15th Cinemalaya Independent Film Festival

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]

15th Cinemalaya Independent Film Festival
Official festival poster
Opening filmAng Hupa by Lav Diaz
Closing filmMina-Anud by Kerwin Go
LocationMetro Manila, Philippines
Film titles20
Festival dateAugust 2, 2019 (2019-08-02)–August 13, 2019 (2019-08-13)
LanguageEnglish, Filipino, Ilonggo, Bicolano
WebsiteOfficial Website

Entries

The winning film is highlighted with boldface and a dagger.

Full-Length Features

Title Director Cast Genre
Ani (The Harvest)Kim Zuniga and Sandro Del RosarioZyren de la Cruz, Ricky Davao, Miguel Valdes, Marc Felix, Anna Luna, and JM CanlasFamily drama, Fantasy
Belle Douleur (A Beautiful Pain)Atty. Joji V. AlonsoMylene Dizon, Kit Thompson, Marlon Rivera, Jenny Jamora, and Hannah LedesmaRomance Drama
Children of the RiverMaricel CariagaNoel Comia, Jr., Ricky Oriarte, Dave Justin Francis, Junyka Santarin, JR Custodio, and Juancho TriviñoSocial drama
EdwardThop NazarenoLouise Abuel, Dido dela Paz, Elijah Canlas, Manuel Chua, and Ella CruzSocial drama, Comedy
Fuccbois Eduardo Roy, Jr.Royce Cabrera, Kokoy de Santos, and Ricky DavaoSocial drama, Thriller
IskaTheodore BoborolRuby Ruiz, Soliman Cruz, Ricky Rivero, Jonic Magno, Jomari Angeles, and RK BagatsingSocial drama
John Denver Trending Arden Rod CondezJansen Magpusao, Meryll Soriano, Glenn Mas, Sammy Rubido, Vince Philip Alegre, and Jofranz AmbubuyogSocial drama
Malamaya (The Color of Ash)Danica Sta. Lucia and Leilani ChavezSunshine Cruz, Enzo Pineda, Raymond Bagatsing, and Bernadette AllysonRomance drama
Pandanggo sa HukaySheryl Rose AndesIza Calzado, Ybes Bagadiong, Acey Aguilar, Diva Montelaba, Charlie Dizon, and Star OrjalizaSocial drama, Thriller
TabonAlexander Xian Cruz Lim Uy (credited as Xian Lim)Christopher Roxas, Ynna Asistio, Dexter Doria, Bapbap Reyes, Menggie Cobarrubias, Leon Miguel, Benjie Felipe, Lao Rodriguez, and Richard ManabatSocial drama, Thriller

Short Films

TitleDirector
'Wag Mo 'Kong Kausapin (Please Stop Talking) Josef Gacutan
Disconnection NoticeGlenn Lowell Averia
GatilyoHarold Lance Pialda
Heist SchoolJulius Renomeron Jr.
Hele ng maharlika (Lullaby of the free)Norvin De Los Santos
Kontrolado ni Girly ang Buhay N'yaGilb Baldoza
Sa among agway (In between Spaces)Don Senoc
Sa gabing tanging liwanag ay paniniwala (Belief as the light in darkness)Francis Amir Guillermo
The ShoemakerSheron Dayoc
Tembong (Connecting)Shaira Advincula

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
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