SineMa 2026 — Local Shorts Block

Experience Daluyong, a powerful showcase of Filipino Canadian short films exploring identity, migration, queerness, and connection to land and memory.

Daluyong (swell) flowed through SineMa as an art-house gathering of documentary and narrative shorts by Filipino Canadian filmmakers, stories shaped by quiet yet powerful undercurrents of queerness, migration, land, and belonging.

Like water, identity shifted and surged: resilient, tender, and deeply rooted in memory and place.

Alongside film, music carried the tide — echoing our histories, amplifying our voices, and holding space for reflection and connection. Together, image and sound moved as one current, reminding us that our stories do not stand still — they rise, return, and resonate.

Program
1:00 pm – 1:30 pm Doors Open
1:30 pm – 4:00 pm Local Shorts Block (Canada-focused)
4:00 pm – 4:30 pm Filmmaker Q&A

SineMa 2026 (short for Sine Mabuhay) is a dynamic celebration of multicultural storytelling through film, spotlighting the voices of Filipino Canadian filmmakers alongside acclaimed works from the Philippines. Hosted at Studio Bell, home of the National Music Centre, the 2026 edition expands beyond cinema by integrating music and dance into its programming, reflecting the venue’s creative energy and elevating the audience experience.

This year’s festival presents a vibrant convergence of film, music, and cultural expression, positioning SineMa 2026 as a compelling platform for artistic exchange, community engagement, and the celebration of Filipino and diasporic identity.

SineMa 2026 is presented by Fiesta Filipino, the National Music Centre, and the Philippine Consulate General.