List_of_Philippine_films_of_2020
This is an incomplete list of Filipino full-length films, both mainstream and independently produced, released in theaters and cinemas in 2020. Some films are in production but do not have definite release dates.
For extended information about the effects of the coronavirus pandemic on film industry, see Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on cinema.
The films released in 2020 by domestic gross are as follows:
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| Rank | Title | Distributor | Box Office |
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| 1 | On Vodka, Beers and Regrets | Viva Films | ₱80 million [1] |
| 2 | Block Z | Star Cinema | ₱36 million |
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January–March
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| J A N U A R Y |
15 | Mia | Insight 360, Viva Films | Veronica Velasco (director); Coleen Garcia, Edgar Allan Guzman | [2] |
| 22 | Nightshift | Viva Films, Aliud Entertainment | Yam Laranas (director); Yam Concepcion | [3] | |
| D' Ninang | Regal Entertainment | GB Sampedro (director); Kisses Delavin, McCoy de Leon, Mariel de Leon, Ai-Ai delas Alas | |||
| 25 | A Thousand Cuts | CineDiaz, Concordia Studio | Ramona S. Diaz (director) | ||
| 29 | Block Z | Star Cinema, Keep Filming | Mikhail Red (director); Julia Barretto, Joshua Garcia, Maris Racal, Yves Flores, Ina Raymundo, Ian Veneracion, McCoy de Leon, Dimples Romana, Myrtle Sarrosa | [3] | |
| F E B R U A R Y |
5 | On Vodka, Beers, and Regrets | Viva Films | Irene Villamor (director); JC Santos, Bela Padilla | |
| 12 | James and Pat and Dave | Star Cinema | Theodore Boborol (director); Ronnie Alonte, Loisa Andalio, Donny Pangilinan | ||
| 14 | Ang Lakaran ni Kabunyan: Kabunyan's Journey to Liwanag | The Unconfined Cinema: An Expanded Cinema Project | Kidlat Tahimik (director) | ||
| 19 | Untrue | Viva Films, The IdeaFirst Company | Sigrid Andrea Bernardo (director); Cristine Reyes, Xian Lim | ||
| Watch List | BRON Studios, Reality Entertainment | Ben Rekhi (director); Alessandra De Rossi | [3][4] | ||
| Sunday Night Fever | iWant originals | Lemuel Lorca (director); Diether Ocampo, Nathalie Hart, Ricky Davao | |||
| 22 | Death of Nintendo | Black Sheep, IndieFlip | Raya Martin (director); Noel Comia Jr., Agot Isidro | ||
| 26 | Us Again | Regal Entertainment | Joy Aquino (director); Jane Oineza, RK Bagatsing | ||
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4 | Hindi Tayo Pwede | Viva Films | Joel Lamangan (director); Lovi Poe, Marco Gumabao, Tony Labrusca | |
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April–June
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| M A Y |
15 | Love Lockdown | iWant originals | Andoy Ranay, Darnel Villaflor, Noel Escondo, and Manny Palo (directors); Angelica Panganiban, Jake Cuenca, JM de Guzman, Arjo Atayde, Sue Ramirez, Tony Labrusca, Kylie Verzosa | |
| 28 | Malaya | iWant originals | Concepcion Makatuno (director); Lovi Poe, Zanjoe Marudo | ||
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July–September
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28 | Elehiya sa Paglimot | Brigade Productions | Kristoffer Brugada (director) | |
| A U G U S T |
20 | Love the Way U Lie | Netflix | RC Delos Reyes (director); Xian Lim, Alex Gonzaga, Kylie Verzosa | |
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– a ToFarm (The Outstanding Farmers in the Philippines) Film Festival entry film
October–December
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| Opening | Title | Production company | Cast and crew | Ref. | |
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| O C T O B E R |
23 | I, Will: The Doc Willie Ong Story | ALW Film Production, Rocketts Productions | Ronnie Ricketts (director); Hero Angeles, Raechelle Ricketts | |
| 29 | Hayop Ka! | Netflix | Avid Liongoren (director); Angelica Panganiban, Robin Padilla, Sam Milby | ||
| 30 | U-Turn | Star Cinema | Roderick Cabrido (director); Kim Chiu, JM De Guzman, Tony Labrusca | ||
| 31 | Sitsit | iWantTFC | Ato Bautista and Erin Pascual (directors); Ivana Alawi, Jake Cuenca | ||
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11 | Good Times Bad | Ala Una Films, Blade Asia | Ara Baldonado (director); Hasna Usman, Jal Galang | |
| 13 | My Lockdown Romance | Star Cinema | Bobby Bonifacio Jr. (director); Jameson Blake, Joao Constancia | ||
| 15 | Alter Me | Netflix | RC delos Reyes (director); Enchong Dee, Jasmine Curtis-Smith | ||
| 20 | He Who Is Without Sin | Centerstage Productions, Sinag Maynila, Solar Pictures | Jason Paul Laxamana (director); Elijah Canlas, Enzo Pineda | ||
| Kintsugi | Pelikulaw, Solar Pictures | Lawrence Fajardo (director); JC Santos, Hiro Nishiuchi | |||
| The Highest Peak | Centerstage Productions, Red Motion Media, Sinag Maynila, Solar Pictures | Arnel Barbarona (director); Dax Alejandro, Mara Lopez, Henyo Ehem, Roweno Caballes, Jea Lyka Cinco | |||
| 27 | Midnight in a Perfect World | Globe Studios, Epicmedia | Dodo Dayao (director); Jasmine Curtis-Smith, Glaiza de Castro | ||
| Boyette: Not a Girl, Yet | Star Cinema | Jumbo Albany (director); Zaijan Jaranilla, Maris Racal, Iñigo Pascual | |||
| 30 | Finding Agnes | Netflix | Marla Ancheta (director); Sue Ramirez, Jelson Bay | ||
| D E C E M B E R |
5 | Memoirs of a Teenage Rebel | RCP Production | Robin Padilla (director) | |
| 11 | Four Sisters Before the Wedding | Star Cinema | Mae Cruz-Alviar (director); Alexa Ilacad, Charlie Dizon, Gillian Vicencio, Belle Mariano | ||
| 25 | Coming Home | Maverick Films, ALV Films | Adolfo Alix Jr. (director); Jinggoy Estrada, Sylvia Sanchez, Edgar Allan Guzman | [5] | |
| Fan Girl | Black Sheep Productions, Globe Studios, Project 8 Corner San Joaquin Projects, Epic Media, Crossword Productions | Antoinette Jadaone (director); Paulo Avelino, Charlie Dizon | |||
| Isa Pang Bahaghari | Heaven's Best Entertainment | Joel Lamangan (director); Nora Aunor, Phillip Salvador, Michael de Mesa | |||
| Magikland | Brightlight Leisure Productions, Gallaga Reyes Films | Christian Acuna (director); Miggs Cuaderno, Elijah Alejo | |||
| Mang Kepweng: Ang Lihim ng Bandanang Itim | Cineko Productions | Topel Lee (director); Vhong Navarro, Barbie Imperial | |||
| Pakboys Takusa | Viva Films | Al Tantay (director); Janno Gibbs, Dennis Padilla, Jerald Napoles, Andrew E. | |||
| Suarez: The Healing Priest | Saranggola Media Productions, Viva Films | Joven Tan (director); John Arcilla, Alice Dixson | |||
| Tagpuan | Alternative Visions | MacArthur Alejandre (director); Alfred Vargas, Iza Calzado, Shaina Magdayao | |||
| The Boy Foretold by the Stars | Clever Minds Inc. | Dolly Dulu (director); Adrian Lindayag, Keann Johnson | |||
| The Missing | Regal Entertainment | Easy Ferrer (director); Joseph Marco, Miles Ocampo, Ritz Azul | |||
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– a Sinag Maynila Film Festival entry film
– a Cinema One Originals Film Festival entry film
– a QCinema International Film Festival entry film
Local
The following list shows the Best Picture winners at the four major film awards: FAMAS Awards, Gawad Urian Awards, Luna Awards and Star Awards; at other prominent film awards and at the three major film festivals: Metro Manila Film Festival, Cinemalaya and QCinema.
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International
The following list shows Filipino films (released in 2019) which were nominated or won awards at international industry-based awards and FIAPF-accredited competitive film festivals.
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| 59th Asia Pacific Film Festival | Best Editing | Benjamin Tolentino, Kalel, 15 | Won | [16] |
| Fantasporto - 40th Oporto International Film Festival | Best Actress | Cristine Reyes, Untrue | Won | [17] |
| 70th Berlin International Film Festival | Silver Bear Jury Prize, Berlinale Shorts | Rafael Manuel, Filipiñana | Won | [18] |
| 77th Venice International Film Festival | Best Director, Orizzonti Section | Lav Diaz, Lahi, Hayop | Won | [19] |
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- "'Death of Nintendo,' 'Kintsugi' in historic tie for YCC best film of 2020". Young Critics Circle Film Desk. May 30, 2021. Retrieved 21 July 2023.
- "'Fan Girl' sweeps major awards at 4th Eddys". Manila Times. April 6, 2021. Retrieved 21 July 2023.
- ""Aswang", "Midnight in a Perfect World" win big at 1st Pinoy Rebyu Awards". Pinoy Rebyu. February 1, 2021. Retrieved March 3, 2021.
- "FULL LIST: Winners, MMFF 2020 Gabi ng Parangal". Rappler. December 27, 2020. Retrieved February 16, 2021.
- San Juan, Ratziel (August 12, 2020). "FULL LIST: Cinemalaya 2020 winners". Philstar.com. Retrieved February 16, 2021.
- Godinez, Bong (November 29, 2020). "LOOK: Scenes at the opening of QCinema International Film Festival 2020". GMA News. Retrieved 21 July 2023.
- "Pista ng Pelikulang Pilipino 2020 winners announced". Manila Standard. December 12, 2020. Retrieved February 16, 2021.
- "2020 Inquirer Indie Bravo! Awards: 35 prestigious international wins". Philippine Daily Inquirer. December 6, 2020. Retrieved July 21, 2023.
- "3 PH films triumph in HK, Portugal". Philippine Daily Inquirer. March 11, 2020. Retrieved July 21, 2023.
- "Filipino Short Film "Filipiniana" Wins Berlinale Shorts Silver Bear Jury Prize". Balikbayan Magazine. March 6, 2020. Retrieved July 21, 2023.
- "Lav Diaz wins best director award at Venice film fest". Manila Bulletin. September 13, 2020. Retrieved July 21, 2023.