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Tag: Cinemalaya

‘Open Endings’ heads to international film festivals after its Cinemalaya run

Cinemalaya 2025 entry  Open Endings  is set for a series of international screenings, beginning with its premiere in the United States. Directed by  Nigel Santos ...

Same old, brand new you for 2026

And with that, we are back to the grind in 2026. As we flip the calendar page, I can already see the promise of “This...

Mapúa Solidifies Creative Prowess with a Double Victory at Cinemalaya 2025

Two Mapúa University filmmakers received prestigious awards at the Cinemalaya Philippine Independent Film Festival 2025 held last month, at Shangri-la Plaza Cinema in Mandaluyong....

Haggiyo, Huwah!

NCCA Gallery exhibits train spotlight on indigenous traditions In his speech after his short film Figat won Best Screenplay at the recently concluded Cinemalaya, director...

‘Bagets’ comes full circle for Andres Muhlach

After making waves in his debut film Minamahal: 100 Bulaklak Para Kay Luna opposite Ashtine Olviga, Andres Muhlach will focus next on theater.  The young...

Becoming a better Filipino and human being

“Being Filipino means carrying the ghosts of our past without letting them fade” Cinemalaya has always been a festival of courage, of stories that dare...

‘Bloom Where You Are Planted’ is Cinemalaya 21’s best film

The 21st Cinemalaya Philippine Independent Film Festival ended with a bold statement on the power of truth-telling through documentary film, as Bloom Where You...

Janella Salvador champions LGBTQIA+ representation in film

Actress and singer Janella Salvador reaffirmed her support for the LGBTQIA+ community as she emphasized the importance of accurate representation in film and television...

Sailing with Cinemalaya filmmakers

As a writer who sometimes dabbles in flash fiction, I’m honestly amazed at how short films can be packed with realities and emotions in...

Cinemalaya sails on

The country’s biggest indie film fest turns 21 and is still making waves The country’s biggest independent film festival is pushing forward with its...

Twenty years of nurturing Filipino filmmakers

Cinemalaya has supported over 200 Filipino filmmakers and featured more than 1,000 of their works to date, ranging from full-length films and shorts to...

Beyond the spotlight: The unsung heroes who make Cinemalaya possible

Cinemalaya’s Awarding Night marked the end of the festival, celebrating the best of Philippine filmmaking. Yet, behind the scenes, countless individuals—from production managers to...

Cinemalaya caps off XX edition; announces full-length finalists for 21st year

The Cinemalaya Independent Film Festival is one of the country’s most esteemed festivals, offering both emerging and established filmmakers a platform to address important...

Docufiction film dominates 20th Cinemalaya 

The Cinemalaya Independent Film Festival concluded its 20th edition with an awards ceremony recognizing filmmakers who explored the theme “Loob, Lalim, Lakas.” Richard Jeroui Salvadico...
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