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Fearless stories that will hoist the Balanghai sail in Cinemalaya 2026

Building on the momentum of the recently-concluded Cinemalaya 21: Layag sa Alon, Hangin, at Unos, the CuCenter of the Philippines and the Cinemalaya Foundation...

Cinemalaya films take indie excellence to even greater heights in Gawad Urian

Filipino independent films took center stage once again as Cinemalaya films emerged as the big winners at this year’s Gawad Urian Awards, reaffirming the...

The evolving Cinemalaya experience with Ayala Malls and Gateway Cineplex 18

The 21st edition of the Cinemalaya Philippine Independent Film Festival brings with it not just a fresh slate of bold, boundary-pushing Filipino films, but...

CCP-produced documentary Backstage Pass Season 3: The Pillars of the House screens for free on October 9

The Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP), through the 37th edition of Gawad Alternatibo, hosts a special screening of BACKSTAGE PASS SEASON 3: The...

Who will sail away with the Balanghai trophies?

The Cinemalaya Philippine Independent Film Festival not only recognizes talented Filipino independent filmmakers, but also distinguished individuals who take on the challenging task of...

Homecoming: Cinemalaya 21 regional filmmakers blend grit and whimsy

Since 2005, the Cinemalaya Philippine Independent Film Festival has served as a home for bold and heartwarming narratives. Among the finalists in this edition...

Cinemalaya 21’s book launches features the literary portrait and works of Filipino filmmakers

As the country’s leading platform for independent film, the Cinemalaya continues to champion the work of Filipino filmmakers with a series of book launches...

37th Gawad Alternatibo ignites new narratives with Pasiklab

Championing the best of Filipino alternative storytelling, the Gawad Alternatibo Para sa Pelikula at Video returns this 2025 to spark curiosity, creativity, and conversations...

Cinemalaya sails to bigger and better shores with new venue partners this October

For the 21st edition of Cinemalaya, the pioneering independent film festival returns with the theme “Layag: sa Alon, Hangin, at Unos”, turning the big...

The Cultural Center of the Philippines undergoes its first major rehabilitation

‘To be at par with theaters worldwide’ It has been 53 years since the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP) first opened its doors to...