VisMin was well represented at the recently concluded Sinag Maynila Independent Film Festival Gabi ng Parangal, with the film from Southern Leyte, ‘Pinikas’, winning 7 awards, including Best Picture.
Here’s the full list of winners:
BEST SHORT FILM (Student Category):
3rd Best Short Film (Student): Mga Ulol by Vince Ivan Vesiete
2nd Best Short Film (Student): Mag Unsa Na Lang Ta Ani by Keith Nemenzo
Best Short Film (Student): Luog by Jarno Malonzo
BEST DOCUMENTARY (Student):
3rd Best Documentary (Student): Cemento by Justine Borlagdan
2nd Best Documentary (Student): SHALOM by Kiah Resurreccion
Best Documentary (Student): Di Lalim, Di Lalum by Nicole Reyes
BEST SHORT FILM (Open Category)
3rd Best Short Film (Open Category): Kaon by Miguel Dimaiwat
2nd Best Short Film (Open Category): Hoy! Pili Ka na by Banjo Hinolan
Best Short Film (Open Category): Paon by Seb Valdez
BEST DOCUMENTARY (Open Category)
Special Jury Prize, Documentary (Open Category): Mga Muni-Muni sa Gitna ng Ambon by Gio Gonzales
Best Documentary: Del Mundo by Rommel Tolentino
FULL-LENGTH FEATURE Category
Best Sound: Alex Tomboc (Sweet Escape)
Best Musical Score: Marie Luise Calvero (Pinikas)
Best Cinematography: Manuel Pandoy Abanto (Ang Bangkay)
Best Editing: Jay Hernandez (Pinikas)
Best Screenplay: Cris Fuego (Pinikas)
Best Production Design: Cyrus Khan (Ang Bangkay)
Best Supporting Actor: Yasser Marta (Desperada)
Best Supporting Actress: Mercedes Cabral (Ang Bangkay)
Best Actor: Jade Makawili (Pinikas)
Best Actress: Angela Kate Villarin (Pinikas)
People’s Choice: Ang Bangkay
Best Director: Cris Fuego (Pinikas)
Best Film: Pinikas