6th Cinemalaya Independent Film Festival


The 6th Cinemalaya Independent Film Festival was held from the 9th of July, 2010 until the 18th of July, 2010 in Metro Manila, Philippines.

Overview

The 6th Cinemalaya Independent Film Festival and Competition held in Metro Manila was hosted jointly by Cinemalaya Foundation, Cultural Center of the Philippines, Film Development Council of the Philippines and Econolink Investments. The film entries were categorized as full-length feature and short films.
The prize money and awards included ₱200,000 and the Balanghai Trophy for the outstanding full feature film and ₱100,000 and a Balanghai Trophy for the best short film. The best director category carried a purse of ₱300,000 and the Balanghai Trophy.
Films directed by big names like Mario O"Hara's Ang Paglilitis ni Bonifacio, Mark Meily's Donor, Joselito Altarejos's Pink Halo-Halo, Joel Lamangan's Sigwa and Gil Portes's Two Funerals participated in the festival. Films by Filipino directors having directed three full-length commercial feature films also took part as strong contenders.

Entries

The winning film is highlighted with boldface and a dagger.

Directors Showcase

The following films contending for 2010 Directors Showcase. The Directors' Showcase sidebar is for directors who had presented commercially released films in their career.
TitleDirectorCast
Donor †Mark MeilyBaron Geisler, Meryll Soriano
Ang Paglilitis ni Andres BonifacioMario O'HaraAlfred Vargas
Pink Halo-HaloJoselito AltarejosAngeli Bayani, Allen Dizon
Two FuneralsGil PortesTessie Tomas, Robert Arevalo, Princess Manzon, Xian Lim
SigwaJoel LamanganMarvin Agustin, Gina Alajar, Tirso Cruz III, Zsa Zsa Padilla

New Breed

The following films contending for 2010 New Breed category. The New Breed section is for young and new talented filmmakers who will present their first feature film or directors who haven't presented commercially released films in their career.
TitleDirectorCast
Halaw †Sheron DayocJohn Arcilla, Maria Isabel Lopez
The LeavingIan LoreñosAcey Aguilar, Margery Lao
LimbunanGutierrez Mangansakan IITetchie Agbayani, Joem Bascon
MagkakapatidKim GarciaArchie Adamos
MayohanDan VillegasLovi Poe
RekrutDanny AñonuevoArchie Adamos, Acey Aguilar, Rich Asuncion
Sampaguita, National Flower Francis PasionMarlon Abalos
Si Techie, Si Teknoboy at Si Juana BArt KatipunanDanilo Barrios, Mercedes Cabral, Rizza Calderon
Vox PopuliDennis MarasiganIrma Adlawan, Ces Aldaba, Bobby Andrews

Short Films

Awards

Full-Length Features

;Directors Showcase
;New Breed
;Special Award