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Lorence Lozano

Lorence Lozano is a film critic and cultural worker from the Philippines. Their interests lie at the intersection of gender, politics, and space within Southeast Asian cinema.

Movies & TV

JL Burgos’ 'Ganggang' and the Fragile World of Young Filipino Schoolboys

The coming-of-age drama premiered at the 22nd Cinemalaya Philippine Independent Film Festival held in August 2026.

by Lorence Lozano

Movies & TV

Temporal Dreams in the Cinemalaya Short, 'Elenita Elena Elaine'

The 20-minute film stars Agot Isidro, Gabby Padilla, and Mariana Serrano.

by Lorence Lozano

Movies & TV

Haunting and Endless Possibilities in Kane Parsons’ 'Backrooms'

The 20-year-old YouTuber-turned-director pulls off the film's tense atmosphere through precise use of camera and sound.

by Lorence Lozano

Movies & TV

Urban Alienation and the Illusion of the Japanese Dream in Irene Villamor’s Midnight Girls

Villamor’s wider body of work consistently frames bustling cityscapes as a poignant backdrop for profound human isolation.

by Lorence Lozano

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