The 8th Cinemalaya Independent Film Festival was held from July 20 until 29, 2012 in Metro Manila, Philippines.
The awards night was held at the Tanghalang Nicanor Abelardo (Main Theater) of the Cultural Center of the Philippines.
The fifteen feature-film entries are divided into two separate competitions. The five feature-film entries will compete under the Directors Showcase which are presented by veteran film directors of the country. While the other ten feature-film entries will compete under the New Breed section which are presented by first-time or young filmmakers working today. The Short Film section has also ten competing entries. The winning film is highlighted with boldface and a dagger.
Directors Showcase
Best Film - Posas by Lawrence Fajardo
Special Jury Prize - Kamera Obskura by Raymond Red
Audience Award - Bwakaw by Jun Lana
Best Actor - Eddie Garcia for Bwakaw
Best Actress / Supporting Actress - Judy Ann Santos, Iza Calzado, Agot Isidro and Janice de Belen for Mga Mumunting Lihim
Best Supporting Actor - Arthur Acuña for Posas
Best Director - Raymond Red for Kamera Obskura
Best Screenplay - Jose Javier Reyes for Mga Mumunting Lihim
Best Cinematography - Albert Banzon for Kalayaan
Best Editing - Vanessa De Leon for Mga Mumunting Lihim
Best Sound - Ditoy Aguila for Kalayaan
Best Score - Diwa de Leon for Kamera Obskura
Best Production Design - Adolfo Alix Jr. for Kalayaan
New Breed
Best Film - Diablo by Mes de Guzman
Special Jury Prize - REquieme! by Loy Arcenas
Audience Award - Ang Nawawala by Marie Jamora
Best Actor - Kristoffer King for Oros
Best Actress - Ama Quiambao for Diablo
Best Supporting Actor - Joross Gamboa for Intoy Siyokoy ng Kalye Marino
Best Supporting Actress - Anita Linda for Sta. Niña
Best Director - Mes de Guzman for Diablo
Best Screenplay - Rody Vera for REquieme!
Best Cinematography - Tristan Salas for Diablo
Best Editing - Rona Delos Reyes, John Anthony L. Wong for The Animals
Best Sound - Albert Michael Idioma for Aparisyon
Best Score - Mikey Amistoso, Diego Mapa, Jazz Nicholas for Ang Nawawala
Best Production Design - Ben Payumo for Intoy Siyokoy ng Kalye Marino
Special Awards
NETPAC Award
Directors Showcase - Bwakaw by Jun Lana
New Breed - Diablo by Mes de Guzman
Best Short Film - Victor by Jarell Serencio
Special Jury Prize - Manenaya by Richard Legaspi
Audience Award - Ruweda by Hannah Espia
Best Director - Sheron Dayoc for Mientras su Durmida
Best Screenplay - Sigrid Andrea Bernardo for Ang Paghihintay sa Bulong
