The 22nd Cinemalaya Independent Film Festival was held from August 6 to 18, 2026, in Metro Manila, Philippines.
The 2026 edition reverted to the traditional August schedule, the 2025 edition having been held in October.
Entries The official entries were announced on July 8, 2026.
Feature films Title Director Starring Genre A.ni.mal Dustin Celestino Maxine Ignacio, Frances Makil-Ignacio, Jojit Lorenzo, Bituin Escalante, Reymund Domingo, Anthony Falcon Black comedy, Social satire 2 Valid IDs Asuncion Dagnalan Marietta Subong, Joey Marquez, Zaijian Jaranilla, Meryll Soriano Social drama Ganggang JL Burgos Raine Dela Cruz, Kenneth "Butchoy" Vincent Mendoza, Don Rishmond Cerbito, Prince España Coming-of-age drama Hand of God Mark Duane Angos Ruru Madrid, Iza Calzado, Ronnie Lazaro, Sue Ramirez, KD Omalin, Jhong Hilario, Cholo Barretto, Edwin Nombre, Rosh Barman, Tyke Sanchez Drama Mag-iina Giancarlo Abrahan Janine Gutierrez, Lucas Andalio, Cherry Pie Picache, Agot Isidro, Ness Roque, Jackie Lou Blanco Horror Kaka sa Yawan Alpha Habon Bryce Nicolo Mercader, Beaver Magtalas, Luis Alandy, Nikki Valdez Drama Status: Rejected Vahn Leinard Pascual Ruby Ruiz, Alessandra de Rossi, Beverly Salviejo, Yani Villarosa Family dramedy Tayo Lang Ang Nakakaalam David Corpuz Martin del Rosario, Yayo Aguila, Miguel Odron, Epy Quizon Queer drama Tirik May-I Badilla Rocco Nacino, Floyd Tena Thriller Short films Title Director(s) Elenita Elena Elaine Gabriela Serrano Honey, My Love, So Sweet Jt Trinidad Hoy, Hoy, Ingat! Norvin Delos Santos Kung Paano Kakalas. Joseph Vitali Para-paraan Mae Chan Li Runo! Lysa CatolicoJazmine Pateña Silkscreen Rey Anthony Villaverde Sorbetes Jennissie Gilbuena The Keeper Nolan Rae Fabular And Trnz The River Flows In Different Places Lot-lot Hermosura
Awards
The awards ceremony was held on August 17, 2026. The following awards were given:
Feature films Best Film – Mag-iina by Giancarlo Abrahan and Guelan Varela-Luarca Special Jury Award – 2 Valid IDs by Ma-an L. Asuncion-Dagñalan and Abet Pagdagdagan Raz Audience Choice Award – 2 Valid IDs by Ma-an L. Asuncion-Dagñalan and Abet Pagdagdagan Raz Best Direction – Giancarlo Abrahan for Mag-iina Best Actor – Martin del Rosario for Tayo Lang Ang Nakakaalam Best Actress – Marietta Subong for 2 Valid IDs and Ruby Ruiz for Status: Rejected (co-winners) Best Supporting Actor – Lucas Andalio for Mag-iina and KD Omalin for Hand of God (co-winners) Best Supporting Actress – Bituin Escalante for A.ni.mál Best Screenplay – Guelan Varela-Luarca for Mag-iina Best Cinematography – Adam Dumaguin for Tayo Lang Ang Nakakaalam Best Editing – John Rogers for A.ni.mál Best Sound – Elian Idioma for Tayo Lang Ang Nakakaalam Best Original Music Score – David Yuhico for Mag-iina Best Production Design – Katrish Aristoki for Mag-iina Short films Best Film – Silkscreen by Rey Anthony Villaverde Special Jury Award – Para-Paraan by Mae Chan Li Audience Choice Award – Hoy, Hoy, Ingat! by Norvin de los Santos Best Screenplay – RUNO! by Lysa Catolico and Jazmine Gin R. Pateña Best Direction – Gabriela Serrano for Elenita, Elena, Elaine Special awards NETPAC Full-length Feature Award: Status: Rejected by Vahn Leinard C. Pascual NETPAC Short Film Award: The River Flows in Different Places by Lot-Lot Hermosura
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