9th Cinemalaya Independent Film Festival
Official poster
Opening filmJazz in Love by Baby Ruth Villarama
Closing filmBurgos by Joel Lamangan
LocationMetro Manila, Philippines
Film titles25
Festival dateJuly 26, 2013 (2013-07-26)–August 4, 2013 (2013-08-04)
WebsiteOfficial Website
Cinemalaya chronology

The 9th Cinemalaya Independent Film Festival was successfully held from July 26 to August 4, 2013, in Metro Manila, Philippines. This year's theme is "Synergy of the Senses", which makes the entries to deliver mature content and provocative themes.[1] The opening film is Jazz in Love by Baby Ruth Villarama, a documentary about a Filipino gay man who waits for the arrival of his German boyfriend. The closing film is Joel Lamangan's Burgos which stars Lorna Tolentino as Edita Burgos, the crusading mother of missing activist Jonas.[2] The winners were announced on August 4 at the Cultural Center of the Philippines, Jerrold Tarog's Sana Dati and Hannah Espia's Transit won top film honors in the awards night.

Entries

The fifteen feature-film entries are divided into two separate competitions. The five feature-film entries will compete under the Directors Showcase which are presented by veteran film directors of the country. While the other ten feature-film entries will compete under the New Breed section which are presented by first-time or young filmmakers working today. The Short Film section has also ten competing entries. The winning film is highlighted with boldface and a dagger.

Directors Showcase

Title Director Cast Genre
Amor y Muerte Ces Evangelista Markki Stroem, Adrian Sebastian, Althea Vega, Ama Quiambao Period drama, Erotic
Ekstra Jeffrey Jeturian Vilma Santos, Marlon Rivera, Vincent de Jesus, Tart Carlos Drama, Comedy
Porno Adolfo Alix, Jr. Angel Aquino, Carlo Aquino, Yul Servo, Rosanna Roces Drama
Sana Dati † Jerrold Tarog Lovi Poe, Paulo Avelino, TJ Trinidad, Benjamin Alves Romance
Liars Gil Portes Alessandra de Rossi, Jan Harley Hicana, John Michael Bonapos Drama

New Breed

Title Director Cast Genre
Babagwa Jason Paul Laxamana Alex Medina, Joey Paras, Kiko Matos, Alma Concepcion Drama
Debosyon Alvin Yapan Paulo Avelino, Mara Lopez Drama
The Diplomat Hotel Christopher Ad Castillo Gretchen Barretto, Art Acuña, Mon Confiado, Joel Torre, Sue Prado Horror
Instant Mommy Leo Abaya Eugene Domingo, Yuki Matsuzaki Romantic comedy
Nuwebe Joseph Israel Laban Barbara Miguel, Jake Cuenca, Nadine Samonte, Anita Linda Drama
Purok 7 Carlo Obispo Krystle Valentino, Miggs Cuaderno, Julian Trono, Arnold Reyes, Angeli Bayani Drama
Quick Change Eduardo Roy Jr. Mimi Juareza, Junjun Quintana, Miggs Cuaderno, Natashia Yumi, Felipe Martinez Drama
Rekorder Mikhail Red Ronnie Quizon, Suzette Ranillo, Belinda Mariano, Glenn Barit, Mandy Guballa, Paolo Bañaga, Easy Ferrer Drama
Transit † Hannah Espia Ping Medina, Marc Alvarez, Irma Adlawan, Mercedes Cabral, Jasmine Curtis Drama
David F. Manny Palo Quester Hannah, Sid Lucero, Art Acuña, Rocky Salumbides, Mitch Valdez, Shamaine Buencamino, Anita Linda Drama

Short films

Title Director
Bakaw Ron Segismundo
The Houseband's Wife † Paulo O'Hara
Katapusang Labok Aiess Alonso
Missing Zig Dulay
Onang JE Tiglao
Para kay Ama Relyn Tan
Pukpok Joaquin Pantaleon
Sa Wakas Ma. Veronica Santiago
Taya Adi Bontuyan
Tutob Kissza Campano

Awards

Here is the list of winners in this year's Cinemalaya Independent Film Festival held Sunday night, August 4, at the Tanghalang Nicanor Abelardo (Main Theater) of the Cultural Center of the Philippines.[3]

Full-Length Features

Directors Showcase
New Breed
Special Awards

Short films

References

  1. ^ "GALLERY: Big stars, provocative themes highlight 2013 Cinemalaya filmfest". Archived from the original on 2013-07-08. Retrieved 2013-07-05.
  2. ^ "Cinemalaya 9 unveils opening, closing films". Retrieved 2013-07-09.
  3. ^ "Cinemalaya 2013: List of winners". Retrieved 2013-08-04.

External links

Cinemalaya Independent Film Festival
Categories