The 14th Cinemalaya Independent Film Festival was held from August 3–12, 2018 in Metro Manila, Philippines. A total of ten full-length features and ten short films competed. The festival was opened by Erik Matti's BuyBust and was closed by Peng Fei Song's The Taste of Rice Flower.
Entries The winning film is highlighted with boldface and a dagger.
Full-Length Features Title Director Cast GenreDistance Perci Intalan Iza Calzado, Nonie Buencamino and Therese Malvar Family dramaKung Paano Hinihintay ang Dapithapon † Carlo Enciso Catu Dante Rivero, Menggie Cobarrubias and Perla BautistaDramaKuya Wes James Robin Mayo Ogie Alcasid and Ina RaymundoComedy, DramaLiway Kip Oebanda Glaiza de Castro and Dominic RocoPeriod dramaThe Lookout Afi Africa Andres Vasquez, Yayo Aguila, Jay Garcia and Elle RamirezAction, ThrillerMamang Denise O'Hara Celeste Legaspi and Ketchup EusebioDramaML Benedict Mique, Jr. Eddie Garcia and Tony LabruscaThrillerMusmos na Sumibol sa Gubat ng Digma Iar Arondaing Junayka Sigrid Santarin, JM Salvado and Star OrjalizaSocial dramaPan de Salawal Che Espiritu Bodjie Pascua and Miel EspinosaFamily comedySchool Service Louie Ignacio Ai-Ai delas Alas and Joel Lamangan Drama, Thriller
Short films Title Director Si Astri maka Si Tambulah Xeph SuarezBabylon Keith DeligeroJodilerks Dela Cruz, Employee of the Month † Carlo Francisco ManatadKiko Jojo DrizLogro Kani VillaflorNangungupahan Glenn BaritSa Saiyang Isla Christian CandelariaSiyudad sa Bulawan Jarell SerencioYakap Mika Fabella Rafael FroilanYou, Me and Mr. Wiggles Jav Velasco
Awards The awards ceremony was held on August 12, 2018, at the Cultural Center of the Philippines.
Full-Length Features Best Film – Kung Paano Hinihintay Ang Dapithapon by Carlo Enciso Catu Special Jury Prize – Pan de Salawal by Che Espiritu Audience Choice Award – Liway by Kip Oebanda Best Direction – Che Espiritu for Pan de Salawal Best Actor – Eddie Garcia for ML Best Actress – Ai-ai delas Alas for School Service Best Supporting Actor – Ketchup Eusebio for Mamang Best Supporting Actress – Therese Malvar for Distance and School Service Best Screenplay – John Carlo Pacala for Kung Paano Hinihintay Ang Dapithapon Best Cinematography – Neil Daza for Kung Paano Hinihintay Ang Dapithapon Best Editing – Mikael Pestano for ML Best Sound – Wild Sound for Musmos na Sumibol sa Gubat ng Digma Best Original Music Score – Len Calvo for Pan de Salawal Best Production Design – Marielle Hizon for Kung Paano Hinihintay Ang Dapithapon NETPAC Award – Kung Paano Hinihintay Ang Dapithapon by Carlo Enciso Catu
Short films Best Short Film – Jodilerks dela Cruz: Employee of the Month by Carlo Francisco Manatad Special Jury Prize – Si Astri Maka Si Tambulah by Xeph Suarez Audience Choice Award – Kiko by Jojo Driz Best Direction – Xeph Suarez for Si Astri Maka Si Tambulah Best Screenplay – Christian Candelaria for Sa Saiyang Isla NETPAC Award – Sa Saiyang Isla by Christian Candelaria
References
External links Cinemalaya Independent Film Festival