Cinemalaya 2010 finalists named

MANILA, Philippines - The Cinemalaya Foundation has named the five finalists in the Open Category of the Cinemalaya Independent Film Festival and Competition 2010.

The finalists in the Open Category are Isang Pirasong Buhay by Mark Meily; Pink Halo-Halo by Jay Altarejos; Sigwa by Joel Lamangan; Ang Paglilitis ni Bonifacio by Mario O’ Hara; and Two Funerals by Gil Portes.    

The finalists will be awarded a seed production grant of P500,000 from The Grassroots Film Production and Distribution, Inc. plus an additional P100,000 post-production grant. The five final entries will be screened during the festival week on July 9 to 18. The winner will receive a prize of P300,000 and the Balanghai Trophy.

The Open Category is a new section being introduced in the 2010 Cinemalaya. It is open to Filipino filmmakers who have directed at least three full-length feature films which have been released commercially. 

Cinemalaya has two major competition categories, namely the Full-Length Feature category and the Short Feature category. Awards for all categories will be given on July 18 at the CCP. The Best Full Length Feature Film will receive a prize of P200,000 and the Balanghai Trophy. The Best Short Feature Film will receive a prize of P100,000 and a Balanghai Trophy. 

For details, call 832-1125 local 1704-05.