Cinemalaya 22: Reel Reflections, the festival explores cinema as a mirror that reflects the realities, aspirations, struggles, and triumphs that shape the Filipino experience. Through stories rooted in authenticity and artistic vision, Cinemalaya reaffirms the transformative power of independent film to deepen our understanding of ourselves and of one another.
Leading this year’s competition are nine (9) full-length and ten (10) short films that offer distinct yet interconnected reflections on identity, family, memory, resilience, justice, love, and the complexities of contemporary life.
FULL LENGTHS IN COMPETITION
- 2 VALID IDs by Ma-an Asuncion-Dagñalan and Abet Pagdagdagan Raz
- ni.mál by Dustin Celestino
- GANGGANG by JL Burgos
- KAKA SA YAWAN by Alpha Habon
- HAND OF GOD by Mark Duane Angos
- MAG-IINA by Giancarlo Abrahan and Guelan Varelan-Luarca
- STATUS: REJECTED by Vahn Leinard Pascual
- TAYO LANG ANG NAKAKAALAM by David Corpuz
- TIRIK by May-i Guia Padilla
SHORT FILMS IN COMPETITION
- ELENITA ELENA ELAINE by Gabriela Serrano
- HONEY, MY LOVE, SO SWEET by JT Trinidad
- HOY, HOY, INGAT! by Norvin delos Santos
- kung paano kakalas. by Joseph Vitali
- PARA-PARAAN by Mae Chan Li
- RUNO! by Lysa Catolico and Jazmine Pateña
- SILKSCREEN by Rey Anthony Villaverde
- SORBETES by Jennissie Gilbuena
- THE KEEPER by Nolan Rae Fabular and TRNZ
- THE RIVER FLOWS IN DIFFERENT PLACES by Lot-Lot Hermosura
