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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...

‘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...

The diverse jury members for Cinemalaya 2026 and the NETPAC award

For its 22nd edition, the Cinemalaya Philippine Independent Film Festival has once again assembled a distinguished panel of filmmakers, curators, critics, producers, and cultural...

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...

Revisiting the animated film ‘Iti Mapukpukaw’ after FDCP’s call for bolder Filipino cinema

At the recent press conference for the 22nd Cinemalaya Philippine Independent Film Festival, Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP) Chairman Jose Javier Reyes...

BJ Forbes takes his acting to the next level

Filipino audiences still fondly recall BJ Forbes as “Tolits,” the pint-sized kid who charmed household screens in a detergent ad and subsequently as the...

From VMX screen to dramatic depth: Ashley Lopez polishes her acting skills

Stepping into the realm of intense dramatic acting is a daunting leap for any performer, but Ashley Lopez is tackling it head on. The...

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...

Benildean filmmakers take centerstage at Cinemalaya 2026

The Philippine independent film scene is vibrant with fresh perspectives, and De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde continues to be a driving force behind...

Crafting a path beyond borders: The evolution of Zar Donato

The journey of an actor is often defined by the moments they choose to step completely outside their comfort zone. For Filipina actress Zar...