Balota (film)

Balota
Theatrical release poster
Directed by	Kip Oebanda
Written by	Kip Oebanda
Produced by	Nessa S. Valdellon Lilybeth G. Rasonable
Starring	Marian Rivera
Cinematography	Tey Clamor
Edited by	Chuck Gutierrez
Music by	Emerzon Texor
Production companies	GMA Pictures GMA Entertainment Group Film Development Council of the Philippines
Distributed by	GMA Pictures
Release dates	August 3, 2024 (2024-08-03) (Cinemalaya)[1] October 16, 2024 (2024-10-16)
Running time	102 minutes
Country	Philippines
Language	Filipino
Box office	₱35 million[2]

Balota (English: Ballot) is 2024 Philippine political thriller satire drama film written and directed by Kip Oebanda. The film stars Marian Rivera as Emmy, a teacher who is thrust into a dangerous situation during a volatile local election. Assigned to the Board of Election Inspectors, she must protect a ballot box containing the final election results when violence erupts in her town. The supporting cast includes Will Ashley, Nico Antonio, Royce Cabrera, Raheel Bhyria, Sue Prado, Felix Petate, Esnyr Ranollo, Donna Cariaga, Joel Saracho, Gardo Versoza, and Mae Paner. The film was featured in the 2024 Cinemalaya Philippine Independent Film Festival. It was produced by GMA Pictures, GMA Entertainment Group and the Film Development Council of the Philippines.