Opening film | Adela by Adolfo Alix, Jr. [1] |
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Location | Metro Manila, Philippines |
Film titles | 20 |
Festival date | July 11, 2008 –July 20, 2008 |
Website | Official Website |
The 4th Cinemalaya Independent Film Festival was held from July 11 until 20, 2008 in Metro Manila, Philippines. [2] [3] [4]
The winning film is highlighted with boldface and a dagger.
Title | Director | Cast |
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100 | Chris Martinez | Mylene Dizon, Eugene Domingo, Tessie Tomas, TJ Trinidad |
Baby Angelo | Joel Ruiz | Archie Alemania, Mark Gil, Alchris Galura |
Boses | Ellen Ongkeko-Marfil | Coke Bolipata, Julian Duque |
Brutus | Tara Illenberger | Ronnie Lazaro, Yul Servo |
Concerto | Paul Alexander Morales | Meryll Soriano, Jay Aquitania, Shamaine Buencamino |
Huling Pasada | Paul Sta. Ana Alvin Yapan | Agot Isidro, Neil Sese, Dimples Romana |
Jay† | Francis Pasion | Baron Geisler, Coco Martin, Flor Salanga |
My Fake American Accent | Ned Trespeces | Miles Canapi |
Namets! | Jay Abello | Christian Vasquez, Angel Jacob, Peque Gallaga |
Ranchero | Michael Cardoz | Archie Adamos, Gary Lim |
Title | Director |
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Andong† | Rommel Tolentino |
Angan-Angan | Sheron Dayoc |
Diamante ng Langit | Vic Acedillo |
God Only Knows | Mark Reyes |
Huling Biktima | Vitaliano Rave |
Ang Ibang Mga Pamilya | Joel Ruiz |
My Pet | Ann Bigornia |
Panggaris | Dexter Cayanes |
Trails of Water | Sheron Dayoc |
Tutos | L.A. Yamsuan |
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