Southern Lantern Studios

13/08/2025

JOHN DENVER TRENDING TRENDING GRAND REUNON! In August 2019, John Denver Trending premiered at the 15th Cinemalaya Philippine Independent Film Festival. Now, six years later, it’s returning to the big screen, this time at the grand Metropolitan Theater in Manila. AND IT’S FOR FREE!

Magkita-kita tayong muli at balikan ang anim na taong gulang na pelikula para sa MGA HIYAS NG SINENG FILIPINO ng National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) at The Metropolitan Theater, sa pakikiisa ng Film Development Council of the Philippines. Magkakaroon rin ng talkback kasama ang binata nang si Jansen Magpusao!

Halika na! August 17, 2 PM. Maaaring kumuha ng ticket dito: https://sl1nk.com/6CvkS

O i-scan ang QR code.

Thank you, Aaron Naco, for the pubmat.

23/07/2025

We at Southern Lantern Studios fully support Project 8 Projects' SUNSHINE written and directed by Antoinette Jadaone. Direk Tonet has been supportive of our films and we want to give back the support.

SUNSHINE tackles the critical issue of unwanted teenage pregnancy; an important conversation that needs to happen not only in Metro Manila, but even more so in the provinces, where proper education on the matter remains limited and often inaccessible.

We hope our friends in Western Visayas, Zamboanga, and all other provinces that our films have reached can find time to go to the nearest SM Cinema and watch this award-winning and important film. The ticket price has been significantly lowered. Mahalagang pelikula sa murang halaga.

Palagi tayong naghahanap ng ibang pelikulang Pilipino, ito na 'yon. Panuorin natin.

10/07/2025

HIGIT SA LAHAT, PARA SA MGA ATI NG SITIO KABARANGKALAN. Maraming salamat, Jove Moya of Tatler Asia.

Salvadico and Sumagaysay expressed gratitude for the recognition their film received. Although this marks their debut feature, the couple is more than willing to step aside and redirect the spotlight to the community, saying, “The true credit belongs to them.”

“The award helps bring attention to their cause, and we are deeply committed to using this platform to reach our fundraising goal and make a tangible difference in their lives.”

On the island of Panay, the indigenous Tumandoks continue to fight for human rights and land. Richard Salvadico and Arlie Sweet Sumagaysay turn to film as a tool to amplify their voices

06/07/2025

‘Dehins na yan pweds, boss!
Boss, madali na magpalit ng gamit ‘pag nag-loan ka sa Skyro. Pwede kasi mag-adjust ng loan anytime!

Client: Skyro - Shop now, pay later
Agency: Gigil

PRODUCTION HOUSE: Southern Lantern Studios

DIRECTOR: Sonny Calvento
EP: Jo Andrew Torlao/ Sheron Dayoc
AD: Red Fajardo
Acting Coach: Jorrybell Agoto
DOP: Rommel Sales
PD: Pabs Pineda
Casting Director: Kyle Jumayne Francisco
PM: Angel Benjamin
LM: Darryl Ramo
Production Associates: Dean Palapar, Sandei Barrera, and Aaron Naco
Editor: Kim Tayona
Phone UI Editor: Jon Panong
VFX: Garry Angeles
Mikhail von Asmuth/ Barebones Inc.
Live Sound: Che Villanueva
Cam Op: Mikko Baldoza
ACs: Jegs Morales & Ajo Llona
Gaffer: Jerolle Lim
Camera and Equipment Rental: Lumino
VTR and Playback: ABP Rentals
Art Director: Richard Aguillon
HMUA: Khary Lee
HMUA assistant: Krystel Lumbo
Stylist: Jean
Safety Office: Jovy Valencia
Utility: Joey Falcon and Emil Manalus

04/07/2025

MALAYO PA, PERO MALAYO NA. Gaya ng ipinangako, patuloy pa rin ang pakikipagtulungan ng Team TUMANDOK sa National Commission for Indigenous Peoples Iloilo para mabigyan na ng tituladong lupa ang mga Ati ng Sitio Kabarangkalan.

Isang malaking hakbang sa proseso ang nasimulan kanina. Pero dahil malaki ang ikinaltas sa budget ng NCIP, kailangan pa rin ng tulong-pinansyal para mapatuloy ang prosesong ito.

Bukas po kami sa mga nais mag-abot ng tulong. Handa rin kami sa mga interesadong magpalabas ng pelikula sa kanilang mga lugar.

06/06/2025

We’ve received over 200 applications—thank you all so much! 🙌
We’ll begin responding to ALL emails and applications after the deadline. Excited to meet many of you at our two-day cattle call!

ROLE: PANGS – South Asians based in the Philippines. Open to all ages. Physically fit; athletic experience is a plus.

ROLE: WIWI – 20s – 30s, Filipina, morena, unique facial characteristics, able to travel abroad.

ROLE: TALSIK – 30s – 40s, Filipino, moreno, has good comedic timing, theater and film acting experience a plus, able to travel abroad.

ROLE: SPAM – 20s – 30s, Filipino, moreno, muscular body build, has good comedic timing, Theater and film acting experience a plus.

ROLE: GULAT – 40s – 50s, Filipina, Morena, physically fit who can do out of this world moves, theater or acting background is a must, able to travel abroad.

EMAIL: [email protected]

29/05/2025

FINAL CALL! Over 100 submissions!! Thank you! We’ll be in touch with everyone soon. We’re officially closing our casting call on June 6, 2025 for the following roles:

ROLE: PANGS – South Asians based in the Philippines. Open to all ages. Physically fit; athletic experience is a plus.

ROLE: WIWI – 20s – 30s, Filipina, morena, unique facial characteristics, able to travel abroad.

ROLE: TALSIK – 30s – 40s, Filipino, moreno, has good comedic timing, theater and film acting experience a plus, able to travel abroad.

ROLE: SPAM – 20s – 30s, Filipino, moreno, muscular body build, has good comedic timing, Theater and film acting experience a plus.

ROLE: GULAT – 40s – 50s, Filipina, Morena, physically fit who can do out of this world moves, theater or acting background is a must, able to travel abroad.

EMAIL: [email protected]

16/05/2025

After The Gospel of the Beast in Iloilo last year, another Southern Lantern Studios film is opening CINEMA REHIYON 17 this year in Butuan! Catch TUMANDOK by Richard and Kat Salvadico - Cinemalaya 2024’s Best Film.

Another SLS short film is also screening at the same festival: Bisan Abo, Wala Bilin by Kyd Torato.

See you in Butuan!

13/05/2025

Nakikiramay ang Southern Lantern Studios at ang buong produksyon ng Tumandok sa pagpanaw ni TATAY FELIPE GANANCIAL ngayong araw. Si Tatay Felipe, isang non-professional actor at isang Ati, ang gumanap na Sipten sa pelikula at nag-uwi ng Best Supporting Actor award noong nakaraang Cinemalaya 2024.

Buong-buhay ka naming ipagbubunyi, Tatay Felipe. Hindi namin makakalimutan ang ating pinagsamahan sa bundok ng Kabarangkalan. Maraming salamat sa mga ala-ala.

Kikitaay ginah kiteh sa sunod, Sipten.

09/05/2025

🔥 The Gospel of the Beast premieres May 23, 2025, exclusively on Film Movement Plus! 🔥 Catch this intense story of beasthood, streaming in Canada and the US.

LOGLINE: After accidentally killing a classmate, 15-year-old Mateo flees with a stranger named Berto, forging a twisted father-son bond as he confronts the brutal truths of life, death, and beasthood.

Watch it on Film Movement Plus, a curated streaming platform showcasing award-winning indie films, international cinema, and thought-provoking documentaries.

02/05/2025

THIS IS IT! May passport ka ba? O pakpak, pwede na! We’re looking for actors for our passion project to be shot almost entirely abroad. Maybe, you’re the one we’ve been looking for. 🙆‍♂️🙆‍♀️

30/04/2025

We're thrilled to announce that "Bisan Abo, Wala Bilin" directed by Kyd Torato and produced by Southern Lantern Studios, has been officially selected for Cinema Rehiyon 17!

As one of the Philippines' longest-running traveling film festivals, Cinema Rehiyon continues to spotlight regional voices and stories, and we're honored to be part of this year's lineup.

Catch the festival from May 19 to 24, 2025, in Butuan City.