Magsiklab Sa Digital Espasyo: 37th Gawad Alternatibo on Cinemata
Magsiklab Sa Digital Espasyo: 37th Gawad Alternatibo on Cinemata
PICTURE 1: Official publicity material of the 37th Gawad Alternatibo online streaming on Cinemata
The 37th Gawad CCP Para sa Alternatibong Pelikula at Video finalists are now available to stream on Cinemata from October 23, 2025, to January 4, 2026!
The Gawad CCP Para sa Alternatibong Pelikula at Video, commonly referred to as Gawad Alternatibo, is the longest-running independent film competition of its kind in Southeast Asia. Since 1987, Gawad Alternatibo annually cites the best works of Filipino filmmakers in four categories: Animation, Experimental, Documentary, and Narrative.
This is the 4th year that Cinemata serves as the official streaming platform for Gawad Alternatibo since the 34th Gawad Alternatibo.
The 37th Gawad Alternatibo returns with the theme Pasiklab, inviting viewers to ignite curiosity, creativity, and conversations from the four categories: Animation, Experimental, Documentary, and Narrative.
A total of 35 finalists are available to stream, including 9 from the Narrative category, 9 from the Documentary category, 8 from the Experimental category, and 9 from the Animation category.
Official Selection
Narrative Category
Si Balong at Si Doro by Jenser Recosana — 2nd Place Winner, Best Regional Entry, Special Jury Citation
No More Crying by John Peter Chua — 3rd Place Winner, Best Cinematography
Ang Pagbukod Ni Melmel by Nathaniel Amor Turingan — Honorable Mention
Metapora by Renil Frankie Badango
Maria by Chris Jan Vergara
Pietà by Dylan Margarette Cerio & Johnfil Crisjim Nunez
Hoy! Pradah Ko 'yan! by Myka Jeanell Arabit
Angela and Her Dying Lola by Mark Terence Molave
Laglag by Gian Carlo Ducusin
Watch the 37th Gawad Alternatibo Narrative Category now.
Documentary Category
Romeo and Julie by Ysamae Yrrah Carelo & Edward John Louis Factes — 1st Place Winner, Best Editing
Daungan Ng Mga Naghihintay by Kaila Arvi B. Ariston — 2nd Place Winner
Eyen Kami Deyuhan (We Are From Here) by Regine Mae I. Manuel & Charles Dewey Vitto — 3rd Place Winner
Dagiti Nalaga Nga Istoria (Woven Stories) by Melver Ritz L. Gomez — Honorable Mention
Si Tes at Si Anggo by Angelo A. Martinez
NOMO KWEEN: The Last Woman Standing by LA Oraza
Padaluyin by Jhezarie Santiago
Oda Kay Papa by Johnsep Mari Abode
Agawan Sa Pamanaby Quert Magtibay
Watch the 37th Gawad Alternatibo Documentary Category now.
Experimental Category
Nakakapagpabagabag Kapag Kinakabag Ka by Earl Justin Cruz — 1st Place Winner
Ang Saad Nga Bugas by Mikone Joshua Calungsod — 2nd Place Winner
Hinimo Ka Gikan Sa Yuta, Ug Sa Yuta Ka Pauli by Gab Rosique — 3rd Place Winner
Tirik by Wika Nadera — Honorable Mention
Things You Wanted to Say but You Typed It Nalang Sa Socmed by Ja Turla
We Were Here, Where We Wear by Edsel P. Gasmen
Genesis by Jay Borilla
Parapo by Jhonny Bobier
Watch the 37th Gawad Alternatibo Experimental Category now.
Animation Category
Farther, Closer, Farther by Jillian Abby D. Santiago — 3rd Place Winner
Unravelled by Sofia Bianca Chua, Maria Isabella Patricia Manaloto, Avryll Nartates — Honorable Mention
What if There is Nothing in the End by Jesus Christopher Gallegos
Opportunity by Eunice Sy
The Naughty and The Hungry by Mark Ellison Dimzon Mungcal
Pulang Angui by Mary Jenica L. Robles
Fly, My Dear by Mary Angel Adelle Dizon
Inbituin by Ronald Recalde Jr. & Jhon Michel Simon
Paradiseby Rose Dianalou M. Cruzat
Watch the 37th Gawad Alternatibo Animation Category now.
Cinemata’s resident and volunteer curators will offer film curations and programs featuring the Gawad Alternatibo finalists to promote the films, while also providing a platform for filmmakers to share their stories through thoughtful and thematic film curations and programs.
For more details about each finalist, visit the 37th Gawad Alternatibo's official site,
