15th Cinemalaya Independent Film Festival

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15th Cinemalaya Independent Film Festival
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Official festival poster
Opening filmAng Hupa by Lav Diaz
Closing filmMina-Anud by Kerwin Go
LocationMetro Manila, Philippines
Film titles20
Festival dateAugust 2, 2019 (2019-08-02)–August 13, 2019 (2019-08-13)
LanguageEnglish, Filipino, Ilonggo, Bicolano
WebsiteOfficial Website
Cinemalaya chronology

The 15th Cinemalaya Independent Film Festival was held from August 2–13, 2019 in Metro Manila, Philippines. A total of ten full-length features and ten short films competed.[1] The festival was opened by the film Ang Hupa by Lav Diaz and its closing film was Mina-Anud by Kerwin Go.[2]

Entries[]

The winning film is highlighted with boldface and a dagger.

Full-Length Features[]

Title Director Cast Genre
Ani (The Harvest) Kim Zuniga and Sandro Del Rosario Zyren de la Cruz, Ricky Davao, Miguel Valdes, Marc Felix, Anna Luna, and JM Canlas Family drama, Fantasy
Belle Douleur (A Beautiful Pain) Atty. Joji V. Alonso Mylene Dizon, Kit Thompson, Marlon Rivera, Jenny Jamora, and Hannah Ledesma Romance Drama
Children of the River Maricel Cariaga Noel Comia, Jr., Ricky Oriarte, Dave Justin Francis, Junyka Santarin, JR Custodio, and Juancho Triviño Social drama
Thop Nazareno Louise Abuel, Dido dela Paz, Elijah Canlas, Manuel Chua, and Ella Cruz Social drama, Comedy
Fuccbois Eduardo Roy, Jr. Royce Cabrera, Kokoy de Santos, and Ricky Davao Social drama, Thriller
Theodore Boborol Ruby Ruiz, Soliman Cruz, Ricky Rivero, Jonic Magno, Jomari Angeles, and RK Bagatsing Social drama
John Denver Trending Arden Rod Condez Jansen Magpusao, Meryll Soriano, Glenn Mas, Sammy Rubido, Vince Philip Alegre, and Jofranz Ambubuyog Social drama
Malamaya (The Color of Ash) Danica Sta. Lucia and Leilani Chavez Sunshine Cruz, Enzo Pineda, Raymond Bagatsing, and Bernadette Allyson Romance drama
Pandanggo sa Hukay Sheryl Rose Andes Iza Calzado, Ybes Bagadiong, Acey Aguilar, Diva Montelaba, Charlie Dizon, and Star Orjaliza Social drama, Thriller
Tabon Alexander Xian Cruz Lim Uy (credited as Xian Lim) Christopher Roxas, Ynna Asistio, Dexter Doria, Bapbap Reyes, Menggie Cobarrubias, Leon Miguel, Benjie Felipe, Lao Rodriguez, and Richard Manabat Social drama, Thriller

Short Films[]

Title Director
'Wag Mo 'Kong Kausapin (Please Stop Talking) Josef Gacutan
Disconnection Notice Glenn Lowell Averia
Gatilyo Harold Lance Pialda
Heist School Julius Renomeron Jr.
Hele ng maharlika (Lullaby of the free) Norvin De Los Santos
Kontrolado ni Girly ang Buhay N'ya Gilb Baldoza
Sa among agway (In between Spaces) Don Senoc
Sa gabing tanging liwanag ay paniniwala (Belief as the light in darkness) Francis Amir Guillermo
The Shoemaker Sheron Dayoc
Tembong (Connecting) Shaira Advincula

Awards[]

The awards ceremony was held on August 12, 2019 at the Tanghalang Nicanor Abelardo (CCP Main Theater), Cultural Center of the Philippines.[3][4][5]

Full-Length Features[]

  • Best Film – John Denver Trending by Arden Rod Condez
    • Special Jury Prize – Edward by Thop Nazareno
    • Audience Choice Award – Belle Douleur (A Beautiful Pain) by Atty. Joji V. Alonso
  • Best Direction – Eduardo Roy Jr. for Fuccbois
  • Best Actor – for John Denver Trending
  • Best Actress – Ruby Ruiz for Iska
  • Best Supporting Actor – Ricky Davao for Fuccbois
  • Best Supporting Actress – Ella Cruz for Edward
  • Best Screenplay – Mary Rose Colindres for Iska
  • Best Cinematography – Rommel Sales for John Denver Trending
  • Best Editing – Benjo Ferrer III for John Denver Trending
  • Best Sound – Immanuel Verona for Iska
  • Best Original Music Score – Len Calvo for John Denver Trending
  • Best Production Design – Alvin Francisco for Edward
  • NETPAC Award – John Denver Trending by Arden Rod Condez

Short Films[]

  • Best Short Film: "'Wag Mo 'Kong Kausapin (Please Stop Talking)" by Josef Gacutan
    • NETPAC Award: "Disconnection Notice" by Glenn Averia
    • NETPAC Award Special Mention: "Sa Among Agwat" by Don Senoc
    • Special Jury Award: "Tembong" by Shaira Advincula
    • Special Mention for Subject Matter: "Hele ng Maharlika" by Norvin delos Santos
    • Audience Choice: "Heist School" by Julius Renomeron Jr.
  • Best Screenplay: "Kontrolado ni Girly and Buhay N'ya" by Gilb Baldoza
  • Best Director: "Sa Among Agwat" director Don Senoc

References[]

  1. ^ Charm, Neil. "Ten films for 15th Cinemalaya | BusinessWorld".
  2. ^ "Cinemalaya 2019 guide: The line-up, movie scheds, and ticket prices". Rappler.
  3. ^ "FULL LIST: Cinemalaya 2019 winners". philstar.com.
  4. ^ "FULL LIST: Winners, Cinemalaya 2019". Rappler.
  5. ^ "John Denver Trending Is Named Best Film In Cinemalaya 2019 : Cinemalaya".

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