Cinemalaya 2010

Cinemalaya 2010 Opening Night last July 9

The Cinemalaya Opening Night kicked off to a grand start. The Silly People's Improv Theater (S.P.I.T.), led by Gabe Mercado, enthused the audience during the opening ceremonies with the first ever Cinemalaya Auction, a raffle draw, and their interactive games. The Philippine Philharmonic Orchestra, conducted by PPO's Music Director Olivier Ochanine, performed live music for the evening as Ballet Philippines (BP) performed an excerpt from A Vision of Fire. Ambassador Isabel Caro Wilson welcomed the audience to the opening night, and the audience was then treated to a preview of all the shows being presented during the Cinemalaya Festival. Cinemalaya president Nestor O. Jardin and Competition Director Laurice Guillen also gave short speeches about Cinemalaya and the short and full-length films competing this year. Cinemalaya 2010's opening film was Ganap na Babae, directed by Rica Arevalo, Ellen Ramos and Sarah Roxas.

The crowd waiting for the opening ceremonies to begin


An exhibit of all films being shown at the 6th Cinemalaya Film Festival


Hosts from S.P.I.T. during the Cinemalaya Auction


The Main Theater Lobby, at the start of the opening ceremonies


Amb. Wilson giving her Welcome Remarks


Maestro Ochanine and the Philippine Philharmonic Orchestra performing live music
while Ballet Philippines performs a Vision of Fire


Nestor O. Jardin, President of Cinemalaya


Laurice Guillen, Cinemalaya's Competition Director

Cinemalaya Audience Choice Awards

For this year's Cinemalaya Film Festival, audience members can vote for their favorite competition films in all three categories: New Breed, Short Film and Director's Showcase. To vote for the New Breed full-length film and/or Director's Showcase film of their choice, audience members should drop in their used tickets at the drop boxes located at the Main Theater Lobby, Little Theater Lobby, Information Desk and MKP Hall at the 4th Floor of the CCP Compound. For the Short Films, audience members should mark the title of the film of choice before dropping the ticket in the drop boxes. Only one film from the Short Films should be marked to make it valid.

Deadline of voting for the Cinemalaya Audience Choice Award is on July 17 at 11:00PM.

For more details call CCP Media Arts division at 832-1125 loc.1705.

6^th Cinemalaya on July 9-18 at the CCP

The Cinemalaya Foundation, Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP), Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP) and Econolink Investments present the sixth edition of the Cinemalaya Independent Film Festival and Competition on July 9 to 18, 2010 at  the CCP.  A total of 24 films will be in competition in the New Breed category and the Directors Showcase category of the competition.

The New Breed Category features two sub-categories, namely the Full Length Feature and the Short Feature.  Nine films will compete in the Full Length section.  These are Halaw by Sheron Dayoc,  Limbunan by Gutierrez Mangansakan II, Magkakapatid by Kim Homer C. Garcia, Mayohan by Dan Villegas and Paul Sta. Ana, Rekrut by Danny Añonuevo, Sampaguita by Francis Xavier Pasion,  Si Techie, Si Teknoboy at si JuanaB by Art Katipunan, The Leaving by Ian-Dean S. Loreños and Vox Populi by Dennis Marasigan. The finalists of the Full Length Feature category were  awarded an initial seed investment of P500,000 from Econolink Investments Inc. as a production grant.

Ten films will compete in the Short Feature section .  These are Boca by Zurich Chan, Breakfast with Lolo by Steven Flor, Dalaw by Janus Victoria , Despedida by Borgy Torre,  Faculty by Jerrold Tarog, Harang by Mikhail Red, Hay Pinhod Oh Ya Scooter by Hubert Tibi, Lola by Joey Agbayani, P by Milo Tolentino and Wag kang Titingin by Pam Miras. 

Big name and established directors will be adding luster to this year’s Cinemalaya in the new Directors Showcase.  Competing in this category are Ang Paglilitis ni Bonifacio by Mario O’Hara, Donor by  Mark Meily,  Pink Halo-Halo by Joselito Altarejos, Sigwa by Joel Lamangan, and Two Funerals by Gil Portes.   The Directors Showcase features works by Filipino directors who have directed at least three full-length feature films which have been released commercially.  The five finalists of the Open category were awarded a seed production grant of P500,000 by Econolink Investments Inc. plus an additional P100,000 cash prize from FDCP.

The Best Full Length Feature film will receive a prize of P200,000 and the Balanghai Trophy.  The Best Short Feature film will receive a prize of P100,000 and a Balanghai Trophy.  The Best Film in the Directors Showcase category will receive a prize of P300,000 and the Balanghai Trophy.

This year, Cinemalaya pays tribute to LVN Studios with a retrospective of LVN films. The LVN films to be shown represent a cross section of important directors and different genres  ranging from comedy, fantasy, war picture, musical to drama.

Slated to be shown in this section are  Aladin, 1946 by Vicente Salumbides  starring  Jaime de la Rosa and Norma Blancaflor; Victory Joe, 1947 by Manuel Silos starring Rogelio de la Rosa and Norma Blancaflor; Sumpaan, 1948 by Susana de Guzman starring Ely Ramos and Norma Blancaflor;   Higit sa Lahat, 1955  by Gregorio Fernandez starring Rogelio de la Rosa and Emma Alegre;   Kundiman ng Lahi, 1959 by Lamberto Avellana starring Eddie Rodriguez and Charito Solis;   Nukso ng Nukso, 1960 by Fred Daluz  starring Pugo, Bentot and Sylvia La Torre;  Sandata at Pangako, 1961 by F.H. Constantino starring Fernando Poe Jr. and Charito Solis;  Haring Kobra, 1951 by Richard Abelardo starring Rogelio de la Rosa and Lilia Dizon; and   Kung Ako’y Mahal Mo, 1960 by Gregorio Fernandez  starring Nestor de Villa and Charito Solis. 

The Cinemalaya Congress, which is a staple event of the Cinemalaya Festival, will be held on July 13 and 14 at the CCP Tanghalang Aurelio Tolentino (Little Theater).  This year’s theme will be Liberating the Indie Film 2000-2009.  The Congress aims to examine the myriad notions of “independence” in Filipino indie films of 2000-2009, especially those on inexpensive digital video format; as well as  look at  how the filmmakers have resolved conflicts between their commitment to pursue an artistic vision and the need or desire to reach out to all types of audiences, from the elite to the popular. Filmmakers, writers, critics, members of the academe and industry and students from all over the Philippines are expected to attend the event. 

Cinemalaya, in addition to the Competition films, will feature the following sections--- NetPac films, Special Screenings, Retrospective, Kids’ Treats, and Ani: A Harvest of the Year’s Best.  Other special highlights of the Cinemalaya Festival include the launching of two books, namely, The URIAN Anthology (1990-2000) by Dr. Nicanor G. Tiongson and Filipino Directors Up Close & Personal:  The Golden Ages of Philippine Cinema 1950-2010 by Bibsy Carballo;  a Forum organized by the Independent Filmmakers Cooperative and the Sine Taktakan, a talkback session with the 2010 Cinemalaya finalists.

The 6^th Cinemalaya ad campaign, which carries the tagline The World Will Be Watching, was conceptualized by DDB Philippines.  Now on its sixth year, Cinemalaya is an all-digital film festival and competition that aims to discover, encourage and honor the cinematic works of Filipino filmmakers that boldly articulate and freely interpret the Filipino experience with fresh insight and artistic integrity.

Ticket Prices are as follows:  Regular Screening-P150.00;  Student Price-P75.00; Day Pass -P500.00 (Good for 5 screenings per day)  ;  Festival Pass-P1,500.00 (Good for all screenings)  ; Congress Pass- P500.00 for two-day package for non-students, P250.00 for Special two-day package for students, P300.00 for one-day package for non-students.  Discounts for seniors are at 20% off the regular screening price.  Group Discounts are available for bulk ticket  buyers.  For tickets and ticket information, please call the CCP Box Office at 832-3704 and Ticketworld at 891-9999.

For more information, please call the CCP Media Arts Division at tel. no. 832-1125 local 1704-05. Or visit the Cinemalaya website at www.cinemalaya.org.

Cinemalaya Film Congress on July 13-14

The Cinemalaya Film Congress 2010 will be held on July 13-14 at the Cultural Center of the Philippines’ Tanghalang Aurelio Tolentino.  The Film Congress is a major event of the 6th Cinemalaya Independent Film Festival and Competition which will run from July 9-18 at the CCP.

The Cinemalaya Film Congress will carry the theme Liberating the Indie Film 2000-2009.  The  Congress aims to examine the myriad notions of “independence” in Filipino indie films of 2000-2009, especially those on inexpensive digital video format; and to evaluate the content and form of specific Filipino indie films of 2000-2009 from the point of view of their "independence."

Other objectives of the Cinemalaya Film Congress are to identify specific ways in which particular indie films of 2000-2009 have succeeded or failed in liberating themselves from all conventions, especially those that impinge unconsciously on the filmmaking process and to examine how the filmmakers have resolved conflicts between their commitment to pursue an artistic vision and the need or desire to reach out to all types of audiences, from the elite to the popular.

The first day of the Congress will be opened by Cinemalaya Festival Director and former CCP President Nestor O. Jardin who will deliver the welcome remarks and  Dr. Nicanor G. Tiongson, Cinemalaya Film Congress Director,  who will make the keynote address on the subject The New Indie Film 2000-2009.  Panel discussions for the first Congress day will be on Portraits of Poverty, Gallery of Gays, The Vicious and the Violent while discussions on the second day of the Congress will focus on Images of the Marginalized, Filmic Styles:  From Neo Realism to Revised Genre and Artistic Vision Vis-a-vis Market demands.

Slated to lead the discussions are Eli Guieb, Justino Dormiendo, Tito Valiente, Gary Devilles, Yason Banal, Danton Remoto, Lito Zulueta, Patrick Campos, Nestor Castro, Roland Tolentino, Bienvenido Lumbera, Liza Martinez, Francis Cruz, Alvin Yapan and Ed Cabagnot.  To moderate the discussions are Flordeliz Abanto, Tracy Montelibano-Aquino, Jag Garcia, Chi-Chi Fajardo-Robles and Ed Lejano.

Each panel discussion will be followed by an open forum.  The film congress will end with panel reports to be made by Irene Zamora, Joni Gutierrez, Cenon Palomares, Nonoy Lauzon, Nikki Garde-Torres and Jane Vinculado.  Dr. Tiongson will close the Congress with a summary of recommendations and resolutions.

Filmmakers, writers, critics, members of the academe and industry and students from all over the Philippines are expected to attend the event.

For more information, please call the CCP Media Arts Division at tel. no. 832-1125 local 1702-05

Download the Cinemalaya Film Congress Schedule from here.

Download the Cinemalaya 2010 Film Festival Screening Schedule from here.

Cinemalaya Philippine Independent Film Festival and Competition 2010

THE NEW BREED: Full Length Feature Category Finalists

1. Halaw by Sheron Dayoc
2. Limbunan by Gutierrez Mangansakan II
3. Magkakapatid by Kim Homer C. Garcia,
4. Mayohan by Dan Villegas and Paul Sta. Ana
5. Rekrut by Danny Añonuevo
6. Sampaguita by Francis Xavier Pasion,
7. Si Techie, Si Teknoboy at si JuanaB by Art Katipunan
8. The Leaving by Ian-Dean S. Loreños
9. Vox Populi by Dennis Marasigan

THE NEW BREED: Short Feature Category Finalists

1. Boca by Zurich Chan
2. Breakfast with Lolo by Steven Flor
3. Dalaw by Janus Victoria
4. Despedida by Borgy Torre, 
5. Faculty by Jerrold Tarog
6. Harang by Mikhail Red   
7. Hay Pinhod Oh Ya Scooter by Hubert Tibi
8. Lola by Joey Agbayani
9. P by Milo Tolentino
10. Wag kang Titingin by Pam Miras

Directors Showcase

1. Ang Paglilitis ni Bonifacio by Mario O’ Hara
2. Donor by Mark Meily,
3. Pink Halo-Halo by Joselito Altarejos,
4. Sigwa by Joel Lamangan, 
5. Two Funerals by Gil Portes.