2024 Cinemalaya

The 20th Cinemalaya Independent Film Festival billed as Cinemalaya Bente was held from August 2 to 11, 2024 in Metro Manila, Philippines.

The main venue for the film festival is the Ayala Malls Manila Bay in Parañaque since the traditional venue the Cultural Center of the Philippines Complex is being renovated.

Entries

The winning film is highlighted with boldface and a dagger.

Feature Films

Short Films

Awards

The awards ceremony was held on August 11, 2025.

Feature films

• Best Film – Tumandok by Richard Salvadico and Arlie Sumagaysay
• Special Jury Award – Alipato at Muog by JL Burgos
• Audience Choice Award – Gulay Lang, Manong by BC Amparado
• Best Direction – Jaime Pacena II for Kono Basho
• Best Actor – Enzo Osorio for The Hearing
• Best Actress
• Gabby Padilla for Kono Basho
• Marian Rivera for Balota
• Best Supporting Actor – Felipe Ganancial for Tumandok
• Best Supporting Actress – Sue Prado for Kantil
• Best Screenplay – Tumandok
• Best Cinematography – Kono Basho
• Best Editing – An Errand
• Best Sound – An Errand
• Best Original Music Score – Tumandok
• Best Production Design – Kono Basho

Short films

• Best Film – Cross My Heart and Hope to Die
• Special Jury Award – Pamalandong sa Danow
• Audience Choice Award – Primetime Mother
• Best Screenplay – Primetime Mother

Special awards

• NETPAC Full-length Feature Award: Tumandok by Richard Salvadico and Arlie Sumagaysay
• NETPAC Short Film Award: Abogbaybay

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