The first-ever Puregold CinePanalo Film Festival wrapped up its awards night on Saturday, March 16th, at Gateway Cinema 5. The celebration of Filipino filmmaking continues until March 19th, showcasing a range of student shorts and full-length features at Gateway Cineplex.
Here is the full list of the official winners’ results:
Full-Length Films:
- Best Picture: “Under a Piaya Moon”
- Special Jury Prize & Best Director: Sigrid Andrea P. Bernardo, “Pushcart Tales”
- Best Actress (tie): Shamaine Buencamino (“Pushcart Tales”) & Jeff Moses (“Under a Piaya Moon”)
- Best Supporting Actress: Nicole Omillo, “Boys at the Back”
- Best Supporting Actor: Joel Torre, “Under a Piaya Moon”
- Best Ensemble: Cast of “Pushcart Tales”
Other Notable Wins (Full-Length):
- Best Screenplay: Raynier F. Brizuela, “Boys at the Back”
- Best Cinematography: Nathan Bringuer, “Under a Piaya Moon”
- Best Production Design: Jed Sicangco & Kurt Soberano, “Under a Piaya Moon”
- Best Original Score: Owa Marquez, “Boys at the Back”
- MTRCB’s Responsableng Paglikha Award & Mowelfund Film Institute’s Special Citation: “Under a Piaya Moon” by Kurt Soberano
- Audience Choice & Always Panalo Film: “A Lab Story”
- Best Song: “Mahal Kita” (from “Road to Happy”) by VJ Mendoza & Macky Alca
Short Films:
- Best Short Film: “Last Shift”
- Special Jury Prize: Kent Michael Cadungog, “Text FIND DAD and Send to 2366”
- Best Director: Dizelle C. Masilungan, “Kung Nag-aatubili”
- Best Actor (tie): Jules Azaula (“Last Shift”) & Cristmer Valencia (“May Kulang Rosas Ba sa Bahaghari?”)
- Best Ensemble: Cast of “Smokey Journey”
Other Notable Wins (Short Films):
- Best Actress: Jade Mary Cornelia, “Text FIND DAD and Send to 2366”
- Best Supporting Actress: Maila Rediang, “Repeater si Peter”
- Best Supporting Actor (tie): Vince Macapobre (“Last Shift”) & Aiskhylos Akiyama (“Kung Nag-aatubili”)
- Audience Choice: “Saan Ako Pinaglihi?”
- Always Panalo Film: “Smokey Journey”
MTRCB’s Responsableng Paglikha Award Winner
Student Shorts:
- 1st Place: “Smokey Journey” by Jenievive B. Adame
- 2nd Place: “Til ni Lola” by Reutsche Colle Rigurosa Lima
- 3rd Place: “Kung Nag-aatubili” by Dizelle C. Masilungan
- Mowelfund Film Institute Special Citation: “Ka Benjie” by Alexa Moneii Agaloos
Production Workshop Scholarships:
Ten deserving filmmakers received scholarships for a production workshop, including directors behind “Smokey Journey,” “Till ni Lola,” “Text FIND DAD and Send to 2366,” and more.
The Puregold CinePanalo Film Festival successfully recognized established and upcoming Filipino filmmakers across various categories. The festival continues until March 19th, so don’t miss the chance to see these award-winning movies and support the future of Philippine cinema!
