FDCP to Hold a Night of Celebration for PH Cinema’s Global Wins

 

The Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP) will once again be honoring the stalwarts of Philippine cinema whose performances and cinematic work have brought recognition to our country through their awards and citations from the foremost international film festivals of the world, at the 6th Film Ambassador’s Night on February 27, 2022 at the reopened historical Manila Metropolitan Theater.  

 
 

Every year, the Film Ambassador’s Night aims to recognize the films and filmmakers that gave pride to the Philippines in the past year— films that competed and screened on the global stage, placing Filipino talent side by side to the finest ones in the world.  

 
 

For the past five years of this gathering of some of the brightest artists of the Philippine film industry, FDCP has honored a total of 319 Film ambassadors. The list grows even longer with the addition of 77 awardees for this year’s awarding.  

 
 

“It’s another year's worth of victories with the best of the best Filipino films being recognized around the world, highlighting our cultural heritage in cinema over the years. As we have continued to reach altitudes on the global stage, we applaud each filmmaker who shared his or her talent, creativity, and passion to the world. We created this night to celebrate you,” FDCP Chairperson and CEO, Liza Diño expressed her excitement for this year’s awarding. 

 
 

The annual ceremony will also be presenting the special honors of the evening — the Camera Obscura Award, as the highest honor granted by the FDCP to a film worker or a film project with extraordinary achievements with two recipients; A-list Winners for winning at top international film festivals with three recipients; and the Gabay ng Industriya Award (Ilaw ng Industriya and Haligi ng Industriya), given to individuals who have made outstanding contributions during their lifetime becoming respected pillars of the Philippine film industry. Honorees for these will be unveiled by the Agency in the coming days.  

 
 

The year 2021 was a challenging one for the industry with the global pandemic limiting distribution opportunities, on-ground events, and filming logistics. As the Philippine cinema continues to transition and overcome challenges, recognitions and notable participations in the major leagues of the international film scene is a worthy cause of celebration in this much-awaited occasion.  

 
 

The 6th Film Ambassador’s Night will be an exclusive, invitational event for this year’s honorees at the MET Theater—a fitting home for this very important event—the cultural gem of Manila which recently celebrated its 90th anniversary. The event held in hybrid format will be telecast on the FDCP Channel on a later date.  

 
 

Here is the list of this year’s Film Ambassador’s Night honorees. Watch out for FDCP’s reveal of Camera Obscura, Gabay ng Industriya, and A-List awardees, coming soon 

 
 

SHORT FILMS 

1. Here, Here by Joanne Cesario

2. The Visitor by Joey Agbayani

3. Venganza by Joey Agbayani

4. Harana by Marie Jamora

5. My House by Adam Dumaguin

6. Confession by Arjanmar Rebeta

7. Miss You, George! by Mark Moneda

8. Ang Lihim Ni Lea by Rico Gutierrez

9. Filipiñana by Rafael Manuel

10. Naiiba (Unique) by Rey Coloma 

11. Bukal (Wellspring) by Jeffrey Smith “Epy” Quizon

12. Mga Salitang Inanod (Drifted Thoughts) by Gabriel Carmelo

13. Iamannika by Dan Versoza

14. Mito Ng Maynila (Myth Of Manila) by Janus Victoria

15. Ora Miss Mo by Khent Cacho

16. Ana Bikhayr  (Okay Lang Ako) by Hannah Ragudos 

17. Bakpak by Carlos Dala

18. Silang Mga Naligaw Sa Limot by Vahn Pascual

19. How To Die Young In Manila by Petersen Vargas

20. Siil by Will Fredo

21. An Sadit Na Planeta by Arjanmar Rebeta

 

SHORT FILM ACTORS

1. Jek Jumawan for  Pas-An (Carried Burdens)

2. Frencheska Farr for Harana

3. Jeyrick Sigmaton for Dayas

4. Janice De Belen for Wounded Blood

 

DOCUMENTARIES

TV DOCUMENTARY

1. Fedelina: A Stolen Life by ABS-CBN’s DocuCentral 

2. Miguel's Wounds (Mga Sugat Ni Miguel) by GMA-7’s Reporter’s Notebook

3. 24 Oras: Special Coverage Of Typhoon Vamco (Ulysses) In Luzon -  GMA Network

SHORT DOCUMENTARY

1. To Calm The Pig Inside by Joanna Vasquez Arong

2. Maliit Na Hakbang by Richard Legaspi

3. Bullet-Laced Dreams by Kristoffer Brugada And Cha Escala

FULL-LENGTH DOCUMENTARY

1. A Thousand Cuts by Ramona Diaz

2. Sa Layag Ng Bangkang Paurong (The Boats That Sail Backward) by Mark Giddel Liwanag

3. Aswang By Alyx Ayn Arumpac

CREATIVE AWARDS

1. Eric Ramos for In The Name Of The Mother

2. Arlyn Dela Cruz Bernal for Ecq Diary (Bawal Lumabas)

 

ACTORS

1. Rogelio Balagtas for Islands

2. Kit Thompson for Belle Douleur

3. Elijah Canlas for Kalel,15

4. Snooky Serna for In The Name Of The Mother

5. Julio Cesar Sabenorio for Guerrero Dos, Tuloy Ang Laban

6. Janine Gutierrez for Dito At Doon (Here And There)

7. Cedrick Juan, Anna Luna and Noel Comia Jr for Gitarista (Guitarist)

DIRECTORS

1. Carlo Ortega Cuevas for Guerrero Dos, Tuloy Ang Laban 

2. Carlo Francisco Manatad for Whether The Weather Is Fine (Kun Maupay Man It Panahon)

3. Maria Diane Ventura for Your Color (Deine Farbe)

4. Mcarthur Cruz Alejandre

FEATURE FILMS 

1. Tagpuan (Crossroads) by Mcarthur Cruz Alejandre

2. Belle Douleur by Josabeth Alonso

3. In The Name Of The Mother by Joel Lamangan

4. Balangiga: Howling Wilderness by Khavn De La Cruz

5. Fan Girl by Antoinette Jadaone

6. Latay (Battered Husband) by Ralston Jover

7. Gitarista (Guitarist) by Jason Orfalas

8. Midnight In A Perfect World by Dodo Dayao

9. Metamorphosis By J.E. Tiglao

SPECIAL CITATION

1. Vice Ganda - Everybody, Sing! - ABS-CBN 

A-LIST CITATION

1. Count by Adjani Arumpac

2. Random People by Arden Rod Condez

3. Gunam-Gunam X Guni-Guni (Rumi X Phantasm) by Khavn De La Cruz

4. Hayop Ka! The Nimfa Dimaano Story produced by Rocketsheep

5. Excuse Me, Miss, Miss, Miss by Sonny Calvento

6. On The Job: The Missing 8 by Erik Matti

7. Arisaka by Mikhail Red

8. Payback (Resbak) by Brillante Mendoza

9. The Brokers by Daniel Palacio

10. How To Die Young In Manila by Petersen Vargas

11. Big Night! by Jun Robles Lana

12. Last Days At Sea by Venice Atienza

13. Love Is A Dog From Hell by Khavn Dela Cruz

TECNO devotes itself into a more inclusive camera technology to create a world with more understanding and connections

 TECNO, a premium smartphone brand focused on emerging markets, recently

partnered with BBC StoryWorks to create a short film The Future Lens: Looking Ahead With TECNO

to explore how mobile camera lens provides inclusive mobile camera technologies to local

consumers.

“Cameras have evolved over the years, but unfortunately, it feels like the technology isn't created

with everyone in mind. As a photographer, I think one of the most intimate things you can do is take

a portrait of someone that accurately portrays who they are.” according to photographer, Justin

Amoafo.

This is where TECNO comes into the picture. TECNO envisions a world where inclusive phone design

can help form communities, connect people with one another and ensure no one is left behind. In

the film, TECNO illustrates why portrait imaging is its most ground-breaking technology and how it

has empowered users of dark skin tones to realize all possibilities of expression.

Based on innovations that can significantly increase light intake, and an enormous database that

covers 7 skin types across 76 skin categories, TECNO has made a significant impact in resolving the

technical challenges regarding exposure, colors, and hues in portrait photography. Meanwhile, in

TECNO TAIVOS Camera Lab, more than 3,000 local samples with approximately 6,120 evaluation

scenarios spanning 115 countries enable the camera lab team possible to focus on the localized

ethnic research, social aesthetic ideology and aesthetic preference research, so as to make the

experience of product image effect direction conform to the localized trends. All these innovations

bring users technology that they do not have to adapt to, but that instead accommodates for them.

“The future Lens is the world without limit. Technology should include everyone and let us to be our

true selves, instead of being depicted through a subjective lens . I believe that it should be the

mission of humans to create the technology that is more understanding and inclusive of all of us.”

said Li Jiangtao, Senior Director of TECNO Imaging Product and head of TECNO TAIVOS™ Camera Lab.

As a rising innovator in mobile camera technology, TECNO devotes itself through an inclusive and

emerging market-specific approach to bringing its “Future Lens” camera concept to consumers.

The brand’s continuous innovations, its initiatives to develop cameras that function at a professional

level, and the impact of these efforts on progressive young consumers have encapsulated its brand

essence of “Stop At Nothing” and the inclusive future they want to create.

Takas: When A Fan Gone Rogue How Will You Escape

Fans are vital for a celebrity to get to that stardom they've always wanted, they sometimes make or break an artist. They are the measurement of a celebrity's marketability and fame, without fans these artists are technically nobody. 

These people pour in time, money, and effort just to show their love for their idols, they can go as far as spending their money just to give gifts, they are also there to defend their idols from bashers and detractors. Fans can go that far for their idols. 

But, what will happen when a fan goes rogue or too obsessed with their idols? I know we already heard of crimes that involved fans and celebrities that even went from bad to worst. 

This 2022, Hand Held Entertainment Production is bringing this kind of story in the movie "Takas". Starring Teejay Marquez and Janelle Lewis. 

The movie tells the story of Jake (Teejay) who is a famous celebrity, good looking, charming, definitely Jake is one of the hottest celebs that fans will drool for, but that fame and good looks will bring him an unfortunate fate as he was abducted and woke up with a mysterious girl, Belle(Janelle) in a remote place. 

Will Jake be able to escape and survive? 

"Takas" also stars John Lapus, Easy Ferrer, Marvin Yap, Rob Sy, and David Chua. Directed by former Indie actor Ray An Dulay and produced by Ms Kate Javier of Hand Held Entertainment Production, the movie is streaming on KTX.PH on February 15-19, tickets are already available for Php 249. 

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Shanti Dope And Pricetagg Want You To Just Trust The Process In Fiery Collab “Amen”

Shanti Dope is extending his winning streak this 2022 with the explosive release of “Amen”, his brand-new single featuring Pricetagg.

The young Rap Phenom and the prominent battle rap emcee put their heads together for this angsty track with a soaring flow, explaining that no matter how hard the grind is, you should just trust the process and grow.

Here in “Amen”, both Shanti Dope and Pricetagg tried to experience various lyrical styles and proved that they are unmistakably strong game-changers for the genre. The song follows his previously released single “Loaded” and both will be part of his upcoming EP which will be out this month!

In support of the soaring single’s release, Shanti Dope released its official music video, out now on the Universal Records Philippines’ YouTube channel (WATCH HERE)

The music video sees the two rappers as two Ilustrados from the Spanish colonial period. While performing their verses, they mingle with army generals, along with fellow high-profile and educated Filipinos in a 19th century-style banquet. It is directed by Jeremy Lim. “Amen” MV went straight to #28 on trending for music on YouTube hours after it was released.

Stream “Amen”:

Spotify | | Apple Music | Audio Clip

 

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