Thursday, July 10, 2008 20 digital films compete in Cinemalaya
THE 4th Cinemalaya Philippine Independent Film Festival opens on July 11 at the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP).
At the opening night, the film "Adela" by Adolf Alix Jr., will be shown as a tribute to veteran actress Anita Linda. The movie produced by Bicycle Pictures tells the story of a widow who feels abandoned by her children.
Ricky Davao, Iza Calzado, Jason Abalos, and German Moreno are part of the cast.
This year, 10 full-length digital films and 10 short films will be competing for the best representation of the theme "Anong Kwento Mo?"
A full-length film will have a chance to win P200,000 plus the Balanghai trophy while the top short film will receive P100,000 during the awarding ceremony on July 20.
Full-length category:
1. "100" by Chris Martinez
2. "Baby Angelo" by Joel Ruiz and Abi Aquino
3. "Boses" by Ellen Ongkeko-Marfil
4. "Brutus" by Tara Illenberger
5. "Concerto" by Paul Alexander Morales
6. "Huling Pasada" by Paul Sta. Ana
7. "Jay" by Francis Xavier E. Pasion
8. "My Fake American Accent" by Onnah Valera
9. "Namets" by Emilio "Jay" Abello
10. "Ranchero" by Michael Christian Cardoz.
Short films category:
1. "Andong" by Rommel "Milo" Tolentino
2. "Ang Ibang Mga Pamilya" by Joel P. Ruiz
3. "Angan-Angan" (Dreams) by Sheron Dayoc
4. "Diamante ng Langit" by Vic Acedillo Jr.
5. "God Only Knows" by Mark Reyes
6. "Huling Biktima" by Vitaliano Rave
7. "My Pet" by Ann Bigornia
8. "Panggaris" by Dexter Cayanes
9. "Trails of Water" by Sheron Dayoc
10. "Tutos" by L.A. Yamsuan
Cinemalaya runs until July 20. Films will be shown in all CCP venues such as Main Theater, Little Theater, Dream Theater, Tanghalang Huseng Batute, Silangan Hall, and MKP Hall. (JRDB/Sunnex)
