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Globe Studios and Epicmedia Productions bagged numerous citations from local and international award-giving bodies for their critically-acclaimed futuristic horror film Midnight in a Perfect World, proving its worth as both an entertainment masterpiece and an artwork. The provocative, must-see motion picture was nominated for 11 categories in the 44th Gawad Urian and won the Best Sound …
It’s another historic win for multi-awarded documentary film Aswang. Aswang won Best Picture, Best Director, Best Documentary, and Best Cinematography at the 44th Gawad Urian by the Manunuri ng Pelikulang Pilipino. Director Alyx Arumpac says: “We thank the Manunuri ng Pelikulang Pilipino for this honor. We are overwhelmed and beyond grateful for the recognition. “ Aswang follows a group of people whose fates wrap around …
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MANILA, September 28, 2021 – A brand-new HBO Asia Original film GENSAN PUNCH will have its world premiere in “A Window on Asian Cinema” section (Competition) at the upcoming 26th edition of Busan International Film Festival, before premiering exclusively on HBO GO and HBO in the next few months. The Filipino-Japanese title in English, Japanese …
Singapore, 12 May 2021 – Slated to be held from December 10th to 12th, 2021, the 26th Asian Television Awards will be televised across Asia Pacific through its broadcast network covering 500,000 households across 22 countries. The Awards will also be streamed live through Facebook with dedicated live interviews only available on FB Watch. Established …
The 57th Baeksang Arts Awards has crowned its winners, with Netflix titles receiving many awards! The prestigious awards ceremony honors the best performances in Korean TV, film, and theatre since 1965. Some notable wins from the 2021 Baeksang Arts Awards include Jun Jong-seo for Best Leading Actress (The Call), Oh Jung-se for Best Supporting Actor …
After its world premiere in last year’s MMFF where it won 3rd best picture and best supporting actress, Tagpuan, a film by McArthur C. Alejandre, written by multi awarded screenwriter, Ricky Lee, and starred in and produced by Alfred Vargas, has since competed in 4 international festivals and has won Best Feature Film at the …
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“Completing a film born out of passion is a reward in itself. Being honored for it is an inspiration and a validation that we are on the right track.” These are words from Alfred Vargas, lead actor and producer of the indie film ”Kaputol”, after receiving his trophy sent to him as an honoree, together …
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MANILA, PHILIPPINES, FEBRUARY 16, 2021 — The Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP) has named the 60 honorees and special awardees for this year’s 5th Film Ambassadors’ Night (FAN) as well as the performers for the online event that will take place on February 28. The FAN, an annual event spearheaded by the FDCP since …
After 11 nominations and 2 awards (3rd best picture and best supporting actress for Shaina Magdayao) at last December’s Metro Manila Film Festival, Tagpuan was declared the Best Feature Film at the 6th Chauri Chaura International Film Festival in India. Alfred Vargas, the lead actor and producer of Tagpuan, is elated over the film’s international …
MANILA. 17 November 2020 – The Manunuri ng Pelikulang Pilipino (MPP) recognized the winners in this year’s first-ever virtual awards ceremony of the prestigious 43rd Gawad Urian. Cignal Entertainment dominated the awards ceremony with its on and off-screen talents who bagged the major awards: Elijah Canlas for “Best Actor”, Janine Gutierrez for “Best Actress”, and Babae at Baril for “Best Picture”. Cignal Entertainment is the film and television production arm of Cignal TV, Inc. the leading pay-TV provider in …
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