The 15th Cinemalaya Independent Film Festival was held from August 2–13, 2019 in Metro Manila, Philippines. A total of ten full-length features and ten short films competed.[1] The festival was opened by the film Ang Hupa by Lav Diaz and its closing film was Mina-Anud by Kerwin Go.[2]
Entries
The winning film is highlighted with boldface and a dagger.
Full-Length Features
Short films
Awards
The awards ceremony was held on August 12, 2019, at the Tanghalang Nicanor Abelardo (CCP Main Theater), Cultural Center of the Philippines.[3][4][5]
Full-Length Features
- Best Film – John Denver Trending by Arden Rod Condez
- Special Jury Prize – Edward by Thop Nazareno
- Audience Choice Award – Belle Douleur (A Beautiful Pain) by Atty. Joji V. Alonso
- Best Direction – Eduardo Roy Jr. for Fuccbois
- Best Actor – Jansen Magpusao for John Denver Trending
- Best Actress – Ruby Ruiz for Iska
- Best Supporting Actor – Ricky Davao for Fuccbois
- Best Supporting Actress – Ella Cruz for Edward
- Best Screenplay – Mary Rose Colindres for Iska
- Best Cinematography – Rommel Sales for John Denver Trending
- Best Editing – Benjo Ferrer III for John Denver Trending
- Best Sound – Immanuel Verona for Iska
- Best Original Music Score – Len Calvo for John Denver Trending
- Best Production Design – Alvin Francisco for Edward
- NETPAC Award – John Denver Trending by Arden Rod Condez
Short films
- Best Short Film: "'Wag Mo 'Kong Kausapin (Please Stop Talking)" by Josef Gacutan
- NETPAC Award: "Disconnection Notice" by Glenn Averia
- NETPAC Award Special Mention: "Sa Among Agwat" by Don Senoc
- Special Jury Award: "Tembong" by Shaira Advincula
- Special Mention for Subject Matter: "Hele ng Maharlika" by Norvin delos Santos
- Audience Choice: "Heist School" by Julius Renomeron Jr.
- Best Screenplay: "Kontrolado ni Girly and Buhay N'ya" by Gilb Baldoza
- Best Director: "Sa Among Agwat" director Don Senoc
References
- ^ Charm, Neil. "Ten films for 15th Cinemalaya | BusinessWorld".
- ^ "Cinemalaya 2019 guide: The line-up, movie scheds, and ticket prices". Rappler.
- ^ "FULL LIST: Cinemalaya 2019 winners". philstar.com.
- ^ "FULL LIST: Winners, Cinemalaya 2019". Rappler.
- ^ "John Denver Trending Is Named Best Film In Cinemalaya 2019 : Cinemalaya".
External links
- Cinemalaya Independent Film Festival
