CINEMA ONE 2014 WINNERS.

CINEMA ONE 2014 WINNERS....well done!

Congratulations to all the 10 films this year

Best Sound for Violator - Corrine De San Jose,
Best Editing for ViolatorLawrence S. Ang,
Best Production Design, Esprit de Corps, The Movie
Best Cinematography, Bitukang Manok
Best Screenplay, RED  Dwight Gaston and Jay Abello,
Best Director for Esprit de Corps, Kanakan Balintagos,
Best Actor for Esprit de Corps & Soap OperaSandino Martin and Matt Daclan,
Best Supporting Actor for ViolatorAndy Bais,
Best Supporting Actress for LORNAMaria Isabel Lopez,
Best Actress for That Thing Called Tadhana
Angelica Panganiban,
Best Film, Violator by Eduardo Dayao
Audience Choice, That Thing Called Tadhana by Antoinette Jadaone

Winners, Cinemalaya Awards Night 2014

Celebrating its 10th year, Cinemalaya ended this year's film festival with its awards night Sunday, August 10 at the CCP Tanghalang Nicanor Abelardo (CCP Main Theater).
Here is the list of this year's winners: 

Best Poster Design: Justin Besana for Asintado
Audience Choice Award, New Breed Category: Sundalong Kanin
Audience Choice Award, Directors' Showcase: Hustisya
2014 Gawad Balanghai: Kidlat Tahimik, father of Philippine Independent Cinema

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SHORT FEATURE
Best Screenplay - Kevin Ang Tan, Lola
Best Director - Kevin Ang Tan, Lola
Best Film - Asan si Lolo Me
Special Jury Prize - The Ordinary Things We Do
Audience Choice – Lola 

DIRECTORS SHOWCASE
Best Sound - The Janitor
Best Musical Score - Richard Gonzales, Kasal
Best Editing - Tara Illenberger, The Janitor
Best Production Design - Harley Alcasid, Kasal
Best Cinematography - Mycko David, Kasal

Best Screenplay - Aloy Adlawan and Michael Tuviera The Janitor
Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role - Nicco Manalo, The Janitor
Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role - Cris Villonco, Hari ng Tondo
Best Performance by a Lead Actor - Robert Arevalo, Hari ng Tondo
Best Performance by a Lead Actress - Nora Aunor, Hustisya
Special Jury Prize - Hari ng Tondo
Best Director - Michael Tuviera, The Janitor
Best Film - Kasal
NETPAC Award: Hustisya 
 
NEW BREED CATEGORY
Best Sound - Children's Show
Best Musical Score - Erwin Fajardo, Bwaya
Best Editing - Gerone Centena, Children's Show
Best Production Design - Toym Imao, K'na, the Dreamweaver
Best Cinematography - Neil Daza, Bwaya
Best Screenplay - Giancarlo Abrahan, Dagitab
Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role - Miggs Cuaderno, Children's Show
Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role - Barbie Forteza, Mariquina
Best Performance by a Lead Actor - Dante Rivero, 1st Ko Si 3rd
Best Performance by a Lead Actress -Eula Valdez, Dagitab
Special citation for Ensemble Acting - #Y
Special Jury Prize - K'na, the Dreamweaver
Best Film - Bwaya
Best Director - Giancarlo Abrahan, Dagitab
Canon Award Best Cinematography – Children’s Show
NETPAC Award: Bwaya

WINNERS: 2013 CinemaOne Originals filmfest

Main Awards, Plus Category:

• Best Director: Borgy Torre, “Kabisera”
• Best Actor: Joel Torre, “Kabisera”
• Best Actress: Angelica Panganiban, “Ang Alamat ni China Doll”
• Best Supporting Actress: Bing Pimentel, "Kabisera"
• Best Supporting Actor: David Chua, "Saturday Night Chills"
• Best Sound: “Alamat ni China Doll”
• Best Music: “Alamat ni China Doll”
• Best Editing: “Alamat ni China Doll”
• Best Production Design: “Blue Bustamante”
• Best Cinematography: “Alamat ni China Doll”
• Best Screenplay: "Sitio" by Mes De Guzman
• Jury Award: “Sitio”

Main Awards, Currents Category:

• Best Director: Arnel Mardoquio, "Riddles of My Homecoming"
• Best Actor: Rayver Cruz, Matteo Gudicelli, Joseph Marco, "Saturday Night Chills"
• Best Actress: Vivian Velez, "Bendor"
• Best Supporting Actress: Anna Luna, "Bendor"
• Best Supporting Actor: Peque Gallaga, "Woman of the Ruins"
• Best Sound: “Islands”
• Best Music: “Riddles of My Homecoming”
• Best Editing: “Saturday Night Chills”
• Best Production Design: “Riddles of My Homecoming”
• Best Cinematography: “Riddles of My Homecoming"
• Best Screenplay: “Bukas na lang Sapagka't Gabi Na” by Jet Leyco
• Jury Award: "Riddles of my Homecoming"

Special Awards:

• Audience Choice: "Woman of the Ruins" by Keith Sicat
• Biogesic Ingat na Damang Dama Sineserye (by students): "Magic Touch" by Students from UE Caloocan
• Philippine Cinema Originals Award: Director Elwood Perez and Producer Lily Monteverde

This year's winners:

• Best Picture Currents: “Bukas Na Lang Sapagka't Gabi Na” by Jet Leyco
• Best Picture Plus: “Alamat ni China Doll” by Adolfo Alix Jr

Best films from the past years:

• "Sa North Diversion Road" by Dennis Marasigan (2005)
• "Huling Balyan ng Buhi" by Sherad Anthony Sanchez (2006)
• "Confessional" by Jerrold Tarog and Ruel Dahis Antipuesto (2007)
• "Imburnal" by Sherad Anthony Sanchez (2008)
• "Wanted: Border" by Ray Defante Gibraltar (2009)
• "Layang Bilanggo" by Mike Dagñalan (2010)
• "Ka Oryang" by Sari Raissa Lluch Dalena (2011)
• "Pascalina" by Pam Miras (2012)

P741M lotto winner is from luzon...

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Here is what the Twitter status message says:

"PCSO confirms one winner of P741.2M peso Grand Lotto 6/55 Jackpot."

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