The 7th Cinemalaya Independent Film Festival handed out its awards last night and the big winners are Ang Babae Sa Septic Tank (for the New Breed Full-Length Category) and Bisperas (Directors’ Showcase Category) – each winning five awards including the much coveted title “BEST FILM” in their respective categories.
The complete list of Cinemalaya 2011 winners:
New Breed (Full-Length) Category
Best Film – Ang Babae Sa Septic Tank
Best Director – Marlon Rivera (Ang Babae Sa Septic Tank)
Special Jury Prize: Niño
Best Actress – Eugene Domingo (Ang Babae Sa Septic Tank)
Best Actor – Edgar Allan Guzman (Ligo Na U, Lapit Na Me)
Best Supporting Actress – Shamaine Buencamino (Niño)
Best Supporting Actor – Art Acuña (Niño)
Best Screenplay – Chris Martinez (Ang Babae Sa Septic Tank)
Best Cinematography – Arvin Viola (Ang Sayaw ng Dalawang Kaliwang Paa)
Best Production Design – Laida Lim (Niño)
Best Editing – Lawrence Fajardo (Amok)
Best Original Music Score – Christine Muyco and Gemma Pamintuan (Ang Sayaw ng Dalawang Kaliwang Paa)
Best Sound – Mike Idioma (Amok)
Short Feature Film Category
Best Film – Walang Katapusang Kuwarto
Best Director – Rommel Tolentino (Niño Bonito)
Special Jury Prize – Hanap Buhay
Best Screenplay – Emerson Reyes (Walang Katapusang Kuwarto)
Directors’ Showcase Category
Best Film – Bisperas
Best Director – Aureaus Solito (Busong)
Special Jury Prize – No winner
Best Actress – Raquel Villavicencio (Bisperas)
Best Actor – Bembol Roco (Isda)
Best Supporting Actress – Julia Clarete (Bisperas)
Best Supporting Actor – Jaime Pebangco (Patikul)
Best Screenplay: No winner
Best Cinematography – Roberto Yñiguez (Bisperas)
Best Production Design – Rodrigo Riccio (Bisperas)
Best Editing – Benjamin Tolentino (Isda)
Best Original Musical Score – Diwa de Leon (Busong)
Best Sound – Diwa de Leon (Busong)