Why Cinemalaya continues to bring hope, inspiration
The Cinemalaya Philippine Independent Film Festival, its full-length and short films in competition, artists, creatives, production, technicals, finance and…
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The Cinemalaya Philippine Independent Film Festival, its full-length and short films in competition, artists, creatives, production, technicals, finance and…
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A stronger Cinemalaya finds urgency in Filipino realities and turns them into sharp, fully realized cinema
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In her debut short film ‘Para-Paraan,’ Mae Chan Li follows wheelchair user Katrina Hernandez as she navigates everyday spaces riddled with physical and social…
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The country’s premier celebration of independent filmmaking returns as the 22nd Cinemalaya Philippine Independent Film Festival unfolds from 6 to 18 August…
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Award-winning actor Martin del Rosario has made a remarkable acting mark with his portrayal of LGBTQ+ characters. He was Gab in Dagitab , a role that earned…
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Too often, a Filipino film becomes ‘must-watch’ only after a foreign festival says it is.
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After earning recognition at several international film festivals, the animated documentary 58th is finally set to premiere in the Philippines as part of the…
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The Philippines will never out-Netflix Netflix and we should not even try.
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Despite the technical noise and the over-eager staging, the story remains deeply resonant.
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Are you an aspiring filmmaker? Cinemalaya opens 2026 short film submissions.
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There is drama of Biblical proportions, with Mother Nature unleashing her dismay and wrath in the form of earthquakes, cyclones, typhoons, tsunami warnings and…
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A little like the Oscars, but unmistakably Filipino, the Cinemalaya Awards Night on 12 October at Shangri-La Plaza’s Red Carpet Cinemas was anything but…
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Box-office performance is not a consideration for choosing the best of the year in Urian. It is quality that matters for this local critics’ group.
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Actor for cinema, commercials, television and theater, Floyd Tena stars in two cinematic gems, Padamlagan and Warla, which are films in competition at the 21st…
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As festival director Chris Millado admitted, the Cinemalaya Philippine Independent Film Festival this year almost “capsized” due to funding challenges. When…
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The annual ceremony honored both critical achievements and commercial success, with standout winners emerging from across genres and generations.
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Eraserheads frontman Ely Buendia is stepping into the spotlight once again — this time as an actor in his major film debut Padamlágan , following his…
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