The Cinemalaya Philippine Independent Film Festival 2010, now on its sixth year, is a project of the Cinemalaya Foundation, Inc., in partnership with the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP), the Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP) and Econolink Investments, Inc. (EII). It will be held on July 9 to 18, 2010. PRESS RELEASE January 20, 2010 2010 CINEMALAYA FILMS UNRAVEL TALES OF LOVE & WAR IN MINDANAO Three entries by Mindanaoan filmmakers are among the ten finalists of the Full Length category of this years Cinemalaya competition. Maguindanaon filmmaker Gutierrez Mangansakan IIs Limbunan is a glimpse of the hidden world of the limbunan where brides-to-be are kept away from public view. Sheron Dayocs Halaw is the journey of a Badjao father and daughter as they sneak through the Southern backdoor and make the illegal crossing to the island of Sabah. Arnel Mardoquios Sheika is the story of a woman ravaged by the war; in search of peace, she runs to the City where violence and death continue to haunt her. These tales from Mindanao are just some of the many fascinating stories that will unfold in the 2010 Cinemalaya Independent Film Competition and Festival slated on July 9-18 at the Cultural Center of the Philippines. Also competing in the full length category of the competition are: Mayohan by Dan Villegas and Paul Sta. Ana, Magkakapatid by Kim Homer C. Garcia, Rekrut by Danny Anonuevo, Sampaguita by Francis Xavier Pasion, Si Techie, Si Teknoboy at si …
An award-winning film director for his independent films, Kang Young Man’s latest project is the short motion comic series, “Kimchi Warrior.” It is the story of a superhero who gets his powers from the Korean super food, Kimchi and fights against the evils of swine flu, the mad cow disease and malaria among other modern-day diseases. Meet the Korean independent film director from Hollywood on “Heart to Heart!”