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This year’s Cinemaone Originals’ Best Picture goes to

Nov 20, 2017

In a simple ceremony held at the Dolphy Theater in ABS-CBN, the winners of the 2017 Cinemaone Originals were announced.

Giancarlo Abrahan’s relationship drama about a woman who wants to leave her philandering husband bagged the best picture award.

Richard Somes’ “Historiographika Errata” took home the Jury Prize.

Agot Isidro and Jojit Lorenzo were adjudged best actress and best actor respectively.

Dan Villegas of “Changing Partners” and Giancarlo Abrahan for “Paki” tied for best director.

Dan Villegas, director, Changing Partners
Dan Villegas, director, Changing Partners

Here is the complete list of winners.

• Best Picture: Paki
• Best Director: Dan Villegas and Giancarlo Abrahan
• Best Actor: Jojit Lorenzo, Changing Partners
• Best Actress: Agot Isidro, Changing Partners
• Best Supporting Actor: Ricky Davao, Paki
• Best Supporting Actress: Mae Paner, Si Chedeng at Si Apple
• Best Screenplay: Paki
• Best Cinematography: Alex Espartero, Historiographika Errata
• Best Sound: Mikko Quizon, Nervous Translation
• Best Music: Vincent de Jesus, Changing Partners
• Best Editing: Marya Ignacio, Changing Partners
• Best Production Design: Donald Camon and Julius Somes, Historiographika Errata
• Best Ensemble Acting: Changing Partners
• Best Short Film: Sorry for the Inconvenience
• Best Documentary: Bundok Banahaw, Sacred and Profane
• Jury Prize: Historiographika Errata
• Special Mention: Si Chedeng at Si Apple
• Audience Choice Award: Changing Partners
• Champion Bughaw Award: Changing Partners

Ricky Davao, Best Supporting Actor for "Paki"
Ricky Davao, Best Supporting Actor for “Paki”

Award-winning actress Alessandra de Rossi who was part of the jury in one of the sections and Kapamilya actress Alex Gonzaga hosted the event.

2017 Cinemaone Originals Filmfest runs until November 21 in Trinoma, Glorietta 4, Gateway, Cinema ’76, Cinematheque Manila and UP Cine Adarna theaters with an extended run from November 22-28 at Powerplant Mall and Black Maria Pictures Cinemas.

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