The 16th Cinemalaya Independent Film Festival was held from August 7 to 16, 2020. Only short films were featured for this edition, with entrants streamed online via Vimeo due to the COVID-19 pandemic in the Philippines.
Entries The following are the final ten short films eligible for Best Picutre from 244 submissions. They were announced in July 2020. Submissions were submitted as finished works prior to the COVID-19 lockdowns.
The winning film is highlighted with boldface and a dagger.
Short films Title Director(s)Ang Gasgas na Plaka ni Lolo Bert Janina GacostaCheska MarforiExcuse Me, Miss, Miss, Miss Sonny CalventoLiving Things Martika Ramirez EscobaTokwifi † Carla Pulido OcampoThe Slums Jan Andrei CobeyFatigued James MayoQuing Lalam Ning Aldo (Under the Sun) Reeden Fajardo Ang Pagpakalma Sa Unos (To Calm The Pig Inside) Joanna Vasquez ArongUtwas (Arise) Richard SalvadicoArlie Sweet SumagaysayPabasa Kan Pasyon (Chanting the Passion) Hubert Tibi Awards The awards ceremony was held online on August 12, 2020.
Short films Best Short Film – Tokwifi by Carla Pulido Ocampo Special Jury Prize – Ang Pagpakalma sa Unos by Joanna Vasquez Arong Audience Choice Award – Quing Lalam Ning Aldo by Reeden Fajardo Best Direction – Martika Ramirez Escobar for Living Things Best Screenplay – Pabasa Kan Pasyon NETPAC Award – Tokwifi by Carla Pulido Ocampo
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