15th Cinemalaya Independent Film Festival


The 15th Cinemalaya Independent Film Festival was held from August 2–13, 2019 in Metro Manila, Philippines. A total of ten full-length features and ten short films competed. The festival was opened by the film Ang Hupa by Lav Diaz and its closing film was Mina-Anud by Kerwin Go.

Entries

The winning film is highlighted with boldface and a dagger.

Full-Length Features

TitleDirectorCastGenre
Ani Kim Zuniga and Sandro Del RosarioZyren de la Cruz, Ricky Davao, Miguel Valdes, Marc Felix, Anna Luna, and JM CanlasFamily drama, Fantasy
Belle Douleur Atty. Joji V. AlonsoMylene Dizon, Kit Thompson, Marlon Rivera, Jenny Jamora, and Hannah LedesmaRomance Drama
Children of the RiverMaricel CariagaNoel Comia, Jr., Ricky Oriarte, Dave Justin Francis, Junyka Santarin, JR Custodio, and Juancho TriviñoSocial drama
EdwardThop NazarenoLouise Abuel, Dido dela Paz, Elijah Canlas, Manuel Chua, and Ella CruzSocial drama, Comedy
Fuccbois Eduardo Roy, Jr.Royce Cabrera, Kokoy de Santos, and Ricky DavaoSocial drama, Thriller
IskaTheodore BoborolRuby Ruiz, Soliman Cruz, Ricky Rivero, Jonic Magno, Jomari Angeles, and RK BagatsingSocial drama
John Denver Trending †Arden Rod CondezJansen Magpusao, Meryll Soriano, Glenn Mas, Sammy Rubido, Vince Philip Alegre, and Jofranz AmbubuyogSocial drama
Malamaya Danica Sta. Lucia and Leilani ChavezSunshine Cruz, Enzo Pineda, Raymond Bagatsing, and Bernadette AllysonRomance drama
Pandanggo sa HukaySheryl Rose AndesIza Calzado, Ybes Bagadiong, Acey Aguilar, Diva Montelaba, Charlie Dizon, and Star OrjalizaSocial drama, Thriller
TabonAlexander Xian Cruz Lim Uy Christopher Roxas, Ynna Asistio, Dexter Doria, Bapbap Reyes, Menggie Cobarrubias, Leon Miguel, Benjie Felipe, Lao Rodriguez, and Richard ManabatSocial drama, Thriller

Short Films

Awards

The awards ceremony was held on August 12, 2019 at the Tanghalang Nicanor Abelardo, Cultural Center of the Philippines.

Full-Length Features