Manila (CNN Philippines Life) — This week, get your fill of new local films by independent filmmakers, know more about the worldwide populist movement, engage other lovers of Philippine literature over Twitter, listen to local bands as they raise funds for a colleague, view artworks that bring war stories to life, meet the local comic book community, and take your pick among vintage finds in a Saturday market.

Cinemalaya 2017

Thirteen years since its inception, the Cinemalaya Philippine Independent Film Festival continues to be a platform for emerging Filipino independent filmmakers. This year, nine full length films, among others, are in competition: “Ang Guro Kong ‘Di Marunong Magbasa” by Perry Escano, “Ang Pamilyang ‘Di Lumuluha” by Mes De Guzman, “Bagahe” by Zig Dulay, “Nabubulok” by Sonny Calvento, “Requited” by Nerissa Picadizo, “Respeto” by Alberto Monteras II, “Sa Gabing Nanahimik ang mga Kuliglig” by Iar Lionel Arondaing, “Baconaua” by Joseph Israel Laban, and “Kiko Boksingero” by Thop Nazareno.

The films will be screened Aug. 4 to 13 in CCP and in Ayala Cinemas in Metro Manila (Trinoma, Greenbelt 1, Glorietta 4, and UP Town Center). The festival officially opens Aug. 4, 6 p.m., in the CCP Main Theater, with a free screening of Mikhail Red’s “Birdshot.”

For screening schedules, details on free admissions, side events, and other information, visit the Cinemalaya website or its Facebook page.

The Rise of Populist Authoritarianisms Worldwide

The transnational alternative policy group Focus on the Global South, along with the Block Marcos movement and other local groups, will host a conversation asking how and why populist movements and authoritarian regimes have been on the rise around the globe. Contributing to the discussion on Aug. 4, Friday, are senior analyst and anti-globalization thinker Walden Bello, French alter-globalization activist Christophe Aguiton, professor Robin Broad, and writer and researcher Shalmali Guttal.

The speakers will gather 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Max’s Restaurant Scout Tuazon Branch, 21 Scout Tuazon St., Quezon City. Admission is free. For more details, check the Facebook event page.

#FilipinoBookFriday: Buwan ng mga Akdang Pinoy

#FilipinoBookFriday is a weekly live chat conducted over Twitter by @FBFChat. This Aug. 4, Friday, from 8 p.m. to 9 p.m., the chat will promote writer Edgar Calabia Samar’s #BuwanNgMgaAkdangPinoy, in celebration of Buwan ng Wika.

Participants are invited to share their favorite local written works by using the hashtag provided. For more details, check @FBFChat’s Twitter account or search for the hashtag #BuwanNgMgaAkdangPinoy.

Friends with Benefits: A Fundraising Gig for RJ Mabilin

RJ Mabilin’s website Alternatrip has been a wealth of resource for fans of local music. Bands such as The Strangeness, and Identikit have all performed live for the Alternatrip shows, which provide an intimate venue for established and up and coming indie bands.

This Saturday, August 5, the bands who were helped by Alternatrip will kickstart a fundraiser for Mabilin’s medical bills. Aside from the abovementioned bands, Oh, Flamingo!, Ourselves the Elves, The Geeks, Iain Penn, and Ang Bandang Shirley will be playing at Mow’s in Quezon City.

Entrance is ₱250 with a free drink. A donation box will also be set up at the venue. For more details visit the Facebook event page.

Komikon Indieket

Get ready for one whole day of komiks by local artists and storytellers this Saturday, Aug. 5 at Bayanihan Center in Pasig City. Special guests include Oliver Pulumbarit, Jonah Tinio-Calingo and Mel Casipit.

Get to know artists such as Reno Maniquis of “Maskarado,” JM Valenzuela of “Palarong Bakal,” “Kanto Inc.,” “K Town,” and “Digmaang Salinlahi”; Redge Vicent of “Lunatic,” and Judd Abinuman of “Codename Bathala,” and “Digmaang Salinlahi” and ask them for sketches of your favorite characters.

For more information on exhibitors and other details, visit the Komiket Facebook page.

Sat x Future Market @ Hub: Secondhand and Vintage Saturday

The now-weekly Saturday Future Market at HUB: Make Lab at Escolta features four changing themes each Saturday of the month: open market; makers and creators; home, kitchen, and garden; and Escolta thrift and flea. This Saturday, Aug. 5, vintage and secondhand finds will be on display, including wares from Yana Ofrasio, Purple Junkie, SML 789, Artsy Kit, Outlines, Kooxwears, Lost Hippie, and CIVG: Collector’s Items and Vintage Goodies.

Take your pick among rare finds when the market opens at 11 a.m. and until it closes at 8 p.m. HUB: Make Lab is located at 413 Escolta St., Binondo, Manila. For more details, visit its Facebook page.