The 15th Cinemalaya Independent Film Festival was held 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
Title Director Cast GenreAni (The Harvest) Kim Zuniga and Sandro Del Rosario Zyren de la Cruz, Ricky Davao, Miguel Valdes, Marc Felix, Anna Luna, and JM Canlas Family drama, FantasyBelle Douleur (A Beautiful Pain) Atty. Joji V. Alonso Mylene Dizon, Kit Thompson, Marlon Rivera, Jenny Jamora, and Hannah Ledesma Romance DramaChildren of the River Maricel Cariaga Noel Comia Jr., Ricky Oriarte, Dave Justin Francis, Junyka Santarin, JR Custodio, and Juancho Triviño Social dramaEdward Thop Nazareno Louise Abuel, Dido dela Paz, Elijah Canlas, Manuel Chua, and Ella CruzSocial drama, ComedyFuccbois Eduardo Roy, Jr. Royce Cabrera, Kokoy de Santos, and Ricky DavaoSocial drama, ThrillerIska Theodore Boborol Ruby Ruiz, Soliman Cruz, Ricky Rivero, Jonic Magno, Jomari Angeles, and RK BagatsingSocial dramaJohn Denver Trending † Arden Rod Condez Jansen Magpusao, Meryll Soriano, Glenn Mas, Sammy Rubido, Vince Philip Alegre, and Jofranz AmbubuyogSocial dramaMalamaya (The Color of Ash) Danica Sta. Lucia and Leilani Chavez Sunshine Cruz, Enzo Pineda, Raymond Bagatsing, and Bernadette AllysonRomance dramaPandanggo sa Hukay Sheryl Rose Andes Iza Calzado, Ybes Bagadiong, Acey Aguilar, Diva Montelaba, Charlie Dizon, and Star Orjaliza Social drama, ThrillerTabon Alexander Xian Cruz Lim Uy (credited as Xian Lim) Christopher Roxas, Ynna Asistio, Dexter Doria, Bapbap Reyes, Menggie Cobarrubias, Leon Miguel, Benjie Felipe, Lao Rodriguez, and Richard Manabat Social drama, Thriller
Short films Title Director Wag Mo 'Kong Kausapin (Please Stop Talking) † Josef GacutanDisconnection Notice Glenn Lowell Averia Gatilyo Harold Lance PialdaHeist School Julius Renomeron Jr.Hele ng maharlika (Lullaby of the free) Norvin De Los SantosKontrolado ni Girly ang Buhay N'ya Gilb BaldozaSa among agway (In between Spaces) Don SenocSa gabing tanging liwanag ay paniniwala (Belief as the light in darkness) Francis Amir GuillermoThe Shoemaker Sheron DayocTembong (Connecting) Shaira Advincula
Awards The awards ceremony was held on August 12, 2019, at the Tanghalang Nicanor Abelardo (CCP Main Theater), Cultural Center of the Philippines.
Full-Length Features Best Film – John Denver Trending by Arden Rod Condez Special Jury Prize – Edward by Thop Nazareno Audience Choice Award – Belle Douleur (A Beautiful Pain) by Atty. Joji V. Alonso Best Direction – Eduardo Roy Jr. for Fuccbois Best Actor – Jansen Magpusao for John Denver Trending Best Actress – Ruby Ruiz for Iska Best Supporting Actor – Ricky Davao for Fuccbois Best Supporting Actress – Ella Cruz for Edward Best Screenplay – Mary Rose Colindres for Iska Best Cinematography – Rommel Sales for John Denver Trending Best Editing – Benjo Ferrer III for John Denver Trending Best Sound – Immanuel Verona for Iska Best Original Music Score – Len Calvo for John Denver Trending Best Production Design – Alvin Francisco for Edward NETPAC Award – John Denver Trending by Arden Rod Condez
Short films Best Short Film: "'Wag Mo 'Kong Kausapin (Please Stop Talking)" by Josef Gacutan NETPAC Award: "Disconnection Notice" by Glenn Averia NETPAC Award Special Mention: "Sa Among Agwat" by Don Senoc Special Jury Award: "Tembong" by Shaira Advincula Special Mention for Subject Matter: "Hele ng Maharlika" by Norvin delos Santos Audience Choice: "Heist School" by Julius Renomeron Jr. Best Screenplay: "Kontrolado ni Girly and Buhay N'ya" by Gilb Baldoza Best Director: "Sa Among Agwat" director Don Senoc
References
External links Cinemalaya Independent Film Festival