2021 Cinemalaya
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The 17th Cinemalaya Independent Film Festival was held from August 6 to September 5, 2021. Only short films were featured for this edition for the second consecutive year, with entrants streamed online due to the COVID-19 pandemic in the Philippines. Entrant films were made available in the streaming platforms KTX.ph and Vimeo.[1][2][3]
Official festival poster | |
| Location | N/A (Virtual event) |
|---|---|
| Film titles | 13 |
| Festival date | August 6 â September 5, 2021 |
| Language | English, Filipino |
| Website | Official Website |
Entries
The following are the final thirteen short films eligible for Best Picutre from at least 200 submissions. They were announced in June 2021.[3][4]
The winning film is highlighted with boldface and a dagger.
- Short films
| Title | Director(s) |
|---|---|
| Ang Sadit na Planeta | Arjanmar H. Rebeta |
| Ang Mga Nawalang Pag-asa at Panlasa | Kevin Jay Ayson |
| Ate OG | Kevin Mayuga |
| Ang Pagdadalaga ni Lola Mayumi | Shiri Francesca D. De Leon |
| Beauty Queen â | Myra Aquino |
| Crossing | Marc Misa |
| Kawatan Sa Salog | Ralph John Velasco |
| Kids On Fire | Kyle Nieva |
| Looking For Rafflesias and Other Fleeting Things | James Fajardo |
| Maski Papano | Che Tagyamon Glenn Barit |
| Namnama en Lolang | Jonnie Lyn Dasalla |
| Out of Body | Enrico Po |
| The Dust in Your Place | David Olson |
Awards
The awards ceremony was held online on August 19, 2021.[5]
- Short films
- Best Short Film â Beauty Queen by Myra Aquino
- Special Jury Prize â Ang Sadit na Planeta by Arjanmar H. Rebeta
- Audience Choice Award â Ang Sadit na Planeta by Arjanmar H. Rebeta
- Best Direction â Kyle Nieva for Kids on Fire
- Best Screenplay â Kids on Fire
- NETPAC Award â Ang Sadit na Planeta by Arjanmar H. Rebeta