In a departure from its previous iterations, the 2026 CinePanalo Film Festival will be opening its doors to filmmakers planning to submit their films — this time, with no restrictions on the genre and theme. This was announced by the film festival in a press statement, stating that it grants filmmakers the “liberty [and] creative freedom” to do their best work. “The festival will accept film genres that were previously unrepresented — horror, suspense, crime, and fantasy. As long as the pitch offers a potential for excellence, it’s welcome at the CinePanalo,” it said. The past editions of the CinePanalo […]... Keep on reading: CinePanalo 2026 to no longer impose restrictions on film entries