Tier 3
Manila, Philippines
Last verified 12 June 2026
Cinemalaya Foundation supports the development and promotion of Philippine independent film.
The main submission deadline for Cinemalaya Philippine Independent Film Festival is around 1 June 2027. Estimated from the festival's usual schedule; confirm on the official site.
Submitting to Cinemalaya Philippine Independent Film Festival costs from USD 20 as a rough guide. Entry fees usually rise closer to the deadline and vary by category.
No premiere requirement. Cinemalaya Philippine Independent Film Festival accepts films that have screened elsewhere.
Cinemalaya Philippine Independent Film Festival takes place in Manila, Philippines.
Cinemalaya Philippine Independent Film Festival is a legitimate, established film festival: it is listed in Circkit's curated, human-vetted festival database, which deliberately excludes known scam festivals and certificate mills. As with any festival, confirm the current deadline and fee on the official site before you pay. You can also run Cinemalaya Philippine Independent Film Festival through Circkit's free Scam Radar for an independent safety check.
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