But don't get sad because the filmfest will still offer a variety of full-feature films in the following categories: The Independents: Asian Showcase, Indie Nation, Cinemalaya Retrospective, Indie Festival's Best, Documentaries, New Short Films in Exhibitions and Gawad CCP para sa Alternatibong Pelikula. The opening film will be Brillante Mendoza and Nora Aunor's Taklub. Closing it will be Silong starring Piolo Pascual and Rhian Ramos, directed by Jeffrey Hidalgo and Roy Sevilla Ho.
CINEMALAYA 2015 SHORT FILM FINALISTS
1. "Apasol" by Ryanne Murcia
2. "Gatilyo Ng Baril" by Glenmark Doromal and Eero Francisco
3. "Kyel" by Arvin "Kadiboy" Belarmino
4. "Lisyun Qng Geografia" (Lessons of Geography) by Petersen Vargas
5. "Mater" by Annemikami Pablo
6. "Nenok" by Milo Tolentino
7. "Papetir" by Darwin Novicio
8. "Pusong Bato" (Stone Heart) by Martika Ramirez Escobar
9. "Sanctissima" by Kenneth Dagatan
10. "Wawa" by Anj Macalanda.
INDIE FESTIVALS BEST SECTION
1. "IMBISIBOL" by Lawrence Fajardo (Best Film, Sinag Maynila 2015)
2. "MAGKAKABAUNG" (The Coffin Maker) by Jason Paul Laxamana (Best Film, MMFF New Wave 2014, among other awards)
3. "DEMENTIA" by Perci Intalan (Best Film, Fantasporto International Fantasy Film Award 2015, among other awards)
4. "VIOLATOR" by Eduardo Dayao (Best Film, Cinema One Originals 2014)
Trailers are at The Movie Bud
INDIE NATION (for one time screening only)
1. MULA SA KUNG ANO ANG NOON by Lav Diaz (CANCELLED)
2. ABOVE THE CLOUDS by Pepe Diokno
3. IN DARKNESS WE LIVE by Christopher Ad Castillo
4. ESOTERIKA: MAYNILA by Elwood Perez
5. BAMBANTI (SCARECROW) by Zig Dulayter
6. LORNA by Sigrid Andrea Bernardo
7. LITTLE AZKALS (documentary) by Babyruth Villarama-Gutierrez
8. BALUT COUNTRY by Paul Sta. Ana
9. AN KUBO SA KAWAYANAN by Alvin Yapan
10. ESPRIT DE CORPS by Kanakan Balintagos
11. DA DOG SHOW by Ralston Jover
12. ANG DI PAGLIMOT NG MGA ALAALA by Carl Joseph Papa
13. (Shorts) THE GIFT by Raymond Lauchengco; THE TRUTH AS TOLD IN LIES by Ira Giorgetti; PAGPAG by John Paul Su; KINABUKASAN by Adolfo Alix, Jr.
14. ANATOMIYA NG PAG-IBIG (12 short stories) by Joan Fernandez, Jewels Sison, David Molina, Jav Velasco, James Mayo, ER Alviz, Thop Nazareno, Sari Estrada, Martika Escobar, Joris Fernandez, James Vapor, Martin Valconcha, David Corpuz
CINEMALAYA 2015 - DIGITAL CLASSICS SECTION
1. KARNAL (1983) written by Ricky Lee, directed by Marilou Diaz Abaya
2. A PORTRAIT OF THE ARTIST AS FILIPINO (1965) written by Nick Joaquin, directed by Lamberto Avellana
INDEPENDENTS: ASIAN SHOWCASE1. KARNAL (1983) written by Ricky Lee, directed by Marilou Diaz Abaya
2. A PORTRAIT OF THE ARTIST AS FILIPINO (1965) written by Nick Joaquin, directed by Lamberto Avellana
Don't miss these restored classics. Here's my short review for A Portrait.
1. "Coming Home" (China) by Zhang Yimou
2. "The Ferry" (China) by Shi Wei
3. "The Night of Silence" (Turkey) by Reis Celik
4. "Poet on a Business Trip" (China) by Ju Anqi
5. "Summer Kyoto" (Japan) by Hiroshi Toda
6. "Six Feet High" (India) by Sanalkumar Sashidaran
7. "The Move" (Russia) by Marat Saruklu
8. "The Monk" (Myanmar) by The Maw Naing
9. "The Owners" (Russia) by Adikhana Yerzhanov
10. "The Last Reel"(Cambodia) by Sotho Kulikar
11. "The Tale of Princess Kaguya" (Japan) by Isao Takahata
Here's your best chance to watch the winners of the previous Cinemalaya filmfests.
1. PEPOT ARTISTA by Clodualdo Del Mundo, Jr. (Best Film, 2005)
2. ANG PAGDADALAGA NI MAXIMO OLIVEROS by Auraeus Solito (Special Jury Prize, 2005)
3. TULAD NG DATI by Mike Sandejas (Best Film, 2006)
4. BATAD: SA PAANG PALAY by Benji Garcia (Special Jury Prize, 2006)
5. TRIBU by Jim Libiran (Best Film, 2007)
6. ENDO by Jade Castro (Special Jury Prize, 2007)
7. JAY by Francis Xavier Pasion (Best Film, 2008)
8. BRUTUS by Tara Illenberger (Special Jury Prize, 2008)
9. LAST SUPPER NO. 3 by Veronica Velasco (Best Film, 2009)
10. COLORUM by Jon Stefan Ballesteros (Special Jury Prize, 2009)
11. ANG PANGGAGAHASA KAY FE by Alvin Yapan (Special Jury Prize, 2009)
12. ENKWENTRO by Pepe Diokno (Special Jury Citation, 2009)
13. HALAW by Sheron Dayoc (Best Film, New Breed, 2010)
14. DONOR by Mark Meily (Best Film, Directors Showcase, 2010)
15. TWO FUNERALS by Gil Portes (Special Jury Prize, Directors Showcase, 2010)
16. SAMPAGUITA by Francis Xavier Pasion (Special Jury Prize, New Breed, 2010)
17. ANG BABAE SA SEPTIC TANK by Marlon Rivera (Best Film, New Breed, 2011)
18. BISPERAS by Jeffrey Jeturian (Best Film, Directors Showcase, 2011)
19. NIÑO by Loy Arcenas (Special Jury Prize, New Breed, 2011)
20. DIABLO by Mes De Guzman (Best Film, New Breed, 2012)
21. POSAS by Lawrence Fajardo (Best Film, Directors Showcase, 2012)
22. REQUIEME! By Loy Arcenas (Special Jury Prize, New Breed, 2012)
23. KAMERA OBSKURA by Raymond Red (Special Jury Prize, Directors Showcase, 2012)
24. TRANSIT by Hannah Espia (Best Film, New Breed, 2013)
25. SANA DATI by Jerrold Tarog (Best Film, Directors Showcase, 2013)
26. QUICK CHANGE by Eduardo Roy, Jr. (Special Jury Prize, New Breed, 2013)
27. EKSTRA by Jeffrey Jeturian (Special Jury Prize, Directors Showcase, 2013)
28. BWAYA by Francis Xavier Pasion (Best Film, New Breed, 2014)
29. KASAL by Joselito Altarejos (Best Film, Directors Showcase, 2014)
30. K’NA THE DREAMWEAVER by Ida Del Mundo (Special Jury Prize, New Breed, 2014)
31. HARI NG TONDO by Carlos Siguion-Reyna (Special Jury Prize, Directors Showcase, 2014)
BEST SHORT FILMS (2006-2009): MANSYON by Joel Ruiz / ORASYON by Milo Tolentino / ROLYO by Alvin Yapan / ANDONG by Milo Tolentino / BONSAI by Borgy Torre
BEST SHORT FILMS (2010-2014): WAG KANG TITINGIN by Pam Miras / WALANG KATAPUSANG KWARTO by Emerson Reyes / VICTOR by Jarell Serencio / THE HOUSEBAND’S WIFE by Paolo O’Hara / ASAN SI LOLO ME? by Sari Estrada
Now for what you've been waiting for...
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