12th Cinemalaya Independent Film Festival
| Opening film | 1-2-3 by Carlo Obispo |
|---|---|
| Closing film | Ang Hapis at Himagsik ni Hermano Puli by Gil Portes |
| Location | Metro Manila, Philippines |
| Film titles | 19 |
| Festival date | August 5, 2016–August 14, 2016 |
| Website | Official Website |
The 12th Cinemalaya Independent Film Festival was held from August 5-14, 2016 in Metro Manila, Philippines. This marks the return of full-length films after their absence in last year's edition. A total of nine full-length features and ten short films competed. The festival was opened by Carlo Obispo's 1-2-3 and was closed by Gil Portes' Ang Hapis at Himagsik ni Hermano Puli. At the awards night, both Pamilya Ordinaryo and Tuos dominated, with each receiving five awards. Pamilya Ordinaryo won Best Film.
The winning film is highlighted with boldface and a dagger.
The awards ceremony was held on August 14, 2016 at the Tanghalang Nicanor Abelardo, Cultural Center of the Philippines.
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