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. The festival was opened by Carlo Obispo's 1-2-3 and was closed by Gil Portes' Ang Hapis at Himagsik ni Hermano Puli. 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 Title Director Cast GenreAng Bagong Pamilya ni Ponching Inna Miren Salazar and Dos Ocampo Janus del Prado, Ketchup Eusebio, Odette Khan, Lollie Mara and Jojo Alejar DramedyDagsin Atom Magadia Tommy Abuel, Lotlot de Leon, Benjamin Alves and Janine Gutierrez Drama, SuspenseHiblang Abo Ralston Jover Lou Veloso, Jun Urbano, Leo Rialp and Nanding Josef DramaI America Ivan Andrew Payawal Bela Padilla, Rob Rownd, Matt Evans, Thou Reyes and Sheena Ramos DramedyKusina David Corpuz and Cenon Palomares Judy Ann Santos, Gloria Sevilla, Joem Bascon and Luis Alandy DramaLando at Bugoy Vic Acedillo, Jr. Allen Dizon, Gold Azeron, Roger Gonzales and Rachel Anne Rosello DramaMercury Is Mine Jason Paul Laxamana Pokwang, Bret Jackson, Vincent de Jesus and Lee O'Brian DramedyPamilya Ordinaryo † Eduardo Roy, Jr. Ronwaldo Martin, Hasmine Killip and Maria Isabel Lopez DramaTuos Derick Cabrido Nora Aunor and Barbie Forteza Drama
Short films Title Director Bugtaw Noah del RosarioButas Richard CawedFish Out of Water Ramon A.L. GarilaoForever Natin Cyrus ValdezGet Certified Isaias Herrera ZantuaAng Hapon ni Nanding Rommel TolentinoAng Maangas, Ang Marikit at Ang Makata Jose Ibarra GuballaMansyong Papel Ogos AznarNakauwi Na John RelanoPatrick BalerosLuis HidalgoPektus †Isabel Quesada
Awards The awards ceremony was held on August 14, 2016 at the Tanghalang Nicanor Abelardo, Cultural Center of the Philippines.
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
External links Cinemalaya Independent Film Festival