Winners of the Cinema One Originals 2016

By Asian Film Festival on November 21, 2016 • ( Leave a comment )

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We present the list of winners of the Cinema One Originals 2016 that took place from November 14th – 22th in Manila, Philippines.

Best Picture

2-cool-2-be-4gotten 2 Cool 2 Be 4Gotten by Peterson Vargas – Philippines | 2016

Felix is a friendless achiever in high school whose life changes after the arrival of the half-American Snyder brothers, entangling him in their dark ambitions.

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Best Documentary

forbidden-memory Forbidden Memory by Teng Mangansakan – Philippines | 2016

Forbidden Memory summons remembrances and memories of the fateful days in September 1974 when about 1,500 men from Malisbong and neighboring villages in Palimbang, Sultan Kudarat were killed while 3,000 women and children were forcibly taken to naval boats stationed nearby where they encountered unspeakable horror. For 40 years, the survivors lived in relative silence. Now they tell their stories.

Best Director

lily Keith Deligero for Lily – Philippines | 2016

Stories abound in Cebu about a woman rumored to be a murderous monster, but behind the myth is a mother seeking justice. Go home, Lily is coming.

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Jury Prize

si-magdalola-at-ang-mga-gago Si Magdalola at ang mga gago by Jules Katanyag – Philippines | 2016

Drug-dealing and sex-starved goons mistakenly disturb the peaceful lives of a frail witch and her nubile grandchild in a remote town in the mountains.

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Special Citation

peoplepower People Power Bombshell: The Diary of Vietnam Rose by Josh Torres – Philippines | 2016

A mystery dreamlike portrait of a movie star’s harrowing ordeal in the making of a film. This is about Liz Alindogan, then 19-year old naive newbie star, and director Celso Ad Castillo dubbed as Philippine cinema’s messiah. It is structured as a mystery film, making viewers question whether to believe the account of Liz Alindogan.

Best Actress

baka-bukas Jasmine Curtis-Smith for her role in Baka Bukas (Samantha Lee) – Philippines | 2016

Alex, is a twenty-something year old creative based in Manila. She is out to most people except her best friend- Jess who she has been secretly in love with since they were kids. When Jess discovers the truth about Alex, they are forced to confront the feelings they have for each other.

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Best Actor

lily Rocky Salumbides for his role in Lily (Keith Deligero) – Philippines | 2016

Best Supporting Actress

lily Natileigh Sitoy for her role in Lily (Keith Deligero) – Philippines | 2016

Best Supporing Actor

2-cool-2-be-4gotten Jameson Blake for his role in 2 Cool 2 Be 4Gotten (Peterson Vargas) – Philippines | 2016

Best Screenplay

malinak-ya-labi Malinak Ya Labi (Silent Night) by Jose Abdel Langit – Philippines | 2016