Philippine Independent Film Festival 2018
August 3 - 12, 2018

Various CCP Venues
The Cultural Center of the Philippines
CCP Complex, Roxas Blvd., Pasay City
Greenbelt 1 / Glorietta 4 in Makati City
Trinoma / UP Town Center in Quezon City
• Please take note of the MTRCB rating per film.
The ticket may display 3 years old (and above) only as a standard CCP rule.
Full-Length - COMPETITION FILMS > Synopsis/Trailers
• “Distance” by Percival Intalan
• “Kung Paano Hinihintay ang Dapithapon (Waiting for Sunset)” by Carlo Enciso Catu
• “Kuya Wes” by James Robin Mayo
• “Liway” by Kip Oebanda
• “Mamang” by Denise O'Hara
• “ML” by Benedicto Mique Jr.
• “Musmos na Sumibol sa Gubat ng Digma (Unless the Water is Safer than the Land)” by Iar Lionel Arondaing
• “Pan De Salawal (The Sweet Taste of Salted Bread and Undies)” by Che Espiritu
• “School Service” by Luisito Lagdameo Ignacio
• “The Lookout” by Afi Africa
Shorts - COMPETITION FILMS > Synopsis/Trailers
SHORTS A
• “Jodilerks Dela Cruz, Employee of the Month” by Carlo Francisco Manatad
• “Nangungupahan (Who Rents There Now?)” by Glenn Barit
• “Sa Saiyang Isla (In His Island)” by Christian Candelaria
• “Si Astri maka Si Tambulah (Astri and Tambulah)” by Xeph Suarez
• “Logro” by Kani Villaflor
SHORTS B
• “Siyudad sa Bulawan (City of Gold)” by Jarell Serencio
• “Babylon” by Keith Deligero
• “You, Me and Mr. Wiggles” by Jav Velasco
• “Kiko” by Jojo Driz
• “Yakap” by Mika Fabella and Rafael Froilan Jr.
Other Festival Components
• Dokyu – the documentary section
• Best of the Festivals – showcase of the best films from local festivals
• Indie Nation – a special section featuring independent films
• Visions of Asia – screening of award-winning Asian and Netpac films
• Outdoor Screening – formerly Green Carpet Screening
• Animahenasyon – the best of animation
• 4th Cinemalaya Institute Showcase – showcase of the final projects of the Directing and Production Management workshops
• Tribute to Director Maryo J. Delos Reyes – special screening of his best films “Bagets” and “Magnifico”
• Tribute to Bernardo Bernardo – screening of “Manila by Night” by Ishmael Bernal
• Retrospective Section – features the 2017 Cinemalaya Best Film “Respeto” by Treb Monteras, and “Baconaua” by Joseph Israel Laban who won Best Director
• 30th Gawad CCP Para sa Alternatibong Pelikula at Video – considered the longest-running independent film competition of its kind in the ASEAN region; categories include Short Feature/Narrative, Experimental, Documentary and Animation
• Cinemalaya Campus – a major component of Cinemalaya
• Cinemalaya Awards Night – August 13, 2017 at the CCP Main Theater
Established in 2005, Cinemalaya continues to discover, encourage and support the cinematic works of upcoming and veteran Filipino filmmakers who boldly articulate and freely interpret the Philippine experience with fresh insight and artistic integrity.
For its 14th year, following the theme “Wings of Vision,” Cinemalaya launches 10 Full-length and 10 Short Feature films and exhibits other award-winning films from all over the Philippines and around Asia. Cinemalaya partners with Novateur Coffee Concepts Inc. for the first Nespresso Vertical Shorts Competition while strengthening its ties with the Eiga Sai Japanese Film Festival as an allied festival. On its 4th year at Cinemalaya, exciting new student works will be showcased in the Ika-30 Gawad CCP Para Sa Alternatibong Pelikula at Video.
To date, Cinemalaya has supported and promoted the production of Filipino full feature independent films and short films. Many of these films have won awards in local and international competitions and festivals. Through the annual festival, Cinemalaya has showcased over 1,000 works by independent filmmakers including full feature films, shorts, documentaries, Filipino film classics, and art films.
The 2018 Cinemalaya Philippine Independent Film Festival promises to deliver the best visual storytelling to every film enthusiast. Judging by this year's line-up of full-length films and short features, there is something that will surely capture the audience's imagination.
Regular Ticket Price: P150
Student Ticket Price: P100
Discounts: 20% for Senior Citizens, PWD, Government and Military Personnel

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