2026 Cinemalaya
| Location | Metro Manila, Philippines |
|---|---|
| Film titles | 9 |
| Festival date | August 6–18, 2026 |
| Website | www |
The 22nd Cinemalaya Independent Film Festival was held from August 6 to 18, 2026 in Metro Manila, Philippines.[1]
The 2026 edition reverted back to the traditional August schedule, the 2025 edition having been held in October.[2]
Entries
The official entries were announced on July 8, 2026.[3][4]
Feature films
| Title | Director | Starring | Genre |
|---|---|---|---|
| A.ni.mal | Dustin Celestino | Maxine Ignacio, Frances Makil-Ignacio, Jojit Lorenzo, Bituin Escalante, Reymund Domingo, Anthony Falcon | Black comedy, Social satire |
| 2 Valid IDs | Asuncion Dagnalan | Marietta Subong, Joey Marquez, Zaijian Jaranilla, Meryll Soriano | Social drama |
| Ganggang | JL Burgos | Raine Dela Cruz, Kenneth "Butchoy" Vincent Mendoza, Don Rishmond Cerbito, Prince España | Coming-of-age drama |
| Hand of God | Mark Duane Angos | Ruru Madrid, Iza Calzado, Ronnie Lazaro, Sue Ramirez, KD Omalin, Jhong Hilario, Cholo Barretto, Edwin Nombre, Rosh Barman, Tyke Sanchez | Drama |
| Mag-iina | Giancarlo Abrahan | Janine Gutierrez, Lucas Andalio, Cherry Pie Picache, Agot Isidro, Ness Roque, Jackie Lou Blanco | Horror |
| Kaka sa Yawan | Alpha Habon | Bryce Nicolo Mercader, Beaver Magtalas, Luis Alandy, Nikki Valdez | Drama |
| Status: Rejected | Vahn Leinard Pascual | Ruby Ruiz, Alessandra de Rossi, Beverly Salviejo, Yani Villarosa | Family dramedy |
| Tayo Lang Ang Nakakaalam | David Corpuz | Martin del Rosario, Yayo Aguila, Miguel Odron, Epy Quizon | Queer drama |
| Tirik | May-I Badilla | Rocco Nacino, Floyd Tena | Thriller |
Short films
| Title | Director(s) |
|---|---|
| Elenita Elena Elaine | Gabriela Serrano |
| Honey, My Love, So Sweet | Jt Trinidad |
| Hoy, Hoy, Ingat! | Norvin Delos Santos |
| Kung Paano Kakalas. | Joseph Vitali |
| Para-paraan | Mae Chan |
| Li Runo! | Lysa Catolico Jazmine Pateña |
| Silkscreen | Rey Anthony Villaverde |
| Sorbetes | Jennissie Gilbuena |
| The Keeper | Nolan Rae Fabular And Trnz |
| The River Flows In Different Places | Lot-lot Hermosura |
Awards
| 2026 Cinemalaya Awards Night | |
|---|---|
| Date | August 17, 2026 |
| Site | Shangri-La Plaza, Mandaluyong |
The awards ceremony was held on August 17, 2026.[5] The following awards were given:[6]
Feature films
- Best Film – Mag-iina by Giancarlo Abrahan and Guelan Varela-Luarca
- Special Jury Award – 2 Valid IDs by Ma-an L. Asuncion-Dagñalan and Abet Pagdagdagan Raz
- Audience Choice Award – 2 Valid IDs by Ma-an L. Asuncion-Dagñalan and Abet Pagdagdagan Raz
- Best Direction – Giancarlo Abrahan for Mag-iina
- Best Actor – Martin del Rosario for Tayo Lang Ang Nakakaalam
- Best Actress – Marietta Subong for 2 Valid IDs and Ruby Ruiz for Status: Rejected (co-winners)
- Best Supporting Actor – Lucas Andalio for Mag-iina and KD Omalin for Hand of God (co-winners)
- Best Supporting Actress – Bituin Escalante for A.ni.mál
- Best Screenplay – Guelan Varela-Luarca for Mag-iina
- Best Cinematography – Adam Dumaguin for Tayo Lang Ang Nakakaalam
- Best Editing – John Rogers for A.ni.mál
- Best Sound – Elian Idioma for Tayo Lang Ang Nakakaalam
- Best Original Music Score – David Yuhico for Mag-iina
- Best Production Design – Katrish Aristoki for Mag-iina
Short films
- Best Film – Silkscreen by Rey Anthony Villaverde
- Special Jury Award – Para-Paraan by Mae Chan Li
- Audience Choice Award – Hoy, Hoy, Ingat! by Norvin de los Santos
- Best Screenplay – RUNO! by Lysa Catolico and Jazmine Gin R. Pateña
- Best Direction – Gabriela Serrano for Elenita, Elena, Elaine
Special awards
References
- ↑ Olea, Jerry (July 10, 2026). "Cinemalaya 2026 unveils 9 feature films, 10 short films, 3 books". PEP.ph (in Filipino). Philippine Entertainment Portal, Inc. Retrieved July 15, 2026.
- ↑ Cruz, Marinel (September 4, 2025). "Why Cinemalaya 2025 will be its most 'streamlined' edition yet". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved November 1, 2025.
- ↑ Valderrama, Evangeline (July 8, 2026). "Cinemalaya 2026: 10 short films and 9 full-length films that made the cut". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved July 15, 2026.
- ↑ "Cinemalaya 2026 ramps up ahead of return to CCP next year". BusinessWorld. July 9, 2026. Retrieved July 15, 2026.
- ↑ Villanueva, Angelica (July 14, 2026). "Cinemalaya charts new voyage for Filipino indie films". Manila Standard. Retrieved July 15, 2026.
- ↑ Garzon, Hannah (August 18, 2026). "LIST: The winners at Cinemalaya 2026". The Philippine Star. Retrieved August 19, 2026.