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‘Silkscreen’ bags Best Short Film at Cinemalaya 2026

Rey Anthony Villaverde’s short film “Silkscreen” stands out as a powerful testament to the dignity of manual craft and the delicate threads of familial...

Cinemalaya finalist ‘Para-paraan’ exposes ordinary barriers to accessibility

For wheelchair users in the Philippines, living independently often means relying on personal resourcefulness rather than structural accessibility. In a place where accessibility is...

2 Valid IDs asks: How many IDs are enough to prove you exist?

A mundane errand reveals the cost of bureaucracy Directed by Ma-an L. Asuncion-Dagñalan and Abet Pagdagdagan Raz, 2 Valid IDs follows Sylvia as she attempts...

JL Burgos’ Ganggang: Beyond the awards

At the center of JL Burgos’ Ganggang are Ilay (Don Rishmond Cerbito) and Ten-ten (Kenneth “Butchoy” Vincent Mendoza), who form an unlikely bond with...

Cinemalaya 22 concludes; best film awarded to “Mag-iina”

Ruby Ruiz and Marietta ‘Pokwang’ Subong tied for best actress award The 22nd Cinemalaya Philippine Independent Film Festival awarded the prestigious Balanghai trophy for Best...

Cinemalaya 2026 opens with red carpet celebration at Shangri-La Plaza

The 2026 Cinemalaya Philippine Independent Film Festival officially opened on Thursday, Aug. 6, with a star-studded red carpet ceremony at Shangri-La Plaza, kicking off...

‘Silkscreen’ turns family legacy and vanishing craft into Cinemalaya finalist

A Dipolog/Dumaguete drama has been selected as a finalist in the short film competition of the 22nd Cinemalaya Philippine Independent Film Festival, which runs...

Love, grief, and reconnection: Mapúa SoMDA Dean premieres new film at Cinemalaya 22

Mapúa University School of Multimedia and Digital Arts (SoMDA) Dean David R. Corpuz is set to unveil his latest full-length feature, “Tayo Lang Ang Nakakaalam” (Only...

Cinemalaya 22 opening and closing films reflect the diversity of Filipino experiences

For its 22nd edition, the Cinemalaya Philippine Independent Film Festival opens and closes with two internationally acclaimed independent films that reflect the complexity of...