Sarók Short Film Festival

26/03/2026

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15/03/2026

AKLANON CINEMA MEMBERSHIP APPLICATIONS — NOW CLOSED

We are grateful to share that over 𝟐𝟎+ 𝐩𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐬 have submitted their membership applications to Aklanon Cinema.

Your enthusiasm to be part of a growing regional filmmaking community inspires us. From storytellers and filmmakers to creatives who believe in the power of local cinema — 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐤 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐩𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐛𝐞 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲.

Our team will now begin the review and evaluation process, and shortlisted applicants will be contacted through the email provided in their submissions.

𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐢𝐬 𝐨𝐧𝐥𝐲 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐛𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐟 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐫 𝐜𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬, 𝐧𝐞𝐰 𝐟𝐢𝐥𝐦𝐬, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐮𝐞𝐝 𝐠𝐫𝐨𝐰𝐭𝐡 𝐨𝐟 𝐀𝐤𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐨𝐧 𝐫𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐦𝐚.

Padayon sa Pelikula. Padayon ro pag istorya.

06/03/2026

"Shifting or decentralized, cinema will always remain a potent social force."

FROM the recently held Margaha Film Festival, two unforgettable entries were from the category “Philippine Shorts,” as differentiated against the Sagaynon Shorts. The former used to be categorized as an “open division” and was created to enable filmmakers from other regions to join as well a...

01/02/2026

𝐍𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐀𝐋 𝐀𝐑𝐓𝐒 𝐌𝐎𝐍𝐓𝐇 𝐂𝐄𝐋𝐄𝐁𝐑𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍

As we celebrate National Arts Month, we honor the weaving of our cultural identity, told through stories born from our shores, our streets, and our shared dreams.

The 𝐒𝐚𝐫ó𝐤 𝐒𝐡𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐅𝐢𝐥𝐦 𝐅𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐥, together with 𝐀𝐤𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐨𝐧 𝐂𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐦𝐚, stands proud in amplifying Aklanon voices, nurturing regional filmmakers, and keeping our stories alive through the power of film.

This month, we celebrate art that reflects who we are, where we come from, and where our dreams are headed. 𝐏𝐚𝐝𝐚𝐲𝐨𝐧 𝐬𝐚 𝐩𝐚𝐠-𝐮𝐛𝐫𝐚, 𝐩𝐚𝐠-𝐡𝐚𝐦𝐛𝐚𝐞, 𝐚𝐠 𝐩𝐚𝐠-𝐝𝐚𝐦𝐠𝐨 𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐚𝐠𝐢 𝐬𝐚 𝐩𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐤𝐮𝐥𝐚!

Support local. Watch local. Celebrate Aklanon Cinema.

25/01/2026

Be Part of the Movement!

Aklanon Cinema, a non-profit group nurturing regional filmmaking in Aklan, to empower local storytellers, artists, and communities through film, culture, and collaboration.

Join AKLCINE and help grow Aklan’s creative community, participate in programs, share our advocacy, and shape the future of local cinema.

📝 Fill out the form to become an official member today!
SIGN-UP HERE: https://forms.gle/uBKsZAiodTL8Tkhi6

18/01/2026

A sound you can hear only at the Sarók Short Film Festival!

An original composition by Romart Malapad Martesano and Sancho Gellegani, Dance of the Feet is where music and film move as one.

This powerful piece tells the story of our regional epic voyage legend—the convergence of the Western Visayan peoples, the migrants from Borneo, and the first inhabitants of Panay Island, the Ati. It is a rhythm rooted in history, identity, and pride.

A truly fitting opening for the Sarók Short Film Festival 2024—filled with meaning, movement, and soul.

We’re excited for what’s next:
the next big story,
the next powerful rhythm,
the next breakthrough film.

18/01/2026

CONGRATULATIONS, DIREK ANJO SALMORIN!

A huge round of applause to Direk Anjo S. Salmorin of "Ako ro Buroe nga Gaeangoy sa Humbak" for an outstanding victory at the biggest regional film festival in Western Visayas and one of the largest regional film festivals in the Philippines — CineKasimanwa: The Western Visayas Film Festival'13

🏅 Best Screenplay
🏅 Best Musical Score
🏅 Best Editing
🏆 BEST FILM

(🎥 In-Competition Films from Western Visayas & Negros Island Region)

This remarkable achievement proves that Sarók Short Film Festival continues to produce wave-breaking films beyond the shorelines of Kalibo, Aklan!

We are truly ecstatic and proud to be part of stories that resonate far and wide. Padayon guid sa pag ubra it mga pelikula!

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17/01/2026

27/12/2025

Sarók Short Film Festival Update!

We’re proud to share that 2 of our 2025 Sarók short films are going beyond our festival and officially participating in other film festivals! A true testament to the talent and powerful storytelling of our filmmakers.
And the celebration doesn’t stop there

ANNOUNCING the CineKasimanwa 13 In-Competition Films! Featuring outstanding short films from WV-NIR and outside WV-NIR, showcasing diverse voices, cultures, and stories from across regions.
Let’s continue to support local cinema as it makes waves beyond borders.
Padayon, filmmakers!

07/11/2025

Sarók Short Film Festival Heads to Panublion 2025!

Catch these creatives in action!
We’re proud to announce that the Grand Winner Film of the Sarók Short Film Festival will be screened at DTI Region VI’s Panubli-on 2025 “Malikhaing Pinoy: Creatives-in-Focus Series” happening on November 7, 8, & 10 at the Northpoint Main Event Center, SM City Iloilo!

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