Every year, Cinemalaya is a groundbreaking film festival with the goal of supporting and advancing independent Filipino filmmakers.
With the theme “Reel Reflections,” Cinemalaya 22 will take place from August 6 to August 18, showcasing tales that examine the realities, goals, challenges, and victories that mold the Filipino experience.
Red Carpet Cinemas at Shangri-La Plaza will once again be the festival’s primary location, according to a statement from the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP) and the Cinemalaya Foundation, Inc. Gateway Cineplex is back to host festival screenings, and Ayala Malls is still a partner venue.
The competing entries this year, according to the organizers, present various viewpoints on identity, family, memory, resilience, justice, love, and modern life.
The following 9 full-length movies are vying for the Balanghai Trophy:
1. A.ni.mál by Dustin Celestino
2. 2 Valid IDs by Ma-an Asuncion-Dagñalan and Abet Pagdagdagan Raz
3. Ganggang by JL Burgos
4. Hand of God by Mark Duane Angos
5. Mag-iina by Giancarlo Abrahan and Guelan Luarca
6. Kaka sa Yawan by Alpha Habon
7. Status: Rejected by Vahn Leinard Pascual
8. Tayo Lang ang Nakakaalam by David Corpuz
9. Tirik by May-i Guia Padilla
Meanwhile, Here are the selected 10 short films are:
1. Elenita Elene Elaine by Gabriela Serrano
2. Honey, My Love, So Sweet by JT Trinidad
3. Hoy, Hoy, Ingat! by Norvin de los Santos
4. Kung Paano Kakalas by Joseph Vitali
5. Para-paraan by Mae Chan Li
6. Runo! by Lysa Catolico and Jazmine Gin Pateña
7. Silkscreen by Rey Anthony Villaverde
8. Sorbetes by Jennissie Gilbuena
9. The Keeper by Nolan Rae Fabular and TRNZ
10. The River Flows in Different Places by Lot-lot Hermosura
The 38th Gawad CCP Para sa Alternatibong Pelikula at Video, the oldest independent film competition in Southeast Asia, is held concurrently with the festival. In keeping with its goal of giving up-and-coming filmmakers and alternative forms of cinema a platform, the event will include entries in the categories of Short Feature/Narrative, Experimental, Documentary, and Animation.
Cinemalaya is one of the nation’s top venues for Filipino filmmakers and original storytelling, having screened over 1,000 independent films, documentaries, restored classics, and Asian titles since its founding in 2005.
Written by: Mary Salcedo
