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Catch these Cinemalaya classics at the comfort of your home!

Did you know that you can watch Cinemalaya classics like Pamilya Ordinaryo and Sana Dati online? / Photo source: Cinemalaya

Since the latest edition of Cinemalaya Independent Film Festival only features short films because of the COVID-19 pandemic, take a trip down memory lane and watch these classic full-length films that once competed in the film festival.

Here are 10 Cinemalaya films that you can watch online.

1. Pamilya Ordinaryo

Available in: Netflix
Stars: Hasmine Kilip, Ronwaldo Martin, Maria Isabel Lopez, Sue Prado

Jane (Hasmine Kilip) and Aries (Ronwaldo Martin) are teenage parents who make a living by stealing on the streets. Unfortunately, karma hit them back when Jane lost their baby to someone she didn't know. Chaos ensues while they are finding their months-old child.

Pamilya Ordinaryo won Best Film, Best Direction for Eduardo Roy Jr., Best Actress for Hasmine Kilip, Best Editing, and Network for the Promotion of Asian Cinema (NETPAC) Awards at the 12th Cinemalaya Independent Film Festival.

It also bagged awards at the 2016 Tokyo Filmex, 2016 Hanoi International Film Festival, 2016 Five Flavours Asian Film Festival, 2016 Asia Pacific Screen Awards, 2017 Star Awards for Movies, 2017 Gawad Urian Awards, and 35th Luna Awards.

2. Sana Dati

Available on: GMA Network's YouTube channel
Stars: Lovi Poe, Paulo Avelino, TJ Trinidad, Benjamin Alves

Andrea (Lovi Poe) is about to marry Robert (TJ Trinidad) but suddenly got cold feet on her wedding day when she meets her wedding photographer/videographer, Dennis (Paolo Avelino). Dennis asks Andrea about her pre-nuptial thoughts that remind her of her past with another man, Andrew (Benjamin Alves).

Sana Dati won Best Film, Best Direction for Jerrold Tarog, Best Supporting Actor for TJ Trinidad, Best Cinematography, Best Editing, Best Sound, Best Original Music Score, and Best Production Design awards at the 9th Cinemalaya Independent Film Festival.

3. The Diplomat Hotel

Available in: iFlix
Stars: Gretchen Barretto, Arthur Acuña, Alvin Anson

Disgraced reporter Victoria (Gretchen Barretto) seeks redemption by spending a night and telling the story of what really happened at Baguio's infamous haunted hotel, The Diplomat Hotel.

The Diplomat Hotel was under the direction of Christopher Ad Castillo and competed at the 9th Cinemalaya Independent Film Festival.

4. Instant Mommy

Available on: GMA Network's YouTube channel
Stars: Eugene Domingo, Yuki Matsuzaki, Luis Alandy

instant Mommy tells the story of Bechayda (Eugene Domingo), a wardrobe assistant for TV commercials, embarks on a plan that will stop her Japanese lover, Kaoru (Yuki Matsuzaki), from leaving her.

The film was under the direction of Leo Abaya and competed at the 9th Cinemalaya Independent Film Festival.

5. Babagwa

Available in: iFlix
Stars: Alex Medina, Joey Paras, Alma Concepcion, Kiko Matos, Nico Antonio, Chanel Latorre

Greg (Alex Medina) uses the persona of fictional guy Bam (Kiko Matos) with the help of Marney (Joey Paras) to lure people into giving him money. One day, Greg falls in love with Daisy (Alma Concepcion) and gets confused if he will continue with his scam or admit his feelings for her.

Babagwa won the Best Supporting Actor award for Joey Paras at the 9th Cinemalaya Independent Film Festival.

6. Aparisyon

Available in: iFlix
Stars: Jodi Sta. Maria, Mylene Dizon

Sister Remy (Mylene Dizon), an extern nun of the Adoration monastery in Rizal province, found that her activist brother is missing. She asks Mother Superior Ruth (Fides Cuyugan-Asensio) for an indefinite leave of absence to find him but is turned down. Despite this, Sister Remy and newcomer Sister Lourdes (Jodi Sta. Maria) star attending meetings of families with missing relatives.

Aparisyon won the Best Sound award at the 8th Cinemalaya Independent Film Festival, Audience Award at the 15th Deauville Asian Film Festival, and NETPAC award at the 2012 Hawai'i International Film Festival.

7. Patikul

Available in: iFlix
Stars: Marvin Agustin, Allen Dizon, Glaiza de Castro

Patikul tells the story of its supportive principal (Marvin Agustin) and teachers of Kan-Ague Elementary School in Patikul, Sulu, who are determined to grab the top prize in the regional quiz bee tournament. However, they get caught in the middle of hostilities between the government and the terrorists.

Patikul won the Audience Award, Best Supporting Actor for Jim Pebanco, and National Council for Children's Television Award at the 7th Cinemalaya Independent Film Festival.

It was also awarded at the 2012 Golden Screen Awards and 2012 PMPC Star Awards for Movies.

8. Ang Panggagahasa Kay Fe

Available in: iFlix
Stars: Irma Adlawan, TJ Trinidad, Noni Buencamino

Former Overseas Filipino Worker (OFW) Fe (Irma Adlawan) returns home to her rural town and abusive husband Dante (Nonie Buencamino). Every morning, a basket of black fruits mysteriously appears in the front yard of their house, making Dante suspect that his wife is entertaining a lover.

Ang Panggagahasa Kay Fe won the Special Jury Prize at the 5th Cinemalaya Independent Film Festival and the Golden Award for Digital Films at the 33rd Cairo International Film Festival.

9. Baby Angelo

Available in: iFlix
Stars: Archie Alemania, Mark Gil, Alchris Galura

An aborted baby is found in the dumpster of an apartment complex which prompted the police to start an investigation. Suddenly, the secrets of its tenants get exposed to the police.

Baby Angelo won Best Production Design at the 4th Cinemalaya Independent Film Festival.

10. Big Time

Available in: iFlix
Stars: Michael de Mesa, Nor Domingo, Winston Elizalde, Joanne Miller

Danny (Winston Elizalde) and Jonas (Nor Domingo) are friends who dream of making it to the big scene. When their carefully planned kidnapping goes crooked, Danny and Jonas find themselves in a situation they can't handle.

Big Time won Best Screenplay and Best Sound at the 1st Cinemalaya Independent Film Festival and Best Sound at the 2006 Gawad Urian Award.

11. Asintado

Available on: GMA Network's YouTube Channel
Stars: Aiko Melendez, Gabby Eigenmann, Miggs Cuaderno, Jake Vargas, Jak Roberto

While the town is busy preparing for the Taong Putik Festival, Tonio (Jake Vargas) becomes a part of their village chief's drug dealings. Tonio's mother, Julia (Aiko Melendez), did everything to save Tonio at the behest of her younger son, Etok (Miggs Cuaderno).

At the 2015 FAMAS Award, Gabby Eigenmann, the village chief, won the Best Supporting Actor while Miggs Cuaderno took home the Best Child Performer trophy. Migs would also be awarded Movie Child Performer of the Year at the Star Awards for Movies.

At the 2015 WorldFest Houston, Asintado director Louie Ignacio has been honored with a Gold Award for Family/Children category while Jake has been awarded a Gold Remi Award as a Rising Star - Actor.

How many of these films have you watched? Don't worry because you have plenty of time to watch these films!