| 12th Cinemalaya Independent Film Festival | |
| Opening: | 1-2-3 by Carlo Obispo |
| Closing: | Ang Hapis at Himagsik ni Hermano Puli by Gil Portes |
| Location: | Metro Manila, Philippines |
| Films: | 19 |
| Date: | – |
| Chronology: | Cinemalaya |
| Preceded By: | 2015 |
| Followed By: | 2017 |
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.[1] [2] The festival was opened by Carlo Obispo's 1-2-3 and was closed by Gil Portes' Ang Hapis at Himagsik ni Hermano Puli.[3] 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.
| Title | Director | Cast | Genre | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ang Bagong Pamilya ni Ponching | Inna Miren Salazar and Dos Ocampo | Janus del Prado, Ketchup Eusebio, Odette Khan, Lollie Mara and Jojo Alejar | Dramedy | |
| Dagsin | Atom Magadia | Drama, Suspense | ||
| Hiblang Abo | Ralston Jover | Lou Veloso, Jun Urbano, Leo Rialp and Nanding Josef | Drama | |
| I America | Ivan Andrew Payawal | Bela Padilla, Rob Rownd, Matt Evans, Thou Reyes and Sheena Ramos | Dramedy | |
| Kusina | David Corpuz and Cenon Palomares | Drama | ||
| Lando at Bugoy | Vic Acedillo, Jr. | Allen Dizon, Gold Azeron, Roger Gonzales and Rachel Anne Rosello | Drama | |
| Mercury Is Mine | Jason Paul Laxamana | Pokwang, Bret Jackson, Vincent de Jesus and Lee O'Brian | Dramedy | |
| Pamilya Ordinaryo † | Eduardo Roy, Jr. | Drama | ||
| Tuos | Derick Cabrido | Drama |
| Title | Director | |
|---|---|---|
| Bugtaw | Noah del Rosario | |
| Butas | Richard Cawed | |
| Fish Out of Water | Ramon A.L. Garilao | |
| Forever Natin | Cyrus Valdez | |
| Get Certified | Isaias Herrera Zantua | |
| Ang Hapon ni Nanding | Rommel Tolentino | |
| Ang Maangas, Ang Marikit at Ang Makata | Jose Ibarra Guballa | |
| Mansyong Papel | Ogos Aznar | |
| Nakauwi Na | John Relano Patrick Baleros Luis Hidalgo | |
| Pektus † | Isabel Quesada |
The awards ceremony was held on August 14, 2016 at the Tanghalang Nicanor Abelardo, Cultural Center of the Philippines.[4] [5]