Filmmakers, film critics, folks and fellas have gathered
once more at the CCP Tanghalang Nicanor Abelardo lobby for the official media
launch of the 13th edition of Cinemalaya. The annual Cinemalaya Independent
Film Festival presented by the Cultural Center Of The Philippines in
partnership with the Cinemalaya Foundation will be screened from August 4 to
13, 2017 at the various venues of the CCP.
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The Film makers for Short Film Catgeory. |
The winners of the festival will be
announced on August 13, 2017 at the CCP Main Theater during the Cinemalaya
Awards Night. Established in 2005, Cinemalaya has showcased critically
acclaimed and award winning films in local and international competitions and
festivals. 127 full feature independent films and 106 short films has been
supported and promoted by Cinemalaya to date. With the theme " See The Big
Picture, " the festival will screen nine full-length films and for the
first time in the history of Cinemalaya, instead of the usual 10, there will be
12 short films to be featured.
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Cast of "Ang Guro kong di marunong magbasa with Cinemalaya head Laurice Guillen. |
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The Film makers for Full Lenght Category. |
Full Length Category
1. Ang Guro Kong Di Marunong Magbasa by Perry Escano
2. Ang Pamilyang Hindi Lumuluha by Mes de Guzman
3. Baconaua by Joseph Israel Laban
4. Bagahe by Zig Madamba Dulay
5. Kiko Boksingero by Thop Nazareno
6. Nabubulok by Sonny Calvento
7. Requited by Nerissa Picadizo
8. Respeto by Alberto Monteras II
9. Sa Gabing Nanahimik Ang Mga Kuliglig by Iar Lionel Arondaing
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Cast of "Ang Pamilyang Hindi Lumuluha. |
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The Film makers of 13th Cinemalaya |
Short Film Category
1. Aliens Ata by Glenn Barit
2. Bawod by TM Malones
3. Fatima Marie Torres And The Invasion Of Space Shuttle Pilipinas 25 by Carlo
Francisco Manatad
4. Hilom by P.R. Patindol
5. Islabodan by Juan Carlo Tarobal
6. Juana And The Sacred Shores by Antonne Santiago
7. Lola Loleng by Che Tagyamon
8. Manong Ng Pa-aling by E del Mundo
9. Maria by JP Habac
10. Nakauwi Na by Marvin Cabangunay and Jaynus Olaivar
11. Nakaw by Arvin Belarmino and Noel Escondo
12. Sorry For The Inconvenience by Carl Adrian Echavez.
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Cast of Kiko Boksingero. |
This year's festival edition will pay tribute to legendary actress Lolita
Rodriguez with the screening of Tinimbang Ka Ngunit Kulang (1974), Ina,
Kapatid, Anak (1979) and Lucia (1992). Another tribute to the late acclaimed
director Gil Portes is happening. Mulanay (1996), Mga Munting Tinig (2002) and
Two Funerals (2010) will have a special screening.
Visit
www.cinemalaya.org
Call:
CCP Media Arts at 832-1125 local 1704-1705
CCP Box Office at 832-3704
Text and Photos by Gilbert Kim Sancha
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