Film Ambassadors' Night
The Film Ambassadors’ Night is the Film Development Council of the Philippines’ major annual event that honors Filipino filmmakers, film workers, and film projects that have earned international accolades and awards in festivals and markets in world cinema in the previous year. During FAN, we also take the occasion to grant the Camera Obscura Awards, the highest honor granted by the FDCP to a filmmaker, film worker, a pillar of the film industry, or a film project. This is awarded to an individual or a film project that has breached records and blazed trails globally with their extraordinary achievements in performance or contribution to the international stature of Philippine Cinema.
A-LIST
- John Arcilla - On the Job: The Missing 8
- Whether The Weather Is Fine (Kun Maupay Man It Panahon) by Carlo Francisco Manatad
- Gensan Punch by Brillante Mendoza
A-LIST CITATION
- Count by Adjani Arumpac
- Random People by Arden Rod Condez
- Gunam-Gunam X Guni-Guni (Rumi X Phantasm) by Khavn De La Cruz
- Hayop Ka! The Nimfa Dimaano Story produced by Rocketsheep
- Excuse Me, Miss, Miss, Miss by Sonny Calvento
- On The Job: The Missing 8 by Erik Matti
- Arisaka by Mikhail Red
- Payback (Resbak) by Brillante Mendoza
- The Brokers by Daniel Palacio
- How To Die Young In Manila by Petersen Vargas
- Big Night! by Jun Robles Lana
- Last Days At Sea by Venice Atienza
- Love Is A Dog From Hell by Khavn Dela Cruz
SHORT FILMS
- Here, Here by Joanne Cesario
- The Visitor by Joey Agbayani
- Venganza by Joey Agbayani
- Harana by Marie Jamora
- My House by Adam Dumaguin
- Confession by Arjanmar Rebeta
- Miss You, George! by Mark Moneda
- Ang Lihim Ni Lea by Rico Gutierrez
- Filipiñana by Rafael Manuel
- Naiiba (Unique) by Rey Coloma
- Bukal (Wellspring) by Jeffrey Smith “Epy” Quizon
- Mga Salitang Inanod (Drifted Thoughts) by Gabriel Carmelo
- Iamannika by Dan Verzosa
- Mito Ng Maynila (Myth Of Manila) by Janus Victoria
- Ora Miss Mo by Khent Cacho
- Ana Bikhayr (Okay Lang Ako) by Hannah Ragudos
- Bakpak by Carlos Dala
- Silang Mga Naligaw Sa Limot by Vahn Pascual
- How To Die Young In Manila by Petersen Vargas
- Siil by Will Fredo
- An Sadit Na Planeta by Arjanmar Rebeta
SHORT FILM ACTORS
- Jek Jumawan for Pas-An (Carried Burdens)
- Frencheska Farr for Harana
- Jeyrick Sigmaton for Dayas
- Janice De Belen for Wounded Blood
DOCUMENTARIES
TV DOCUMENTARY
- Fedelina: A Stolen Life by ABS-CBN’s DocuCentral
- Miguel's Wounds (Mga Sugat Ni Miguel) by GMA-7’s Reporter’s Notebook
- 24 Oras: Special Coverage Of Typhoon Vamco (Ulysses) In Luzon - GMA Network
SHORT DOCUMENTARY
- To Calm The Pig Inside by Joanna Vasquez Arong
- Maliit Na Hakbang by Richard Legaspi
- Bullet-Laced Dreams by Kristoffer Brugada And Cha Escala
FULL-LENGTH DOCUMENTARY
- A Thousand Cuts by Ramona Diaz
- Sa Layag Ng Bangkang Paurong (The Boats That Sail Backward) by Mark Giddel Liwanag
- Aswang By Alyx Ayn Arumpac
CREATIVE AWARDS
- Eric Ramos for In The Name Of The Mother
- Arlyn Dela Cruz Bernal for Ecq Diary (Bawal Lumabas)
ACTORS
- Rogelio Balagtas for Islands
- Kit Thompson for Belle Douleur
- Elijah Canlas for Kalel,15
- Snooky Serna for In The Name Of The Mother
- Julio Cesar Sabenorio for Guerrero Dos, Tuloy Ang Laban
- Janine Gutierrez for Dito At Doon (Here And There)
- Cedrick Juan, Anna Luna and Noel Comia Jr for Gitarista (Guitarist)
DIRECTORS
- Carlo Ortega Cuevas for Guerrero Dos, Tuloy Ang Laban
- Carlo Francisco Manatad for Whether The Weather Is Fine (Kun Maupay Man It Panahon)
- Maria Diane Ventura for Your Color (Deine Farbe)
- Mcarthur Cruz Alejandre
FEATURE FILMS
- Tagpuan (Crossroads) by Mcarthur Cruz Alejandre
- Belle Douleur by Josabeth Alonso
- In The Name Of The Mother by Joel Lamangan
- Balangiga: Howling Wilderness by Khavn De La Cruz
- Fan Girl by Antoinette Jadaone
- Latay (Battered Husband) by Ralston Jover
- Gitarista (Guitarist) by Jason Orfalas
- Midnight In A Perfect World by Dodo Dayao
- Metamorphosis By J.E. Tiglao
SPECIAL CITATION
- Vice Ganda - Everybody, Sing! - ABS-CBN
CAMERA OBSCURA ARTISTIC EXCELLENCE AWARD
- John Arcilla (Volpi Cup for Best Actor from the 78th Venice International Film Festival)
- On The Job: The Missing 8 (OTJ)
For their unparalleled success in 2021 in the international film festival scene, the Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP) will give the Camera Obscura Award for Artistic Excellence—FDCP’s highest citation—to Mr. John Arcilla and Director Erik Matti’s “On the Job: The Missing 8.”
At the 76th Venice International Film Festival (IFF) held in Italy, the sequel to Matti’s 2013 film “On The Job” made its world premiere in competition where John Arcilla won the highly coveted Volpi Cup for Best Actor, making him the first-ever Southeast Asian actor to win the prize.
Shortly after its premiere in Venice IFF, “On The Job: The Missing 8” became available for streaming worldwide following its acquisition by media giant HBO GO. The movie’s groundbreaking journey in content distribution, from cinema and international film festivals to international digital streaming, proves the caliber of Filipino content that goes beyond borders.
GABAY NG INDUSTRIYA AWARDEES
- Ms. Rosa Rosal (Ilaw ng Industriya)
- Mr. Jesse Ejercito (Haligi ng Industriya)
For serving as the Philippine cinema's guiding light and inspiration, the Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP) will confer the Gabay ng Industriya awards—Ilaw ng Industriya and Haligi ng Industriya—to the two pillars of the Philippine film industry, Ms. Rosa Rosal and Mr. Jesse Ejercito.
The Gabay ng Industriya Award pays tribute to our industry legends who’ve dedicated their active careers to the growth of Philippine cinema.
SHORT FILMS
1. L.O.L. by Mark Justine Aguillon
AUDIENCE CHOICE AWARD
11th Macau International Short Film Festival
China
INDEPENDENT ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
International Film Festival Manhattan
United States
2. SULYAP (THE GLANCE) by Geraldo Jumawan, Sherwin Compendio
INDEPENDENT ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
International Film Festival Manhattan
United States
3. GARBO (PRIDE) by Alan Filoteo
INDEPENDENT ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
International Film Festival Manhattan
United States
4. BLUE ROOM FEELINGS by Ruka Azuma
INDEPENDENT ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
International Film Festival Manhattan
United States
5. FISH HEAD by Marcos Durian
JURY AWARD BEST SHORT FILM
International Film Festival Manhattan
United States
6. ANG LIHIM NI LEA by Rico Gutierrez
BEST SHORT ANIMATION AWARD
Buenos Aires International Film Festival (BUEIFF)
Argentina
7. VIRAL KIDS by Arjanmar Rebeta
SILVER AWARD (ASIAN NEW FORCE CATEGORY)
25th Incubator for Film & Visual Media in Asia Awards
Hong Kong
8. TARANG (LIFE’S PEDAL) by Arvin Belarmino
BERLIN-BRANDENBURG SHORT AWARD - BEST FILM
36th International Short Film Festival Berlin (Interfilm Berlin)
Germany
SHORT FILM ACTORS
9. TERI ONOR
Best Actor (Short Film) for “Biyaheng Madilim (A Night's Journey)”\
International Film Festival Manhattan
United States
10. MADISON ROJAS
Jury Award Best Performance Actor for “Fish Head”
International Film Festival Manhattan
United States
11. GERALDO B. JUMAWAN
Best Actor for “Nagbuwa Nga Gugma (Unfaithful Love)”
Lake City International Film Festival (LCIFF)
New Delhi, India
SHORT FILM DIRECTORS
12. JOEY PARAS
Best Director for “Igib”
2020 FilMay International Short Film Festival
Kumanovo, Macedonia
13. LUISITO LAGDAMEO IGNACIO
Best Director for “Biyaheng Madilim (A Night's Journey)”
International Film Festival Manhattan
United States
DOCUMENTARIES
TV DOCUMENTARY
1. ALAB (ABLAZE) - ABS-CBN Corporation
BRONZE AWARD - DOCUMENTARY HEROES
New York Festivals TV & Film Awards
United States
2. BRIGADA (THE BRIGADE): AETA SQUADRON/FEMALE SPIES - GMA News TV (GMA Network, Inc.)
BRONZE AWARD - DOCUMENTARY HISTORY & SOCIETY
New York Festivals TV & Film Awards
United States
3. TAO PO (IS ANYBODY HOME?) - ABS-CBN Corporation
BRONZE AWARD - DOCUMENTARY HUMAN CONCERNS
New York Festivals TV & Film Awards
United States
4. LOCAL LEGENDS: ENVIRONMENTAL ARTIST - ABS-CBN News Channel, ABS-CBN Corporation
SILVER AWARD - DOCUMENTARY HEROES CATEGORY
New York Festivals TV & Film Awards
United States
5. THE ATOM ARAULLO SPECIALS: BABIES4SALE.PH - GMA Network, Inc.
SILVER AWARD - NEWS: PROGRAM BEST INVESTIGATIVE REPORT
New York Festivals TV & Film Awards
United States
DOCUMENTARY FILMS
Short Documentary
6. ANG PAGPAKALMA SA UNOS (TO CALM THE PIG INSIDE) by Joanna Vasquez Arong
DOCUMENTARY SHORT FILM AWARD
40th Hawaii International Film Festival
United States
BEST DOCUMENTARY SHORT HONOR
2020 Hot Springs Documentary Film Festival
United States
BEST INTERNATIONAL DOCUMENTARY AWARD
15th Shorts Mexico Festival Internacional de Cortometrajes de Mexico
Mexico
Full-Length Documentary
7. IN PAGLAYAG A SULU STORY by Rhadem Morados
JURY AWARD BEST DOCUMENTARY
International Film Festival Manhattan
United States
8. A THOUSAND CUTS by Ramona Diaz
GLOBAL IMPACT AWARD - DOCUMENTARY FEATURE\
36th Los Angeles Asian Pacific Film Festival
United States
CREATIVE AWARDS
1. 1LT BALARAM TAMAYO
BEST SCREENPLAY for “Kagitingan: A True Story of Valor”
International Film Festival Manhattan
United States
2. VINCENT SOBERANO
BEST SCREENPLAY for “Circle of Bones”
HorrorHaus Film Festival
United States
3. CHE ESPIRITU
BEST SCREENPLAY for “Pan de Salawal”
Calella Film Festival
Spain
4. MARY ROSE COLINDRES
BEST SCREENPLAY for “Iska”
7th Asian Film Festival
Barcelona, Spain
5. BENJAMIN TOLENTINO
BEST EDITING for “Kalel, 15”
59th Asia-Pacific Film Festival
Macau
6. VALERIE CASTILLO MARTINEZ
SPECIAL JURY AWARD - SCREENWRITING International Narrative Feature for “Death of Nintendo”
36th Los Angeles Asian Pacific Film Festival
United States
ACTORS
1. DINGDONG DANTES
ASIAN STAR PRIZE for “Descendants of the Sun” (GMA Network, Inc.)
Seoul International Drama Awards
South Korea
2. ARJO ATAYDE
BEST ACTOR for “Bagman” (ABS-CBN/IWant Series)
3rd Asian Academy Creative Awards
Singapore
3. CHERIE GIL, ALFRED VARGAS, ANGEL AQUINO, RONWALDO MARTIN
BEST PERFORMANCE AWARD for “Kaputol”
4th Innuendo International Film Festival
Milan, Italy
4. LOVI POE
Best Actress Feature Film for “Latay (Battered Husband)”
International Film Festival Manhattan
United States
5. ALLEN DIZON
Best Actor Feature Film for “Latay (Battered Husband)”
International Film Festival Manhattan
United States
6. ELIJAH CANLAS
BEST ACTOR for “Kalel, 15”
17th Asian Film Festival
Rome, Italy
7. LOUISE ABUEL
BEST ACTOR for “Edward”
18th Dhaka International Film Festival
Bangladesh
8. ISABEL SANDOVAL
BEST ACTRESS for “Lingua Franca”
18th Pacific Meridian International Film Festival
Russia
9. RUBY RUIZ
BEST ACTRESS for “Iska”
Harlem International Film Festival 2020
New York, United States
BEST ACTRESS for “Iska”
6th Herat International Women’s Film Festival
Afghanistan
10. CRISTINE REYES
BEST ACTRESS for “UnTrue"
40th Fantasporto – Oporto International Film Festival
Portugal
11. ALDEN RICHARDS
ASIAN STAR PRIZE
Seoul International Drama Awards
South Korea
DIRECTORS
1. MARIA DIANE VENTURA
BEST DIRECTION (Low Budget Category) for “Deine Farbe”
5th Calella Film Festival
Spain
2. MALLORIE ORTEGA
EMERGING FILMMAKER AWARD for “The Girl Who Left Home”
36th Los Angeles Asian Pacific Film Festival
United States
3. DERICK CABRIDO
BEST DIRECTOR for “Clarita”
40th Fantasporto – Oporto International Film Festival
Portugal
FEATURE FILMS
1. SUNSHINE FAMILY by Kim Tai-Sik, produced by Spring Films
BEST DRAMA
Korea UHD Awards 2020, Korean Ministry of Science and ICT
South Korea
2. WRITE ABOUT LOVE by Crisanto Aquino
ABC TV AWARD (MOST ENTERTAINING FILM OF ALL ENTRIES)
Osaka Asian Film Festival 2020
Japan
3. LATAY (BATTERED HUSBAND) by Ralston Jover
GOLD AWARD
2nd Wallachia International Film Festival
Romania
JURY AWARD BEST NARRATIVE GLOBAL
International Film Festival Manhattan
United States
4. PAN DE SALAWAL by Che Espiritu
BEST INTERNATIONAL FEATURE | AUDIENCE CHOICE AWARD
Calella Film Festival
Spain
BEST INTERNATIONAL FILM
FesticineKids 22 Cartagena
Colombia
AUDIENCE CHOICE AWARD
8th Seoul Guro International Kids Film Festival
South Korea
5. LINGUA FRANCA by Isabel Sandoval
BEST INTERNATIONAL NARRATIVE
15th Tel Aviv International LGBT Film Festival
Israel
SPECIAL MENTION AWARD
10th Divergenti - International Festival of Trans Cinema
Italy
6. JOHN DENVER TRENDING by Arden Rod Condez
SPECIAL JURY PRIZE
AUDIENCE CHOICE AWARD
CRITIC’S CHOICE AWARD
26th Festival International Des Cinemas D’Aise Vesoul
France
SPECIAL CITATION
1. GERRY BALASTA
POSTHUMOUS LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD for the occupational therapist frontliner, filmmaker, and Co-founder of International Film Festival Manhattan
International Film Festival Manhattan
United States
2. LUISITO LAGDAMEO IGNACIO
LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD for the veteran television and film director
International Film Festival Manhattan
United States
A-LISTERS
1. RAFAEL MANUEL
SILVER BEAR JURY PRIZE for “Filipiñana”
70th Berlin International Film Festival
Germany
2. LAV DIAZ
BEST DIRECTOR for “Lahi, Hayop (Genus Pan)”
Orizzonti Section – Venice International Film Festival
Italy
CINEMADVOCATES
1. PANGASINAN 4TH DISTRICT REP. CHRISTOPHER “TOFF” V.P. DE VENECIA
For his exemplary work and commitment that champions the welfare of film and audiovisual workers through national policies that will effect change, progress, and ascendancy for the film and audiovisual industry.
2. NCCA CHAIRMAN AND CCP PRESIDENT ARSENIO “NICK” LIZASO
For his exemplary work in promoting the welfare of artists and cultural workers by way of launching government programs from amelioration of their condition to their professional advancement in the cultural sphere.
3. LOCKDOWN CINEMA CLUB
For its exemplary work in providing a venue and platform for raising funds to support and ameliorate the urgent needs of the displaced film workers in the time of pandemic.
4. INTER-GUILD ALLIANCE
For its exemplary work in organizing the film workers and their respective guilds and organizations towards a unified commitment to confidently and safely continue to work during the time of the pandemic.
5. DINGDONG DANTES
For his exemplary humanitarian work and commitment in supporting the livelihood of displaced film and audiovisual workers during these challenging times, and sharing his talent and influence for the good of the many.
6. ANGEL LOCSIN
For her exemplary humanitarian work that inspires all in the film industry and gives profound credence to all actors who share their talent and influence for the good of the many.
GABAY NG INDUSTRIYA
1.ROMY VITUG - Haligi ng Industriya
For serving as an exemplar in the field of cinematography and memorable decades of outstanding films that framed and brightened our cinematic heritage.
2.GLORIA ROMERO - Ilaw ng Industriya
For serving as a veritable matriarch to the film industry and as a beacon of professional artistry and sublime inspiration to generations of film actors.
CAMERA OBSCURA ARTISTIC EXCELLENCE AWARD
1. JUN JUBAN
For his outstanding achievement in bridging the cinema continuum with the Philippines and the countries across the globe through working with international productions and creating impactful representations of our filming locations, Filipino artists and technicians, and Philippine Cinema in the eyes of the world.
2. “ASWANG” by Alyx Arumpac
For its multiple wins in local and international festivals and award-giving events, for its brave and insightful depictions of social issues in a highly relatable manner, furthering the stature of Philippine documentary cinema.
3. TEDDY CO
For his outstanding achievement in the conservation, documentation and archiving of our national film heritage, and the advancement of independent films and the Cinema of the Regions towards wider appreciation and viability, ushering in a new age of artistic diversity and cultural authenticity in cinema.
SHORT FILMS
BREECH ASHER HARANI
“NEXT TO ME”
JCS International Young Creatives Award
International Academy of Television Arts and Sciences
International Emmy World Television Festival
New York City, New York, USA
JULLIENNE ROASA
“ELON’S WAY”
Best Student Film
International Film Festival Manhattan 2019
Manhattan, New York, USA
EMIR KAHN BAUTISTA
“MISS CONCEPCION”
Audience Choice Award
International Film Festival Manhattan 2019
Manhattan, New York, USA
JOHN LANBERT RAFOLS, JAY CONDENO,
JOHN NICO NUNAG
“YERO”
Best Short Documentary
21 Islands International Short Film Festival
New York, USA
MARK DELA CRUZ
“AMOR FALSO”
Best Short Film
International Film Festival Manhattan 2019
Manhattan, New York, USA
RAYMUND RIBAY GUTIERREZ
“JUDGEMENT”
Gold Remi Dramatic – Original
52nd Worldfest Houston International Film Festival
Houston, Texas, USA
JOJI ALONSO
“LAST ORDER”
Platinum Remi Award - Short film
52nd Worldfest Houston International Film Festival
Houston, Texas, USA
LOUIE IGNACIO
“NGITI NI NAZARENO”
Jury Award
Innuendo International Film Festival
Milan, Italy
ARJAN REBETA
“PALABAS (A COUNTRY IN MOVING PICTURES)”
Signs Award – Short Film Section
17th Festival International Signs of the Night – Zeichen Der Nacht
Berlin, Germany
Best Short Film
15th Mini Film Festival
Sarawak, Malaysia
Best International Short Film
Short Film Festival on Cultural Diversity and Peace by Dhaka University Film Society
Dhaka, Bangladesh
Telefon Art Category Top Prize Winner
12th Szczecin Film Festival
Szczecin, Poland
“MA-GULONG SAYAW NG BUHAY (THE COMPLICATED DANCE TO THE WHEEL OF LIFE)”
Second Best Short Film
Maandeshi International Short Film Festival
Sangola, Maharashtra, India
“VIRAL GIRL”
Best Child Short Film
Maandeshi International Short Film Festival
Sangola, Maharashtra , India
“VIRAL KIDS”
Special Mention for the Signs Award
17th Festival International Signs of the Night
Bangkok, Thailand
“A BOXING COUNTRY”
Best Short Film
ANPUD Short Film Competition 2019
Bangkok, Thailand
Best Experimental Short Film
Dolgoji Experimental Shorts
Seoul, South Korea
“WING CHAIR”
Best Short Documentary
LAMP» International Film Festival 2019
Perm, Russia
Jury Award
10th Kota Kinabalu International Film Festival –
PESTA10 Filmmakers’ Competition
Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia
“AT HOME”
Best Documentary Film
3rd Asia Peace Film Festival
Lahore, Pakistan
TV DOCUMENTARIES
THE ATOM ARAULLO SPECIALS: BABIES FOR SALE
GMA 7
Gold Camera Award
US International Film and Video Festival Chicago, Illinois, USA
THE ATOM ARAULLO SPECIALS: NO LEFTOVERS
GMA 7
Gold Camera Award
US International Film and Video Festival Chicago, Illinois, USA
I-WITNESS (HOWIE SEVERINO TEAM): ISLANG WALANG LUPA
GMA 7
Silver Screen Award
US International Film and Video Festival Chicago, Illinois, USA
FRONT ROW: PASAN
GMA 7
Silver Screen Award
US International Film and Video Festival Chicago, Illinois, USA
INVESTIGATIVE DOCUMENTARIES: PIITAN
GMA 7
Silver Screen Award
US International Film and Video Festival Chicago, Illinois, USA
LOCAL LEGENDS: KARNE NORTE
ABS-CBN
Silver Dolphin in the Lifestyle, Art, Music, and Culture Category
Cannes Corporate Media and TV Awards
Cannes, France
Bronze World Medal
2019 New York Festivals “World’s Best TV and Films”
New York, USA
SHORT DOCUMENTARY
NO MAN LEFT BEHIND
Directed by Ella Mage
Best Feature Documentary
International Film Festival Manhattan 2019
Manhattan, New York, USA
FULL-LENGTH DOCUMENTARY
CALL HER GANDA
Directed by PJ Raval
Produced by Jim Butterworth, Daniel J. Chalfen, James Costa, Abigail Disney, Barbara Dobkin
Audience Choice Award
Seattle Asian American Film Festival 2019
Washington, USA
Best Feature Film
Seattle Asian American Film Festival 2019
Washington, USA
TECHNICAL & CREATIVE AWARDS
MATTHEW ROSEN & MARIA ROWELLA TALUSIG
Gold Remi Best Art Direction, “Quezon’s Game”
52nd Worldfest Houston International Film Festival
Houston, Texas, USA
MIKKO QUIZON
Best Sound Effects, “Nabubulok”
Formosa Festival of International Filmmaker Awards
Taiwan
VINCENT SOBERANO
Best Visual FX, “Blood Hunters Rise of the Hybrids”
Urban Action Showcase International Action Film Festival
New York, USA
MAC COSICO
Best Cinematography, “Musmos Na Sumibol Sa Gubat ng Digma”
Festival Internacional de Cinema da Figueira da Foz (Film Art 2019)
Coimbra, Portugal
ERIC RAMOS
Best Story Innovation, “Rainbow Sunset”
52nd Worldfest Houston International Film Festival
Houston, Texas, USA
RODY VERA
Best Script - Asian Competition Section, “Signal Rock”
17th Dhaka International Film Festival
Dhaka, Bangladesh
CARLO ORTEGA CUEVAS
Best Screenplay, “Guerrero”
International Film Festival Manhattan 2019
Manhattan, New York, USA
MONSOUR DEL ROSARIO
Best Weapons Sequence, “Blood Hunters Rise of the Hybrids”
Urban Action Showcase International Action Film Festival
New York, USA
SARAH CHANG
Best Action Sequence, “Blood Hunters Rise of the Hybrids”
Urban Action Showcase International Action Film Festival
New York, USA
ROMM BURLAT
Best Director, “Ama Ka Ng Anak Mo”
16th We Care Film Festival
New Delhi, India
MATTHEW ROSEN
Gold Remi Best Director, “Quezon’s Game”
52nd Worldfest Houston International Film Festival
Houston, Texas, USA
ACTORS
BARBARA MIGUEL
Best Supporting Actress, “1-2-3”
ASEAN International Film Festival and Awards 2019
Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia
CRISEL CONSUNJI
Best New Performer, “Still Human”
38th Hong Kong Film Awards
Kowloon, Hong Kong
KRYSTLE CAMPOS
Best Child Artist, “VIRAL GIRL”
Maandeshi International Short Film Festival
Sangola, Maharashtra , India
GERALDO “JEK” JUMAWAN
Best Actor - Special Mention Citation, “Nothing Beats the Oldies”
Lake City International Film Festival
New Delhi, India
MAJA SALVADOR
Best Actress, “Wildflower”
Asian Content Awards
Busan, South Korea
DANTE RIVERO
Best Actor Award, “Kung Paano Hinihintay ang Dapithapon”
39th Fantasporto-Oporto International Film Festival
Porto, Portugal
OGIE ALCASID
Best Actor, “Kuya Wes”
International Film Festival Manhattan 2019
Manhattan, New York, USA
GLORIA ROMERO
Best Actress, “Rainbow Sunset”
International Film Festival Manhattan 2019
Manhattan, New York, USA
ANGELI BAYANI
Best Actress, “Bagahe”
15th Zagora International Trans-Sahara Film Festival
Morocco
INA RAYMUNDO
Best Actress, “Kuya Wes”
39th Fantasporto-Oporto International Film Festival
Porto, Portugal
AI-AI DELAS ALAS
Best Actress, “School Service”
39th Fantasporto-Oporto International Film Festival
Porto, Portugal
MAX EIGENMANN
Best Performance by an Actress, “Verdict”
13th Asia Pacific Screen Awards (APSA)
Brisbane, Australia
EDDIE GARCIA, TONY MABESA, GLORIA ROMERO, AIKO MELENDEZ, TIRSO CRUZ,
SUNSHINE DIZON, SHIDO ROXAS, ALBIE CASINO, ROSS PESIGAN
Best Ensemble Acting, “Rainbow Sunset”
International Film Festival Manhattan 2019
Manhattan, New York, USA
KRISTOFFER KING (Posthumous Award)
Best Male Actor, “Kristo”
ASEAN International Film Festival and Awards 2019
Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia
Best Performance, “Verdict”
Silver Screen Awards
30th Singapore International Film Festival (SGIFF)
Singapore
TONY MABESA
Best Actor Award, “Rainbow Sunset”
52nd Worldfest Houston International Film Festival
Houston, Texas, USA
EDDIE GARCIA
Best Actor Award, “Rainbow Sunset”
52nd Worldfest Houston International Film Festival
Houston, Texas, USA
FEATURE FILMS
HINTAYAN NG LANGIT
Directed By Dan Villegas
Produced By Globe Studios; Project 8 Corner San
Joaquin Projects, Manet Dayrit & Ed Lejano
The Golden Samaritan Lion: To The Sincere Playacting
2019 Festival International Film East And West Classics And Avante-Garde
Orenburg, Russia
BAGAHE
Directed By Zig Dulay
Produced By Milagros Ong How
Critic’s Special Mention And People’s Choice Award
15th Zagora International Trans-Sahara Film Festival
Morocco
QUEZON’S GAME
Directed By Matthew Rosen
Produced By Lorena Rosen And Abs-Cbn Film Productions Inc.
Special Jury Award First Feature
52nd Worldfest Houston International Film Festival
Houston, Texas, USA
Best Foreign Movie Of The Year
52nd Worldfest Houston International Film Festival
Houston, Texas, USA
SCHOOL SERVICE
Directed By Louie Ignacio
Produced By Bg Productions (Baby Go) And Ferdy Lapuz
Orient Express Special Jury Prize
39th Fantasporto-Oporto International Film Festival
Porto, Portugal
Gold Remi Foreign
52nd Worldfest Houston International Film Festival
Houston, Texas, USA
MUSMOS NA SUMIBOL SA GUBAT NG DIGMA
Directed By Iar Arondaing
Produced By Minda Ponce Rodriguez
Special Jury Prize
18th Baikal International Film Festival
Irkutsk, Russia Siberia
BALANGIGA: HOWLING WILDERNESS
Directed By Khavn Dela Cruz
Produced By Achinette Villamor, Khavn & Edong Canlas
Best Jury Prize
5th Bangkok Asean Film Festival
Bangkok, Thailand
RAINBOW SUNSET
Directed By Joel Lamangan
Produced By Heaven’s Best Productions (Harlene Bautista) And Ferdy Lapuz
Special Jury Prize
52nd Worldfest Houston International Film Festival
Houston, Texas, USA
Best Feature Film
International Film Festival Manhattan 2019
Manhattan, New York, USA
KUNG PAANO HINIHINTAY ANG DAPITHAPON
Directed By Carlo Catu
Produced By Patrick Neil Meneses & Enrico Roque
Special Jury Prize –Directors Week
39th Fantasporto-Oporto International Film Festival
Porto-Portugal
Audience Choice Award
25th Vesoul International Film Festival Of Asian Cinema
Vesoul, France
BLOOD HUNTERS RISE OF THE HYBRIDS
Directed By Vincent Soberano
Produced By Monsour Del Rosario
Best Action Film
Urban Action Showcase International Action Film Festival
New York, USA
Best Martial Arts Film
Urban Action Showcase International Action Film Festival
New York, USA
PAN DE SALAWAL
Directed By Che Espiritu
Produced By Neil Arce, Matthew Godbey, Herb Kimble, Tey Clamor And Phyllis Grande
Best Narrative Feature Award
14th Belize International Film Festival
Belize City, Belize
ARIA
Directed By Carlo Enciso Catu
Produced By Ferdy Lapuz
Best Feature Film
Lake City International Film Festival
India
ALPHA: THE RIGHT TO KILL
Directed And Produced By Brillante Mendoza (Center Stage Productions)
Jury Prize Award
Bucharest International Film Festival 2019
Bucharest, Romania
Le Prix Du Jury
Festival International Du Film Policier De Beaune
Beaune, France
MAMANG
Directed By Denise O’hara
Produced By Ferdy Lapuz
Best Feature Film
17th Dhaka International Film Festival
Dhaka, Bangladesh
SIGNAL ROCK
Directed By Chito Rono
Produced By Csr Films And Regal Entertainment
Best Film
Asean International Film Festival & Awards 2019
Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia
SPECIAL CITATION
BEA ALONZO
Asian Stars Up Next Award
4th International Film Festival & Awards Macao
Macao, China
CESAR MONTANO
Lifetime Achievement Award – Acting/ Directing
International Film Festival Manhattan 2019
Manhattan, New York, USA
Best Actor
Heart For Victory
International Film Festival Manhattan 2019
Manhattan, New York, USA
JOEL LAMANGAN
Lifetime Achievement Award in Directing
International Film Festival Manhattan 2019
Manhattan, New York, USA
Film Festival Director Award
International Film Festival Manhattan 2019
Manhattan, New York, USA
A-LISTERS
ASWANG
Directed by Alyx Ayn Arumpac
Produced by Armi RAe Cacanindin
FIPRESCI Prize
International Documentary Film Festival Amsterdam (IDFFA)
Amsterdam, Netherlands
JUDY ANN SANTOS
Best Actress
“Mindanao”
41st Cairo International Film Festival
Cairo, Egypt
JUN ROBLES LANA
Best Director
“Kalel, 15”
2019 Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival
Tallinn, Estonia
MINDANAO
Best Artistic Contribution
Directed and Produced by Brillante Mendoza (Center Stage Productions)
41st Cairo International Film Festival
Cairo, Egypt
VERDICT
Directed by Raymund Ribay Gutierrez
Produced by Center Stage Productions (Brillante Mendoza)
NETPAC Award
2nd Hainan Island International Film Festival
Hainan Island, China
SPECIAL JURY AWARD
76th Venice Film Festival
Venice, Italy
CAMERA OBSCURA
RICKY LEE
For his four decades of excellent screenplays and numerous awards in Philippine Cinema, and his dedication and passion as screenwriter, playwright, author, professor and mentor, committed to nurturing the next generations of film screenwriters and filmmakers
NICK DEOCAMPO
For his outstanding achievements and breakthroughs in his service as a leading academic and as a vanguard of Philippine film history and education
CATHY GARCIA-MOLINA
For being the only Filipino director with two box office hits exceeding 800 million pesos each, with 23 films grossing a total of more than 6.13 billion pesos.
TECHNICAL AWARDS
Kamil Roxas
Best in Cinematography, “Rendezvous”
2018 Emirates Short Film Festival, Dubai
Rob Blackburn
Young and Emerging Filmmakers Award for the Story, “Janus”
2018 Emirates Short Film Festival, Dubai
ACTORS
Maricel Balderama
Best Supporting Actress, “Pas-an”
South Film & Arts Academy, Chile
Raymond Murilla
Best Young Actor, “Hele”
Five Continents International Film Festival, Venezuela
Jek Jumawan
Honorable Mention Best Actor, “Sulyap”
Oniros Film Festival, Italy
Jek Jumawan, “Nothing Beats Oldies”
Top Shorts Film Festival, USa
Christian Apolinario
Best International Actor, “Ma-Gulong Sayaw ng Buhay “
Focus on Ability Short Film Festival, Australia
Danabelle Gutierrez
Best Actress, “Girl Next Door”
2018 Emirates Short Film Festival, Dubai
DIRECTORS
Melon Perez
Best Director, “Girl Next Door”
2018 Emirates Short Film Festival, Dubai
Mark Dela Cruz
Best Director, “Public Service”
International Film Festival Manhattan, New York
Arjanmar Rebeta
Best Director, “Ma-Gulong Sayaw ng Buhay”
7th Hak-İş International Short Film Festival Ankara, Turkey
Carlo Francisco Manatad
Best Director, “Jodilerks Dela Cruz, Employee of the Month “
Dakino International Film Festival 2018,
Bucharest, Romania
SHORT BEST FILMS
Who Am I?
directed and produced by Mark Justine Aguillon
International Film Festival Manhattan, New York
Manong Ng Pa-aling
directed by E. Del Mundo Produced by E. Del Mundo and Erwin Blanco
Exground Filmfest 31, Wiesbaden, Germany
Kiss
directed by Harlene Bautista Produced by Omar P. Sortijas and Derick Cabrido
International Film Festival Manhattan, New York
I Did It
directed by Bea Maureen Cayone, Christine Anne Roa, and Catherine Anne Roa
2018 Asian International Children’s Film Festival
Hokkaido, Japan
Pa(g)asa
directed by Al-jhun Romel Virgo Produced by Tainiaphilia Creatives
PLURALPlus Youth Video Festival, New York, USA
Palabas (A Country in Moving Pictures)
Produced and directed by Arjanmar Rebeta
16th Festival International Signs of the Night, Paris, France
18th Season of Calcutta International Cult Film Festival, Kolkata, India
Tres
directed by James Ocampo Produced by MMN Productions
11th Tehran International FICTS Festival,
Tehran, Iran
Black Palette
directed by Fritz Silorio
International Film Festival Manhattan, New York
Tubbataha: A National Treasure
directed by Don Falsario II (Produced by Aileen Ilumin)
7th Zagreb TourFilm Festival, Zagreb, Croatia
Ma-Gulong Sayaw ng Buhay
directed by Arjanmar H. Rebeta (Produced by Arjanmar Rebeta, Mediarama)
LAMPA International Film Festival, Perm, Russia
Kadena
directed by Arvin Belarmino Produced by Patsy Ferrer, Dan Masinsin
International Film Festival Manhattan, New York
Pas-an
directed by Jek Jumawan and Win Compendio Produced by Jek Jumawan and Win Compendio
South Film and Arts Academy Festival,
Rancagua, Chile
Jodilerks Dela Cruz, Employee of the Month
directed by Carlo Francisco Manatad Produced by Armi Rae Cacanindin, Ling Tiong and Josabeth Alonso
61st San Francisco International Film Festival, California, USA
Ngiti Ni Nazareno
directed by Louie Ignacio Produced by Louie Ignacio and Ferdinand Lapuz
41st Lucas International Festival for Young Film Lovers, Frankfurt, Germany
Last Order
directed by Joji Alonso Produced by Patricia Sumagui
Pyongyang International Film Festival 2018,
North Korea
Judgement
directed by Raymund Ribay Gutierrez Produced by Carlo Valenzona
2nd El Gouna Film Festival, El Gouna, Egypt
2018 Stockholm International Film Festival, Stockholm, Sweden
16th TOFIFEST International Film Festival, Poland
TV SERIES
Ruru Madrid
Honorable Mention
Magpakailanman – Takbo ng Buhay Ko
International Film Festival Manhattan, New York City
Tilda Appleseed
August Media
Best Preschool Programme
Asian Academy Creative Awards, Singapore
The One That Got Away
GMA Network, Inc.
Silver Screen Award
2018 US International Film & Video Festival Awards
Maalaala Mo Kaya (MMK)
ABS-CBN
Best Single Drama/Telemovie
Asian Academy Creative Awards, Singapore
TV DOCUMENTARIES
Dan Buenaventura
Silver World Medal for Cinematography
Local Legends: Bandurria
ABS-CBN
New York Festivals, USa
I-Witness: Behind The Banquet
GMA Network, Inc.
Honorable Mention
8th International Film Festival Manhattan, New York
Front Row: Batang Bomba
GMA Network, Inc.
Bronze World Medal
New York Festivals, USA
Brigada: Combat Camera Team
GMA Network, Inc.
Bronze World Medal
New York Festivals, USA
Reporter’s Notebook: Yapak sa Pusod ng Dagat
GMA Network, Inc.
Bronze World Medal, New York Festivals, USA
Silver Screen Award, 2018 US International Film & Video Festival Awards
Reel Time: Gutom
GMA Network, Inc.
Silver World Medal
New York Festivals, USA
Reel Time: Hawla (The Untold Story of the Village Monster)
GMA Network, Inc.
Gold World Medal
New York Festivals, USA
Alaala: A Martial Law Special
GMA Network, Inc.
Silver World Medal, New York Festivals, USA
Gold Camera Award, 2018 US International Film & Video Festival Awards
Inside Marawi: A Report on 360 Video
GMA Network, Inc.
Silver Screen Award
2018 US International Film & Video Festival Awards
‘Di Ka Pasisiil
ABS-CBN
Gold Dolphin for Best Documentary
9th Cannes Corporate Media and TV Awards, France
I-Witness: Silang Kinalimutan
GMA Network, Inc.
Gold Camera Award
2018 US International Film & Video Festival Awards
Philippine Seas
GMA Network, Inc.
Gold Camera Award
2018 US International Film & Video Festival Awards
Reel Time: Batang Maestro
GMA Network, Inc.
Gold Camera Award
2018 US International Film & Video Festival Awards
DOCUMENTARIES
Revolution Selfie: The Red Battalion
directed by Steven de Castro
Best Documentary
International Film Festival Manhattan,
New York City
No Man Is An Island
directed by Nash Ang
Special Jury Award
1st Ulsan New Media Film Festival, Korea
Am-Amma
directed by Dexter Macaraeg
Independent Achievement Award
International Film Festival Manhattan,
New York City
Call Her Ganda
directed by PJ Raval (Documentary)
Grand Jury Prize for Outstanding North American Documentary Feature
34th Los Angeles Asian Pacific Film Festival, Southern California
Best Documentary, Inside Out Film and Video Festival, Toronto, Canada
Best Documentary, Tampa Bay International Gay & Lesbian Film Festival, Florida, USA
TECHNICAL & CREATIVE AWARDS
John Anthony Wong
Best Editing for Foreign Language Film, “Bhoy Intsik”
Nice International Film Festival of World Cinema 2018, France
Alec Figuracion
Best Script, “The Eternity Between Seconds”
Cape Town International Film Market and Festival, South Africa
Carlo Mendoza
Best Cinematography, “1-2-3”
4th Northern Virginia International Film and Music Festival, Fairfax, North Virginia, U.S.A
Thop Nazareno
Best Editing, “1-2-3”
4th Northern Virginia International Film and Music Festival, Fairfax, North Virginia, U.S.A
Gino Gonzales
Best Art Design, “Ang Larawan”
Asia Pacific Film Festival 58, Taipei, Taiwan
Ryan Cayabyab
Best Musical Score, “Ang Larawan”
Asia Pacific Film Festival 58, Taipei, Taiwan
ACTORS
Dido de la Paz
Best Supporting Actor, “Respeto”
58th Asia Pacific Film Festival, Taipei, Taiwan
Odette Khan
Best Supporting Actress Award “Echorsis (Sabunutan Between Good and Evil)”
Five Continents International Film Festival, Venezuela
Carlos Dala
Best Actor, “1-2-3”
4th Northern Virginia International Film and Music Festival, Fairfax, North Virginia, U.S.A.
Timothy Castillo
Best Actor, “Neomanila”
34th Los Angeles Asian Pacific Film Festival, Southern California, USA
Christian Bables
Best Actor, “Signal Rock”
5th Hanoi International Film Festival, Vietnam
Allen Dizon
Best Actor, “Bomba”
16th Dhaka International Film Festival,
Dhaka, Bangladesh
Best Actor, “Sekyu”
International Film Festival Manhattan,
New York City
Ian Veneracion
Best Actor, “Ilawod”
38th Oporto International Film Festival,
Porto, Portugal
Andi Eigenmann
Best Actress, “The Maid in London” by Danni Ugali
International Film Festival Manhattan,
New York City
Mary Joy Apostol
Best Actress, “Birdshot”
First ASEAN Film Awards, Da Nang, Vietnam
Angellie Sanoy
Mejor Actriz Award, “Bomba”
Palmarés Imagineindia 2018, Madrid, Spain
Ryza Cenon
Yakushi Pearl Award, “Mr. & Mrs. Cruz”
2018 Osaka Asian Film Festival, Japan
Angeli Bayani
Best Actress Award, “Bagahe”
Transsaharien International Film Festival, Morocco
FULL-LENGTH
Area
directed by Louie Ignacio
(Produced by Romeo Lindain, Dennis Evangelista, Ferdinand Lapuz and Baby Go)
Bronze World Medal
New York Festivals, USA
Sakaling Hindi Makarating
directed by Ice Idanan
(Produced by Melanie Entuna, Anina Rubio and Ice Idanan)
International Category Excellence Award
Asia Tourism-Induced Film & TV Arts Week 2018, Taizhou, China
Bomba
directed by Ralston Jover
(Produced by Ferdinand Lapuz and Baby Go)
Gold Remi Award
51st Worldfest - Houston International Film Festival, Houston, Texas
Bhoy Intsik
directed by Joel Lamangan
(Produced by Ferdinand Lapuz)
Orient Express Special Jury Award
38th Oporto International Film Festival,
Porto, Portugal
Die Beautiful
directed by Jun Robles Lana
Produced by Jun Robles Lana, Perci Intalan and Ferdinand Lapuz
Black Crystal for Best Feature Film
Newcastle International Film Festival,
United Kingdom
Nabubulok
directed by Sonny Calvento
Produced by Tony Calvento, Arden Rod Condez, Ellen Nicolas Criste; Ferdinand Lapuz
Best Film, New Director’s Category in the 15th Asian Film Festival, Bologna, Italy
Best Narrative Feature, 17th Annual Asian Film Festival of Dallas, USA
Ang Panahon ng Halimaw
directed by Lav Diaz
Produced by Bianca Balbuena and Bradley Liew
Best Film, Festival Internacional de Cine de Cartagena, Colombia
Bildrausch Ring of Filmart, Bildrausch Filmfest Basel, Switzerland
Gusto Kita with All My Hypothalamus
directed by Dwein Baltazar
Produced by Bianca Balbuena and Giancarlo Abrahan
NETPAC Award and Asian Film Observatory Award
2018 Taipei Golden Horse Film Festival, Taipei, Taiwan
Bagahe
directed by Zig Dulay
Produced by Jed Medrano and Zig Dulay
Golden Cyclo Award, Vesoul International Film Festival of Asian Cinema, Vesoul, France
Best International Fiction Feature Award, Asia Independent Film Festival, Bangalore, India
Gold Remi Award, 51st Worldfest - Houston International Film Festival, Houston, Texas
Special Mention Critics’ Choice and Audience Choice Award, Transsaharien International Film Festival, Morocco
SPECIAL CITATION
Baby Go
Lifetime Achievement Award for Producing
8th International Film Festival Manhattan, New York
Piolo Pascual
Asia Star Award
Marie Claire Asia Star Awards 2018, Busan, South Korea
Anne Curtis
The Asian Star: Up Next Award
Variety and International Film Festival and Awards Macao, China
Brillante Mendoza
President of the Jury, Tokyo International Film Festival, Japan
International Jury, 40th Cairo International Film Festival, Cairo, Egypt
A-LISTERS
Nervous Translation
directed by Shireen Seno
Produced by John Torres, Ronald Arguelles
NETPAC Award for Best Asian Feature Film, 47th International Film Festival Rotterdam, Netherlands
Shireen Seno, Best Screenwriter, Asian New Talent Category
21st Shanghai International Film Festival, China
Abraccine Prize, 7th Olhar De Cinema Curitiba International Film Festival, Parana, Brazil
Jury Special Mention, Pacific Meridian International Film Festival 2018, Vladivostok, Russia
Respeto
directed by Treb Monteras II
Produced by Monster Jimenez
Centenary Award for the Best Debut Film of a Director International Film Festival of India,
Goa, India
Best Film and Audience Choice Award, 16th Cyprus Film Days International Film Festival,
Limassol, Cyprus
Silver Tiger Uncaged Award for Best Feature FIlm, New York Asian Film Festival, USA
Jury Best Film for Exground Youth, 31st Exground Film Festival, Wiesbaden, Germany
Best Youth Feature, 36th Carousel International du Film, Rimousk Quebec, Canada
Alpha: The Right To Kill
directed by Brillante Mendoza
Produced by Carlo Valenzona
Special Jury Prize, 66th San Sebastian International Film Festival, San Sebastian, Spain
CAMERA OBSCURA
Bianca Balbuena
For her continuing work in bridging the Philippines with the diverse filmmaking cultures in the world and giving opportunities to young and aspiring filmmakers, having been named “Producer of the Year” at the Asian Film Commissions Network and youngest awardee of the Asia Pacific Screen Awards (APSA) FIAPF Award.
The Hows Of Us
For making history in Philippine cinema by breaking the P800 million global box office record, making it the highest-grossing Filipino film to date and proving the competitive advantage of local films in the country
Kidlat Tahimik
For leading the movement for independent cinema in the country and making major contributions in visual arts and film, having been awarded as National Artist for Film and honored with the Prince Claus Award in Amsterdam
TECHNICAL & CREATIVE AWARDS
ANG ARAW SA LIKOD MO
Best Sound Design, Greg Rodriguez III.
Nice International Film Festival, Nice, France –
may 21, 2017
IMBISIBOL
Best Film Editing, Lawrence Fajardo,
3rd ASEAN International Film Festival and Awards 2017 in Kuching, Malaysia – May 6, 2017
Best Screenplay, Herlyn Gail Alegre and John Paul Bedia
2nd Los Angeles Philippine International Film Festival, California, USA
FATIMA MARIE TORRES AND THE INVASION OF SPACE SHUTTLE PINAS 25,
Best Cinematography, Ches Espiritu
1st Mostra Internacional de Cinema de São Luís in Brazil
DAGSIN
Best in Costume Design, Jona Ballaran
Madrid International Film Festival
DIRECTORS
LAV DIAZ
Best Director, ”Ang BabaEng Humayo (The Woman Who Left)”
Dublin Film Critics Circle Awards in the 15th Audi Dublin International Film Festival, Ireland
LOUIE IGNACIO
Best Director for “Area”
3rd ASEAN International Film Festival and Awards 2017 in Kuching, Malaysia – May 6, 2017
MIKHAIL RED
Best Director and Jury Best Film, “Birdshot”
2nd Los Angeles Philippine International Film Festival, California
RAYMUND RIBAY GUTIERREZ
Grand Prix Best Director, “Imago”
35th Sulmona International Film Festival in Italy
SHERON DAYOC
Best Director, “Women of the Weeping River”
5th War on Screen International Film Festival, Châlons-en-Champagne in France
SARI DALENA and KIRI DALENA
Best Director, “The Guerilla is a PoEt”
7th International Film Festival Manhattan, New York
FRITZ SILORIO
Best Director (Short), “Fall Guy”
7th International Film Festival Manhattan, New York
BRILLANTE MENDOZA
Best Director, “ Ma’ Rosa”
1st Annual Malaysia International Film Festival/Malaysia Golden Global Awards
TV DOCUMENTARY
WARMER
documentary by Atom Araullo
Bronze World Medal – Climate Change and Sustainability
New York Festival Awards at the NAB Show in Las Vegas, USA – April 25, 2017
FRONT ROW: BATA SA BINTANA
documentary produced by JP Rubio of GMA Network, Inc.
Gold World Medal – Human Concerns
New York Festivals Awards at the NAB Show in
Las Vegas, USA - April 25, 2017
REEL TIME: MALING AKALA
documentary produced by Jayson Bernard Santos of GMA Network, Inc.
Gold World Medal – National/International Affairs
New York Festivals Awards at the NAB Show in Las Vegas, USA – April 25, 2017
REPORTER’S NOTEBOOK: PASAN-PASANG PANGARAP
documentary produced by Ian Simbulan of GMA Network, Inc.
Gold World Medal – Community Portraits
New York Festivals Awards at the NAB Show in Las Vegas, USA - April 25, 2017
FILM DOCUMENTARY
SUNDAY BEAUTY QUEEN
directed by Baby Ruth Villarama
Audience Choice Award for Best Documentary
10th CinemAsia Film Festival in Amsterdam, Netherlands – March 16, 2017
Best International Feature Documentary
5th London Labour International Film Festival in the UK
TWO WAY JESUS
directed by Jet Leyco
Night Award in the Documentary Competition
15th International Festival Signes de Nuit in Thailand
FILM SHORTS
IMAGO
directed by Raymund Ribay Gutierrez
Best International Short Film
14th London Short Film Festival in the UK
Edward Snowden Award in the Short Film Competition
15th International Festival Signes de Nuit,
Berlin, Germany
Grand Prix with 4,000 euros cash prize
23rd International Short Film Festival in Drama, Macedonia, Northern Greece
Night Award
15th International Festival Signes de Nuit in France
FATIMA MARIE TORRES AND THE INVASION OF SPACE SHUTTLE PINAS 25,
written, edited and directed by Carlo Francisco Manatad
Best Comedy Film
26th Annual Aspen Shortsfest in Colorado, USA
Best Short Film
1st Mostra Internacional de Cinema de São Luís in Brazil
JODILERKS DELA CRUZ, EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH
directed by Carlo Francisco Manatad
Best Southeast Asian Short Film
28th Singapore International Film Festival
DO I HAVE BOOBS NOW?
directed by JOella Cabalu and Milena Salazar,
OUTtvGo People’s Choice Award - Best Short
29th Vancouver Queer Film Festival in Canada
CONTESTANT #4
directed by Jared Joven and Kaj Palanca
Best Short Film
1st Shanghai Queer Film Festival
DILIMAN
written and directed by TJ Collanto
Jury Best Short Film
2nd Los Angeles Philippine International Film Festival, California, USA
SUPOT
Directed by Phil Giordano
Best Short Film
2nd Los Angeles Philippine International Film Festival, California, USA
MARIA
directed by JP Habac
First Prize - Best Short Narrative
44th Athens International Film+Video Festival, Greece April 2017
A-LISTERS
BIANCA BALBUENA
Producer of the Year award
Asia Pacific Screen Awards International Federation of Film Producers Association (FIAPF) Award
11th Asia Pacific Screen Awards 2017 at Brisbane, Australia – November 23, 2017
ALLEN DIZON
Best Actor,“Bomba”
International Competition – Special Jury Award
3rd Warsaw International Film Festival 2017,
Poland – October 23, 2017
ANGELIE SANOY
Best Actress, “Bomba”
International Competition – Special Jury Award
3rd Warsaw International Film Festival 2017,
Poland – October 23, 2017
PAILALIM (Underground)
directed by Daniel Palacio
Special Mention, Fedeora Award
65th San Sebastian International Film Festival,
Spain – October 11, 2017
PAUWI NA
directed by Paolo Villaluna
The Golden Goblet (top prize)
20th Shanghai International Film Festival,
China – June 25, 2017
FULL LENGTH AREA
directed by Louie Ignacio
Special Jury Remi Award (Theatrical Feature Film Production-Docu Drama)
50th Worldfest Houston International Film Festival, Texas, USA
LAUT
directed by Louie Ignacio
Founders Award
2nd Los Angeles Philippine International Film Festival, California, USA
SINGING IN GRAVEYARDS
directed by Bradley Liew
Best Film
1st Annual Malaysia International Film Festival/Malaysia Golden Global Awards, Feb. 24
BABOY HALAS
directed by Bagane Fiola
Special New Comer Award
66th Internationales Film Festival Mannheim-Heidelberg, Germany – November 18, 2017
IGNACIO DE LOYOLA
directed by Paolo Dy
Best Film
Mirabile Dictum International Catholic Film Festival 2017, Rome Italy – November 30, 2017
Tale of the Lost Boys
directed by Joselito Altarejos
Best Feature Film Award
Serile Filmului Gay International Film Festival 2017 at Cluj, Romania – November 25, 2017
Women of the Weeping River
directed by Sheron R. Dayoc
Fasken Martineau Best Feature Film Festival
Toronto Reel Asian International Film Festival 2017, Canada – November 9, 2017
Patay Na Si Hesus
directed by Victor Kaiba Villanueva
Honorable Mention for Narrative Feature
22nd TWIST: Seattle Queer Film Festival 2017,
USA – September 15, 2017
2 Cool 2 Be 4gotten
directed by Petersen Vargas
Audience Choice Award
June 20, 2017 in the 32nd Lovers Film Festival-Torino LGBTQI Visions in Italy
1st Sem
written and directed by Allan MichaEl Ibañez and Dexter Paglinawan Hemedez,
Gold Remi Award (Theatrical Feature Film Production-Coming of Age)
50th Worldfest Houston International Film Festival in Texas, USA. April 1, 2017
Ang Babaeng Humayo (The Woman Who Left)
directed by Lav Diaz
Audience Award
Festival de Cinema d’Autor or D’A in Barcelona,
Spain – May 15, 2017
Special Honour Award
3rd ASEAN International Film Festival and Awards 2017 in Kuching, Malaysia – May 6, 2017
Special Mention Award
17th Festival Internacional de Cine Las Palmas de Gran Canaria th the Canary Islands – April 19, 2017
Birdshot
directed by Mikhail Red
Special Mention Award
Bangkok ASEAN Film Festival in Bangkok, Thailand – May 13, 2017
Jury Best Film
2nd Los Angeles Philippine International Film Festival, California
Dagsin (Gravity)
directed by Atom Magadia
Best Narrative Feature
The World’s Independent Film Festival 2017,
San Francisco USA – September 22, 2017
IMBISIBOL
directed by Lawrence Fajardo
Jury Best Film Audience Award
in the 2nd Los Angeles Philippine International Film Festival, California, USA
PAGLIPAY
directed by Zig Dulay
Platinum World Award for International Feature Film
World Film Awards by the Cinema XXI,
Bali, Indonesia
International Award of Outstanding Excellence
5th International Film Festival for Environment, Health, Culture (IFFEHC), Bali, Indonesia – May 2017
HURAMENTADO (Oath to Die)
directed by Noriel Jarito
Jury Choice Award
5th Delhi International Film Festival in India
PITONG KABANG PALAY
written and directed by Maricel Cabrera-Cariaga,
Best Children’s Film
15th Dhaka International Film Festival in Bangladesh
PAMILYA ORDINARYO
written and directed by Eduardo Roy Jr.,
Grand Prize-Directors’ Week
37th Fantasporto International Film Festival in Portugal
PIPO
written and directed by Richard Legaspi
Viewers Choice Award, Asian and Middle Eastern Film Night Section
5th GATFFEST Film Festival in Kingston in Jamaica
BAKA BUKAS
written and directed by Samantha Lee
OUTtvGo People’s Choice Award for Best Feature
29th Vancouver Queer Film Festival in Canada
ACROSS THE CRESCENT MOON
written and directed by Baby Nebrida
Best Feature Global
7th International Film Festival Manhattan,
New York
GALIT NA ASO
written and directed by Ankit Rawat
Most Popular Film (Philippines/India)
7th International Film Festival Manhattan,
New York
SIKRETO SA DILIM
directed by Mike Magat and produced byRamon Roxas
Independent Achievement Award
7th International Film Festival Manhattan, New York
MATANGTUBIG (Town in a Lake)
directed by Jet Leyco
Special mention in the AQCC-Camera Lucida award
21st Fantasia International Film Festival in Montreal, Quebec, Canada
ACTORS – FILM
GABBY CONCEPCION (TV)
Asia Star Award, “Ika-6 Na Utos”
12th Seoul International Drama Awards
MARY JOY APOSTOL
Best Actress Award, “Birdshot”
1st ASEAN Film Awards in Da Nang,
Vietnam – November 30, 2017
LOTLOT DE LEON
Best Supporting Actress, “1st Sem”
50th Worldfest Houston International Film Festival in Texas, USA.
ANGEL LOCSIN
Best Supporting Actress, “Everything About Her”
57th Asia-Pacific Film Festival in Phnom Penh, Cambodia – July 30, 2017
AI AI DELAS ALAS
Best Actress, “Area”
3rd ASEAN International Film Festival and Awards 2017 in Kuching, Malaysia – May 6, 2017
Best Actress, “Area”
2nd Los Angeles Philippine International Film Festival, California, USA
ANA CAPRI
Best Supporting Actress, “Laut”
3rd ASEAN International Film Festival and Awards in Kuching, Malaysia – May 16, 2017
HASMIN KILLIP
Best Actress, “Pamilya Ordinaryo”
37th Fantasporto International Film Festival in Portugal
Best Actress, “Pamilya Ordinaryo”
in the 12th Harlem International Film Festival in New York, May 4, 2017
RONWALDO MARTIN
Best Actor, “Pamilya Ordinaryo”
12th Harlem International Film Festival in New York
IZA CALZADO
Yakushi Pearl Award - Best Performer, “Bliss”
12th Osaka Asian Film Festival in Japan
CHARO SANTOS-CONCIO
Special Mention Award, “Ang BabAeng Humayo (The Woman Who Left)”
17th Festival Internacional de Cine Las Palmas de Gran Canaria in Canary Islands
ANNA LUNA
Best Lead Actress, “MAestra”
Feature Films Section of the Five Continents Film Festival in Venezuela
LAILA ULAO
Best Actress, “Women of the Weeping River”
First ASEAN-China Film Festival, Putrajaya in Malaysia
ARNOLD REYES
Best Actor, “Birdshot”
2nd Los Angeles Philippine International Film Festival, California, USA
TOMMY ABUEL
Best Actor, “Dagsin”
2nd Los Angeles Philippine International Film Festival, California, USA
RICKY DAVAO
Best Supporting Actor, “Dayang Asu”
3rd ASEAN International Film Festival and Awards in Malaysia
CHRISTOPHER DE LEON,
MATTEO GUIDICELLI, DINA BONNEVIE,
SANDY ANDOLONG, GABBY CONCEPCION AND JOEM BASCON
Best Ensemble Acting, “Across The Crescent Moon”
7th International Film Festival Manhattan, New York
CARLOS MORALES
Best Actor, “Rolyo”
7th International Film Festival Manhattan, New York
LEON MIGUEL
Best Actor (Short), “Galit Na Aso”
7th International Film Festival Manhattan,
New York
CHRISTOPHER DE LEON
Lifetime Achievement Award in Acting
7th International Film Festival Manhattan, New York
CAMERA OBSCURA
SAVING SALLY
For its outstanding achievement and recognition in international film festivals in 2017 as a trailblazing full-length animation film and reintroducing original Filipino animation stories to the global market
KITA KITA
For setting a new box office record as the highest grossing, independently-produced film in the Philippines having earned P320 million in the box office.
FERDINAND LAPUZ
For his outstanding work as a Producer, reintroducing Philippine cinema to the global scene, paving the way for numerous films to be recognized in various prestigious international film festivals and for helping Philippine Cinema achieve its biggest break in the international scene since 2005
1st Sem
Directed by Allan Michael Ibanez and Dexter Paglinawan Hemedez
All Light India International Film Festival
Debut Directors’ Category: Best Feature Film
Honorable Mention and Special Acting Citation
Award for Ms. Lotlot De Leon
ALBERT CHAN PARAN
“JULIE”
Directed by Clanch Dayve Belleza
Independent Spirit Award Winner
Los Angeles Philippine International Film Festival 2016
ANDREAS MUÑOZ
Best Actor, “IGNACIO DE LOYOLA”
Directed by Paolo Dy
International Film Festival Manhattan 2016
Ang Babaeng Humayo
Directed by Lav Diaz
GOLDEN LION
Venice Film Festival
ANJ MACALANDA
Best Director for Short Film, “WAWA”
Los Angeles Philippine International Film Festival 2016
Area
Directed by Louie Ignacio
SPECIAL JURY PRIZE WINNER
12th Eurasia International Film Festival
ATO BAUTISTA
Best Feature Global, “GEMINI”
International Film Festival 2016
BRADLEY LIEW
Asian Select NETPAC Category Best Film, “SINGING IN GRAVEYARDS”
Kolkata International Film Festival 2016
CANDY PANGILINAN
Best Actress, “STAR NA SI VAN DAMME STALLONE”
Directed by Randolph Longjas
Los Angeles Philippine International Film Festival 2016
CARLO CATU
“ARI: MY LIFE WITH A KING”
Bronze Remi
Filmmakers Festival
World Cinema in London
Audience Choice Award
Los Angeles Philippine International Film Festival 2016
CARLO ORTEGA CUEVAS
Best Ensemble Acting, “WALANG TAKE TWO”
International Film Festival Manhattan 2016
Cats, Dogs, Farm Animals, and Sahimi
Directed by Perry Dizon
SPECIAL JURY PRIZE
10th Taiwan International Documentary Film Festival
CESAR MONTANO
Best Actor
2016 HBO Urban Action Showcase International Film Festival, New York, USA
Child Haus
Directed by Louie IgnacioBEST CHILDREN FILM
14th Dhaka International Film Festival
CLANCH DAYVE BELLEZA
Audience Choice Award (Short), “JULIE”
Los Angeles Philippine International Film Festival 2016
DOMINIC NUESA
Best Film, “ANG ARAW SA LIKOD”
Auckland International Film Festival
EDUARDO ROY JR
“PAMILYA ORDINARYO”
Jury Special Mention – Direction
1st London East Asia Film Festival
Best Director
Hanoi International Film Festival 2016
Student Jury Prize
Tokyo FILMex 2016
BNL People’s Choice Award
VENICE DAYS
Special Jury Prize for Direction
LONDON EAST ASIA FILM FESTIVAL
BEST DIRECTOR
HANOI INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
SPECIAL MENTION
FIVE FLAVORS FILM FESTIVAL - WARSAW
Honor thy father
Directed by Erik Matti
Best Picture
Los Angeles Philippine International Film Festival 2016
BEST FILM
Neuchatel International Fantastic Film Festival
GIOVANNI BALDESSERI
Best Short Film, “LUCKY JINX”
International Film Festival Manhattan 2016
GLORIA SEVILLA
Gawad Gintong Ani
Gold Harvest / Lifetime Achievement ANG ARAW SA LIKODAwardee
International Film Festival Manhattan 2016
Hamog
Directed by Ralston Jover
OUTSTANDING ARTISTIC ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
Shanghai International Film Fest
BEST ACTRESS for Ms. Teri Malvar
Moscow Internationa Film Fest
AWARD for BEST FILM
RUSSIAN CRITICS CHOICE
HASMINE KILLIP
“PAMILYA ORDINARYO”
Jury Special Mention Acting
1st London East Asia Film Festival
Best Actress
Hanoi International Film Festival 2016
Hele sa Hiwagang Hapis
Directed by Lav Diaz
SILVER BEAR ALFRED BAUER PRIZE
Berlinale International Film Festival
Hikbi sa Ibayong Dagat
Produced by Reporter’s Notebook of GMA Network
BRONZE WORLD MEDAL BEST DOCUMENTARY
New York Festivals 2016
US International Film and Video Festival 2016
BEST DOCUMENTARY
SILVER SCREEN AWARD
I Love You. Thank You.
Directed by Charliebebs Gohetia
Rio Festival de Genero & Sexualidade no Cinema (Rio Festival of Gender and Sexuality in Cinema)
Honorable Mention
MENCAO HONOROSA DO FESTIVAL
Iadya Mo Kami
Directed by Mel Chionglo
BEST ACTOR (Mr. Allen Dizon)
Silk Road Film Festival
BEST ACTOR (Mr. Allen Dizon)
13th Salento International Film Festival
SILVER REMI AWARDS
36th Worldfest Film Festival
Imago
SHORT CUTS AWARD
Toronto International Festival
Imbisibol
Directed by Lawrence Fajardo
NETPAC AWARD
Vesoul Asian Film Festival
JAE-RE LOUISE LIWANAG
Best Short, “SUKAT”
Los Angeles Philippine Film Festival 2016
JOSEPH ISRAEL LABAN
Best Film, “HAPPY NEW YEAR”
Festival de Finos Filmes in Brazil
JUN ROBLES LANA
Audience Award Winner, “DIE BEAUTIFUL”
29th Tokyo International Film Festival 2016
KATHERINE OLMEDO
“GOT IT MAID”
Directed by Shawn Semana
Best Actress
Los Angeles Philippine International Film Festival 2016
KHAVN DELA CRUZ
“ALIPATO: THE VERY BRIEF LIFE OF AN EMBER”
Directed by Khavn Dela Cruz
Special Jury Mention
22nd Geneva International Film Festival
KING PALISOC/tandem
Best Cinematography
Los Angeles Philippine International Film Festival 2016
Laut
Directed by Louie Ignacio
SPECIAL MENTION OF THE JURY PRIZE
BEST ACTRESS (Ms. Barbie Forteza)
36 Festival Internacional Do Porto – Fantasporto (36th Oporto International Film Festival)
SPECIAL MENTION OF THE JURY PRIZE
BEST ACTRESS (Ms. Barbie Forteza)
HONORABLE MENTION FOR BEST FEATURE FILM
2nd All Lights Film Festival
LEON MIGUEL
“RED LIGHTS”
Directed by Christian Lat
Best Actor for Shorts
International Film Festival Manhattan 2016
LEEDS ANIMATION WORKSHOP
Best Screenplay In A Short Film, “THEY CALL US MAIDS”
Los Angeles Philippines Film Festival 2016
Maestra Salbabida
Produced by Front Row of GMA Network
BRONZE WORLD
BEST DOCUMENTARY
New York Festivals 2016
MADONNA SANCHEZ
“FILEMON MAMON”
Directed by Will Fredo
Best Socially Relevant Film
International Film Festival Manhattan 2016
Ma’ Rosa
Directed by Brilllante Mendoza
BEST ACTRESS (Ms. Jaclyn Jose)
Cannes Film Festival
MARCO FELIPE VILLA LOPEZ
“THE SISTER”
Directed by Joseph Israel Laban
Best Cinemathography
Harlem International Film Festival
MIKHAIL RED
Best Asian Future Film Award, “BIRDSHOT”
29th Tokyo International Film Festival 2016
MARIO CORNEJO
Fasken Martineau Best Feature Film Award, “APOCALYPSE CHILD”
Reel Asia Film Fest 2016
NATALIE HART
“SIPHAYO”
Directed by Joel Lamangan
Best Actress
International Film Festival Manhattan 2016
NIKO SALAZAR
“SEJOUR”
Directed by Christian Lat
Best Actor for Short Film
Los Angeles Philippine International Film Festival 2016
NORIEL JARITO
World Cinema Jury Choice Award
5th Delhi International Film Festival 2016
P.R. PATINDOL
Youth Jury Prize, “HILOM”
Singapore International Film Festival
Pamilya Ordinaryo
Directed by Eduardo Roy Jr.
“PAMILYA ORDINARYO”
Jury Special Mention – Direction
1st London East Asia Film Festival
Best Director
Hanoi International Film Festival 2016
Student Jury Prize
Tokyo FILMex 2016
BNL People’s Choice Award
VENICE DAYS
Special Jury Prize for Direction
LONDON EAST ASIA FILM FESTIVAL
BEST DIRECTOR
HANOI INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
SPECIAL MENTION
FIVE FLAVORS FILM FESTIVAL - WARSAW
Jury Special Mention Acting for Hasmine Kilip
1st London East Asia Film Festival
Best Actress for Hasmin Kilip
Hanoi International Film Festival 2016
PAOLO BALLESTEROS
“DIE BEAUTIFUL”
Directed by Jun Robles Lana
Best Actor
29th Tokyo International Film Festival 2016
Special Jury Award for Outstanding Performance
21st International Film Festival of Kerala, India
PAOLO DY
Gran Premio del Publico (Audience Choice Award), “IGNACIO DE LOYOLA”
Festival Internacional de Cine con Valores 2016
PAVILION
Best Screenplay In A Short Film, “THEY CALL US MAIDS”
Los Angeles Philippines Film Festival 2016
RANDOLPH LONGJAS
Best Director, “STAR NA SI VAN DAMME STALLON”
Los Angeles Philippine Film Festival 2016
PEDRING LOPEZ
“NILALANG”
Jury Special Mention Best Director for an Action film
Best Special Effects
2016 Festival Internacional de Cine fantastico de Torremolinos, Spain
Best Director
2016 Los Angeles Philippine International Film Festival, USA
Best Feature
Best Martial Arts Feature
Best Supernatural/Sci-fi Feature
Best Weapons Sequence
2016 HBO Urban Action Showcase International Film Festival, New York, USA
Spotlight Silver Award
2016 Spotlight Horror Film Awards, Atlanta, GA, USA
RHODA JOY BLAZA
Best Student Film, “THE EQUATION”
International Film Festival Manhattan 2016
RICKY LEE
Lifetime Achievement Award in Screenwriting
International Film Festival Manhattan 2016
ROBBY TANTINGCO
“ARI: MY LIFE WITH A KING”
Directed by Carlo Catu
Best Screenplay
Los Angeles Philippine International Film Festival 2016
Sandra
Directed by Carlo Francisco Manatad
BEST INTERNATIONAL FILM
Timishort Film Festival in Romania
SEYMOUR BARROS SANCHEZ
“CARETAKER”
Active Vista Audience Choice Award
Active Vista International Human Rights Film Festival
2nd Place Winner
6th Cam International Festival of Short Films
SIGFREID BARROS SANCHEZ
“MAGTANGGOL”
IFFM Most Popular
International Film Festival Manhattan 2016
SOLIMAN CRUZ
“BALIK”
Directed by Alexander Cruz
Best Actor
Los Angeles Philippine International Film Festival 2016
SUE PRADO
“THE SISTER”
Directed by Joseph IsrAel Laban
Achievement in Acting Award
6th Guam International Film Festival
Toto
Directed by John Paul Su
AUDIENCE CHOICE AWARD FOR BEST FEATURE FILM
Asian American International Film Festival (AAIFF)
BEST ACTOR for Mr. Sid Lucero
BEST FOREIGN FEATURE FILM
Los Angeles Comedy Festival
Tomodachi
Directed by Joel Lamangan
BEST FOREIGN LANGUAGE FILM and BEST MUSICAL SCORING
Madrid International Film Festival
Traslacion: Ang Paglakad sa Altar ng Alanganin
Directed by Will Fredo
BEST DOCUMENTARY
Soho International Film Festival
VINCENT SOBERANO
Best Short Film, “BLOOD HUNTERS”
UASE / Cinemax HBO Action Film Competition in
New York
CAMERA OBSCURA
ALLEN DIZON
For his exemplary achievements as an actor and winning consecutive Best Actor awards in international film festivals for his performances in the films “Magkakabaung” and “Iadya Mo Kami”
THERESE MALVAR
For being the youngest Filipina to win a BEST ACTRESS award from an A-LIST international Film Festival, having received the Best Actress award at 38th Moscow International Film Fest for the film “Hamog”, directed by Ralston Jover
JACLYN JOSE
For winning the highly coveted Palme d’or at the prestigious 69th Cannes Film Festival for the film “Ma’ Rosa”, directed by Brillante Mendoza, and for being the first Southeast Asian actress to achieve this honor
LAV DIAZ
For his outstanding success in direction for the film “Hele Sa Hiwagang Hapis” and winning the Silver Bear Alfred Bauer Prize Award at 66th Berlinale International Film Festival, and for “Ang Babaeng Humayo” that won the Golden Lion Award at the 73rd Venice International Film Festival
BRILLANTE MENDOZA
For his outstanding achievements as a multi-awarded film director who has been recognized by A-list film festivals such as Locarno and Cannes film festivals for creating motion pictures that ushered a new age of Philippine Cinema, and inspiring Filipino filmmakers to produce and create films that are worthy of recognition, locally and internationally