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Cinemalaya 2025 adds two additional venues this October
For its 21st edition, Cinemalaya, the pioneering independent film festival, returns with the theme “Layag: sa Alon, Hangin, at Unós,” transforming the big screen into a mirror of brave and persevering Filipino stories. This year’s screenings of ten full-length and ten short film entries, running from October 3 to 12, expand beyond Shangri-La Plaza to…
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LIST OF WINNERS: 2023 Cinemalaya Philippine Independent Film Festival
The first-ever animated film entry is the top prize winner of Cinemalaya 2023.
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Real-life catfishing film ‘Marupok AF (Where is the Lie?)’ to open Cinemalaya
Premieres August 4, Friday, 7PM, at the PICC.
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Cinemalaya winner ‘Blue Room’ to screen exclusively at Cinema ’76 in June
Its director and cast members will join a special talkback session in one of the screenings.
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ANIMA’s ‘Leonor Will Never Die’ opens 2022 Cinemalaya
This Sundance favorite was supposed to be shown at Cinemalaya in 2018.
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‘Pugon’: Cinemalaya to premiere harrowing story of child pawning
‘Pugon (The Furnace)’ is part of Cinemalaya’s Indie Nation section. Streams Aug 6-Sep 5 via KTX.ph.
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Cinemalaya 2021: 17th Philippine Independent Film Fest to run Aug 6-Sep 5
Here’s everything you need to know about the second online edition of Cinemalaya filmfest.
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Critically acclaimed Cinemalaya favorite ‘Edward’ gets nationwide release Oct 2
An overcrowded, hot and stifling hospital is no place for a teenage boy, but Edward has long been stuck in this miserable setting as he is the designated companion of his ailing father. hat transpires in this boy’s daily life in the public hospital is a story that captured Cinemalaya Film Festival aficionados last August. This…
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Sunshine Cruz enjoys first Cinemalaya movie, CEB’s Grade B rating of ‘Malamaya’
“Malamaya,” the sexy romantic film starring Sunshine Cruz as a strong-willed visual artist and Enzo Pineda as an aspiring photographer, received a grade of “B” from the Cinema Evaluation Board (CEB). “Malamaya” is currently showing in theaters nationwide. The film depicts the challenges of an artist as told through the complicated relationship of Sunshine and…
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MOVIE REVIEWS: Cinemalaya Film Festival 2019 (Part 1)
Here’s the first part of our festival report on Cinemalaya 2019, in which we cover Belle Douleur, Edward, John Denver Trending, Malamaya, Tabon and Shorts A. The 15th edition of Cinemalaya Philippine Independent Film Festival runs from August 7 to 15, 2019 in select Ayala Malls Cinemas and Vista Cinemas nationwide. BELLE DOULEUR (BEAUTIFUL PAIN) The first…
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WINNERS: Cinemalaya Film Festival 2019
The 15th edition of Cinemalaya: Philippine Independent Film Festival closed on Sunday, August 11, with the annual awards night held at the Main Theater of the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP). The movie “John Denver Trending” won Best Picture for the full-length category this year. Its 14-year-old titular actor, Jansen Magpusao, won the Best Actor award…
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Hotter poster, steamier trailers for ‘Malamaya’ released
As the sexy romantic film Malamaya makes its world premiere at the 15th Cinemalaya Philippine Independent Film Festival which runs from August 3 to 13, and commences theatrical run on August 14, its filmmakers have released a new poster and a set of new teaser trailers. In the new poster and trailers, film’s stars Sunshine Cruz and…
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Kuya Bodjie Pascua, child star Miel Espinoza whip up miracles in multi-awarded ‘Pan de Salawal’
An inspiring motion picture starring a cast led by a veteran actor and a fast-rising child actress became one of the most notable films of last year’s Cinemalaya Philippine Independent Film Festival. And now audiences can watch it in movie theaters nationwide beginning July 24, 2019! Pan de Salawal is a heartwarming and hilarious tale starring…
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Spears Films presents two competition films at Cinemalaya 2019
The Cinemalaya Philippine Independent Film Festival 2019 to be held from August 2 to 13 is doubly special for Albert Almendralejo’s Spears Films because the company is presenting two films. Last year, Albert, a former GMA 7 executive-turned-filmmaker was so happy that his directorial debut—the documentary “Journeyman Finds Home: The Simone Rota Story”—was shown in…
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New cut of ‘Liway’ to screen in cinemas nationwide
A new cut of “Liway” will be presented to viewers when it commences its nationwide run on October 10. Audiences have been awaiting this theatrical release ever since the movie premiered at the Cinemalaya Film Festival where it emerged as the highest-grossing film of the filmfest’s 14-year history. Based on director Kip Oebanda’s childhood experiences,…
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Cinemalaya’s highest-grossing film, ‘Liway,’ gets nationwide release
After a very successful premiere at the 2018 Cinemalaya Philippine Independent Film Festival, the film “Liway” begins its commercial run in cinemas across the country on October 10. Quantum Films is the distributor of this stirring motion picture. The story, which is set during Martial Law, is about a young mother who uses storytelling to…
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MOVIE REVIEWS: Cinemalaya Independent Film Festival 2018 (Part 2)
Here’s the second part of our festival report on Cinemalaya 2018 in which we cover Distance, Kuya Wes, Pan De Salawal, School Service, The Lookout and Shorts B. The 14th edition of Cinemalaya Independent Film Festival runs from August 3 to 12 at Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP) and select cinemas in Metro Manila. READ MORE: Guide…
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Tony Labrusca marks movie acting debut via Cinemalaya entry ‘ML’
New actor Tony Labrusca finds it an honor to share co-lead role with the legendary and iconic actor Eddie Garcia via his debut film, “ML” (short for “Martial Law”), an official entry to Cinemalaya 2018. In “ML”, written and directed by Benedict Mique, Tony plays a sheltered teen-age boy who experiences “Martial Law” first hand –…
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Erik Matti’s ‘Buy Bust’ to open 14th Cinemalaya filmfest
Action-thriller “BuyBust” will open the 14th Cinemalaya Philippine Independent Film Festival on August 3, at the CCP Tanghalang Nicanor Abelardo (Main Theater). The opening film will be screened at 7 p.m., following the opening program at 6 p.m. Directed by Erik Matti, the film follows rookie police officer Nina Manigan who joins the anti-narcotic elite…
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Eddie Garcia on his third Cinemalaya film, ‘ML’ (Martial Law)
In 2005, during the birth of Cinemalaya Film Festival, there was already an Eddie Garcia starrer among its pioneer lineup of finalists – “ICU Bed No. 7” by Rica Arevalo. Seven years later in 2012, the award-winning actor (and director) again topbilled an unforgettable Cinemalaya film, “Bwakaw” by Jun Robles Lana. In both films, the…
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‘BuyBust’ to open 2018 Cinemalaya filmfest
The much anticipated Pinoy action-thriller film, “BuyBust,” will be the opening film of this year’s Cinemalaya: Philippine Independent Film Festival, which runs August 3-12 at the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP) and select Ayala Malls Cinemas (Trinoma, Glorietta, Greenbelt 1, U.P. Town Center, Legazpi in Bicol). This was confirmed by Cinemalaya Foundation President Laurice Guillen and…
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GUIDE: Cinemalaya Independent Film Festival 2018
Now on its 14th year, Cinemalaya: The Philippine Independent Film Festival will run from August 3-12 at the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP) and select Ayala Malls cinemas (Trinoma, Glorietta 4, Greenbelt 1, U.P. Town Center, and Ayala Mall Legazpi in Bicol). For the list of full-length films and short films in competition, please…
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Cinemalaya announces 2018 short film finalists; grand prize winner gets P150k
Cinemalaya Foundation Inc. has announced the Short Film Category finalists of the Cinemalaya Philippine Independent Film Festival 2018. The 10 finalists are the following: Logro by Kani Villaflor Si Astri Maka Si Tambulah by Xeph Suarez Babylon by Keith Deligero Jodilerks Dela Cruz, Employee of the Month by Carlo Francisco Manatad Sa Saíyang Islá (In…
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GUIDE: Cinemalaya Philippine Independent Film Festival 2017
The 13th Cinemalaya Philippine Independent Film Festival will run from August 5 to 13, 2017 at the CCP Theaters and Ayala Malls Cinemas (Glorietta, Greenbelt 1, Trinoma, U.P. Town Center, Fairview Terraces, and Marquee Mall in Pampanga). Opening Night The opening ceremony is on August 4 (Friday), 6:00 PM at the CCP Main Theater, to be…
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Cinemalaya 2017 full-length film finalists announced
The 10 finalists of Cinemalaya 2017: The 13th Philippine Independent Film Festival were announced by the Competition Director Mel Chionglo at the Cinemalaya 2016 awarding ceremonies last August 14 at the CCP Main Theater. The following are the finalists of Cinemalaya 2017 main competition: Alberto “Treb” Monteras II — “Respeto” Cenón Obispo Palomares — “Unang…
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WINNERS: Cinemalaya Film Festival 2016
The 12th edition of Cinemalaya Philippine Independent Film Festival capped off with the awards night held at the CCP Main Theater, August 14, Sunday. Here is the full list of winners of Cinemalaya 2016. Best Film: Pamilya Ordinaryo Best Director: Eduardo Roy, Jr. – Pamilya Ordinaryo NETPAC Award: Pamilya Ordinaryo Special Jury Prize: Mercury is…
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MOVIE REVIEW: Mercury is Mine (2016)
Jason Paul Laxamana’s Mercury is Mine follows the story of Carmen (Pokwang), a fifty-year old cook who runs an eatery at the foot of Mt. Arayat, and a white American sixteen-year old boy named Mercury who knocks at her door one night to beg for shelter. The relationship grows from there with both characters realizing the…
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GUIDE: 28th Gawad Alternatibo at Cinemalaya 2016
The Ika-28 Gawad CCP Para sa Alternatibong Pelikula at Video, Gawad Alternatibo, for short (CCP Independent Film and Video Competition) will run from August 6 to 9 at the CCP Tanghalang Manuel Conde during Cinemalaya Film Festival. Admission is free on a first-come, first-served basis. The competition categories are the following: Short Feature/Narrative, Experimental, Documentary and Animation. All works…
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Cinemalaya 2016 opens with free screening of Carlo Obispo’s ‘1-2-3’
Carlo Obispo’s “1-2-3” has been officially selected as the opening film for this year’s Cinemalaya Philippine Independent Film Festival, happening on August 5-14 at the Cultural Center of the Philippines. The film will have its gala premiere on August 5 right after the Cinemalaya opening ceremonies. READ MORE: GUIDE: Cinemalaya 2016 Produced by the makers…
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12th Cinemalaya runs from August 5 to 14; expands to Cebu
The 12th Cinemalaya Independent Film Festival will be bigger this year as it expands its reach beyond Metro Manila to Cebu City this August. In Metro Manila, Cinemalaya opens at its main venue on August 5-14 at the Cultural Center of the Philippines and at satellite venues at Ayala Cinemas in Greenbelt 3 and Glorietta,…
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Eiga Sai 2016: The Japanese Film Festival partners with Cinemalaya
The Japan Foundation, Manila enhances Eiga Sai with Director Talks, expansion of screenings to Baguio, and an alliance with the Cinemalaya Philippine Independent Film Festival for its highly-anticipated annual film festival. READ MORE: GUIDE: Eiga Sai 2016: The Japanese Film Festival JFM’s first ever partnership with the Cinemalaya brings forth the screening of two Japanese independent films:…
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Cinemalaya 2016 names ten short film finalists
The Cinemalaya Foundation has announced the finalists for the Short Feature category for the 2016 Cinemalaya Philippine Independent Film Festival. The ten films will be screened from August 5 to 14 at the Cultural Center of the Philippines and Ayala Cinemas in Greenbelt 3, Trinoma and UP Town Center. The ten short film finalists are the…
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GUIDE: Cinemalaya 2016: The 12th Philippine Independent Film Festival
Now on its 12th year, Cinemalaya Philippine Independent Film Festival will run from August 5 to 14 at the following venues: Cultural Center of the Philippines, Pasay City Glorietta 4, Makati City Greenbelt 1, Makati City Trinoma, Quezon City U.P. Town Center, Quezon Cityl Fairview Terraces, Quezon City Nuvali, Sta. Rosa, Laguna Ayala Center Cebu…
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MOVIE REVIEW: Lisyun Qng Geografia (2014)
“But for now, let’s wait for the rain to stop.” – Claren Torres It is but fitting for young director Petersen Vargas to start his debut film with a quote from an important person in his life–something that encapsulates the overall mood of what is to follow, and to its extent, works as a tribute…
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