Cinemalaya – PELIKULA MANIA

October 22, 2025

LG and Cinemalaya Drive the Future of Filipino Film and Creativity

LG Electronics Philippines proudly joins hands with Cinemalaya Philippine Independent Film Festival as Major Sponsor, further solidifying its commitment to empowering Filipino artistry and innovation. This year’s theme, “Cinemalaya 21: Layag sa Alon, Hangin, at Unos”, continues the festival’s legacy of celebrating Filipino independent films and supporting new filmmakers, keeping Philippine cinema vibrant with stories that reflect and capture real Filipino life.

October 2, 2025October 2, 2025

Brave and bold: Cinemalaya 2026 movie ‘Habang Nilalamon ng Hydra Ang Kasaysayan’ hits home

“Paano nila natago sa isang bayan ang sarili nilang kasaysayan?” First line on its first seconds, the trailer for Cinemalaya 2025 official entry ‘Habang Nilalamon ng Hydra Ang Kasaysayan,’ not only piques interest but also hits home.

September 11, 2025September 11, 2025

‘Iti Mapukpukaw’ director Carl Joseph Papa returns to Cinemalaya with animated short on aftermath of sexual assault

Two years after his groundbreaking animated feature “Iti Mapukpukaw” was hailed as Best Film at the 19th Cinemalaya Independent Film Festival, Carl Joseph Papa is back in the circuit with another animated offering ‘The Next 24 Hours.’

September 8, 2025September 8, 2025

‘Cinemalaya 21: Layag sa Alon, Hangin, at Unos’ navigates the evolving tides of Philippine cinema

Continuing the tradition of bold storytelling, the Cinemalaya Philippine Independent Film Festival sets sail once more from October 3 to 12, propelled by the unwavering strength of the Filipino spirit amidst change and turbulent times.

April 21, 2025April 21, 2025

JM Ibarra is ‘Child No. 82’ in Cinemalaya 2025 action-comedy movie

PBB Gen 11 JM Ibarra in his first lead-role in Cinemalaya movie ‘CHILD NO. 82.’ He will be joined by Vhong Navarro, Rochelle Pangilinan, Vance Larena, Kai Montinola, Irma Adlawan, Iya Mina, Che Ramos, Donna Cariaga, Dexter Doria, and Zairene Fernandez.

August 12, 2024

A reunion of allies at the premiere of “And So It Begins”

It was a special reunion as supporters of former Vice-President Leni Robredo gathered at the premiere of the film “And So It Begins” held at the Cinemalaya Independent Film Festival 2024 recently.

AND SO IT BEGINS opens in cinemas on August 21.

August 9, 2024August 9, 2024

#CinemalayaXX Reviews: ‘Tumandok,’ ‘Kono Basho’

Read our reviews of #Cinemalaya2024 entries Tumandok and Kono Basho.

Now showing at Ayala Malls Manila Bay, TriNoma, Greenbelt 3, Market Market and UP Town Center cinemas. #CinemalayaXX #Cinemalaya2024

August 7, 2024

#CinemalayaXX Reviews: ‘Alipato at Muog,’ ‘An Errand’

Here are our full reviews of #CinemalayaXX entries ‘ALIPATO AT MUOG’ and ‘AN ERRAND.’

Now showing at select Ayala Malls Cinemas. #Cinemalaya2024

August 4, 2024August 5, 2024

‘The Gospel of the Beast’ Review: When innocence is squandered

Jansen Magpusao’s immense screen presence and raw performance will fill the screen with tension and will keep you engrossed in Sheron Dayoc’s coming-of-age drama thriller. The Gospel of the Beast takes us to the cruel reality of having no parental figure and the effects of being in the company of wrong people.

Read our review of #CinemalayaXX opening film ‘THE GOSPEL OF THE BEAST.’ #Cinemalaya 2024

August 1, 2024August 1, 2024

GMA Network goes big at Cinemalaya 2024 with multiple offerings

Catch ‘Balota’ by Kip Oebanda, ‘Lost Sabungeros’ by Bryan Brazil and the digitally restored ‘Jose Rizal’ by the late Marilou Diaz-Abaya at the Cinemalaya Independent Film Festival starting August 2.