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Tuesday, July 17, 2012

Cinemalaya 2012 in full force with 25 new films at the CCP, Trinoma, & Greenbelt this July 20-29!


 We have the complete guide for you for Cinemalaya 2012 movie entries check it out here: http://startriga.blogspot.com/search/label/Cinemalaya%202012
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Twenty five new digital films will compete in the 2012 Cinemalaya Independent Film Festival and Competition on July 20-29, 2012 at the Cultural Center of the Philippines, Greenbelt 3 Makati and Trinoma Quezon City.   
 
This year, Cinemalaya gets even bigger with the addition of a new major venue at Trinoma in Quezon City, making the reach of Cinemalaya even wider and bigger.  The addition of Trinoma as a third major venue for the festival is part of the vision of Cinemalaya organizers to make the Festival more accessible to the growing number of audiences that attend Cinemalaya.  
 
Cinemalaya’s main competition categories are the New Breed full length feature category and the Short Feature category featuring works by new directors. The Directors Showcase is a competition for works by established directors.
 
Ten films will compete in the New Breed full length feature category.  These are Aparisyon by Vincent Sandoval, Ang Katiwala by Aloy Adlawan, Ang Nawawala by Marie Jamora, Mga Dayo by Julius Sotomayor Cena, Diablo by Mes de Guzman, Intoy Syokoy ng Kalye Marino by Lemuel C. Lorca, Oros by Paul Sta. Ana, REquieme! by Loy Arcenas, Santa Niña by Emmanuel Quindo Palo, and The Animals by Gino M. Santos.
 
Five films will vie in the Directors Showcase.  These are Bwakaw by Jun Robles Lana,Kalayaan (Wildlife) by Adolfo B. Alix Jr., Mga Mumunting Lihim (Those Little Secrets)by Jose Javier Reyes, Posas (Shackled) by Lawrence Fajardo and Kamera Obskura by Raymond Red.
 
Ten films will compete in the short film category.  These are: Ang Paghihintay sa Bulongby Sigrid Andrea P. Bernardo, As He Sleeps by Sheron Dayoc, Balintuna by Emmanuel Escalona Jr., Bohe Sons of the Waves by Nadjoua Bansil, Manenaya by Richard Legaspi,Pasahero by Mario Celada, Ruweda by Hannah Espia, Sarong Aldaw by Marianito Dio Jr., Ulian (Senility) by Chuck Gutierrez and Victor by Jarell M. Serencio.
 
Now on its eighth year, Cinemalaya is a project of the Cinemalaya Foundation, CulturalCenter of the Philippines (CCP), Film Development Council of the Philippines and Econolink Investments, Inc. It is an all-digital film festival that aims to discover, encourage and honor cinematic works of Filipino filmmakers that boldly articulate and freely interpret the Filipino experience with fresh insight and artistic integrity.
 
Cinemalaya will run from July 20-29, 2012 at the CCP and July 21-29, 2012 at Greenbelt and Trinoma.  Cinemalaya will feature about 60 films on exhibition with twenty five in competition.  It features a variety of sections, namely the NCCA Premieres, Ani, Cinemalaya Documentaries focus on Early Indies and a special Retrospective on Mario O’Hara’s works as actor, writer and director.  This year, highlights will include a retrospective of vintage and rare Filipino film ads in the collection of art patron Danny Dolor.  The Cinemalaya Film Congress is a major part of the Festival. This year also features guest resource person Ralph Guggenheim of Pixar Studios.

For more information, please call CCP Film Office at telephone number 832-1125 local 1704/05 and the CCP box office at 832-3704.

TICKETS AND PASSES

Ticket information: 
Regular Tickets:P 150.00 per head per screening

Discounts:
- 50% for Students
- 20% for Senior Citizens
- 20% for Government and Military Personnel

Festival Passes:Festival Pass @ P3,000.00
- admission to all festival screenings at the CCP venues only
- guaranteed seat in the TNA and TAT screenings; first-come, first-served in small venues (TMC, THB and MKP)
- priority lane entry
- non-transferable
- complementary souvenir program
FIC (Films-in-Competition) Pass @ P2,000.00- admission to all Films-in-Competition at the CCP venues only
- guaranteed seat in the TNA and TAT screenings; first-come, first -served in small venues (TMC, THB and MKP)
- priority lane entry
- non-transferable
- complementary souvenir program

One-Day Pass @ P500.00-admission to a maximum of five (5) screenings during one (1) single day

Congress Pass:
P500.00 (with 50% disscount for students).  To inquire and register, contact Ms. Minda Casagan at 832-1125 local 1704-1705.

Information courtesy of Cultural Center of the Philippines Official Website