Maris Racal’s film “Sunshine” about teen pregnancy has been selected to be part of the US-based Palm Springs International Film Festival (PSIFF).
Palm Springs International Film Festival (is a prestigious event that showcases international and independent films, and is often referred to as “first stop on the road to the Academy Awards.”
Producer Project 8 Projects made the announcement in a recent Instagram post, proudly writing, “Sunshine goes to the US!”
The teenage pregnancy film, helmed by Antonette Jadaone, will be screened under the film festival’s World Cinema Now section in January 2025.
Sunshine previously made its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival last September and received nomination at Best Youth Film at the Asia Pacific Screen Awards in October.
The news comes after Maris made headlines in controversy involving loveteam partner Anthony Jennings.
