The 8th Cinemalaya Independent Film Festival was held from July 20 until 29, 2012 in Metro Manila, Philippines.

[2][3][4][5] 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.

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.