queen”: A satirical LGBTQIA+ film directed by Marco Nguyen and Nicolas Athané, featured in the RainbowQC category.
- “Sana’y Nandito Ka”: A 3D-animated short film by Filipino director Clister Santos competing in QCShorts International, depicting a young man’s reunion with his estranged mother after six years.
Additionally, Satoshi Kon’s acclaimed 1997 anime thriller “Perfect Blue” will be screened under the Rediscovery section.
Event Details
The 14th QCinema International Film Festival runs from November 13 to 22 across multiple venues, including Gateway Cineplex 18, Robinsons Movieworld Galleria, Ayala Malls TriNoma, Fisher Box Office, and SM Cinema at SM City Fairview.
Tickets are available at ₱200 each.