12th Cinemalaya Independent Film Festival
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| name = 12th Cinemalaya Independent Film Festival
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| opening = 1-2-3 by Carlo Obispo
| closing = Ang Hapis at Himagsik ni Hermano Puli by Gil Portes
| location = Metro Manila, Philippines
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| films = 19
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| date = {{Start date|2016|08|05}}–{{End date|2016|08|14}}
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| website = {{URL|http://www.cinemalaya.org/|Official Website}}
| chronology = Cinemalaya
| preceded_by = 2015
| followed_by = 2017
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The 12th Cinemalaya Independent Film Festival was held from August 5–14, 2016 in Metro Manila, Philippines. This marks the return of full-length films after their absence in last year's edition. A total of nine full-length features and ten short films competed.{{cite web|url=http://www.rappler.com/entertainment/movies/140339-cinemalaya-2016-list-lineup-independent-film-festival |title=Cinemalaya 2016: 9 entries, what to watch |publisher=Rappler |date=July 20, 2016 |accessdate=March 25, 2017}}{{cite web |url=http://entertainment.inquirer.net/197229/guide-cinemalaya-2016-main-competition-films |title=GUIDE: Cinemalaya 2016 Main Competition Films |publisher=Philippine Daily Inquirer |date=July 12, 2016 |accessdate=March 25, 2017}} The festival was opened by Carlo Obispo's 1-2-3 and was closed by Gil Portes' Ang Hapis at Himagsik ni Hermano Puli.{{cite web|url=http://entertainment.inquirer.net/198142/cinemalaya-2016-releases-film-screening-schedules |title=Cinemalaya 2016 releases film screening schedules |publisher=Philippine Daily Inquirer |date=July 27, 2016 |accessdate=March 25, 2017}} At the awards night, both Pamilya Ordinaryo and Tuos dominated, with each receiving five awards. Pamilya Ordinaryo won Best Film.
Entries
The winning film is highlighted with boldface and a dagger.
=Full-Length Features=
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| style="width:20%;" | Title
! style="width:15%;" |Director ! style="width:40%;" |Cast ! style="width:15%;" |Genre | |||
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| Ang Bagong Pamilya ni Ponching | Inna Miren Salazar and Dos Ocampo | Janus del Prado, Ketchup Eusebio, Odette Khan, Lollie Mara and Jojo Alejar | Dramedy |
| Dagsin | Atom Magadia | Tommy Abuel, Lotlot de Leon, Benjamin Alves and Janine Gutierrez | Drama, Suspense |
| Hiblang Abo | Ralston Jover | Lou Veloso, Jun Urbano, Leo Rialp and Nanding Josef | Drama |
| I America | Ivan Andrew Payawal | Bela Padilla, Rob Rownd, Matt Evans, Thou Reyes and Sheena Ramos | Dramedy |
| Kusina | David Corpuz and Cenon Palomares | Judy Ann Santos, Gloria Sevilla, Joem Bascon and Luis Alandy | Drama |
| Lando at Bugoy | Vic Acedillo, Jr. | Allen Dizon, Gold Azeron, Roger Gonzales and Rachel Anne Rosello | Drama |
| Mercury Is Mine | Jason Paul Laxamana | Pokwang, Bret Jackson, Vincent de Jesus and Lee O'Brian | Dramedy |
| style="background:#FFDEAD;" | Eduardo Roy, Jr. | Ronwaldo Martin, Hasmine Killip and Maria Isabel Lopez | Drama |
| Tuos | Derick Cabrido | Nora Aunor and Barbie Forteza | Drama |
=Short films=
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| Title | Director |
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| Bugtaw | Noah del Rosario |
| Butas | Richard Cawed |
| Fish Out of Water | Ramon A.L. Garilao |
| Forever Natin | Cyrus Valdez |
| Get Certified | Isaias Herrera Zantua |
| Ang Hapon ni Nanding | Rommel Tolentino |
| Ang Maangas, Ang Marikit at Ang Makata | Jose Ibarra Guballa |
| Mansyong Papel | Ogos Aznar |
| Nakauwi Na | John Relano Patrick Baleros Luis Hidalgo |
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|Pektus † | Isabel Quesada |
Awards
The awards ceremony was held on August 14, 2016 at the Tanghalang Nicanor Abelardo, Cultural Center of the Philippines.{{cite web |url=http://www.cinemalaya.org/news/pamilya-ordinaryo-tops-cinemalaya-2016-tommy-abuel-named-best-actor-role-dagsin |title=PAMILYA ORDINARYO TOPS CINEMALAYA 2016; Tommy Abuel named Best Actor for role in Dagsin |publisher=Cinemalaya |date=August 17, 2016 |accessdate=March 29, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170329140608/http://www.cinemalaya.org/news/pamilya-ordinaryo-tops-cinemalaya-2016-tommy-abuel-named-best-actor-role-dagsin |archive-date=2017-03-29 |url-status=dead }}{{cite web|url=http://www.rappler.com/entertainment/news/142973-cinemalaya-2016-film-festival-awards-night-full-list-winners |title=FULL LIST: Winners, Cinemalaya 2016 awards night |publisher=Rappler |date=August 14, 2016 |accessdate=March 29, 2017}}
=Full-Length Features=
- Best Film – Pamilya Ordinaryo by Eduardo Roy, Jr.
- Special Jury Prize – Mercury is Mine by Jason Paul Laxamana
- Audience Choice Award – Tuos by Derick Cabrido
- Best Direction – Eduardo Roy, Jr. for Pamilya Ordinaryo
- Best Actor – Tommy Abuel for Dagsin
- Best Actress – Hasmine Kilip for Pamilya Ordinaryo
- Best Supporting Actor – Lou Veloso, Jun Urbano, Leo Rialp and Nanding Josef for Hiblang Abo
- Best Supporting Actress –
- Lollie Mara for Ang Bagong Pamilya ni Ponching
- Elizabeth Oropesa for I America
- Best Screenplay – Jason Paul Laxamana for Mercury is Mine
- Best Cinematography – Mycko David Tuos
- Best Editing – Carlo Francisco Manatad for Pamilya Ordinaryo
- Best Sound – Monoxide Works for Tuos
- Best Original Music Score – Jema Pamintuan for Tuos
- Best Production Design – Steff Dereja for Tuos
- NETPAC Award – Pamilya Ordinaryo by Eduardo Roy, Jr.
=Short films=
- Best Short Film – Pektus by Isabel Quesada
- Special Jury Prize – Fish Out of Water by Ramon A.L. Garilao
- Audience Choice Award – Forever Natin by Cyrus Valdez
- Best Direction – Ramon A.L. Garilao for Fish Out of Water
- Best Screenplay – Isabel Quesada for Pektus
- NETPAC Award – Ang Maangas, Ang Marikit, at Ang Makata by Jose Ibarra Guballa
References
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External links
- [https://www.imdb.com/event/ev0001367/overview/ Cinemalaya Independent Film Festival]
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