LANTAD! 2025, the first queer-centered film festival to be staged by the Film Department of the De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde (DLS-CSB), welcomes members and allies of the LGBTQIA+ community to celebrate Pride Month with a movie marathon.
The film fest is an initiative to provide opportunities for student filmmakers to showcase their works and connect with the audience. The event is BenildeFilm’s third and final microfestival for the academic year.
“With the resounding success of LAGIM! (Horror Festival) and LIGAW! (Romance Festival), BenildeFilm is eager to finish strong with LANTAD! and the diverse stories its selected films will share,” Alec Berame, BenildeFilm OIC Chairperson stated.
The two-day screening will likewise feature participants from different colleges and universities in the country.
The line-up for June 17 are In case you miss it by Jadrien Morales, After Party by Mikee Peña and Geth Leroy, Toti Mary Parang Musical (Medyo Hindi) by Aspen Ramirez, Prom Queer by Dylan Cerio, Bola by Anghela Lim and Cine Nieto, Banal na Kasalanan by Nicolo Banawa and Timothy Morales, and Ikog by Ed Rianne Paraggua.
On June 18, film enthusiasts can view Embracing Lilet by Sean Verdejo, Isang Daang Taon ng Pangungulila by Mira Vidal, Una’t Huling Inuman by Dominic Rivera, PARA, POSE! by Franz Allen Ojeda, Nasa Langit Na Si Heaven by Pearl Barcos, Alamat ng Isdang Kulay Bahaghari by Avin Dela Cruz, and Gawad Uliran: The Rise to Superstardom! by Allen Pangilinan and Jego Rafael.
Students from other colleges and universities are required to pre-register through this link: tinyurl.com/lantad2025reg.
It will be held on Tuesday to Wednesday, June 17 to 18, 5:30 to 8:00 p.m., at the 12th Floor Screening Room of the Design and Arts Campus.
For more information, visit the official website of BenildeFilm at facebook.com/BenildeFilm.
