2021 Cinemalaya
Official festival poster | |
| Location | N/A (Virtual event) |
|---|---|
| Film titles | 13 |
| Festival date | August 6 – September 5, 2021 |
| Language | English, Filipino |
| Website | Official Website |
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]
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 † | 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 – Beauty Queen by Myra Aquino
- Special Jury Prize – Ang Sadit na Planeta by Arjanmar H. Rebeta
- Audience Choice Award – Ang Sadit na Planeta by Arjanmar H. Rebeta
- Best Direction – Kyle Nieva for Kids on Fire
- Best Screenplay – Kids on Fire
- NETPAC Award – Ang Sadit na Planeta by Arjanmar H. Rebeta
References
- ^ "Cinemalaya 2020 goes digital due to COVID-19 pandemic, announces short film finalists". The Philippine Star. July 6, 2020. Retrieved November 1, 2025.
- ^ "Cinemalaya goes digital again in 2nd pandemic year". BusinessWorld. July 15, 2021. Retrieved November 1, 2025.
- ^ a b Llemit, Kathleen (August 20, 2021). "LIST: Cinemalaya 2021 winners; films now available for streaming". The Philippine Star. Retrieved November 1, 2025.
- ^ Priela, Joe (June 21, 2021). "13 Finalists for Cinemalaya 2021 announced". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved November 1, 2025.
- ^ Jairus, Matias (August 19, 2021). "Beauty Queen named Best Film in Cinemalaya 2021". BusinessWorld. Retrieved November 1, 2025.