The official poster for “Fleeting,” an official entry in the second iteration of the highly anticipated Puregold CinePanalo Film Festival, was unveiled at Gateway Cineplex, Araneta City, on February 28, with the film’s lead stars Janella Salvador and RK Bagatsing in attendance.
Sharing a first glimpse of the film ahead of Puregold CinePanalo Film Festival, the event was likewise attended by movie director Catsi Catalan.
Fleeting tells the story of Gem, an ambitious, hardworking woman who is intent on chasing her childhood dream, and JC, a wealthy but laidback café owner who never felt the need to dream. Despite the seeming disparity in their visions and personal views, love unexpectedly blooms between them, a development that will soon push them to make difficult choices.
Catalan expresses her gratitude for Fleeting’s inclusion in the upcoming film festival, relishing how she has seen, firsthand, Puregold CinePanalo enabling independent filmmakers in presenting stories that empower Filipinos today. “Fleeting had been in development for a while,” she discloses, “and CinePanalo provided the perfect platform to finally bring it to life.”
Catalan further affirms how the movie is truly reflective of Puregold CinePanalo’s theme, Filipino narratives. “Fleeting, which is set in the underrepresented surf town of Mati in Davao Oriental, depicts how the young generation is inclined to prioritize their careers, sometimes at the cost of personal relationships.”
Now on its second year, Puregold CinePanalo continues to expand its impact on the local film industry, offering more production grants. Each of the eight full-length film entries received P3 million, while 24 student short filmmakers were each awarded P150,000.
The festival’s first edition saw its films gain recognition locally and internationally, with screenings at global events.
Regular tickets are priced at P250, while tickets for students, PWD, senior citizens, Tindahan ni Aling Puring and Perks Cardholders/Members are priced at P200. Meanwhile, Puregold CinePanalo Festival Passes, which grant holders access to all official movie entries, are priced at P2000.
Fleeting will set its premiere as part of the Puregold CinePanalo Film Festival 2025, which will run from March 14 to 25 at Gateway Cineplex 18, Araneta City.
