Alfred Vargas is a Teacher Who Shoots in “Ang Guro Kong ‘Di Marunong Magbasa” Teaser

One of the ten (10) Cinemalaya 2017 entries, Ang Guro Kong ‘Di Marunong Magbasa will probably be the first to finish production as they are the first to release a teaser video of their film. Check out the teaser here: Alfred Vargas plays a farmer who pretends to be a teacher in order to save the kids …

#Cinemalaya2017: “Sa Gabing Nanahimik ang mga Kuliglig” Replaces “Lola Igna”

Officially withdrawing the 2017 Cinemalaya Independent Film Festival for valid reasons, Eduardo Roy Jr.’s “Lola Igna” will be replaced by Iar Lionel Arondaing’s “Sa Gabing Nanahimik ang mga Kuliglig.”  Here’s the official synopsis of the film: “For nothing that is covered will not be revealed, or hidden that will not be known. What is uttered in the dark will …

Select Cinemalaya 2016 Entries Gets Extended Screenings at Ayala Malls Cinemas

Due to insistent public demand, select Cinemalaya 2016 entries is now having limited screenings at Glorietta 4, TriNoma Mall and Fairview Terraces from August 19 to 23. Full length entries: Ang Bagong Pamilya ni Ponching which bagged one of the two best supporting award for Miss Lollie Mara, Dagsin which bagged the best actor award …

2017 Cinemalaya Full-Length Film Finalists

The 10 finalists of the Cinemalaya 2017 (Year 13) main competition (full length films) were announced by the Competition Director Mel Chionglo at the Cinemalaya 2016 awarding ceremonies last August 14 at the CCP Main Theater! Congratulations to the following: 1. Mes de Guzman — “Ang Pamilyang Hindi Lumuluha” (his previous Cinemalaya full length film was …

Cinemalaya Film Festival’s 12th Year at Ayala Malls Cinemas

  The country’s annual Cinemalaya Independent Film Festival celebrates its 12th year with a resonant theme “Break the Surface” featuring an impressive roster of films for full length and short feature categories that are currently showing at Ayala Malls Cinemas – Glorietta 4, Greenbelt 1, TriNoma, Fairview Terraces , U.P. Town Center, Solenad and Ayala Center Cebu. …

Carlo Obispo’s “1-2-3” is Cinemalaya 2016’s Opening Film; Trailer Released

Carlo Obispo’s “1-2-3” has been officially selected as the opening film for this year’s Cinemalaya Philippine Independent Film Festival. The premiere will happen on August 5, 2016, 5:30 PM at the CCP Tanghalang Nicanor Abelardo (Main Theater). Admission is free on a first come, first served basis. Watch the trailer here: SYNOPSIS: LUIS (Carlos Dala) …

Celebrating the LGBT in Cinemalaya 2016 “Rainbow” Section

The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) community rejoice as some of the recent films that highlights their ingenuity gets to be screened at this year’s Cinemalaya Independent Film Festival at the Cultural Center of the Philippines this August. “ECHORSIS” by Lem Lorca Starring Alex Vincent Medina, Kean Cipriano and John “Sweet” Lapus. Screening Date: …