Cinemalaya 2024: Honoring the Best in Philippine Independent Cinema

The Cinemalaya 2024 Film Festival has once again showcased the exceptional talent and creativity within the Philippine indie film scene. This year's festival highlighted the diverse voices and stories that continue to shape the landscape of Filipino cinema. Let's celebrate the outstanding winners who have made their mark in this prestigious event.

Main Competition Winners

• Best Film: Tumandok
• Best Director: Jaime Pacena II for Kono Basho
• Best Actor: Enzo Osorio in The Hearing
• Best Actress: Marian Rivera in Balot & Gabby Padilla in Kono Basho
• Best Supporting Actor: Felipe Ganancial in Tumandok
• Best Supporting Actress: Sue Prado in Kantil
• Best Ensemble Performance: Gulay Lang, Manong
• Best Screenplay: Arden Rod Condez & Arlie Sweet Sumagaysay for Tumandok
• Best Cinematography: Dan Villegas for Kono Basho
• Best Editing: Dominic Bekaert for An Errand
• Best Production Design: Eero Yves Francisco for Kono Basho
• Best Original Music Score: Paulo Almaden & The Ati People of Kabarangkalan and Nagpana for Tumandok
• Best Sound Design: Jedd Dumaguina & Mario Consunji for An Errand
• Special Jury Award: Alipato at Muog
• NETPAC Award: Tumandok
• Audience Choice: Gulay Lang, Manong!

Short Film Category Winners

• Best Short Film: Cross My Heart and Hope to Die
• Best Director: Sam Manacsa for Cross My Heart and Hope to Die
• Best Screenplay: Sonny Calvento for Primetime Mother
• Special Jury Award: Pamalandong sa Danaw
• NETPAC Award: Abogbaybay
• Audience Choice: Primetime Mother

These remarkable films and performances reflect the vibrant and dynamic nature of independent filmmaking in the Philippines. Congratulations to all the winners for their exceptional contributions to Philippine cinema!