Meet the director of Cinemalaya’s ‘Status: Rejected’
Young filmmaker Vahn Leinard C. Pascual reflects on his unconventional introduction to cinema, his family’s filmmaking legacy, and the personal inspiration…
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Cinemalaya films score 29 Gawad Urian nods
Seven films from Cinemalaya 21 (2025) earn 29 nominations across major Gawad Urian categories
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When the hero cannot speak
‘It was great to see Aspins watching intently and it amused us to hear some dogs bark – as if in agreement – at that point in the film where Runo also barked…
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Why Cinemalaya continues to bring hope, inspiration
Cinemalaya’s 22nd edition drew record audiences and box-office gains, with standout Filipino independent films such as Mag-Iina, 2 Valid IDs, Status: Rejected…
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Cinemalaya 22 proves urgent stories still matter
A stronger Cinemalaya finds urgency in Filipino realities and turns them into sharp, fully realized cinema
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Cinemalaya 2026: What you need to know
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Award-winning ‘58th’ makes Cinemalaya debut
Animated documentary 58th by Carl Joseph Papa premieres at Cinemalaya 2026, honoring Maguindanao Massacre victims while exploring press freedom, justice, and…
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Why Cinemalaya must match fearless stories with flawless craft
The Philippines will never out-Netflix Netflix and we should not even try.
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THEATER REVIEW: 'Endo,' a solid narrative competing with constant motion
Despite the technical noise and the over-eager staging, the story remains deeply resonant.
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Cinemalaya opens call for 2026 short film entries
Are you an aspiring filmmaker? Cinemalaya opens 2026 short film submissions.
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Cinemalaya 2025 awards night: The highlights
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CINEMALAYA REVIEWS PART 1
Three new Filipino films push artistic and political boundaries to mixed results — Sari Dalena’s Cinemartyrs falters under its own ambition, Dustin Celestino’s…
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'Padamlagan' and 'Warla': Floyd Tena'’s Cinemalaya Cinematic Gems
Floyd Tena stars in two compelling Cinemalaya 2025 entries — Padamalagan, a regional drama set during Martial Law, and Warla, a bold tale tackling LGBTQIA+…
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Cinemalaya 21: Sailing through storms
Cinemalaya 21 returns from funding challenges with its theme “Layag sa Alon, Hangin at Unos,” showcasing 10 full-length and 10 short films that navigate bold…
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Ely Buendia to star in Cinemalaya film ‘Padamlágan’
Eraserheads’ Ely Buendia makes his major acting debut in Padamlágan, a Cinemalaya 2025 entry based on the 1972 Colgante Bridge tragedy in Naga City, directed…
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'BALOTA' to premiere on Netflix this January
The critically acclaimed Filipino film 'Balota,' starring Marian Rivera, premieres on Netflix on 31 January. Directed by Kip Oebanda, this provocative and…
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Remastered ‘Jose Rizal’ movie to stream on Netflix
Twenty-six years since it first graced movie screens, the digitally remastered version of ‘Jose Rizal’ captivated audiences once more when it premiered at the…
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