The 20th Cinemalaya Independent Film Festival billed as Cinemalaya Bente was held from August 2 to 11, 2024 in Metro Manila, Philippines.
The main venue for the film festival is the Ayala Malls Manila Bay in Parañaque since the traditional venue the Cultural Center of the Philippines Complex is being renovated. Entries The winning film is highlighted with boldface and a dagger.
Feature Films Title Director Starring Genre Alipato at Muog JL Burgos N/A DocumentaryBalota Kip Oebanda Marian Rivera Comedy, Suspense, SatireAn Errand Dominic Bekaert Sid Lucero, Art Acuña, Elora Españo, and Nanding Josef Comedy dramaGulay Lang, Manong BC Amparado Cedrick Juan and Perry Dizon Comedy dramaThe Hearing Lawrence Fajardo Mylene Dizon, Nor Domingo, Ina Feleo, Enzo Osorio DramaKantil Joshua Caesar Medroso Edmund Telmo, Andre Miguel, Sue Prado, Raul Arellano, Ram Botero, and Perry Dizon Science fiction, LGBTQKono Basho Jaime Pecana II Gabby Padilla and Arisa Nakano DramaLove Child Jonathan Jurilla Jane Oineza and RK Bagatsing DramaTumandok † Richard SalvadicoArlie Sumagaysay Jenaica Sangher and Felipe Ganancial DocufictionThe Wedding Dance Julius Lumiqued Mai Fanglayan, Arvin Balageo Historical drama Short Films +TitleDirectorPamalandong sa DanowBreech Asher HaraniMamaAlexandra BrizuelaCross My Heart and Hope to Die †Sam ManacsaI Was Walking On the Streets of ChinatownRyan CapiliAmbot Wa Ko Kabalo Unsay I-title AniRey Anthony VillaverdeAn Baga Sa DalamMariel Ritchie Jolejole and Roniño DolimAbogbaybayP.R. Monencillo PatindolPrimetime MotherSonny CalventoAll This Wasted SpaceCris BringasMariposaMelanie Faye
Awards
The awards ceremony was held on August 11, 2025.
Feature films Best Film – Tumandok by Richard Salvadico and Arlie Sumagaysay Special Jury Award – Alipato at Muog by JL Burgos Audience Choice Award – Gulay Lang, Manong by BC Amparado Best Direction – Jaime Pacena II for Kono Basho Best Actor – Enzo Osorio for The Hearing Best Actress Gabby Padilla for Kono Basho Marian Rivera for Balota Best Supporting Actor – Felipe Ganancial for Tumandok Best Supporting Actress – Sue Prado for Kantil Best Screenplay – Tumandok Best Cinematography – Kono Basho Best Editing – An Errand Best Sound – An Errand Best Original Music Score – Tumandok Best Production Design – Kono Basho
Short films Best Film – Cross My Heart and Hope to Die Special Jury Award – Pamalandong sa Danow Audience Choice Award – Primetime Mother Best Screenplay – Primetime Mother
Special awards NETPAC Full-length Feature Award: Tumandok by Richard Salvadico and Arlie Sumagaysay NETPAC Short Film Award: Abogbaybay
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