JERRY OLEA
Ini-announce sa socmed ngayong Pebrero 21, 2025, Biyernes, ang pitong kalahok sa unang VMX Film Festival na nakatakdang ganapin sa Oktubre.
Hindi pa nasusyuting ang mga ito.
Hindi pa rin final ang cast, pero inaasahang ang magbibida sa mga ito ay pawang taga-Viva Artists Agency.
Pahayag ng festival director na si Ronald Arguelles: “Out of more than 100 submitted script entries, I am excited to present 7 exciting new stories and voices for the 2025 VMX Film Festival.
“I'm confident that these filmmakers will inject new insights, new perspective and energy to the vmx platform and festival watchers of Philippine cinemas.”
Read: Noteworthy VMX Movies of 2024: From Unang Tikim to Climax
THE SEVEN ENTRIES
Narito ang buod ng mga kalahok sa inaugural edition ng VMX filmfest…
DREAMBOY ni Rodina Singh
With the hopes of bringing her sex drive back to life as issues concerning her transness come to surface, Diwa finds herself trying to get pleasure by creatively listening to audio porn until she accidentally develops a voyeuristic habit with a stranger she overhears having sex at her go-to public toilet — leading her into a parasocial relationship with the same stranger who also happens to be her favorite anonymous audio porn actor.
MARIA ASAWA: DA BEST P*RN STAR ni Alpha Habon
A female porn star magically comes to life after a fan cums on one of her sex videos. Jopet, a sad boi, has to accommodate the sexual whims and fancies of pornstar Maria. It’s a blessing at first, but he later realizes that porn life isn’t all the fantasy it promises itself to be.
SALIKMATA (Unseen) ni BC Amparado, mula sa panulat ni Jason Paul Laxamana
After a humiliating downfall, a troubled influencer, Karina, latches onto Jordan, a naive laundryman who claims to see an entity called the Kularyut, dragging him into an unwanted romance resulting in her pregnancy. Stuck with a girl he doesn't love, Jordan spirals down into madness as the Kularyut's presence becomes more frequent and aggressive. As their story unfolds in reverse, shocking truths come to light.
A MIDNIGHT KISS ni Pongs Leonardo
An erotic writer, still haunted by a lost love, buries herself in her work. When a young admirer asks about the stories behind her poems, especially those about her vanished lover, she agrees to meet her. As they talk more deeply, the writer begins to face the grief she's been holding onto.
HAPLOS SA HANGIN ni Mikko Baldoza
When a newly engaged couple moves into an old apartment, their love is tested by the seductive allure of a mysterious neighbor. As the man succumbs to forbidden desires, he unravels her dark secret, trapping them in a web of obsession, betrayal, and terror.
BABAE SA BUTAS (GLORY HOLE GIRL) ni Clark Lopez
After a steamy encounter with a mysterious girl through a glory hole, a tricycle driver must unravel her identity to salvage his crumbling relationship with his girlfriend, only to discover a web of revenge and manipulation orchestrated by someone closer than he ever imagined.
ANG LIHIM NI MARIA MAKINANG ni Gian Arre
Maria, a girl who only appears and ages during a full moon, struggles to maintain a decade spanning romance with Danilo, whose sexual awakening and maturity reshape their connection. As she witnesses their relationship and the world around them evolve rapidly — changes that seem mere days to her but span years — she grapples with the fleeting nature of time and love.
GORGY RULA
Dalawa ang Maria sa 1st VMX filmfest—sina Maria Asawa at Maria Makinang.
Inspired ba si Maria Asawa kay Maria Ozawa, at si Maria Makinang ay inspired kay Maria Makiling?
Ini-announce ng festival director na si Ronald Arguelles ang VMX filmfest noong Oktubre 10, 2024 sa Viva Cafe sa Cubao, Quezon City, kaalinsabay ng rebranding ng Vivamax into VMX.
Read: From Vivamax to VMX: 12 pasabog ng No. 1 Filipino streaming site
Bahagi ng talumpati noon ni Ronald: “Vivamax, as a brand, is daring, innovative and groundbreaking and it is in our character to challenge what needs to be challenged.
“And yes we recognize the challenge of our fragile Film industry now. It’s grappling with economic shifts, and a lack of fresh energy.
“The industry is in desperate need of something new — something explosive to reignite its flame. We need a game-changer.
“And that’s why we’re beyond excited to announce the VMX Film Festival.
“Our mission is to discover fresh talents, voices, and visions that can revitalize not just Vivamax but Filipino cinema as a whole.
“We want to challenge filmmakers and talents to redefine possibilities and be the game-changers that we need them to be.
“The VMX Film Festival is here to spotlight bold, untold stories and give a platform to new talents…”
VMX STARS WHO WILL STAR IN VMX FILM FESTIVAL MOVIES
Napakaraming VMX stars na pagpipilian para sa pitong kalahok.
Abangan natin kung magkakasubukan dito sina Victor Relosa at Benz Sangalang.
Andiyan din sina Gold Aceron, Itan Rosales, Nico Locco, Vince Rillon, Aerol Carmelo, Felix Roco, Mark Anthony Feenandez, Anthony Davao, Albie Casiño, Van Allen Ong, Josef Elizalde, Mon Mendoza, Chester Grecia, Chad Solano, Ali Asistio, Matthew Francisco, Mark Dionisio, Juan Paulo Calma, Rash Flores, Marco Gomez, Sean de Guzman, at Guion Espinosa.
Read: Hubadero 2024 Yearender: Male Celebrities Who Dared To Bare
Sa mga babae, ipinagmamalaki ng VMX na featured artists sina Angeli Khang, Azi Acosta, Christine Bermas, Robb Guinto, Yen Durano, Angela Morena, Ayanna Misola, Micaella Raz, AJ Raval, Cara Gonzales, Apple Dy, Aiko Garcia, Rica Gonzales, Angelica Hart, Sahara Bernales, Dyessa Garcia, Denise Esteban, Cess Garcia, Tiffany Grey, Jela Cuenca, at Stephanie Raz.
Andiyan din sina Ashley Lopez, Aliya Raymundo, Vern Kaye, Jenn Rosa, Chloe Jenna, Zsara Laxamana, Krista Miller, Salome Salvi, Christy Imperial, Ada Hermosa, Candy Veloso, Lea Bernabe, Angeline Aril, Jonica Lazo, Sunshine Guimary, Janelle Tee, Yda Manzano, Julia Victoria, Andrea Garcia, Hershie de Leon, Audrey Avila, Rose Van Ginkel, Zayra Estrada, at marami pang iba.
Read: Vivamax, ipinakilala ang bagong aabangang sexy stars
NOEL FERRER
Nagkakausap kami ng in-charge sa VMX Film Festival na si Ronald Arguelles, na siya ring punong-abala sa napakahusay na Cinema One Originals noon.
Sana talaga, makagawa ang ating filmmakers ng magagandang pelikulang hindi lang sex ang panghalina kundi tumutukoy sa mahahalagang danas natin sa lipunan.
Umaasa tayong sa popular na pagtangkilik ng mga tao, magbibigay ng mas matitinong alternatibo ang mga pelikulang piniling gagawin para sa VMX Filmfest na magiging klasiko rin tulad ng Scorpio Nights, Unfaithful Wife, Virgin Forest, Macho Dancer, Masahista, Serbis, at marami pang iba!
All the best sa bagong festival na ito!
Teka, may update na ba tayo tungkol sa iba pang filmfest na magaganap (o hindi magaganap) sa taong ito?