| 15th Cinemalaya Independent Film Festival | |
| Opening: | Ang Hupa by Lav Diaz |
| Closing: | Mina-Anud by Kerwin Go |
| Location: | Metro Manila, Philippines |
| Films: | 20 |
| Date: | – |
| Language: | English, Filipino, Ilonggo, Bicolano |
| Chronology: | Cinemalaya |
| Preceded By: | 2018 |
| Followed By: | 2020 |
The 15th Cinemalaya Independent Film Festival was held from August 2–13, 2019 in Metro Manila, Philippines. A total of ten full-length features and ten short films competed.[1] The festival was opened by the film Ang Hupa by Lav Diaz and its closing film was Mina-Anud by Kerwin Go.[2]
The winning film is highlighted with boldface and a dagger.
| Title | Director | Cast | Genre | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ani (The Harvest) | Kim Zuniga and Sandro Del Rosario | Zyren de la Cruz, Ricky Davao, Miguel Valdes, Marc Felix, Anna Luna, and JM Canlas | Family drama, Fantasy | |
| Belle Douleur (A Beautiful Pain) | Atty. Joji V. Alonso | Mylene Dizon, Kit Thompson, Marlon Rivera, Jenny Jamora, and Hannah Ledesma | Romance Drama | |
| Children of the River | Maricel Cariaga | Social drama | ||
| Edward | Thop Nazareno | Louise Abuel, Dido dela Paz, Elijah Canlas, Manuel Chua, and Ella Cruz | Social drama, Comedy | |
| Fuccbois | Eduardo Roy, Jr. | Royce Cabrera, Kokoy de Santos, and Ricky Davao | Social drama, Thriller | |
| Iska | Ruby Ruiz, Soliman Cruz, Ricky Rivero, Jonic Magno, Jomari Angeles, and RK Bagatsing | Social drama | ||
| John Denver Trending † | Arden Rod Condez | Jansen Magpusao, Meryll Soriano, Glenn Mas, Sammy Rubido, Vince Philip Alegre, and Jofranz Ambubuyog | Social drama | |
| Malamaya (The Color of Ash) | Danica Sta. Lucia and Leilani Chavez | Sunshine Cruz, Enzo Pineda, Raymond Bagatsing, and Bernadette Allyson | Romance drama | |
| Pandanggo sa Hukay | Sheryl Rose Andes | Iza Calzado, Ybes Bagadiong, Acey Aguilar, Diva Montelaba, Charlie Dizon, and Star Orjaliza | Social drama, Thriller | |
| Tabon | Alexander Xian Cruz Lim Uy (credited as Xian Lim) | Christopher Roxas, Ynna Asistio, Dexter Doria, Bapbap Reyes, Menggie Cobarrubias, Leon Miguel, Benjie Felipe, Lao Rodriguez, and Richard Manabat | Social drama, Thriller |
| Title | Director | |
|---|---|---|
| 'Wag Mo 'Kong Kausapin (Please Stop Talking) † | Josef Gacutan | |
| Disconnection Notice | Glenn Lowell Averia | |
| Gatilyo | Harold Lance Pialda | |
| Heist School | Julius Renomeron Jr. | |
| Hele ng maharlika (Lullaby of the free) | Norvin De Los Santos | |
| Kontrolado ni Girly ang Buhay N'ya | Gilb Baldoza | |
| Sa among agway (In between Spaces) | Don Senoc | |
| Sa gabing tanging liwanag ay paniniwala (Belief as the light in darkness) | Francis Amir Guillermo | |
| The Shoemaker | Sheron Dayoc | |
| Tembong (Connecting) | Shaira Advincula |
The awards ceremony was held on August 12, 2019, at the Tanghalang Nicanor Abelardo (CCP Main Theater), Cultural Center of the Philippines.[3] [4] [5]