
The QCinema International Film Festival 2017 announced its winners at the awards night held on October 26, 2017 (Thursday) at Novotel Hotel in Cubao, Quezon City. Balangiga: Howling Wilderness won the Best Film in the Circle Competition Category, while its director Khavn dela Cruz won Best Director.
The Netpac Jury Prize Award, Circle went to Dapol Tan Payawar ng Tayug 1931 (The Ashes and Ghost of Tayug 1931).
Designed by visual artist and sculptor Reg Yuson, the Pylon Trophy is given to all the winners. Inspired by the QC Memorial Circle monument being the most prominent structure in the city, the Pylon's three pillars represent Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao. The rays of light projected onto the skies reminisces the signal in a movie premiere back in the day it signifies QCinema upholding the film tradition not only in the Philippines but in the world.
On its 5th year, the festival closes this Saturday, October 28.
QCinema International Film Festival 2017
Full List of Winners:
Circle Competition Best Film: Balangiga: Howling Wilderness by Khavn dela Cruz
Best Director: Khavn dela Cruz, Balangiga: Howling Wilderness
Best Actor: Justine Samson for Balangiga: Howling Wilderness
Best Actress: Jally Nae Gilbaliga for The Chanters
Best Screenplay: Andrian Legaspi and John Bedia for The Chanters
Best Supporting Actor: Pio Del Rio for Balangiga: Howling Wilderness
Best Supporting Actress: Sheenly Gener for Dormitoryo (Mga Walang Katapusang Kwarto)
Artistic Recognition for Cinematography: Myko David for Neomanila
Gender Sensitivity Award: Dormitoryo (Mga Walang Katapusang Kwarto) by Emerson Reyes
QC Shorts Audience Choice Award: Kun’ Di Man
QC Shorts Best Film: Babylon by Keith Deligero
QC Shorts NETPAC Jury Prize: Gikan Sa Ngitngit Nga Kinailadman by Kiri Dalena
Asian Next Wave Best Film: Marlina The Murder In Four Acts by Mouly Surya
Asian Next Wave NETPAC Jury Prize: Snow Woman by Kiki Sugino
RainbowQC Best Film: Close Knit by Naoko Ogigami
RainbowQC NETPAC Jury Prize: Beach Rats by Eliza Hittman
Circle Audience Choice Award: Neomanila by Mikhail Red
Circle Competition NETPAC Jury Prize: Dapol Tan Payawar Na Tayug 1931 by Christopher Gozum
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