The Cinemalaya Film Festival 2012 ended last Sunday with the awards night. I can say that this year’s line-up is just as good as last year (or even better!). When you ask the moviegoers who were able to watch the films, they have different answers on which among the competing films are their top three favorites. I was able to watch only a few films this year.
Cinemalaya Film Festival 2012 Winners
Despite the unstable weather, the Cinemalaya Awards Night pushed through at the Cultural Center of the Philippines. I went straight to CCP from Trinoma with Enrico and as expected, the awards night started late. I’m just happy that in the lobby area, Eddie Garcia was there talking to the fans and entertains everyone who were asking for photo ops and autographs. Iba ka talaga, Manoy! 😀
Eddie Garcia entertains his fans at the CCP Main Lobby. Who wouldn’t love him?
Instead of 6:30, the show started at past 8PM. Ciara Sotto did a short presentation about indie film movie fans.
I will just narrate everything via photostory:
National Artist for Literature Bienvenido Lumbera
Ciara Sotto opens the show with a movie fan-inspired number
Ang Katiwala’s Dennis Trillo presents an award for the Shorts category
Raymond Red receives an award for Kamera Obskura
“Graduation” rites for Shorts and Director’s Showcase
Mga Dayo’s Sue Prado presents an award
My favorite director Adolf Alix Jr. receives an award for Kalayaan (Wildlife)
Diwa de Leon wins the Best Music Score Award for Kamera Obskura. Pang-ilan mo na ‘yan? 😛
Eddie Garcia presents an award to Adolf Alix Jr., who won the Best Production Design award (Director’s Showcase)
POSAS’ Art Acuna takes home the Best Supporting Actor Award. Bad cops rule, eh?
Iza Calzado, the only representative of ‘Mga Mumunting Lihim’ team gives a speech in behalf of her co-winners (Best Actress – Director’s)
Standing ovation for Eddie Garcia, who won the Best Actor award for Bwakaw
Manoy’s the MAN!
Teen actor Kristoffer Martin of Oros presents an award. Female fans were screaming 😛
Dawn Balagot of The Animals
Annicka Dolonius of Ang Nawawala (What Isn’t There)
Gino Santos of The Animals
Albie Casino, the lead star of ‘The Animals’ presents an award
Dominic Roco of ‘Ang Nawawala’ presents an award
Diablo’s Mes de Guzman looked surprised when his film received a lot of awards
Felix Roco’s turn to present an award!
Loy Arcenas, the director of REquieme receives the Best Screenplay award on behalf of Rody Vera
Buwis-buhay pole dance presentation #kalurkey
Intoy Shokoy’s JM de Guzman – a Cinemalaya favorite 😀
Joross Gamboa wins the Best Supporting Actor award. Anong lampshade?
Anita Linda wins the Best Supporting Actress award for Sta. Nina. The 88 year old actress expressed her gratitude to filmmakers for making her feel important and wanted
Oros director Paul Sta. Ana receives the Best Actor trophy in behalf of Kristoffer Martin. Expressed that he really wanted the indie actor to win this award.
Veteran character actress Ana Quiambao receives her very first acting trophy (Best Actress) for the movie ‘Diablo’.
The stunning Alessandra de Rossi presents the Special Dury Award, which went to #REquieme
Bwakaw director Jun Lana expressed his gratitude to everyone who helped in making his dream film possible.
Balanghay dance presentation
Lawrence Fajardo, director of POSAS expressed his tearful thanks for finally winning the Best Film award (Directors)
Mes de Guzman together with the ‘Diablo’ team wins the Best Film award (New Breed)
Cinemalaya Film Festival 2012 Winners: Iza Calzado, Ana Quiambao, Eddie Garcia, Anita Linda, Joross Gamboa and Art Acuna
Here’s the complete list of winners:
NEW BREED
Best Film: Diablo by Mes de Guzman
Special Jury Prize: REquieme! by Loy Arcenas
Audience Choice: Ang Nawawala by Marie Jamora
NETPAC Award: Diablo by Mes de Guzman
Best Director: Mes de Guzman for Diablo
Best Actress: Ama Quiambao for Diablo
Best Actor: Kristoffer King for Oros
Best Supporting Actress: Anita Linda for Sta. Niña
Best Supporting Actor: Joross Gamboa for Intoy Syokoy ng Kalye Marino
Best Screenplay: Rody Vera for REquieme!
Best Cinematography: Tristan Salas for Diablo
Best Production Design: Benjamin Payumo for Intoy Syokoy ng Kalye Marino
Best Editing: John Wong and Rona delos Reyes for The Animals
Best Original Music Score: Mikey Amistoso, Diego Mapa, and Jazz Nicolas for Ang Nawawala
Best Sound: Albert Michael Idioma for Aparisyon
DIRECTOR’S SHOWCASE
Best Film: Posas by Lawrence Fajardo
Special Jury Prize: Kamera Obskura by Raymond Red
Audience Choice: Bwakaw by Jun Lana
NETPAC Award: Bwakaw by Jun Lana
Best Director: Raymond Red for Kamera Obskura
Best Ensemble: Judy Ann Santos, Agot Isidro, Iza Calzado and Janice de Belen for Mga Mumunting Lihim
Best Actor: Eddie Garcia for Bwakaw
Best Supporting Actor: Art Acuña for Posas
Best Screenplay: Jose Javier Reyes for Mga Mumunting Lihim
Best Cinematography: Albert Banzon for Kalayaan
Best Production Design: Adolfo Alix Jr. for Kalayaan
Best Editing: Vanessa de Leon for Mga Mumunting Lihim
Best Original Musical Score: Diwa de Leon for Kamera Obskura
Best Sound: Ditoy Aguila Kalayaan
SHORT FEATURE
Best Film: Victor by Jarell Serencio
Special Jury Prize: Manenaya by Richard Legaspi
Audience Choice: Ruweda by Hannah Espia
Best Director: Sheron Dayoc for As He Sleeps
Best Screenplay: Sigrid Andrea Bernardo for Ang Paghihintay sa Bulong
Congratulations to all the winners! I just feel bad that I wasn’t able to take pictures with my favorite Cinemalaya stars. Natuwa ako masyado LOL.
I am looking forward na sa Cinemalaya 2013! Go Pinoy!
inaabangan ko na nga tong post mo for the list of winners. i hope maextend pa ung ibang movies para makapanood ako. naubusan ako ng ticket sa ccp hehe 😀
Thanks CA! Check mo yung Cinemalaya Goes UP 😀
Pingback: Ang Katiwala ni Aloy Adlawan: Isang Paggunita sa Ama ng Wikang Pambansa