12th Cinemalaya Independent Film Festival
The 12th Cinemalaya Independent Film Festival was held from August 5–14, 2016 in Metro Manila, Philippines. This marks the return of full-length films after their absence in last year's edition. A total of nine full-length features and ten short films competed.[1][2] The festival was opened by Carlo Obispo's 1-2-3 and was closed by Gil Portes' Ang Hapis at Himagsik ni Hermano Puli.[3] At the awards night, both Pamilya Ordinaryo and Tuos dominated, with each receiving five awards. Pamilya Ordinaryo won Best Film.
| Opening film | 1-2-3 by Carlo Obispo |
|---|---|
| Closing film | Ang Hapis at Himagsik ni Hermano Puli by Gil Portes |
| Location | Metro Manila, Philippines |
| Film titles | 19 |
| Festival date | August 5, 2016–August 14, 2016 |
| Website | Official Website |
Entries
The winning film is highlighted with boldface and a dagger.
Full-Length Features
| Title | Director | Cast | Genre |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ang Bagong Pamilya ni Ponching | Inna Miren Salazar and Dos Ocampo | Janus del Prado, Ketchup Eusebio, Odette Khan, Lollie Mara and Jojo Alejar | Dramedy |
| Dagsin | Atom Magadia | Tommy Abuel, Lotlot de Leon, Benjamin Alves and Janine Gutierrez | Drama, Suspense |
| Hiblang Abo | Ralston Jover | Lou Veloso, Jun Urbano, Leo Rialp and Nanding Josef | Drama |
| I America | Ivan Andrew Payawal | Bela Padilla, Rob Rownd, Matt Evans, Thou Reyes and Sheena Ramos | Dramedy |
| Kusina | David Corpuz and Cenon Palomares | Judy Ann Santos, Gloria Sevilla, Joem Bascon and Luis Alandy | Drama |
| Lando at Bugoy | Vic Acedillo, Jr. | Allen Dizon, Gold Azeron, Roger Gonzales and Rachel Anne Rosello | Drama |
| Mercury Is Mine | Jason Paul Laxamana | Pokwang, Bret Jackson, Vincent de Jesus and Lee O'Brian | Dramedy |
| Pamilya Ordinaryo † | Eduardo Roy, Jr. | Ronwaldo Martin, Hasmine Killip and Maria Isabel Lopez | Drama |
| Tuos | Derick Cabrido | Nora Aunor and Barbie Forteza | Drama |
Short Films
| Title | Director |
|---|---|
| Bugtaw | Noah del Rosario |
| Butas | Richard Cawed |
| Fish Out of Water | Ramon A.L. Garilao |
| Forever Natin | Cyrus Valdez |
| Get Certified | Isaias Herrera Zantua |
| Ang Hapon ni Nanding | Rommel Tolentino |
| Ang Maangas, Ang Marikit at Ang Makata | Jose Ibarra Guballa |
| Mansyong Papel | Ogos Aznar |
| Nakauwi Na | John Relano Patrick Baleros Luis Hidalgo |
| Pektus † | Isabel Quesada |
Awards
The awards ceremony was held on August 14, 2016 at the Tanghalang Nicanor Abelardo, Cultural Center of the Philippines.[4][5]
Full-Length Features
- Best Film – Pamilya Ordinaryo by Eduardo Roy, Jr.
- Special Jury Prize – Mercury is Mine by Jason Paul Laxamana
- Audience Choice Award – Tuos by Derick Cabrido
- Best Direction – Eduardo Roy, Jr. for Pamilya Ordinaryo
- Best Actor – Tommy Abuel for Dagsin
- Best Actress – Hasmine Kilip for Pamilya Ordinaryo
- Best Supporting Actor – Lou Veloso, Jun Urbano, Leo Rialp and Nanding Josef for Hiblang Abo
- Best Supporting Actress –
- Lollie Mara for Ang Bagong Pamilya ni Ponching
- Elizabeth Oropesa for I America
- Best Screenplay – Jason Paul Laxamana for Mercury is Mine
- Best Cinematography – Mycko David Tuos
- Best Editing – Carlo Francisco Manatad for Pamilya Ordinaryo
- Best Sound – Monoxide Works for Tuos
- Best Original Music Score – Jema Pamintuan for Tuos
- Best Production Design – Steff Dereja for Tuos
- NETPAC Award – Pamilya Ordinaryo by Eduardo Roy, Jr.
Short Films
- Best Short Film – Pektus by Isabel Quesada
- Special Jury Prize – Fish Out of Water by Ramon A.L. Garilao
- Audience Choice Award – Forever Natin by Cyrus Valdez
- Best Direction – Ramon A.L. Garilao for Fish Out of Water
- Best Screenplay – Isabel Quesada for Pektus
- NETPAC Award – Ang Maangas, Ang Marikit, at Ang Makata by Jose Ibarra Guballa
References
- "Cinemalaya 2016: 9 entries, what to watch". Rappler. July 20, 2016. Retrieved March 25, 2017.
- "GUIDE: Cinemalaya 2016 Main Competition Films". Philippine Daily Inquirer. July 12, 2016. Retrieved March 25, 2017.
- "Cinemalaya 2016 releases film screening schedules". Philippine Daily Inquirer. July 27, 2016. Retrieved March 25, 2017.
- "PAMILYA ORDINARYO TOPS CINEMALAYA 2016; Tommy Abuel named Best Actor for role in Dagsin". Cinemalaya. August 17, 2016. Archived from the original on 2017-03-29. Retrieved March 29, 2017.
- "FULL LIST: Winners, Cinemalaya 2016 awards night". Rappler. August 14, 2016. Retrieved March 29, 2017.
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