2016 Singkuwento International Filmfest winners bared
by Archie Liao
Photo sent by Archie LiaoThe Singkuwento International Film Festival has drawn to a close after another successful year filled with thought provoking titles and new discoveries.
At its awarding ceremony held recently at the Leandro Locsin Theatre at the National Commission for the Culture and the Arts in Intramuros, Manila, the winners were announced.
Alessandra de Rossi bagged the best actress award for her Golden Goose Records Baratas sterling performance in Hector Barretto Calma’s “Ang Mga Alingawngaw Sa Panahon ng Pagpasya” (Echoes in Midst of Indecision) while Korean actor Geon Go won the best actor trophy for Best Actor for “Saviour” under the International Category.
Acclaimed actors Joonee Gamboa and Rolando Inocencio tied for the best actor award for “Upos” and “Caretaker” respectively while Issa Litton took home the best actress plum for “The Truth As Told In Lies” under the local category.
Superstar Nora Aunor was given the lifetime achievement award by the SIFFMP for her invaluable contribution to the promotion of Filipino culture and the arts.
Here is the complete list of winners in the recently concluded 3rd Singkuwento International Film Festival.
Lifetime Achievement Awardee- Ms. Nora Aunor
Local Category
Photo sent by Archie LiaoBest Documentary Film- “Naglalahong Pamana”(Fading Heritage) by Lucy Lavirotte, Berna Sastrillo, David Levi and Jerrica Manongdo
Best Cultural Film- “A Family Reunion” by Sherbien Dacalanio
Most Gender Under Armour Stephen Curry 2 Sensitive Film- “Cups Ka Ba?” By Juan Carlo Tarobal
2 Honorable Mentions (2 Winners)- “The Truth As Told In Lies” by Ira Giorgetti and “Man in the Cinema House” By Bernard Jay Mercado
Golden Philippine Eagle Festival Director’s Choice Award
“Naglalahong Pamana (Fading Heritage)” by Lucy Lavirotte, Berna Sastrillo, David Levi and Jerrica Manongdo Winner (Documentary Category)
Caretaker by Seymour Sanchez Winner (Short Narrative)
Photo sent by Archie LiaoBest Director -Herwin Cabasal (Incubo)
Best Short Film-“Reyna Jordan Cp3 Vii Ae Christina” By Pia Larina Nike Lunarepic Flyknit Dimagiba
Best Actor (2 Winners)- Joonee Gamboa (Upos) and Rolando Inocencio (Caretaker)
Best Actress-Issa Litton (The Truth As Told In Lies)
Best Supporting Actor- Pen Medina (Upos)
Best Supporting Actress- Reign Tolentino (Kalaro)
Best Screenplay- Bernard Jay Mercado (Man in the Cinema House)
Best Cinematography- Lloyd Inocencio (Incubo)
Best in Production Design- Alvin Francisco (Reyna Christina)
Best Make Up & Hairstyle- Trish Monteloyola(Walang Nakikita)
Best Costume Design- Bea Salcedo (Man in the Cinema House)
Best Film Editing- Bernard Jay Mercado(Man in the Cinema House)
Best Original Song- JR Rodriguez (Man in the Cinema House)
Best in Visual Effects -Juan Carlo Tarobal (Cups Ka Ba?)
Best in Sound Design:Migo Matas (Kalaro)
International Category
Photo sent by Archie LiaoThe Jury Prize-Philippines, “Ang Mga Alingawngaw Sa Panahon ng Pagpasya” (Echoes in Midst of Indecision) By Hector Barretto Calma
Most Gender Sensitive Film-Philippines, “Sukat” (Measure) By Jae-re Louise Liwanag
Best Actor (International Category)- Geon Go Korea, “The Saviour,”
Best Actress (International Category)- Alessandra de Rossi, Philippines, “Ang Mga Alingawngaw Sa Panahon ng Pagpasya” (Echoes in Midst of Indecision)
Best Screenplay (International Category)- Amaya Han, “Mga Handuraw Sa Kahilitan” (Daydreams of Wilderness) Philippines
Best Director (International Category)- Jimmie Wing Taiwan, “Expatz ( Gringos Locos),”
Honorable Mentions- Korea, “The Saviour,” by Nash Ang and United Kingdom, “Meteorite Hunters,”by Laura Binnie
Best Documentary Film (International Category)- Philippines,”Sukat” (Measure) By Jae-re Louise Liwanag
Best Short Film (International Category)- Philippines, “Ang Mga Alingawngaw Sa Panahon ng Pagpasya” (Echoes in Midst of Indecision) By Hector Barretto Calma
Golden Philippine Eagle Festival Director’s Choice Award International Category- Amaya Han, “Mga Handuraw Sa Kahilitan” (Daydreams of Wilderness) Philippines (Short Narrative),
Germany / France, Glaube Sitte Heimat (Cross and Banner) by Jürgen Ellinghaus (Documentary Film)
The 2016 Singkuwento International Film Festival Manila Philippines will have an extended run from March 2 to 8, 2016 at UP Film Center, Diliman, Quezon City.
The Singkuwento International Film Festival Manila Philippines is a brainchild of renowned actor, Golden Goose Mens Sneakers Sale director and film Athletic Bilbao Kit History producer Perry Escaño with Roberto Reyes Ang as a co-founder..
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