The 15th Cinemalaya Independent Film Festival was held from August 2–13, 2019 in Metro Manila, Philippines. A total of ten full-length features and ten short films competed. The festival was opened by the film Ang Hupa by Lav Diaz and its closing film was Mina-Anud by Kerwin Go.
Entries
The winning film is highlighted with boldface and a dagger.
Full-Length Features
Short films
Awards
The awards ceremony was held on August 12, 2019, at the Tanghalang Nicanor Abelardo (CCP Main Theater), Cultural Center of the Philippines.
Full-Length Features
Best Film – John Denver Trending by Arden Rod Condez
Special Jury Prize – Edward by Thop Nazareno
Audience Choice Award – Belle Douleur (A Beautiful Pain) by Atty. Joji V. Alonso
Best Direction – Eduardo Roy Jr. for Fuccbois
Best Actor – Jansen Magpusao for John Denver Trending
Best Actress – Ruby Ruiz for Iska
Best Supporting Actor – Ricky Davao for Fuccbois
Best Supporting Actress – Ella Cruz for Edward
Best Screenplay – Mary Rose Colindres for Iska
Best Cinematography – Rommel Sales for John Denver Trending
Best Editing – Benjo Ferrer III for John Denver Trending
Best Sound – Immanuel Verona for Iska
Best Original Music Score – Len Calvo for John Denver Trending
Best Production Design – Alvin Francisco for Edward
NETPAC Award – John Denver Trending by Arden Rod Condez
Short films
Best Short Film: "'Wag Mo 'Kong Kausapin (Please Stop Talking)" by Josef Gacutan
NETPAC Award: "Disconnection Notice" by Glenn Averia
NETPAC Award Special Mention: "Sa Among Agwat" by Don Senoc
Special Jury Award: "Tembong" by Shaira Advincula
Special Mention for Subject Matter: "Hele ng Maharlika" by Norvin delos Santos
Audience Choice: "Heist School" by Julius Renomeron Jr. Best Screenplay: "Kontrolado ni Girly and Buhay N'ya" by Gilb Baldoza Best Director: "Sa Among Agwat" director Don Senoc