Cinemalaya 2024 guide: Screening schedules, free films, and more
Calling all cinephiles and fans of local independent films! The Cinemalaya Festival is back with some exciting movies in store from July until August.
Its 2024 run carries the theme "Loob, Lalim, Lakas," which is meant to convey the various values, ideas, and issues that Filipino artists strive to instill in the audience.
To make your viewing experience even better, the Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP) is currently holding screenings of past Cinemalaya films without putting a price on the tickets.
If you’re looking to be part of this year’s movie fest, we have prepared a guide on everything you need to know—from the screening schedule to the participating films this year. Read more about it below.
Free screenings
In celebration of the festival's 20th year, the FDCP will showcase some of Cinemalaya's critically acclaimed films for free.
The free screenings began on July 10 and will end on July 27. The films are being screened at the FDCP's Cinematheque Centres located in Manila, Iloilo, Davao, Negros, and Nabunturan.
Some of the films being brought back are Quick Change, Ang Babae sa Septic Tank, What Isn't There, Bagahe, Bwakaw, Bwaya, Endo, Engkwentro, John Denver Trending, Last Supper No. 3, Nabubulok, Pepot Artista, Respeto, Transit, Tribu, and The Blossoming of Maximo Oliveros.
Below is the schedule for the films:
Cinemalaya proper
For the Cinemalaya proper, the new films will be shown at Ayala Malls Manila Bay, Greenbelt, Trinoma, UP Town Center, and Market Market, since its original mainstay venue, the main building of the Cultural Center of the Philippines, is undergoing rehabilitation.
This will take place from Aug. 2 to 11 and will feature 10 short films and 11 full-length movies. Have a look at their posters below:
Full length films:
Short films:
As of writing, details on the screening dates and ticket prices have yet to be detailed.