FIESTA FILIPINO

Presented by the Philippine Consulate of Calgary, SineMa closes this year’s festival with the celebrated Filipino musical drama Ang Larawan — a free community screening.

Set in pre-World War II Intramuros, Old Manila, sisters Candida and Paula Marasigan navigate financial hardship while caring for their once-renowned painter father, Don Marasigan, whose artistic silence threatens the family’s future.

Featuring original music by Ryan Cayabyab, performances with the Philharmonic Orchestra, and a script by National Artist for Theater and Literature Rolando Tinio, Ang Larawan is a timeless tribute to Filipino art, culture, and resilience.

Free Screening
Runtime: 124 minutes
Country: Philippines
Language: Tagalog/Filipino

Join us as we close SineMa with one of Philippine cinema’s most celebrated musical masterpieces.

She was told to stay quiet. Instead, she stepped into the ring. 🥊

🎬 Director Emily Gutierez presents The Boxing Ring — an emotional and fearless Filipino-Canadian short film about risking everything for Muay Thai, love, and the chance to finally be yourself.

Part of the SineMa Short Block
🗓 June 20
🕐 1:00 PM
📍 Studio Bell

For tickets: https://www.studiobell.ca/whats-on/event/sinema-2026-local-shorts-block

SineMa 2026 proudly opens with the Calgary premiere of Treasure of the Rice Terraces, directed by Kent Donguines, on June 19.

Tickets: https://www.studiobell.ca/whats-on/event/sinema-2026-opening-night-treasure-of-the-rice-terraces

When a Filipino Canadian filmmaker returns to his homeland to reconnect with his roots, he learns about the ancient art of Kalinga tattooing from the legendary 108-year-old artist, Apo Whang-od, discovering how this once-forgotten tradition has shaped Filipino identity today.

SineMa is presented by: Fiesta Filipino, Philippine Consulate of Calgary and National Music Center

An intimate and visually stunning documentary exploring heritage, identity, and the enduring power of cultural memory.

🎬 Treasure of Rice Terraces
⏱ Runtime: 75 Minutes
🌏 Country: Canada / Philippines
🗣 Language: English, Tagalog, Butbut (with English subtitles)

📅 June 19, 2026
📍 Opening Film — SineMa 2026

In Partnership of Fiesta Filipino, Philippine Consulate of Calgary and National Music Center.