Celebrating 15 years of the Best of Indie Films: Cinemalaya 2019 Complete List of Winners

by MJ Racadio
Contributor

PASAY CITY, Philippines —  Cinemalaya recently celebrated 15 years of the Best of Indie Films and recognized the best independent films, the upcoming and veteran directors from short to full-length feature films, as well as the best performers in these films.

The Filmfest was held in partnership with the Cultural Center of the Philippines.

Below are some photos of the highlights of the event, as well as the complete list of winners.
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Best Film “John Denver Trending” Director, Arden Rod Condez was in tears while being interviewed by the media with the cast members. at the backstage. Photo Credit: MJ Racadio
Best Director “F#*@Bois” Eduardo Roy Jr. holding his awards at the backstage. Photo Credit: MJ Racadio
Best Actor, Jansen Magpusao for “John Denver Trending” posing at the backstage of Cinemalaya 2019 (CCP). Photo Credit: MJ Racadio
Best Actress, Ruby Ruiz of “Iska” holding her trophy at the backstage of Cinemalaya 2019 (CCP). Photo Credit: MJ Racadio
Best Supporting Actor, Ricky Davao for “F#*@Bois” while holding the trophy at the backstage of Cinemalaya 2019. Photo Credit: MJ Racadio
Best Director Short Feature: DON SENOC, “Sa Among Agwat” at the backstage of Cinemalaya 2019.

#Cinemalaya2019 Complete List of Winners.
Short Film Category

 Best Director Short Feature: DON SENOC, In Our Space

Best Short Feature Film: ‘#WagMoKongKausapin by Josef Gacutan

Best Screenplay Short Feature: #KONTROLADONIGIRLYANGBUHAYNYA by Gilb Baldoza

Audience Choice Short Feature: #HEISTSCHOOL by Julius Renomeron Jr.

NETPAC Award Short Feature: #DISCONNECTIONNOTICE by Glenn Averia

Cinemalaya 2019 Special Mention for Subject
Matter, Short Feature: #HELENGMAHARLIKA by Norvin Delos Santos

Full-Length Category
Best Full-length Film: #JOHNDENVERTRENDING by Arden Rod Condez

Best Director Full-length: EDUARDO ROY JR. for F#*@BOIS

Best Performance of an Actor: #JANSENMAGPUSAO for John Denver Trending

Best Performance of an Actress: #RUBYRUIZ for #Iska

Best Performance of an Actor in a Supporting Role: #RickyDavao for F#*@BOIS

Audience Choice Full-length: #BELLEDOULEUR by Joji Alonso

NETPAC Award
NETPAC Award Full-length: JOHN DENVER TRENDING by Arden Rod Condez

NETPAC Award Special Mention: #SaAmongAgwat by Don Senoc

Special Jury Award: #EDWARD by Thop Nazareno

Special Jury Award: # appeared  by Shaira Advincula

Photo Credits: MJ Racadio

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