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The Benilde School of New Media Arts is heading to London, United Kingdom! 🇬🇧

The SNMA Educational Tour with St Mary's University London, Twickenham is a 15-day cross-disciplinary program that centers storytelling at the core of new media education. Situated in a city that is a cultural melting pot for international narratives, the program weaves new media practice with immersive hands-on experiences, art history, sustainable design, and the Filipino diaspora.

✈️ Open to all CURRENT SNMA students from the Animation, Film, MDM, MMA, and Photography programs!
🗓️ Travel dates: October 03-18, 2026*
🧳15-day program estimated cost: Php 300,000 (inclusive of round-trip airfare, campus residence, meals, health insurance, and transportation)
✔️ Fill out the Google form for an interest check, and receive an invite to the information session on MAY 22, 2026 (Friday), 11:30-1:30 PM at the 12F Screening Room*

REGISTRATION LINK: http://tinyurl.com/SNMALondon2026

*Anticipated travel dates and info session details updated

The BenildeFilm MediaComm, the Film Department's student media project development lab, is now open for applications for Academic Year 2026-2027.

Application deadline is on MAY 22, 11:59 PM

APPLY HERE: https://tinyurl.com/BenildeFilmMediaComm

The BenildeFilm General Assembly for the 3rd Term will be held on Thursday, May 7, from 4:30 PM to 6:00 PM, at the 12th Floor Screening Room. A lot of updates on college and department policies, events, and initiatives will be discussed. Attendance is mandatory.

PRE-REGISTRATION LINK:
https://forms.gle/DS2PxB8X29UKw8Ut5

The Benilde School of New Media Arts is heading to London, United Kingdom!

🇬🇧 The SNMA Educational Tour with St Mary's University London, Twickenham is a 15-day cross-disciplinary program that centers storytelling at the core of new media education. Situated in a city that is a cultural melting pot for international narratives, the program weaves new media practice with immersive hands-on experiences, art history, sustainable design, and the Filipino diaspora.

✈️ Open to all CURRENT SNMA students from the Animation, Film, MDM, MMA, and Photography programs!
🗓️ Travel dates: October 10-26, 2026
🧳15-day program estimated cost: Php 300,000 (inclusive of round-trip airfare, campus residence, meals, health insurance, and transportation)
✔️ Fill out the Google form for an interest check, and receive an invite to the info session in May 2026 (Final schedule TBA)!

REGISTRATION LINK: http://tinyurl.com/SNMALondon2026

Congratulations to 'Under the Olive Tree' by Alyssa Atun and Isabel Kehyeng, the best capstone film project of the 1st Term, AY 2025-2026!

TOP CAPSTONE FILM PROJECTS
2nd Term AY 2025-2026
in alphabetical order

'Gandang Lola' by Kyle Chandler Bigay (Mentor: Benedict Mendoza)
' Kung Pa'no Sinunog ang Nanay ko!' by Janno Pelias (Mentor: Kenneth Dagatan)
'Lunas ng Gunita' by Guilia Manguerra and Clezelle Monsanto (Mentor: Darlene Young)
'Si Kupido Sa Kabilang Kuwarto' by Faith Zoe Caraan (Mentor: Benedict Mendoza)

Congratulations to all the members of your respective productions!

THESIS WHAT YOU'VE BEEN WAITING FOR!

BenildeFilm Premiere is back for this term's capstone film presentation and defense! Join us for DAY 2 on April 15 with the films:

0930 -- 1000 Makasama Ka by Jeremy Gloria
1000 -- 1030 Habang Humuhuni, Mananatili by Kurt Russell Bombales, Marce Lisette De Guzman
1030 -- 1100 Dissonance by Carren Misha Cruz
1100 -- 1130 Kung Paano Sinunog ang Nanay Ko! by Janno Pelias
1300 -- 1330 Sa Pagdaloy by Angela Vivo and Adrian Brylle Libut
1330 -- 1400 Gatas by Joshua Claude Claro
1430 -- 1500 Manslayer by Lara Alexis Buenavista and Kassandra Candelaria
1500 -- 1530 Hymn Between Us by Francine Johanna Nieto
1530 -- 1600 Gandang Lola by Kyle Chandler Bigay
1600 -- 1630 Ang Huling Eksena ni Estella by Alistair Bersaluna, Wolfgang Jaucian, and Andrea Ornedo

LIMITED SLOTS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC! Register via the link below:
https://tinyurl.com/BenildeFilmPremiere2T2526
https://tinyurl.com/BenildeFilmPremiere2T2526
https://tinyurl.com/BenildeFilmPremiere2T2526

[FORM WILL CLOSE ONCE SLOTS AR FULL] Those who will not be able to join us, please standby for an encore screening in May 2026.

THESIS THE MOMENT!

BenildeFilm Premiere is back for this term's capstone film presentation and defense! Join us for DAY 1 on April 14, 2026 with the films:

0930 -- 1000 Maria ng Gabing Tahimik by Icon Milan
1000 -- 1030 Si Kupido sa Kabilang Kwarto by Faith Zoe Caraan
1030 -- 1100 Balai de Mono by Cyrus Bon and Yvonne Ruiz
1100 -- 1130 No Seconds by Justin Dy, Alison Sarte, and Angel Balcarse
1300 -- 1330 Pre, May Lighter Ka Ba? by Nikolai Lantano
1330 -- 1400 How to Play Sungka by Matthew Belarmino and Phristine Sarmiento
1430 -- 1500 Shadow Beneath His Faith by Alyssa Sta Ana, Ann Gabrielle Santos, and Dan Emilio Sena
1500 -- 1530 Paglaog by Jansen Adarlo
1530 -- 1600 Lunas ng Gunita by Guilia Manguerra and Clezelle Monstanto

LIMITED SLOTS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC! Register via the link below:
https://tinyurl.com/BenildeFilmPremiere2T2526
https://tinyurl.com/BenildeFilmPremiere2T2526
https://tinyurl.com/BenildeFilmPremiere2T2526

[FORM WILL CLOSE ONCE SLOTS ARE FULL] For those who will be unable to join us, standby for an encore screening in May 2026.

‼️BFX WEEK ADVISORY‼️

Please be advised that the events of the final day of BFX Week (March 26, 2026) have been POSTPONED due to the shift of classes to online modality for March 26-27 in light of the nationwide transport strike. Harvest Moon, High-speed Postproduction Workshop, and The Chair will be moved to the succeeding term.

Thank you for your patience!

AND... CUT! 🎬

BenildeFilm proudly presents the official selection for THE CHAIR: A directors’ showcase featuring the works from the directing classes of Ms. Dwein Baltazar, happening on March 26, 2026 (Thursday) from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the 12F Screening Room, Design and Arts Campus, De La Salle–College of Saint Benilde.

Featuring:
Dearest by Nicole Evans
Bahay Bahyan by Faith Dimalanta
Maihatid-Abot by Zamantha Quindara
Sa Ating Hintayan by Hira Panday
How Soon is Now by Raya Mantes
Sa Pagdanay kan Banggi, Nagtatapos an Aldaw by Janalie Baluca
Deliver Me Love by Gabriel Maurice Santos

This event is FREE and OPEN to the public.

Don’t miss the screening and other BFX Week events by registering through the link below:
https://tinyurl.com/BFXWeekMarch2026
https://tinyurl.com/BFXWeekMarch2026
https://tinyurl.com/BFXWeekMarch2026

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