Congratulations to our fellow Proud Cauayeño, Direk Niel Semana, the director and producer of “Ino” a documentary film during the Montañosa Film Festival, bagging the following Major and Minor Awards:
Major Awards:
Best Festival Film
Gold Documentary Category
APFI Film Apprentice Full Scholarship Award
Minor Awards:
Social Justice Award
Independent Spirit Award
Humanitarian Award
Documentary Film Award
The following are the Film Festival Juries:
Dingdong Dantes
Pepe Diokno
Joyce Bernal
Ryan Cayabyab
Zig Dulay
PHOTO CREDITS TO: Maancelene Gaming-Carag and Film Development Council of the Philippines
IN PHOTOS: The Awarding ceremony of the 4th Montañosa Film Festival, on March 23, yesterday held in CAP John Hay Convention Center in Baguio City.
Recognizing the best of Philippine independent cinema, the Montañosa Film Festival showcased carefully selected short films across three categories: Narrative, Documentary, and Mobile films, representing filmmakers from various regions of the country as they competed for awards and prestige.
The University of the Cordilleras Saeng Ya Kasay Cultural Ensemble graced the event with a cultural performance.
The Department of Tourism-Cordillera Administrative Region Regional Director Jovita Ganongan welcomed the audience with her remarks. Chairperson Creative Baguio City Councilor Marie Venus Tan, and Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia Ambassador Agus Widjojo also shared a few words.
Among the distinguished guests were Baguio City Mayor, Hon. Benjamin B. Magalong, and the competition’s grand jury, including National Artist for Music Ryan Cayabyab, Festival Competition Director Emman de la Cruz, and Filipino filmmakers Pepe Diokno, Joyce Bernal, and Zig Dulay.
Viewers can watch the independent short films from the #MFF2024 on JuanFlix: The FDCP Channel starting on March 25 until March 30 for free.
The Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP) congratulates all the winners and participants of the 4th Montañosa Film Festival.
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