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DON’T MISS THE FREE CINEMALAYA 20 FILM SCREENINGS
Aside from providing filmmakers a platform for socially-relevant and inspired storytelling, the Cinemalaya Philippine Independent Film Festival strives to provide equal access to cultural endeavours and inclusive art education to every Filipino. In its 20th year, the...
REWIND AND SPOTLIGHT: Celebrating Past Winners and Festival’s Top Picks
Groundbreaking independent film festival, Cinemalaya Philippine Independent Film Festival continues to deliver top-tier visual storytelling that inspires creativity while amplifying diverse cinematic voices and elevating the Philippine film industry to the next level....
CINEMALAYA 20 REMINISCES AND REVIVES WITH DIGITAL CLASSICS: RESTORED, REMASTERED
While it ushers new ways of telling stories and introducing groundbreaking filmmaking trends, the Cinemalaya Philippine Independent Film Festival pays homage to its cinematic roots that have expanded the Filipino identity and changed the Philippine filmography through...
CINEMALAYA 20 BREAKS CULTURAL BARRIERS WITH VISIONS OF ASIA
Through its blossoming partnership with The Japan Foundation, Manila, and the Network for the Promotion of Asian Cinema (NETPAC), the Cinemalaya Philippine Independent Film Festival is all set to go beyond its borders and conquer cultural barriers with Visions of Asia...
FROM KIDAPAWAN TO MANILA: A TEACHER’S COMMITMENT TO CINEMALAYA
There is approximately 1108 kilometers between Kidapawan and Manila. And Julius Cervancia, a Media Arts teacher from Kidapawan National High School, would cover the long distance, riding the bus and taking the RoRo for more than a day, just to be part of Cinemalaya...
CINEMALAYA XX PAYS TRIBUTE TO FILIPINO CINEMA LEGENDS
The Philippines lost many of its beloved filmmamers, actors, production crew, and cinematic champions in recent years. In its 20th year, the Cinemalaya pays tribute to Filipino film stalwarts who helped shape the landscape of Philippine cinema industry through the...
NEVER BEFORE SCREENED FILMS FOR CINEMALAYA XX
Returning for its 20th year, the Cinemalaya Philippine Independent Film Festival premieres never-before-screened films from acclaimed Filipino directors in its Premiere Section. Featured films are RIZAL by National Artist Marilou Diaz-Abaya, LOST SABUNGEROS by Bryan...
36TH GAWAD ALTERNATIBO RETURNS WITH NEW STORIES
On its 36th edition, the Gawad Alternatibo Para sa Pelikula at Video presents an array of Filipino films showcasing the best in alternative storytelling this 2024. Established in 1987, Gawad Alternatibo is the longest film competition in the country and Asia,...
Selections from the CCP 21st Century Art Museum (21AM) Collection at the BenCab Museum
Visions on Paper Selections from the CCP 21st Century Art Museum (21AM) Collection Sepia Gallery, BenCab Museum 3 August 2024 - 1 September 2024 Chronicles in Ink: Philippine Printmaking through the Decades Selections from the CCP 21st Century Art Museum (21AM)...
INTRODUCING THE CINEMALAYA 2024 MAIN COMPETITION AND NETPAC JURY MEMBERS
Five distinguished individuals take on the challenging task of selecting the films that will bring home the coveted Balanghai trophies at this year’s Cinemalaya Philippine Independent Film Festival. For its 20th year, the Cinemalaya Main Competition jury includes:...