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Maris Racal's film 'Sunshine' to make US premiere at Palm Springs International Film Festival
Maris Racal's film 'Sunshine' will have its United States premiere at the Palm Springs International Film Festival (PSIFF) under the World Cinema Now section.
Project 8 Projects and ANIMA Studios announced the film's inclusion in the prestigious festival, known as a pathway to the Academy Awards.
In the movie, Racal portrays a young gymnast named Sunshine whose career is disrupted by an unexpected pregnancy on the week of national team tryouts.
The film, directed by Antoinette Jadaone, also features actors Jennica Garcia, Elijah Canlas, Xyriel Manabat, and Meryll Soriano.
'Sunshine' previously premiered at the 2024 Toronto International Film Festival in September and was nominated for Best Youth Film at the 17th Asia Pacific Screen Awards in October.
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