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Cinemalaya
The Cinemalaya Philippine Independent Film Festival is a film festival in the Philippines held annually during the month August at the Cultural Center of the Philippines Complex and various cinemas. Its aim is the development and promotion of Filipino independent films. The film festival is organized by the Cinemalaya Foundation, Inc. with the support of the Cultural Center of the Philippines and Econolink Investments, Inc. Each year, the Festival provides "seed investments" of ₱500,000 (US$10,000~) to ten independent filmmakers. It has since been increased to ₱1,000,000 (US$20,000~) since 2019. These ten "finalists" are culled from hundreds of submissions from all over the Philippines. Their films debut at the festival, together with in-competition short film A short film is any motion picture that is short enough in running time not to be considered a feature film. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences defines a short film as "an original motion picture that ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
3rd Cinemalaya Independent Film Festival
The 3rd Cinemalaya Independent Film Festival was held from July 20 until 29, 2007 in Metro Manila, Philippines. Cinemalaya was presented by the Cultural Center of the Philippines and the Film Development Council of the Philippines. Entries The winning film is highlighted with boldface and a dagger. Full-Length Features Short Films Awards ;Full-Length Features * Best Film - '' Tribu'' by Jim Libiran ** Special Jury Prize - ''Endo'' by Jade Castro ** Audience Award - ''Pisay'' by Auraeus Solito * Best Direction - Auraeus Solito for ''Pisay'' * Best Actor - the male ensemble of ''Tribu'' * Best Actress - Ina Feleo for ''Endo'' * Best Screenplay - Dennis Marasigan for ''Tukso'' * Best Cinematography - Rodolfo Aves Jr. for ''Kadin'' * Best Sound - Mark Laccay for ''Tribu'' * Best Original Music Score - Jerrold Tarog for ''Kadin'' ;Short Films * Best Short Film - ''Rolyo'' by Alvin Yapan ** Special Jury Prize - ''Nineball'' by Enrico Aragon ** Audience Award - ''Doble Vista'' by ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
4th Cinemalaya Independent Film Festival
The 4th Cinemalaya Independent Film Festival was held from July 11 until 20, 2008 in Metro Manila, Philippines. Entries The winning film is highlighted with boldface and a dagger. Full-Length Features Short Films Awards ;Full-Length Features * Best Film - ''Jay'' by Francis Xavier Pasion ** Special Jury Prize - ''Brutus, Ang Paglalakbay'' by Tara Illenberger ** Audience Award - ''100'' by Chris Martinez * Best Direction - Chris Martinez for ''100'' * Best Actor - Baron Geisler for ''Jay'' * Best Actress - Mylene Dizon for ''100'' * Best Supporting Actor - Yul Servo for ''Brutus, Ang Paglalakbay'' * Best Supporting Actress - Eugene Domingo for ''100'' * Best Screenplay - Chris Martinez for ''100'' * Best Cinematography - Dan Villegas for ''Huling Pasada'' and Jay Abello for ''Brutus, Ang Paglalakbay'' * Best Sound - Allan Hilado for ''Ranchero'' * Best Editing - Kats Serraon, Chuck Gutierrez, Francis Xavier Pasion for ''Jay'' * Best Original Music Score - Joey Ayala for ''Brutu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
6th Cinemalaya Independent Film Festival
The 6th Cinemalaya Independent Film Festival was held from the 9th of July, 2010 until the 18th of July, 2010 in Metro Manila, Philippines. Overview The 6th Cinemalaya Independent Film Festival and Competition held in Metro Manila was hosted jointly by Cinemalaya Foundation, Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP), Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP) and Econolink Investments. The film entries were categorized as full-length feature and short films. The prize money and awards included ₱200,000 and the Balanghai Trophy for the outstanding full feature film and ₱100,000 and a Balanghai Trophy for the best short film. The best director category carried a purse of ₱300,000 and the Balanghai Trophy. Films directed by big names like Mario O"Hara's Ang Paglilitis ni Bonifacio, Mark Meily's Donor, Joselito Altarejos's Pink Halo-Halo, Joel Lamangan's Sigwa and Gil Portes's Two Funerals participated in the festival. Films by Filipino directors having directed t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1st Cinemalaya Independent Film Festival
The 1st Cinemalaya Independent Film Festival was held from July 12 until 17, 2005 in Metro Manila, Philippines. Entries The following films are entries to the New Breed: Full-Length Feature section of Cinemalaya. The winning film is highlighted with boldface and a dagger. Full-Length Features Short Films Awards ;Full-Length Features *Best Film: ''Pepot Artista'' by Clodualdo del Mundo Jr. **Special Jury Prize: '' Ang Pagdadalaga ni Maximo Oliveros'' by Auraeus Solito *Best Direction: Rica Arevalo for ''ICU Bed #7'' *Best Performance of an Actor: Eddie Garcia for ''ICU Bed #7'' **Special Citation (for acting performance): Nathan Lopez for ''Ang Pagdadalaga ni Maximo Oliveros'' *Best Performance of an Actress: Meryll Soriano for ''Room Boy'' *Best Screenplay: Mario Cornejo and Monster Jimenez for ''Big Time'' *Best Cinematography: Rodolfo Aves Jr. for ''Baryoke'' *Best Sound Design: Allan Feliciano and Raffy Magsaysay for ''Big Time'' *Best Editing: Daniel Adapon for ''Pepot ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
5th Cinemalaya Independent Film Festival
The 5th Cinemalaya Independent Film Festival was held from July 17 until 26, 2009 in Metro Manila, Philippines. Entries The winning film is highlighted with boldface and a dagger. Full-Length Features Short Films Awards ;Full-Length Features * Best Film - ''Last Supper No. 3'' by Veronica Velasco ** Special Jury Prize - ***''Ang Panggagahasa kay Fe'' by Alvin Yapan ***''Colorum'' by Jobin Ballesteros ** Audience Award - ''Dinig Sana Kita'' by Mike Sandejas * Best Direction - G.B. Sampedro for ''Squalor'' * Best Actor - Lou Veloso for ''Colorum'' * Best Actress - Ina Feleo for ''Sanglaan'' * Best Supporting Actor - Arnold Reyes for ''Squalor'' * Best Supporting Actress - Tessie Tomas for ''Sanglaan'' * Best Screenplay - Vic Acedillo for ''Ang Nerseri'' * Best Cinematography - Pao Orendain for ''24K'' * Best Sound - Ditoy Aguila, Junel Valencia for ''Squalor'' * Best Editing - Charliebebs Gohetia for ''Squalor'' * Best Original Music Score - Francis Reyes for ''Dinig Sana Kita' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2nd Cinemalaya Independent Film Festival
The 2nd Cinemalaya Independent Film Festival was held from July 17 until 23, 2006 in Metro Manila, Philippines. Entries The following films are entries to the New Breed: Full-Length Feature section of Cinemalaya. The winning film is highlighted with boldface and a dagger. Full-Length Features Short Films Awards ;Full-Length Features *Best Film: ''Tulad ng Dati'' by Mike Sandejas **Special Jury Prize: ''Batad: Sa Paang Palay'' by Benji Garcia and Vic Acedillo, Jr. *Best Direction: Ron Bryant for ''Rotonda'' *Best Performance of an Actor: Alchris Galura for ''Batad: Sa Paang Palay'' *Best Performance of an Actress: Angel Aquino for ''Donsol'' *Best Screenplay: Vic Acedillo, Jr. for ''Batad: Sa Paang Palay'' *Best Cinematography: Eli Balce for ''Donsol'' *Best Sound Design: Ronald de Asis for ''Tulad ng Dati'' *Best Editing: **Mikael Angelo Pestaño for ''Tulad ng Dati'' **Hernani Hona, Jr. for ''Rotonda'' *Best Original Music Score: Lirio Salvador for ''Rotonda'' *Best Produc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tribu (film)
''Tribu'' (English: ''Tribe'') is a 2007 Filipino crime drama film directed by Jim Libiran, released in its home country of the Philippines. It stars real life gang members from the film's setting in Tondo, Manila. The tagline is: "Every night, juvenile tribes prowl the streets of Tondo. An explosive hiphop, freestyle gangsta celebration of inner city Manila." Most of the actors were residents of Tondo, and many were active in street gang activities in the area during the making of the film. Fifty-two members of six rival gangs agreed to work together to finish the movie. ''Tribu'' won several awards, including Best Actors and Best Film at the Cinemalaya Independent Film Festival, Best Actor Ensemble at the Cinemanila International Film Festival and the Gawad Urian Awards. Tribu also won the ''Pari de l'Avenir'' Bet of the Future Award at the Festival Paris Cinéma the only non-European film to do so. [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Blossoming Of Maximo Oliveros
''The Blossoming of Maximo Oliveros'' ( fil, Ang Pagdadalaga ni Maximo Oliveros) is a 2005 Filipino coming-of-age comedy-drama film directed by Aureaus Solito in his directorial debut, based on a screenplay by Michiko Yamamoto. Set in the slums of Manila, the film is about a gay teen who is torn between his love for a young cop and his loyalty to his family. The film stars Nathan Lopez in the title role, with JR Valentin, Soliman Cruz, Neil Ryan Sese, and Ping Medina in supporting roles. The film premiered at the 1st Cinemalaya Film Festival in 2005 and was the official entry of the Philippines to the 79th Academy Awards. It has been included in various lists of best LGBTQ films. Plot Maxi (Nathan Lopez) is a 12-year-old effeminate gay boy who lives in the slums with his father and brothers who are petty thieves. The story primarily revolves around the conflict between his love for handsome young police officer Victor ( JR Valentin), and his family's illegal livelihood. Ne ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lovi Poe
Lourdes Virginia Moran Poe (born February 11, 1989), popularly known as Lovi Poe, is a Filipino actress, model, and recording artist. She is the daughter of action star Fernando Poe Jr. Poe is known for starring in two popular GMA drama series: ''Bakekang'' (2006) as Kristal, and ''Ang Dalawang Mrs. Real'' (2014) as Shiela. She received her first Best Actress award in the 2010 Cinemalaya Independent Film Festival for the film ''Mayohan'' in the role of Lilibeth. The same year, she was also a FAMAS Best Actress awardee for the film ''Sagrada Familia'' in the role of Kath Asero. In 2021, Poe transferred to ABS-CBN. Early and personal life Lovi Poe was born as Lourdes Virginia Moran Poe in St. Luke's Medical Center in Quezon City, to Filipino actors Fernando Poe Jr. and Rowena Moran. It was in February 2004 when Poe Jr. admitted to the public that he has a daughter with the former actress and beauty queen making her and Senator Grace Poe half-sisters. Poe finished high sch ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Eddie Garcia
Eduardo Verchez Garcia (; May 2, 1929 – June 20, 2019), known colloquially as Manoy, was a Filipino actor, television personality, film director and producer. With almost 600 film and television roles and a career spanning seven decades, he is widely regarded as the "greatest Filipino actor of all time". He had the highest number of appearances in Philippine films, portraying a variety of roles which include gay, antihero, and villain roles. Garcia's best regarded works as an actor include '' Beast of the Yellow Night'' (1971), '' The Woman Hunt'' (1972), '' Deathrow'' (2000), '' The Debut'' (2001), '' Abakada... Ina'' (2001), '' Bwakaw'' (2012), and '' Rainbow's Sunset'' (2018), which marked his last film appearance in his lifetime. Later in his career, he starred in television programs including ''Little Nanay'' (2015–2016) and ''FPJ's Ang Probinsyano'' (2016–2019). Garcia received numerous awards throughout his career, garnering a total of 43 wins and 38 nominations ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
John Arcilla
Romeo Gonzales Arcilla (born June 24 1966), professionally known as John Arcilla, is a Filipino actor and environmentalist. He won Best Actor at the 78th Venice International Film Festival for his performance in '' On the Job: The Missing 8.'' He is the first Filipino and Southeast Asian to win the Volpi Cup for Best Actor. He played the role of Antonio Luna in the historical drama film Heneral Luna that made him a renowned Historical Film Icon in Philippine Cinema. Arcilla also played as Hagorn in the most celebrated fantasy drama in Philippine television series Encantadia. Arcilla is also famous for playing the role of Renato Hipolito in the longest action drama in Philippine television series FPJ's Ang Probinsyano. Arcilla received a Best Actor Award from the prestigious Gawad Urian in 2022 for the film ''On The Job: The Missing 8''. Personal life John Arcilla was born in Quezon City, Philippines to Filipino parents, Dominador Gil Alemania Arcilla and Eustaquia Gonza ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mylene Dizon
Mylene Dizon (; born September 6, 1974) is a Filipino actress and model. Dizon has established herself as one of the most renowned actresses in Philippine cinema with an astounding 30 films and nearly 50 television roles to her credit, as well as three Best Actress Awards from Cinemalaya, Gawad Urian, and Golden Screen Awards for her performance in the film "100." She was a member of ABS-CBN's ''Star Magic'', being an alumna of Batch 2. After starting with ABS-CBN in 1996, she transferred to the rival station GMA Network in 2003 as a GMA Artist Center member and was part of several TV series like ''Captain Barbell'', ''Agawin Mo Man ang Lahat'', and ''Dyesebel''. Upon returning to ABS-CBN in 2009, she made a special appearance on ''Tayong Dalawa''. Her role ended when she became pregnant with her second child, and was then replaced by Jodi Sta. Maria. Recently, she played Grace Maniego in the 2011 drama ''Budoy'', and later had a special participation role in the 2012 dram ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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