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In celebration of the centennial year of Philippine Cinema, two young filmmakers seek to make their mark on the future of Filipino filmmaking. Kim Zuñiga and Sandro Del Rosario are set to debut ANi (The Harvest), their first full-length film in the 15th run of the Cinemalaya Film Festival. What makes them different from other […]
On its 14th year, Cinemalaya Philippine Independent Film Festival once again presented a compelling lineup of full-length entry films with the theme “Wings of Vision”. This year’s Short Feature B showcases different tales of struggling relationships that mirror real-life scenarios. You, Me, and Mr. Wiggles: Marital and sexual relationship Directed by Jav Velasco and co-written […]
On the flight back home, an overseas worker carries an excess baggage, not just of her belongings, but also a pack full of unwanted memories and secrets. One of the full-length films screened at this year’s Cinemalaya Film Festival was Bagahe (The Baggage) which centers on a woman named Mercy Agbunag (Angeli Bayani) who went […]
Warning: May contain spoilers. Joseph Israel Laban’s Baconaua (Sea Serpent) tells the story of three siblings trying to make it on their own in a small island in Marinduque. Ninety days after their father goes missing at sea, the eldest child Divina (Elora Españo) has no choice but to have him officially declared dead. Between […]
Poolside Man follows the everyday life of Mizuhara Yusuke, a young man who works at a pool house. The film was first released in 2016 and is the third film by Japanese director Watanabe Hirobumi. The protagonist of the film has no family, friends, or a girlfriend, and spends his days in solitude. His […]
Adapted from Rene Villanueva’s award-winning stage play, Hiblang Abo (Strands of Gray) tells the story of the life and struggles of four old men living in a hospice facility called “Bahay ni Juan”. Ralston Jover’s film version showed millennials who watched Cinemalaya this year what a hidden gem Hiblang Abo is. It made us see […]
Not to be outdone by the full-length films, this year’s Cinemalaya shorts indeed “broke the surface.” With themes like feminism and predetermination, it is sure to be a cinematic experience to remember. Here’s what you should check out from Set A of the Cinemalaya shorts (spoilers ahead!): 1. The animation in Bugtaw Noah del Rosario’s […]
Pinoys sometimes complain about the sappy and recycled stories and concepts in movies being shown in cinemas these days. Well if you want something new, Cinemalaya is here for you! This year’s Cinemalaya is back at it with another witty promotional video featuring Edu Manzano and comedian Jun Sabayton for the 12th year of the […]
Ayala Malls Cinemas hosts for the 2nd time the country’s Cinemalaya on its 8th year in developing and promoting Filipino independent films. Cinemalaya’s simultaneous screening at the CCP Theater and at Ayala Cinemas’ Greenbelt 3 and Trinoma will run from July 21 to July 29.