[August 2 – 11] CINEMALAYA XX PHILIPPINE INDEPENDENT FILM FESTIVAL 2024

ADVISORY:

Please be advised that there have been changes to the Cinemalaya 2024 screening schedule. Check the updated schedule for August 8 below.

Please be advised that there have been changes to the Cinemalaya 2024 screening schedule. Check the updated schedule for August 3 below.

PRESENTED BY:

Cultural Center of the Philippines and

Cinemalaya Foundation, Inc., in cooperation with

Film Development Council of the Philippines, and Ayala Malls Cinemas

DATE/VENUE:

August 2 to 11, 2024

CCP @ Ayala Malls Manila Bay – Cinema 2, Cinema 8, Cinema 9, and Cinema 10

Other Ayala Malls Venues: Greenbelt, Trinoma, UP Town Center, & Market Market

 DESCRIPTION:

Twenty years into navigating the cinematic imagination, the Cinemalaya Philippine Independent Film Festival sets sail once more, guided by the Filipino people’s inner constellation, imagery, and creativity.

Embracing the theme “Cinemalaya Bente: Loob Lalim Lakas,” Cinemalaya returns with 10 compelling full-length and 10 captivating short films competing for the Best Film Balanghai Trophy. For its 20^th edition, Cinemalaya promises top-tier visual storytelling that ignites imaginations while amplifying diverse voices in cinema. Explore a tapestry of Filipino creativity and storytelling at the country’s pioneering independent film festival. Discover bold narratives, fresh perspectives, and groundbreaking films that capture the heart and spirit of Philippine cinema.

FESTIVAL COMPONENTS:

Full-Length Films

1. ALIPATO AT MUOG by JL Burgos
2. AN ERRAND by Dominic Bekaert and Sarge Lacuesta
3. TUMANDOK by Arlie Sweet Sumagaysay and Richard Jeroui Salvadico
4. BALOTA by Kip Oebanda
5. GULAY LANG MANONG (NO MORE THAN VEGGIES) by BC Amparado
6. KANTIL (TRENCH) by Joshua Caesar Medroso
7. KONO BASHO by Jaime Pacena II
8. LOVE CHILD by Jonathan Jurilla
9. THE HEARING by Lawrence Fajardo and Honee Alipio
10. THE WEDDING DANCE by Julius Lumiqued

 Short Films

1. ABOGBAYBAY by P.R. Monencillo Patindol
2. ALL THIS WASTED SPACE by Cris Bringas
3. AMBOT WALA KO KABALO UNSAY I-TITLE INI by Rey Anthony Villaverde
4. CROSS MY HEART AND HOPE TO DIE by Sam Manasca
5. I WAS WALKING ON THE STREETS OF CHINATOWN by Ryan Capili
6. MAMA by Alexandra Brizuela
7. MARIPOSA by Melanie Faye Tampos
8. PAMALANDONG SA DANOW (REFLECTION IN THE MARSH) by Breech Asher Harani
9. PRIMETIME MOTHER by Sonny Calvento
10. THE RED TRAILS (AN BAGA SA DALAN) by Mariel Ritchie Jolejole and Roniño Dolim.

Other Festival Components

1. Cinemalaya Live Events: Opening and Closing Ceremonies, Cinemalaya Awards Night
2. 36^th Gawad CCP Para sa Alternatibong Pelikula at Video: the longest-running independent film competition of its kind in the ASEAN region
3. Cinemalaya Retrospective: a lookback at the winning films of past Cinemalaya editions
4. Best of the Festivals: a showcase of the best films from local festivals
5. Visions of Asia: award-winning Asian and NETPAC films
6. Premieres: never-before-screened films
7. Dokyu: award-winning documentaries
8. Digital Classics: newly-restored Filipino classic films
9. Indie Film Hub: film market, forums, networking, book launches, food and merchandising booths, and others
10. Exhibits: filmmakers’ portraits, Cinemalaya alumni gallery, ephemera, and others

TICKET INFORMATION:

Ticket Prices:

Php 300 – Regular

Php 200 – Student

Php 550 – A-Luxe Cinema (Premium)

 Discounts: 20% for Senior Citizens, PWD, Government and Military Personnel, Athletes

Block/Group Sales: 20% discount for 20% discount for Senior Citizen and PWD.

 Tickets available at https://www.sureseats.com/

 For questions and other inquiries, please contact the CCP Box Office at +63 931 033 0880

For more information, visit the CCP website (www.culturalcenter.gov.ph) and the Cinemalaya website (www.cinemalaya.org ). Follow the official CCP and Cinemalaya Facebook pages and other social media accounts on X, Instagram, and TikTok.

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