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Manila Events and Festivals

July

Sangandaan
A cultural festival that highlights the use of the arts and media by Filipinos, Americans and Filipino-Americans. (The term "sangandaan" is derived from "nagsasangay na daan," which means "branching roads.")

October

Cinemanila International Film Festival
Past prize winners include director Fernando Meirelles' City of God (2003 Grand Jury Prize), the Turkish film Uzak (Distant) (2003 Grand Prize Lino Brocka Award) and Takeshi Kitano's Zatoichi (2004 Audience Award).

December

Metro Manila Film Festival
Past prize winners include the Filipino World War II film Yamashita (Best Picture Award, 2001) and the Sharon Cuneta movie Crying Ladies (Best Picture, 2003).