Cinemalaya 6 Complete Screening Schedule

Finally, the complete schedule of Cinemalaya 6 is out!

OPENING FILM

GANAP NA BABAE by Rica Arevalo, Ellen Ramos & Sarah Roxas

09 July / Fri 7:00 PM Tanghalang Nicanor Aberlardo (CCP Main Theatre)

(Opening Ceremonies commence at 6PM. The public is warmly invited!)

AWARDS NIGHT

18 July / Sun 7:00 PM Tanghalang Nicanor Aberlardo (CCP Main Theatre)

(Again, the public is warmly invited!)

COMPETITION

DIRECTORS SHOWCASE

SIGWA by Joel Lamangan

10 July / Sat 09:00 PM Tanghalang Nicanor Aberlardo (CCP Main Theatre) - GALA

11 July / Sun 06:15 PM Bulwangang Alagad Ng Sining (CCP MKP Hall)

12 July / Mon 03:30 PM Tanghalang Huseng Batute

14 July / Wed 12:45 PM Tanghalang Nicanor Aberlardo (CCP Main Theatre)

15 July / Thu 12:45 PM Bulwangang Alagad Ng Sining (CCP MKP Hall)

16 July / Fri 09:00 PM Tanghalang Huseng Batute

17 July / Sat 03:30 PM Tanghalang Aurelio Tolentino (CCP Little Theatre)

TWO FUNERALS by Gil Portes

10 July / Sat 03:30 PM Tanghalang Aurelio Tolentino (CCP Little Theatre)

11 July / Sun 12:45 PM Tanghalang Nicanor Aberlardo (CCP Main Theatre)

12 July / Mon 09:00 PM Bulwangang Alagad Ng Sining (CCP MKP Hall)

13 July / Tue 06:15 PM Tanghalang Huseng Batute

14 July / Wed 03:30 PM Bulwangang Alagad Ng Sining (CCP MKP Hall)

15 July / Thu 09:00 PM Tanghalang Nicanor Aberlardo (CCP Main Theatre) - GALA

17 July / Sat 12:45 PM Tanghalang Huseng Batute

PINK HALO-HALO by Joselito Altarejos

10 July / Sat 03:30 PM Bulwangang Alagad Ng Sining (CCP MKP Hall)

11 July / Sun 06:15 PM Tanghalang Nicanor Aberlardo (CCP Main Theatre) - GALA

13 July / Tue 12:45 PM Tanghalang Huseng Batute

15 July / Thu 03:30 PM Tanghalang Nicanor Aberlardo (CCP Main Theatre)

16 July / Fri 09:00 PM Bulwangang Alagad Ng Sining (CCP MKP Hall)

17 July / Sat 06:15 PM Tanghalang Huseng Batute

12 July / Mon 06:15 PM Tanghalang Aurelio Tolentino (CCP Little Theatre)

DONOR by Edward Mark Meily

10 July / Sat 09:00 PM Tanghalang Huseng Batute

11 July / Sun 12:45 PM Tanghalang Aurelio Tolentino (CCP Little Theatre)

12 July / Mon 09:00 PM Tanghalang Nicanor Aberlardo (CCP Main Theatre) - GALA

13 July / Tue 12:45 PM Bulwangang Alagad Ng Sining (CCP MKP Hall)

14 July / Wed 09:00 PM Tanghalang Huseng Batute

15 July / Thu 06:15 PM Bulwangang Alagad Ng Sining (CCP MKP Hall)

16 July / Fri 12:45 PM Tanghalang Nicanor Aberlardo (CCP Main Theatre)

ANG PAGLILITIS NI ANDRES BONIFACIO by Mario O’Hara

11 July / Sun 12:45 PM Bulwangang Alagad Ng Sining (CCP MKP Hall)

12 July / Mon 09:00 PM Tanghalang Huseng Batute

13 July / Tue 12:45 PM Tanghalang Nicanor Aberlardo (CCP Main Theatre)

14 July / Wed 03:30 PM Tanghalang Huseng Batute

15 July / Thu 03:30 PM Tanghalang Aurelio Tolentino (CCP Little Theatre)

16 July / Fri 03:30 PM Bulwangang Alagad Ng Sining (CCP MKP Hall)

17 July / Sat 09:00 PM Tanghalang Nicanor Aberlardo (CCP Main Theatre)

NEW BREED

HALAW by Sheron Dayoc

10 July / Sat 12:45 PM Tanghalang Nicanor Aberlardo (CCP Main Theatre)

11 July / Sun 06:15 PM Tanghalang Huseng Batute

12 July / Mon 06:15 PM Bulwangang Alagad Ng Sining (CCP MKP Hall)

13 July / Tue 09:00 PM Tanghalang Huseng Batute

14 July / Wed 09:00 PM Tanghalang Nicanor Aberlardo (CCP Main Theatre) - GALA

15 July / Thu 09:00 PM Bulwangang Alagad Ng Sining (CCP MKP Hall)

16 July / Fri 03:30 PM Tanghalang Aurelio Tolentino (CCP Little Theatre)

LIMBUNAN by Gutierrez Mangansakan II

10 July / Sat 06:15 PM Tanghalang Nicanor Aberlardo (CCP Main Theatre) - GALA

11 July / Sun 09:00 PM Tanghalang Huseng Batute

13 July / Tue 03:30 PM Bulwangang Alagad Ng Sining (CCP MKP Hall)

14 July / Wed 03:30 PM Tanghalang Nicanor Aberlardo (CCP Main Theatre)

15 July / Thu 09:00 PM Tanghalang Huseng Batute

16 July / Fri 12:45 PM Bulwangang Alagad Ng Sining (CCP MKP Hall)

17 July / Sat 12:45 PM Tanghalang Aurelio Tolentino (CCP Little Theatre)

MAGKAKAPATID by Kim Homer C. Garcia

10 July / Sat 12:45 PM Tanghalang Aurelio Tolentino (CCP Little Theatre)

11 July / Sun 03:30 PM Tanghalang Nicanor Aberlardo (CCP Main Theatre) - GALA

12 July / Mon 12:45 PM Tanghalang Huseng Batute

13 July / Tue 06:15 PM Bulwangang Alagad Ng Sining (CCP MKP Hall)

14 July / Wed 06:15 PM Tanghalang Huseng Batute

15 July / Thu 06:15 PM Tanghalang Nicanor Aberlardo (CCP Main Theatre)

17 July / Sat 03:30 PM Bulwangang Alagad Ng Sining (CCP MKP Hall)

MAYOHAN by Dan Louie Villegas & Paul Sta, Ana

10 July / Sat 06:15 PM Tanghalang Aurelio Tolentino (CCP Little Theatre)

11 July / Sun 09:00 PM Tanghalang Nicanor Aberlardo (CCP Main Theatre) - GALA

12 July / Mon 06:15 PM Tanghalang Huseng Batute

14 July / Wed 09:00 PM Bulwangang Alagad Ng Sining (CCP MKP Hall)

15 July / Thu 12:45 PM Tanghalang Nicanor Aberlardo (CCP Main Theatre)

17 July / Sat 09:00 PM Bulwangang Alagad Ng Sining (CCP MKP Hall)

18 July / Sun 03:30 PM Bulwangang Alagad Ng Sining (CCP MKP Hall)

REKRUT by Danny Añonuevo

10 July / Sat 06:15 PM Bulwangang Alagad Ng Sining (CCP MKP Hall)

11 July / Sun 03:30 PM Tanghalang Aurelio Tolentino (CCP Little Theatre)

12 July / Mon 12:45 PM Tanghalang Nicanor Aberlardo (CCP Main Theatre)

13 July / Tue 03:30 PM Tanghalang Huseng Batute

14 July / Wed 12:45 PM Bulwangang Alagad Ng Sining (CCP MKP Hall)

16 July / Fri 09:00 PM Tanghalang Nicanor Aberlardo (CCP Main Theatre) - GALA

18 July / Sun 03:30 PM Tanghalang Huseng Batute

SAMPAGUITA by Francis Xavier E. Pasion

10 July / Sat 12:45 PM Bulwangang Alagad Ng Sining (CCP MKP Hall)

11 July / Sun 03:30 PM Tanghalang Huseng Batute

12 July / Mon 06:15 PM Tanghalang Nicanor Aberlardo (CCP Main Theatre) - GALA

13 July / Tue 06:15 PM Tanghalang Aurelio Tolentino (CCP Little Theatre)

14 July / Wed 06:15 PM Bulwangang Alagad Ng Sining (CCP MKP Hall)

16 July / Fri 03:30 PM Tanghalang Nicanor Aberlardo (CCP Main Theatre)

17 July / Sat 09:00 PM Tanghalang Huseng Batute

SI TECHIE, SI TEKNOBOY AT SI JUANA B. by Arthur Katipunan

10 July / Sat 06:15 PM Tanghalang Huseng Batute

11 July / Sun 03:30 PM Bulwangang Alagad Ng Sining (CCP MKP Hall)

12 July / Mon 12:45 PM Tanghalang Aurelio Tolentino (CCP Little Theatre)

13 July / Tue 03:30 PM Tanghalang Nicanor Aberlardo (CCP Main Theatre)

16 July / Fri 06:15 PM Bulwangang Alagad Ng Sining (CCP MKP Hall)

17 July / Sat 06:15 PM Tanghalang Nicanor Aberlardo (CCP Main Theatre) - GALA

18 July / Sun 12:45 PM Bulwangang Alagad Ng Sining (CCP MKP Hall)

THE LEAVING by Ian Dean S. Loreños

10 July / Sat 03:30 PM Tanghalang Huseng Batute

11 July / Sun 09:00 PM Bulwangang Alagad Ng Sining (CCP MKP Hall)

13 July / Tue 06:15 PM Tanghalang Nicanor Aberlardo (CCP Main Theatre) - GALA

14 July / Wed 06:15 PM Tanghalang Aurelio Tolentino (CCP Little Theatre)

15 July / Thu 03:30 PM Bulwangang Alagad Ng Sining (CCP MKP Hall)

16 July / Fri 06:15 PM Tanghalang Huseng Batute

17 July / Sat 03:30 PM Tanghalang Nicanor Aberlardo (CCP Main Theatre)

VOX POPULI by Dennis Marasigan

10 July / Sat 12:45 PM Tanghalang Huseng Batute

12 July / Mon 12:45 PM Bulwangang Alagad Ng Sining (CCP MKP Hall)

13 July / Tue 09:00 PM Tanghalang Nicanor Aberlardo (CCP Main Theatre) - GALA

14 July / Wed 12:45 PM Tanghalang Huseng Batute

15 July / Thu 12:45 PM Tanghalang Aurelio Tolentino (CCP Little Theatre)

17 July / Sat 06:15 PM Bulwangang Alagad Ng Sining (CCP MKP Hall)

17 July / Sat 12:45 PM Tanghalang Nicanor Aberlardo (CCP Main Theatre)

SHORTS

Shorts A: BOCA, BREAKFAST WITH LOLO, DALAW, DESPEDIDA & FACULTY

10 July / Sat 03:30 PM Tanghalang Nicanor Aberlardo (CCP Main Theatre)

11 July / Sun 12:45 PM Tanghalang Huseng Batute

12 July / Mon 03:30 PM Bulwangang Alagad Ng Sining (CCP MKP Hall)

13 July / Tue 09:00 PM Bulwangang Alagad Ng Sining (CCP MKP Hall)

14 July / Wed 06:15 PM Tanghalang Nicanor Aberlardo (CCP Main Theatre)

15 July / Thu 06:15 PM Tanghalang Huseng Batute

16 July / Fri 12:45 PM Tanghalang Aurelio Tolentino (CCP Little Theatre)

Shorts B: HARANG, HAY PINHOD OH YA SCOOTER, LOLA, "P" & WAG KANG TITINGIN

10 July / Sat 09:00 PM Bulwangang Alagad Ng Sining (CCP MKP Hall)

11 July / Sun 06:15 PM Tanghalang Aurelio Tolentino (CCP Little Theatre)

12 July / Mon 03:30 PM Tanghalang Nicanor Aberlardo (CCP Main Theatre)

16 July / Fri 06:15 PM Tanghalang Nicanor Aberlardo (CCP Main Theatre)

17 July / Sat 03:30 PM Tanghalang Huseng Batute

17 July / Sat 12:45 PM Bulwangang Alagad Ng Sining (CCP MKP Hall)

18 July / Sun 12:45 PM Tanghalang Huseng Batute

EXHIBITION

NETPAC Premieres

ANG MUNDO SA PANAHON NG YELO by Mes De Guzman

15 July / Thu 06:15 PM Tanghalang Aurelio Tolentino (CCP Little Theatre)

ANG NINANAIS by John Torres

12 July / Mon 09:00 PM Tanghalang Aurelio Tolentino (CCP Little Theatre)

MAGDAMAG by Joven Tan

13 July / Tue 09:00 PM Tanghalang Aurelio Tolentino (CCP Little Theatre)

MKAK by TJ Trinidad

16 July / Fri 09:00 PM Tanghalang Aurelio Tolentino (CCP Little Theatre)

MULI by Adolfo Alix Jr.

17 July / Sat 06:15 PM Tanghalang Aurelio Tolentino (CCP Little Theatre)

SHEIKA by Arnel Mardoquio

17 July / Sat 09:00 PM Tanghalang Aurelio Tolentino (CCP Little Theatre)

THE TRIAL OF MISTER SERAPIO by Khavn Dela Cruz

15 July / Thu 09:00 PM Tanghalang Aurelio Tolentino (CCP Little Theatre)

Special Screenings

ANG MUNDO SA PANAHON NG BATO by Mes De Guzman

13 July / Tue 09:00 PM Tanghalang Manuel Conde (CCP Dream Theatre)

BROTHER FROM ANOTHER COUNTRY by John Sayles

14 July / Wed 09:00 PM Tanghalang Aurelio Tolentino (CCP Little Theatre)

EMIR by Chito Rono

16 July / Fri 06:15 PM Tanghalang Aurelio Tolentino (CCP Little Theatre)

17 July / Sat 10:00 AM Tanghalang Aurelio Tolentino (CCP Little Theatre)

HIMPAPAWID by Raymond Red

10 July / Sat 09:00 PM Tanghalang Aurelio Tolentino (CCP Little Theatre)

THE CINEMA OF CELSO AD. CASTILLO by Ron Bryant (docu)

11 July / Sun 09:00 PM Tanghalang Aurelio Tolentino (CCP Little Theatre)

Midnite Treats

ANG LARO SA BUHAY NI JUAN by Joselito Altarejos

13 July / Tue 11:45 PM Tanghalang Aurelio Tolentino (CCP Little Theatre)

BEN & SAM by Shandii Bacolod

16 July / Fri 11:45 PM Tanghalang Aurelio Tolentino (CCP Little Theatre)

CAMPUS CRUSH by Cris Pablo

14 July / Wed 11:45 PM Tanghalang Aurelio Tolentino (CCP Little Theatre)

HALIK SA TUBIG by Bong Ramos

15 July / Thu 11:45 PM Tanghalang Aurelio Tolentino (CCP Little Theatre)

ANI: Harvest of the Year's Best

A JOURNEY HOME by Paul Soriano

10 July / Sat 03:30 PM Tanghalang Manuel Conde (CCP Dream Theatre)

AMBISYON 2010 by Various Directors

17 July / Sat 09:00 PM Tanghalang Manuel Conde (CCP Dream Theatre)

ANACBANUA by Christopher Gozum

12 July / Mon 09:00 PM Tanghalang Manuel Conde (CCP Dream Theatre)

ANG PANGGAGAHASA KAY FE by Alvin Yapan (Cinemalaya)

14 July / Wed 06:15 PM Tanghalang Manuel Conde (CCP Dream Theatre)

ASTIG by GB Sampedro (Cinemalaya)

16 July / Fri 06:15 PM Tanghalang Manuel Conde (CCP Dream Theatre)

BEERHOUSE by Jon Red

11 July / Sun 09:00 PM Tanghalang Manuel Conde (CCP Dream Theatre)

BIYAHENG LUPA by Bing Lao

14 July / Wed 09:00 PM Tanghalang Manuel Conde (CCP Dream Theatre)

BUENAVISTA by Felino Tanada

12 July / Mon 03:30 PM Tanghalang Manuel Conde (CCP Dream Theatre)

COLORUM by Jobin Ballesteros (Cinemalaya)

13 July / Tue 06:15 PM Tanghalang Manuel Conde (CCP Dream Theatre)

ENGKWENTRO by Pepe Diokno (Cinemalaya)

17 July / Sat 06:15 PM Tanghalang Manuel Conde (CCP Dream Theatre)

ESKRIMADORS by Kerwin Go (docu)

16 July / Fri 09:00 PM Tanghalang Manuel Conde (CCP Dream Theatre)

FIDEL by Shandii Bacolod

11 July / Sun 03:30 PM Tanghalang Manuel Conde (CCP Dream Theatre)

HERE COMES THE BRIDE by Chris Martinez

11 July / Sun 06:15 PM Tanghalang Manuel Conde (CCP Dream Theatre)

LAST SUPPER #3 by Roni Velasco & Jinky Laurel (Cinemalaya)

15 July / Thu 06:15 PM Tanghalang Manuel Conde (CCP Dream Theatre)

RED SHOES by Raul Jarolan

10 July / Sat 06:15 PM Tanghalang Manuel Conde (CCP Dream Theatre)

THE ARRIVAL by Erik Matti

10 July / Sat 09:00 PM Tanghalang Manuel Conde (CCP Dream Theatre)

SANGLAAN by Milo Sogueco (Cinemalaya)

12 July / Mon 06:15 PM Tanghalang Manuel Conde (CCP Dream Theatre)

WANTED BORDER by Ray Defante Gibraltar (Cinema One)

15 July / Thu 09:00 PM Tanghalang Manuel Conde (CCP Dream Theatre)

ANI: Year's Best Shorts

Best Shorts - Animation:

AYOKO NA, CLOWNS, EDISON AND THE MOTHS, GAS MASK, GULAY, LUKSO, MASKARA, MAYARI, MUTYA, PERANG KENKOY, SAVE ME!!!, STORY OF SCRAP, THE HANDBOOK, THE SONG OF THE MAGI, TRAPO, WONDERFUL WORLD & YUGTO

10 July / Sat 12:45 PM Tanghalang Manuel Conde (CCP Dream Theatre)

Best Shorts - Documentary:

KALIWETE (LEFTY), KUYA, TAWILIS: PALAOT SA MAILAP NA HULI, THE FACES OF SINULOG, THE FILIPINO STUDENTS GUIDE ON HOW TO BE INVISIBLE IN LONDON, WINDMILLS: THE CASE STUDY OF BANGUI WINDMILLS and other titles

11 July / Sun 12:45 PM Tanghalang Manuel Conde (CCP Dream Theatre)

Best Shorts - Experimental/MTV:

ANG EBOLUSYON NG KASALANAN, ANG ROMANSA NI TINYENTE GIMO AND MARYA LABO, BINUDNGAN SANG KAMATAYON (FABRIC OF DEATH), BIYA (THE LONG SHOT), BIYAHILO, PONKAN and other titles

12 July / Mon 12:45 PM Tanghalang Manuel Conde (CCP Dream Theatre)

Best Shorts (Indie Potpourri)

ALAKDAN, ANG SANDALING SADYA NINA LIRE AT ISA, BANAAG, KALIEYAAN: DON’T THINK – JUST DRINK, MALIW, THE NOTEBOOK, WRITER’S BLOCK and other titles

16 July / Fri 12:45 PM Tanghalang Manuel Conde (CCP Dream Theatre)

Best Shorts – Nature, Man & the Environment:

PROJECT NOEL, MGA DAMGO (DREAMS), THE DAY WATER DISAPPEARED, THIS IS WHERE YOUR TAXES GO, WINDMILLS: THE CASE STUDY OF BANGUI WINDMILLS and other titles

15 July / Thu 12:45 PM Tanghalang Manuel Conde (CCP Dream Theatre)

Best Shorts (Love, Sex, Atbp):

ANG IBIG SABIHIN NG “OK LANG”, BABAE AKO, BANAAG, BY, HINAGAP AT GUNITA, INAMORATA, LAYA, WAN TU TRI, WANTED: RELIEF GOODS and other titles 13 July / Tue

12:45 PM Tanghalang Manuel Conde (CCP Dream Theatre)

Best Shorts (The City in Indie Cinema):

ANG MAGALING NA GALANG, ANGPAO (OFFERING), BALIKBALEN (THE HOMECOMING), CHICKAN ALA CARTE, HUNGKAG, KWITS, PEACE VALLEY, TAXI DRIVER, TRAPO, YAWYAW and other titles

14 July / Wed 12:45 PM Tanghalang Manuel Conde (CCP Dream Theatre)

LVN TRIBUTE

KUNG AKO’Y MAHAL MO by Gregorio Fernandez (1960) - Opening Film

12 July / Mon 03:30 PM Tanghalang Aurelio Tolentino (CCP Little Theatre)

ALADIN by Vicente Salumbides (1946)

13 July / Tue 03:30 PM Tanghalang Manuel Conde (CCP Dream Theatre)

HARING KOBRA by Richard Abelardo (1951)

16 July / Fri 03:30 PM Tanghalang Manuel Conde (CCP Dream Theatre)

HIGIT SA LAHAT by Gregorio Fernandez (1955)

17 July / Sat 12:45 PM Tanghalang Manuel Conde (CCP Dream Theatre)

KUNDIMAN NG LAHI by Lamberto Avellana (1959)

17 July / Sat 03:30 PM Tanghalang Manuel Conde (CCP Dream Theatre)

NUKSO NG NUKSO by Fred Daluz (1960) 18 July / Sun

12:45 PM Tanghalang Manuel Conde (CCP Dream Theatre)

SANDATA AT PANGAKO by F.H. Constantino (1961)

18 July / Sun 03:30 PM Tanghalang Manuel Conde (CCP Dream Theatre)

SUMPAAN by Susana de Guzman (1948)

15 July / Thu 03:30 PM Tanghalang Manuel Conde (CCP Dream Theatre)

VICTORY JOE by Manuel Silos (1947)

14 July / Wed 03:30 PM Tanghalang Manuel Conde (CCP Dream Theatre)

KIDS TREATS

ANDONG, ANGAN-ANGAN, DIAMANTE SA LANGIT, ROLYO & GABON

18 July / Sun 10:00 AM Bulwangang Alagad Ng Sining (CCP MKP Hall)

BOSES by Ellen Ongkeko Marfil (from 12 up)

10 July / Sat 10:00 AM Bulwangang Alagad Ng Sining (CCP MKP Hall)

DAYO by Robert Quilao (ages 5 up)

17 July / Sat 10:00 AM Bulwangang Alagad Ng Sining (CCP MKP Hall)

DINIG SANA KITA by Mike Sandejas (for ages 12 up)

18 July / Sun 10:00 AM Tanghalang Huseng Batute

GULONG by Sockie Fernandez (from 12 up)

11 July / Sun 10:00 AM Tanghalang Huseng Batute

NERSERI by Vic Acedillo Jr. (from 12 up)

17 July / Sat 10:00 AM Tanghalang Huseng Batute

SI BANING, SI MAYMAY AT ANG ASONG SI BOBO by Milo Tolentino (for ages 7 up) Cinema One

10 July / Sat 10:00 AM Tanghalang Huseng Batute

UGAT SA LUPA, SI BOK AT TRUMPO, BLOGOG, TATANG & MY PET (from 12 up)

11 July / Sun 10:00 AM Bulwangang Alagad Ng Sining (CCP MKP Hall)

SPECIAL EVENTS

CONGRESS Day One (8AM to 5PM)

13 July / Tue 08:00 AM Tanghalang Aurelio Tolentino (CCP Little Theatre)

CONGRESS Day Two (8AM to 5PM)

14 July / Wed 09:00 AM Tanghalang Aurelio Tolentino (CCP Little Theatre)

SINE TAKTAKAN Day One (2PM to 5PM):

Filmmakers of DONOR, HALAW, LIMBUNAN, MAGKAKAPATID, SAMPAGUITA, SI TECHIE SI TEKNOBOY AT SI JUANA B., TWO FUNERALS & SHORTS A Programme

15 July / Thu 02:00 PM Tanghalang Huseng Batute

SINE TAKTAKAN Day Two (2PM to 5PM):

Filmmakers of ANG PAGLILITIS NI ANDRES BONIFACIO, MAYOHAN, PINK HALOHALO, REKRUT, SIGWA, THE LEAVING, VOX POPULI & SHORTS B Programme

16 July / Fri 02:00 PM Tanghalang Huseng Batute

IFC INDIE FORUM

17 July/Sat 01:00 PM Silangan

BOOK LAUNCH: ANVIL

17 July/Sat 05:30 PM Silangan

EXHIBIT OPENING: JOHNNY DELGADO: Visual Artist

11 July / Sat 05:30 PM 3rd Floor Balcony

For ticket information & block sales, please call CCP Box Office at 832 3704 or 832 1125 local 1406 & 1409.

Spread the word and see you at CCP!

Cinemalaya 6 Trailers

Below are the trailers of the competing full-length films in the New Breed and Director's Showcase categories.

Director's Showcase Category

Ang Paglilitis ni Andres Bonfacio by Mario O' Hara

Donor by Mark Meily

Pink Halo-Halo by Joselito Altarejos

Sigwa by Joel Lamangan

Two Funerals by Gil Portes

New Breed Category

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

Vox Populi by Dennis Marasigan

Aren't you excited for Cinemalaya 6? For related articles, you may check out the Cinemalaya 6 sidebar.

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Top 6 Cinemalaya Favorites

With the tagline “The World Will Be Watching”, the ads promoting Cinemalaya 6 features three of its homegrown films that blossomed into international acclaim. Scenes from Ang Pagdadalaga ni Maximo Oliveros, 100, and Engkwentro were recreated to showcase the plaudits these films garnered in different international film festivals such as Berlin, Sundance, Pusan, Marrakech, Vesoul Asian, and Venice. If you haven't seen these ads, you can watch them here.

The said ads inspired me to make a list of my favorite Cinemalaya films. But before you read my choices, here are some reminders.

1. I do not claim that this list contains the BEST films from Cinemalaya.

2. I only included full-length films that were screened as part of the Main Competition (now called the New Breed Category).

3. I only considered films I actually saw. So no matter how good you think Tribu, Pisay, Tulad ng Dati, Sarong Banggi, or Donsol are, you won’t see them in this list because I haven’t seen them yet. But I will soon.

With that said, here are my six favorite films from Cinemalaya.

6. Engkwentro (Clash)

2009 Cinemalaya Independent Film Festival

Director: Pepe Diokno

Starring: Felix Roco, Daniel Medrana, Zyrus Desamparado, Eda Nolan

Engkwentro elicited mixed reactions during its Cinemalaya run last year. Some applauded its bravery and bravura, while some fell asleep or walked out. But I have always been a believer of this film. To quote my review: “Among the ten finalists vying for the Balanghai trophy in this year’s Cinemalaya, Engkwentro has the highest chance of being picked up by international film festivals. It may even snatch the top plum from festival frontrunners Mangatyanan and Ang Panggagahasa Kay Fe like a real dark horse.” It may not have won the main prize. In fact, it was the only film from last year’s batch that went home with no award (that “special citation” does not count as an award), but Engkwentro vindicated itself when it bagged two major awards in Venice. All I could say was “I knew it”.

Read my full review here.

5. Dinig Sana Kita (If I Knew What You Said)

2009 Cinemalaya Independent Film Festival

Director: Mike Sandejas (Tulad ng Dati)

Starring: Romalito Mallari, Zoe Sandejas

Dinig Sana Kita was my favorite film from last year’s Cinemalaya, but its effect on me is starting to wear off a little. Nevertheless, I can still remember how kilig it made me feel, just when I thought no romcom could touch me. As I said before, it could have easily turned into a cheesy love story if it was made by mainstream film studios. What if GMA Films decide to remake Dinig Sana Kita? Directing duties will be courtesy of Mark Reyes and the leads will be Kris Bernal and Aljur Abrenica. What a horrid thought.

Read the full review here.

4. Ang Panggagahasa Kay Fe (The Rapture of Fe)

2009 Cinemalaya Independent Film Festival

Director: Alvin Yapan (Huling Pasada)

Starring: Irma Adlawan, Nonie Buencamino, TJ Trinidad

I saw Ang Panggagahasa Kay Fe in a private screening held weeks before the start of Cinemalaya. After the last scene, it was as if the audience froze for a few seconds before they clapped. I was not sure about how I felt about the film right after seeing it, but its memory lingered on my mind. I can’t stop thinking about it for days as if I’m under a spell. The film is hypnotic, dreamlike, and unlike any Filipino film I’ve seen. Up to this day, I still believe that Ang Panggagahasa Kay Fe should have won the top award instead of Last Supper No. 3. It’s a good thing that this film found its rightful place in Cairo where it received the Golden Award for Digital Films. There is still justice in this world.

Read my full review here.

3. Ang Pagdadalaga ni Maximo Oliveros (The Blossoming of Maximo Oliveros)

2005 Cinemalaya Independent Film Festival

Director: Auraeus Solito (Pisay)

Starring: Nathan Lopez, JR Valentin, Soliman Cruz, Ping Medina

Ang Pagdadalaga ni Maximo Oliveros is Cinemalaya’s first born. This poignant dramedy burst into the international scene and traveled to Berlin, Torino, Montreal, Rotterdam, Las Palmas, Sundance, and Asian First (thanks IMDB for the info). Maximo Oliveros made noise. Cinephiles took notice. Pinoys lined up to see it in SM cinemas. It brought prominence to the then-unknown Cinemalaya. Ang Pagdadalaga ni Maximo Oliveros started it all. It is the reason why I found myself sitting in Tanghalang Nicanor Abelardo excited to see my second Cinemalaya film in 2008. Thanks Maxi for introducing me to Cinemalaya.

2. Jay

2008 Cinemalaya Independent Film Festival

Director: Francis Pasion

Starring: Baron Geisler, Flor Salanga, Coco Martin

I didn’t write a review of Jay when I saw it during its theatrical run last year. I’ve included the film in several lists where I was forced to make a write-up about it. But whatever I end up writing, I always feel that it’s inadequate to describe Jay’s complex design. Maybe, it isn’t meant to be written about, but should be experienced first-hand. It’s about distorted reality, sensationalist journalism, and consensual exploitation neatly packaged as a family drama, social commentary, and brutal expose of (un)reality shows. I could go on writing 500 more adjectives to describe Jay, but everything will end up as barebones definitions, so I suggest that you experience it for yourself.

1. 100

2008 Cinemalaya Independent Film Festival

Director: Chris Martinez (Here Comes the Bride)

Starring: Mylene Dizon, Eugene Domingo, Tessie Tomas

I’ve always been fascinated with deaths, in the context of films that is. I am deeply moved when the protagonist suddenly dies at the end. In fact, three of my favorite films killed their major character/s: Satine (Nicole Kidman) in Moulin Rouge, Robbie (James McAvoy) and Cecilia (Keira Knightley) in Atonement, and Selma (Bjork) in Dancer in the Dark. Ironically, my favorite Cinemalaya film and favorite Pinoy film is also about death. However, its treatment of death is very different. In the previously mentioned films, the demise of the main protagonists caught us by surprise. Whereas in 100, we knew right from the start that Joyce (played by the brilliant Mylene Dizon) will be six feet below the ground once her 100 days is over. She casually dealt with death as it is inevitable and imminent. She even bought her own casket (as seen on the Cinemalaya 6 ad) and chose her clothes for her wake. After all these years, 100 still occupies a special place in my heart. 100 is truly 100%

Read the full review here.

The world is anticipating what Cinemalaya 6 has to offer. How many cinematic gems will the premier independent film festival produce this year? Don’t miss Cinemalaya 6 at the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP) from July 9 to 18.

I’m planning to watch all the films in competition, both in the New Breed and Director’s Showcase categories, and to catch up on repeat screenings of some Cinemalaya favorites. I will regularly update this blog to cover this event. Go to the sidebar for a list of articles related to Cinemalaya 6.

See you at CCP!

Shameless Plug: Watch me on The Bottomline this Saturday

If these personality-deficient kids from PBB can be on TV, so can I. No, I won't be in PBB Season 3, or is it Season 4 already? Catch me at The Bottomline with Boy Abunda this Saturday at ABS-CBN after Banana Split, that's around 11 PM. I'll be one of the guest bottomliners for interviewee Brillante Mendoza. We'll talk about his victory at Cannes, his critics, and the state of Philippine independent cinema, among other things.

Toy Story 3 is a weepie?

Out of the ten Pixar films, most of which unanimously praised by kids and kids at heart, I’ve only seen five – Toy Story 1 & 2, Finding Nemo, WALL-E, and Up. I can barely remember what Toy Story 1 & 2 were about. I think Up was mildly entertaining. But I tremendously enjoyed Finding Nemo and WALL-E. Dory (voiced by the effervescent Ellen DeGeneres) is my favorite animated character of all time. I’m not ashamed to admit that Finding Nemo made me cry. Meanwhile, I ranked WALL-E as my 4^th favorite film of 2008, beating the likes of The Dark Knight and Wanted. But overall, I can’t really say that I’m a huge fan of Pixar or of animated films in general.

Despite being a banner year for animated films, I only saw two in 2009 – Coraline and Up. Both were tolerable at best. I have the slightest interest to see The Fantastic Mr. Fox, Mary and Max, and Ponyo despite the acclaim they have received. So when Pixar announced that Woody, Buzz, and the rest of the gang will bounce back to the silverscreen after 11 long years, my reaction was: “Hollywood, when will your addiction to sequels end?” I think a third installment is largely unnecessary. It took a 100% “fresh” rating (not a single negative review as of last week) on Rotten Tomatoes, a website that aggregates movie reviews and ratings from film critics, to convince me to give Toy Story 3 a shot.

As I said earlier, I can barely remember what Toy Story 1 & 2 were about, but that doesn’t seem to be a problem. If your memory is as unreliable as mine, fret not. The opening montage set to the tune of You Got A Friend In Me will refresh your memory on the toys’ relationship with their owner/friend Andy. But Andy is already 17 years old and is leaving for college soon. After a garbage bag mix-up, the toys thought they were going to the dump. Tired of gathering dust and longing to be played with, they decided to donate themselves to Sunnyside Day Care. But Sunnyside isn’t so sunny after all, it is ruled by a maniacal, power-tripping, strawberry-scented purple teddy bear Lotso. They are banished to the Caterpillar Room where they are chewed on, thrown all over, and played with by overly rowdy toddlers. In exciting Prison Break fashion, the gang plots their grand escape out of Sunnyside and back to Andy’s house.

You’ve probably heard your friends say that Toy Story 3 is a weepie. If you’re the type who laughs at your friends when they cried watching Dear John, I can just imagine how you will berate them after making that bold proclamation that Toy Story 3, an animated film about toys, is a tearjerker. But they were telling the truth, especially if you’re one of those kids who grew up with the franchise. I could hear an orchestra of sniffles playing during the last two scenes (the garbage incinerator scene and the inevitable conclusion), so practice wiping off your tears while wearing those 3D glasses.

Hollywood, take heed, this is how you cap off a fantastic franchise. Damn! What an ending!

But that doesn’t mean that Toy Story 3 will bore kids with its adult sentiments. Pixar stamps it with their signature brand of adventure and joy. Without giving away too much, some of the highlights of Toy Story 3 are Buzz Lightyear in Español mode, Mr. Potato Head in a tortilla, Mr. Prickle Pant's improv, and Ken, Barbie’s metrosexual lover. So I guess it’s safe to assume that Woody and Buzz will be shaking hands with the golden statue next year. A Best Picture nod, a Best Adapted Screenplay nod, and a Best Animated Feature award are within reach.

Rating: 4.5/5

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Emir = Epic

Given the intrinsic musicality of Pinoys, it’s strange that we haven’t produced a movie musical for a long while. The last one that I’ve seen was the big screen adaptation of the stage musical Zsa Zsa Zaturnnah. But prior to that, it would take us back to the heydays of LVN Pictures and Sampaguita Pictures to find a Filipino movie musical.

Why aren’t we making musicals anymore? Maybe because the industry is too lazy to craft them. Creating a musical takes time and entails a lot of effort. Aside from writing the screenplay, the filmmakers have to worry about composing the songs and choreographing the priduction numbers. It takes months and even years to produce a musical, in contrast to backyard dramas that can be finished in seven days. Or maybe the big film studios don’t think musicals will be profitable in the box office. This gives me more reasons to admire the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP) and Film Development Council (FDC) for helming Emir. I doubt that the producers will recoup the money they invested to make this ambitious project, though I hope I’m wrong. I applaud their dedication to revive a genre of movies that has remained untouched for years.

Inspired by real events, Emir tells the heroic story of a provinciana OFW who puts her life in peril to protect the crown prince of an emirate in the Middle East. Amelia (Frencheska Farr) trades her idyllic life in the mountainous region of Ifugao to work as a nanny of the Sheik’s royal family. Despite her lack of experience, the Sheik’s wife chose her to be the yaya of the newborn crown prince. During the onset of the Gulf War, foreign invaders assaulted the palace. The young prince was hunted down but Amelia rears him to safety, thus risking her life in the process.

The plight of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) has been translated to the filmic language numerous times. We’ve seen a migrant worker in the Lombard metropolis juggling multiple jobs (Milan), a grade school teacher who opts to work as a healthcare provider in United Kingdom (Caregiver), and a domestic helper in Singapore who is charged of murder (The Flor Contemplacion Story). The basic premise stays the same–the Pinoy works abroad in search of greener pastures. The same is true for Emir, directed with technical proficiency and gusto by Chito Roño. What distinguishes Emir from other movies that tackled the OFW phenomenon is that it is a musical.

The heart and soul of a musical lies in its songs. Unlike your favorite TV-musical Glee, the characters do not break out into a song just for the heck of it. The songs are intricately interwoven into the storyline. In fact, the songs tell the story. They take the place of spoken dialogue. They articulate emotions that are best expressed through music. Emir boasts of over 20 all-original songs. There are emotive ballads like Bakit Ako Naririto, the film’s signature song; O, Maliwanag na Buwan, a poignant song that echoes heartbreak and loss; and Hindi Ko Pinangarap, the powerhouse duet between Dulce and Frencheska. There are also campy musical numbers like Bawang, Mais, at Tabako, the film’s opening act, and Turistang Yaya, sung to maximum comedic effect by the nannies. But my favorite would have to be Buti Na Lang, a sweet love song performed by Frencheska and Sid Lucero, which will make audiences swoon.

However, some of the songs are a bit too long. The beginning may bore the audience with its salvo of song numbers. The first 20 minutes is cramped with too many songs but too little dialogue. But it all goes uphill once the six nannies (played by Dulce, Kalila Aguilos, Liesl Batucan, Julia Clarete, Melanie Dujunco, and Beverly Salviejo) are introduced.

Frencheska delivers what is expected of her. She is a great vocalist and a decent actress. However, she lacks the emotional range of more experienced actresses. Although she has established chemistry with Sid, her on-screen love interest, she cannot hold a candle to some of her co-stars particularly Dulce and Kalila Aguilos.

The craftsmanship behind Emir is overwhelming. Meticulous attention was given to every nook and cranny of the production–the set design, costume, make-up, art direction, cinematography, etc. This is an epic production in every sense of the word. In fact, I haven’t seen any other Filipino film of this caliber before. Indeed, this will be a defining moment in Philippine cinema.

Rating: 4/5

* published in PEP