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.

 

CHAIR LIZA DINO

“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. 

JANINE GUTIERREZ

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. 

KIT THOMPSON

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

 

ELIJAH CANLAS

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

SNOOKY SERNA

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)

JANICE DE BELEN

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 

VICE GANDA

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

IT’S ALL ABOUT LOVE ON WeTV THIS FEBRUARY

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The Filipino drama Foolish Love zeroes in on the adventures and misadventures of a group of friends and young love. Joel Lamangan directs the good-looking cast led by Angeline Quinto, Jake Cuenca, Tommy Esguerra, Ejay Falcon, and Jerold Napoles. The 2017 film features unique stories on finding the one. From a single mother struggling to raise her kids, to a young woman faced with indecent proposals, but picks the decent guy. Then there is the girl who dreams of a lost childhood love but finds happiness in the most unexpected of places. 

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Enchong Dee and Janine Gutierrez shine in Elise, a heartwarming story about how perfect love comes at the perfect time. Bert and Elise first cross paths in school as tweens. When Elise moves away, they move on with their lives and finish school. When she returns to their small town years later, they find themselves finding forever love. 

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Meet Nel. He does not forget anything. Not a single thing. Which is great when it comes to his job as a journalist. One day, a photo pops up on social about a girl who broke his heart, and he couldn’t remember who she was. In  Finding You, Nel sets off on an extraordinary journey of reliving past loves in search of a mystery girl, and hopefully the one who will be his last love. This charming film stars Jerome Ponce, Jane Oineza and Barbie Imperial. 

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WeTV has also become a bit of an expert in the romantic comedy department, with three super sweet original shows you can’t miss.  B&B: The Story of the Battle of Brody and Brandy, starring Ian Veneracion and Iza Calzado, in which love blooms between two warring innkeepers. In Boyfriend No. 13, Kim (Sue Ramirez) relies on her lucky charms and tarot cards as she chooses between Don (JC De Vera) and Bob (JC Santos) as her one true love. Lastly, the GL love story Betcin follows Kylie Padilla and Andrea Torres as they play a social media superstar couple who are on the rocks. They join an online contest in the hopes of winning a large cash prize. Stream these series for free on WeTV. 

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Witness the Intriguing Story of Vivamax Original Movie 'The WIFE'

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CARA GONZALES & LOUISE DELOS REYES

Louise delos Reyes is Mara, a soft-spoken wife of Cris (Diego Loyzaga). Their marriage turns sour when Cris cheats on her ex-girlfriend, Lee (Cara Gonzales), an aggressive and outspoken woman, the total opposite of Mara. But as the couple learns to recuperate from their broken relationship, Cris is diagnosed with cancer.

DIEGO LOYZAGA

THE WIFE reflects on how long should you fight for marriage despite infidelity. And in faithfully committing to the marriage vow of being together in sickness and in health, how would the lawful spouse accept a dying plea that involves the mistress?

LOUISE & DIEGO

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LOUISE DELOS REYES

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