Ngilngig Asian Fantastic Film Festival
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Ngilngig Asian Fantastic Film Festival is a Davao City-based festival in Mindanao that has grown from a horror showcase into the first fantastic film festival of its kind in Southeast Asia. It is notable for programming Asian and Philippine films that explore the Bisaya idea of “ngilngig” — the fantastic, macabre, ghastly, and uncanny — while foregrounding myths, folklore, memory, and social realities through genre-bending storytelling.
Last updated Aug 15, 2026
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Positive Indicators (+12 pts)
- 9 years of verifiable history
- 1 verified pro signal
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- No physical screenings
- Trust status under active review
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