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MANILA — The Cinemalaya Philippine Independent Film Festival unveiled on Wednesday the nine full-length films vying for top honors at its 22nd edition, which will run from August 6 to 16 across multiple cinemas in Metro Manila.The festival also announced the 10 short films selected for this year&#x27;s competition.The Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP) and the Cinemalaya Foundation, Inc. will bring the festival once again to Red Carpet Cinemas at Shangri-La Plaza as its primary venue.  Ayala Malls remains a partner venue for Cinemalaya 22, while Gateway Cineplex also returns this year, completing the roster of venues.<div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1783489410973741131271_1589798645845700_614445196395794223_n.png" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/> </div>With the theme Cinemalaya 22: Reel Reflections, the festival &quot;explores cinema as a mirror that reflects the realities, aspirations, struggles, and triumphs that shape the Filipino experience.&quot;Here are the nine full-length and 10 short films for the Cinemalaya 2026 that &quot;offer distinct yet interconnected reflections on identity, family, memory, resilience, justice, love, and the complexities of contemporary life.&quot;<div><iframe src="https://www.facebook.com/plugins/video.php?height=314&amp;href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Freel%2F1030597486524010%2F&amp;show_text=false&amp;width=560&amp;t=0" width="560" height="314" style="border:none;overflow:hidden" scrolling="no" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div>The nine full-length films are:1. &quot;A.ni.mál&quot; by Dustin Celestino 2. &quot;2 Valid IDs&quot; by Ma-an Asuncion-Dagñalan and Abet Pagdagdagan Raz 3. &quot;Ganggang&quot; by JL Burgos 4. &quot;Hand of God&quot; by Mark Duane Angos5. &quot;Mag-iina&quot; by Giancarlo Abrahan and Guelan Luarca 6. &quot;Kaka sa Yawan&quot; by Alpha Habon 7.  &quot;Status: Rejected&quot; by Vahn Leinard Pascual 8. &quot;Tayo Lang ang Nakakaalam&quot; by David Corpuz 9. &quot;Tirik&quot; by May-i Guia Padilla.Meanwhile, the 10 short films are:1. &quot;Elenita Elene Elaine&quot; by Gabriela Serrano2. &quot;Honey, My Love, So Sweet&quot; by JT Trinidad3. &quot;Hoy, Hoy, Ingat!&quot; by Norvin de los Santos4. &quot;Kung Paano Kakalas&quot; by Joseph Vitali5. &quot;Para-paraan&quot; by Mae Chan Li6. &quot;Runo!&quot; by Lysa Catolico and Jazmine Gin Pateña7. &quot;Silkscreen&quot; by Rey Anthony Villaverde8. &quot;Sorbetes&quot; by Jennissie Gilbuena9. &quot;The Keeper&quot; by Nolan Rae Fabular and TRNZ10. &quot;The River Flows in Different Places&quot; by Lot-lot HermosuraRunning concurrently with the festival is the 38th Gawad CCP Para sa Alternatibong Pelikula at Video, the Southeast Asia’s longest-running independent film competition. Showcasing works across Short Feature/Narrative, Experimental, Documentary, and Animation, the competition continues to champion alternative forms of cinema and provide emerging filmmakers with a platform to push creative boundaries.

The Cinemalaya Philippine Independent Film Festival unveiled on Wednesday the nine full-length films vying for top honors at its 22nd edition, which will run from August 6 to 16 across multiple cinemas in Metro Manila.

The Cinemalaya Philippine Independent Film Festival unveiled on Wednesday the nine full-length films vying for top honors at its 22nd edition, which will run from August 6 to 16 across multiple cinemas in Metro Manila.

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Here are the films of Cinemalaya 2026

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Published July 08, 2026 02:03 PM PHT

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