CINEMALAYA 2025 SHORTS

RANKING FOR CINEMALAYA 2025 SHORTS:

1️⃣ Hasang (Daniel de la Cruz)

- A friend to the animals, humans, and the environment, this film can talk gibberish all day, yet you understand where they’re coming from and where they’re heading to. The final scene makes you wanna say “glug glug glug” which can mean it’s the end of the world… or we can still save the world. This film can exhibit creativity—without undermining its intended message.

2️⃣ Figat (Handiong Kapuno)

- Seeing a kid preserve rich traditions makes you feel proud of what she’s doing—even if you don’t know her and her background. Just by hearing the compelling sound of 𝘛𝘰𝘯𝘨𝘢𝘵𝘰𝘯𝘨, an instant respect for the culture is already earned. It arouses curiosity and desire to learn more about them.

3️⃣ The Next 24 Hours (Carl Joseph Papa)

- It’s scary how a person looks calm on the outside but is struggling in the inside. Just like how this film can be humanizing beneath its animated surface. Nakaka-panic ang ending at gusto mo ring malaman kung ano ulit ang mangyayari sa susunod pang 24 hours dahil hindi pwedeng matapos ito sa ganito.

4️⃣ Kung Tugnaw Ang Kaidalman Sang Lawod (Seth Andrew Blanca)

- Sometimes, a memory can’t be defined by vivid faces. It’s the bits and pieces that when put together, they still tell a story. It’s raw and real. It gets you onboard, but remains stationary—making it not moving.

5️⃣ I’m Best Left Inside My Head (Elian Idioma)

- For sure, its weirdness can get your attention. With clay dolls speaking their truth, some words can get relatable or isolating. Not sure if the scenes are molding into something bigger... But it doesn’t matter anymore because it’s all in the head. Hindi naman ito totoo eh.

6️⃣ Kay Basta Angkarabo Yay Bagay Ibat Ha Langit (Maria Estela Paiso)

- How far can resiliency go? Ganito ang mga balitang naririnig natin araw-araw. Pero tila naging banyaga na sa ating paningin. Malaking tulong ang editing at sound upang ipamukha ang mga ito. Ngunit mas umangat ang galing ng editing kesa sa gigil sa nangyayari.

7️⃣ Ascension from the Office Cubicle (Hannah Silvestre)

- Si Daddy Lotto talaga ang umascend dito.

8️⃣ Radikals (Arvin Belarmino)

- Mas radikal sana ito kung si Demi Moore ang kinuhang bida.

9️⃣ Water Sports (Whammy Alcarazen)

- Topless boys because the weather is hot. Ugh. Climate change. Editing madness. Pew pew.

🔟 Please Keep This Copy (Miguel Lorenzo Peralta)

- Is this the omnibus trailer for all the shorts? Pahengeng kopya.