CINEMATA

Sa sakripisyo nakaukit ang kasarinlan.

Buong-pagmamalaking nakikiisa ang CINEMATA sa ika-128 na Araw ng Kalayaan ng Pilipinas! Ang bawat pelikulang ating nililikha ay pagpupugay sa sakripisyo ng ating mga bayani at pagpapanatili sa tunay na diwa ng ating kasarinlan.

As we welcome our newest executive officers for the SY. 2026-2027 of CINEMATA. We would also like to recognize our previous executive officers for their dedication and hardwork to this organization. Your immense efforts will never go unnoticed.

President: Ralph Franco Bequilla
Vice President of Internal Affairs: Yoanna Angel Arches
Vice President of External Affairs: Steffa Marie Lequigan
Secretary: Ezekiel Magdales
Public Relations Officer: Christian Rey Baliguat
Finance Officer: Gabriel Kane Samson

We want to express our heartfelt gratitude for the passion, dedication, and care you have given in making every event truly memorable. Thank you for bringing the BFA Cinema filmmaking community together and for giving aspiring filmmakers a space to share their stories, dreams, and creativity. As you begin a new chapter, may your path be filled with endless opportunities, fulfillment, and success. Wherever life takes you, know that your CINEMATA family will always be grateful for your impact and will always welcome and support you with open arms.

Founded by Cinema For Cinema!🎬✨️

We are thrilled to officially introduce the CINEMATA Executive Officers for Academic Year 2026-2027!

Join us in welcoming the incoming officers dedicated to guiding CINEMATA and the BFA-Cinema community toward continued excellence and growth.

Founded by Cinema, For Cinema!

ARETE Carpet Highlights: Part 2 🎬✨

Celebrating the incredible looks and unforgettable moments from the Carolinian Annual Film Exhibition for the Thesis Films of Academic Year 2025–2026. A sincere thank you to everyone who joined us and made it a truly spectacular night filled with unforgettable moments!

Stepping onto the ARETE carpet in style! 🎬✨

Celebrating the incredible looks and unforgettable moments from the Carolinian Annual Film Exhibition, for the Thesis Films of Academic Year 2025–2026. ​A sincere thank you to everyone who joined us and made it a truly spectacular night filled with unforgettable moments!

As the sun sets, the credits roll, another chapter closes 🎞️🌆

The culmination of late nights, creative grit, and pure passion. ARETE: Carolinian Annual Film Exhibition proudly recognizes our graduating filmmakers on the successful completion of their thesis films—a defining milestone in their journey as storytellers.

As we bring this year’s exhibition to a close, here are some moments captured during the final day of the event—filled with celebration, recognition, laughter, and the friendships built through a shared love for cinema. These moments celebrate not just the films, but also the people and passion behind them.

Though ARETE 2026 has come to an end, the stories, memories, and experiences shared throughout the exhibition will continue long after the credits roll.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY ATASHIA! 🐨💙

Your quiet presence, strong work ethic, and dedication make a bigger impact than you probably realize. Thank you for always showing up, doing your best, and helping CINEMATA move forward with your consistency and commitment.

May this year bring you new opportunities, meaningful experiences, and success in everything you set your heart on. Keep growing, thriving, and making an impact in your own unique way. ✨

As the dawn dims, the memories remain. 🎞️🌆

The culmination of late nights, creative grit, and pure passion. ARETE: Carolinian Annual Film Exhibition proudly recognizes our graduating filmmakers on the successful completion of their thesis films—a definitive milestone in their journey as storytellers.

Here are some moments captured during day 1 of the event—snapshots of joy, pride, and the bonds formed through the filmmaking journey. These moments celebrate not just the films, but the people and passion behind them.

Back-to-Back for USCinema! 🎞️💛

Returning for the 9th edition of Sinekabataan National Competition by the Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP) is one of our very own upcoming 3rd year Elj Seth Tababa from the Bachelor of Fine Arts Major in the Cinema Program. His film, Bato'ng Bunga, is one of Top 10 finalists and an official entry to be presented this September 2026.

Congratulations on this remarkable milestone! We look forward to seeing your vision come to life and wish you all the best moving forward. ✨️