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Director Sheryl Rose Andes on ‘Maria,’ the 1st full-length documentary to compete in Cinemalaya
Before embracing filmmaking, Sheryl Rose Andes had spent a decade working on human rights issues. In 2017, in fact, she was part of the team that worked on a story about the previous administration’s so-called…
Gala Premiere of ‘MARIA’—The First Ever DOCUMENTARY Full-Length Film Entry at the CINEMALAYA!
Cinemalaya 2023 Round-up! (Part 1)
But again, what else is new in their story? Maria can actually bring a new perspective to the drug war, particularly with the story of the first Maria.
Cinemalaya 2023: A year of firsts—and very personal narratives
Cinemalaya has been around for 19 years, and yet, it’s the first time that a documentary film is competing in the full-length section of the festival
Philippines Independent Film Festival Cinemalaya 2023 Returns To Manila
“Maria” is the first full-length documentary in Cinemalaya. In the Philippines, with limited civic and democratic space amid a culture of impunity, three women named Maria are on the journey to seek truth and fight for justice.
Spotlight on Cinemalaya films on human rights, red-tagging and extrajudicial killings
The documentary by Andes follows three women named Maria after the bloodbath of Duterte’s drug war: a staunch supporter turned victim, a wife mother fighting for their rights, and a woman (Vice President Leni Robredo) who became a beacon of hope.
Nood na! Kristina Conti promotes ‘Maria’ film entry at Cinemalaya
NUPL lawyer Kristina Conti is promoting the Cinemalaya film entry, “Maria” ahead of its start on Saturday.
Your Guide to Cinemalaya 2023: Film Line-up, New Venue
Cinemalaya 2023 promises an exciting line-up of new full-length and short films from Filipino filmmakers, anchoring on its festival theme “ilumiNasyon” (a portmanteau of illumination and “nasyon” or nation) that puts the focus “on issues that shape our times while capturing the audience imagination” through new stories and perspectives.
Mapuan films shine in 19th Cinemalaya Independent Fim Festival
Mapúan filmmakers have once again made a remarkable impact on the Philippine cinema scene as their films take center stage in the prestigious 19th Cinemalaya Philippine Independent Film Festival.
Cinemalaya 19 Opens Door For Animated And Documentary Feature Films
“Maria” from filmmaker She Andes, meanwhile, becomes the first full-length documentary feature. It chronicles former president Rodrigo Duterte’s brutal war on drugs that left thousands of families grieving
Cinemalaya’s ‘Maria’ puts women at the ‘heart’ of drug war
MANILA — Widows and mothers are at the “heart” of a gritty documentary by Philippine filmmaker Sheryl Rose Andes, who turns the camera on women left behind by former president Rodrigo Duterte’s deadly drug war.
Complete guide to Cinemalaya 2023 full-length entries
For the first time in Cinemalaya for the feature films, we are featuring a documentary film and a film which involves animation.
Cinemalaya 19 gives biggest seed grant in its history
“Maria” by She Andes has this intriguing storyline: “Amid shrinking civic and democratic space, and a culture of impunity, three women named Maria are on a journey to see truth and fight for justice.”
Cinemalaya 2023 finds a new home in PICC
Director She Andes said that she wanted Cinemalaya to be a platform for their stories since the festival has become a major voice in the local social landscape.
LIST: Competing full-length feature films at Cinemalaya 2023
MANILA, Philippines — The Cinemalaya Philippine Independent Film Festival is back for its 19th edition with 10 new feature films in competition, including the first documentary and animated entries.
Mapúan films roll in 19th Cinemalaya Independent Film Festival
In another groundbreaking feat, Professor She Andes, a faculty member of Mapúa, has qualified for the Full-Length Category with her captivating documentary film Maria.
Cinemalaya 19 gives biggest seed grant in its history
“Maria” by She Andes has this intriguing storyline: “Amid shrinking civic and democratic space, and a culture of impunity, three women named Maria are on a journey to see truth and fight for justice.”
Here’s a complete list of the full-length films competing in Cinemalaya 2023
Filo cinephiles rejoice! The complete list of the competing films in this year’s highly-anticipated Cinemalaya Philippine Independent Film Festival has been officially released and will include 10 new feature films as well as the festival’s first documentary and animated entries.
