title: 11th Cinemalaya Independent Film Festival
text: # 11th Cinemalaya Independent Film Festival
  
  The 11th Cinemalaya Independent Film Festival was held from August 7–15, 2015 in Metro Manila, Philippines. This is the first time that only short films would be presented. Feature films would be presented in next year's edition. Brillante Mendoza's Taklub opened the festival.
  
  ## Entries
  
  The winning film is highlighted with boldface and a dagger.
  
  ### Short films
  
  | Title | Director |
  | - | - |
  | Apasol | Ryan Joseph Murcia |
  | Gatilyo ng Baril | Eero Yves Francisco Glenmark Doromal |
  | Kyel | Arvin Belarmino |
  | Lisyun qng Geografia | Petersen Vargas |
  | Mater | Annemikami Pablo |
  | Nenok | Rommel Tolentino |
  | Papetir | Darwin Novicio |
  | Pusong Bato $^†$ | Martika Ramirez Escobar |
  | Sanctissima | Kenneth Dagatan |
  | Wawa | Angelie Mae Macalanda |
  
  ## Awards
  
  The awards ceremony was held on August 15, 2015 at the Tanghalang Aurelio Tolentino, Cultural Center of the Philippines.
  
  ### Short films
  
  * Best Short Film – Pusong Bato by Martika Ramirez Escobar
     * Special Jury Prize – Wawa by Angelie Mae Macalanda
     * Audience Choice Award – Sanctissima by Kenneth Dagatan
  * Best Direction – Petersen Vargas for Lisyun qng Geografia
  * Best Screenplay – Darwin Novicio for Papetir
  * NETPAC Award – Wawa by Angelie Mae Macalanda
  