(SPOT.ph) Buwan ng Wika celebrations are often limited to when you were a student and everyone in school had to participate. Now, the Film Development Council of the Philippines is letting you celebrate August in a different way.

From August 16 to 22, all cinemas will be exclusively screening only Filipino films in over 700 movie screens nationwide. From off-beat romances to heart-stopping dramas and thrillers, here are the 12 local movies that will be part of Pista ng Pelikulang Pilipino.

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100 Tula Para Kay Stella

Directed by: Jason Paul Laxamana

Stars: Bela Padilla and JC Santos

Ang Manananggal Sa Unit 23B

Directed by: Prime Cruz

Stars: Ryza Cenon and Martin Del Rosario

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AWOL

Directed by: Enzo Williams

Stars: Gerald Anderson and Dianne Medina

Bar Boys

Directed by: Kip Oebanda

Stars: Carlo Aquino, Rocco Nacino, Kean Cipriano, and Enzo Pineda

Birdshot

Directed by: Mikhael Red

Stars: Mary Joy Apostol, Arnold Reyes, John Arcilla, and Ku Aquino

Hamog

Directed by: Ralston Jover

Stars: Zaijan Jaranilla, Teri Malvar, and Sam Quintana

Paglipay

Directed by: Zig Dulay

Stars: Garry Cabalic, Anna Luna, and Joan dela Cruz

Patay Na Si Hesus

Directed by: Victor Villanueva

Stars: Jaclyn Jose, Chai Fonacier, and Melda Montanez

Pauwi Na

Directed by: Paolo Villaluna

Stars: Bembol Roco, Cherry Pie Picache, and Meryll Soriano

Salvage

Directed by: Sherad Sanchez

Stars: JC De Vera and Jessy Mendiola

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Directed by: Randolph Longjas

Stars: Candy Pangilinan, Paolo Pingol, and Jadford Dilanco

Triptiko

Directed by: Miguel Franco Michelena

Stars: Kylie Padilla, Kean Cipriano, Albie Casino, and Joseph Marco

For ticket prices and the full screening schedule, log on to Pista ng Pelikulang Pilipino's official Facebook page.