Award-winning documentaries close Cinemalaya 18.
by Stefanos Tai are the documentary films chosen to close the 18th Cinemalaya Philippine Independent Film Festival. The films screened at the Tanghalang Nicanor Abelardo on Aug. 13, at 3:30 p.m., and 7 p.m., respectively.will have its Philippine premiere as one of the closing films of Cinemalaya 2022.
Malakunas, a journalist turned filmmaker, placed the spotlight on lawyer Robert “Bobby” Chan, Nieves Rosento, and Efren “Tata” Balladeres as they risk their lives tracking down illegal loggers, to raise awareness about the pressing social and environmental issues in Palawan.garnered awards abroad namely the Sustainable Future Award at the Sydney Film Festival 2022, and Special Jury Prize for Best Documentary Feature from the Los Angeles Asian Pacific Film Festival.
Telling a narrative beyond the paradisiacal image of Palawan, Karl Malakunas delves into the plight of environmental crusaders as they faced corporations and the government to protect the ‘last ecological frontier’ of the Philippines.
Miles Sible, a Filipina performer in Hong Kong, plays the role of H, a young domestic worker who plans to run away for the sake of love. Tai ensured genuine representation by casting Filipino performers in this documentary film.with the sole HonorableMention last May. The 18th Cinemalaya opened at the CCP on Aug. 5. Awarding ceremonies are set on Aug. 14 at the Tanghalang Nicanor Abelardo .
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