The 20th Cinemalaya Independent Film Festival has concluded with a bang, showcasing the best of Filipino filmmaking talent.
This year’s edition, themed “20 Years of Fearless Filmmaking,” celebrated two decades of championing independent cinema. With a strong lineup of films, the festival captured the hearts and minds of audiences nationwide.
- Best Film: Tumandok by Richard Jeroui Salvadico and Arlie Sweet Sumagaysay
- Best Director: Jaime Pacena II – Kono Basho
- The Cinemalaya 20 Special Jury Award for Full-length Film: Alipato at Muog by JL Burgos.
- Best Actress: Gabby Padilla – Kono Basho, and Marian Rivera – Balota
- Best Actor: Enzo Osorio – The Hearing
- Cinemalaya 20 NETPAC (Network for the Promotion of Asian Cinema) Award for Full-length Film: Richard Jeroui Salvadico and Arlie Sweet Sumagaysay – Tumandok
- Best Supporting Actress: Sue Prado – Kantil
- Best Supporting Actor: Felipe Ganancial – Tumandok
- Best Screenplay for Full-length: Arden Rod Condez and Arlie Sweet Sumagaysay – Tumandok
- Best Cinematography: Dan Villegas – Kono Basho
- Best Editing: Dominic Bekaert – An Errand
- Best Production Design: Eero Yves Francisco – Kono Basho
- Best Original Music Score: Paulo Almaden, The Ati People of Kabarangkalan and Nagpana – Tumandok
- Best Sound Design: Jedd Dumaguina and Mario Consunji – An Errand
- Audience Choice Award for Full-length Film: BC Amparado, director – Gulay Lang, Manong
A Milestone for Philippine Cinema
Cinemalaya 2024 has once again proven to be a platform for discovering new talents and showcasing the diversity of Filipino storytelling. The festival’s impact on the local film industry cannot be overstated, as it continues to inspire and empower filmmakers to create thought-provoking and socially relevant works.
As we celebrate the 20th anniversary of Cinemalaya, we look forward to many more years of exceptional filmmaking and groundbreaking stories.
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