The Duaw Davao: Kulay, Sine+Sining event, which opened on June 18, 2026, at the Cinematheque Center Davao, features a diverse array of films, music, and artwork from Dabawenyo filmmakers, storytellers, artists, and musicians. The event is part of the month-long Duaw Davao Festival and highlights local narratives, voices, and perspectives in various creative forms.
Official Remarks on the Celebration
Oscar Casaysay, Head of the Davao City Office for Culture and the Arts (DCOCA), said in his speech that the event celebrates filmmakers, artists, and musicians in the city. From June 18 to 26, 2026, the Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP)-Cinematheque Center Davao, in partnership with the DCOCA and the City Tourism Operations Office (CTOO), offers free screenings of films by both local and mainstream filmmakers. An art market is also mounted outside the cinema, and DJs and buskers from the Fête de la Musique are present.
Film as a Bridge for Tourism and Creativity
Jose Malabar, Project Development Officer of the Cinematheque Davao, said, “As we gathered to experience local films and creative works, we are reminded that cinema plays a vital role in shaping a city’s identity.” He added, “Through storytelling, film bridges tourism and creativity, allowing us to share Davao’s people, places, and culture with a wider audience while inspiring pride within our own communities.”
Invitation to the Public
Dabawenyos are invited to visit the Cinematheque Center Davao at Palma Gil Street to immerse themselves in the vibrant Davao arts scene. Film schedules are posted on the Cinematheque’s official Facebook page.
