Bold-hearted young filmmakers make waves in Sinepiyu 17
By Miguel Louis Galang
Sinepiyu 17, the premier film festival of Far Eastern University, showcased the bold storytelling hearts of this young generation’s up-and-coming filmmakers.
With the theme “GIMIK - Isigaw ang Puso,” a callback to the effervescent era of the ‘90s, over 30 student-produced short films competed in the All Tamaraws and Interschool divisions, with the screenings and talkbacks taking place on campus.
Acclaimed filmmaker and “certified cool kid” Glenn Barit was also present to discuss his beloved ode to early 2000s Filipino academia, Cleaners.
After more than a week of screenings and activities, the film festival concluded with the awarding ceremonies on May 9.
For the All Tamaraws division, Zig Dulay, Pepe Diokno and Toni Go served as the board of judges. Meanwhile, Arvin Belarmino, Mica Oliveros, Bryan Kristoffer J. Brazil, Alex Poblete, Stephen Lopez, and Barit comprised the board for the Interschool division.
See the full list of winners of Sinepiyu XVII below.
ALL TAMARAWS
Best Narrative Film
Lily
Second Best Narrative Film
Humanay
Third Best Narrative Film
GAWAD ULIRAN: The Rise to Superstardom!
Best Actor
Karl Medina, Lily
Best Actress
Arman Macasusi, GAWAD ULIRAN: The Rise to Superstardom!
Best Screenplay
Humanay
Best Editing
Lily
Best Cinematography
Lily
Best Production Design
Lily
Best Music
Da Rakstar m/
Best Sound Design
Ang Embalsamador, Baliw, at Bangkay
Best Poster
Ang Alamat ng Citrus Sinensis
Special Jury Prize
BARDO
FCA Special Award
Rukod Ti Ayat
INTERSCHOOL
Best Narrative Film
Kita Mo ‘To
Second Best Narrative Film
A Crab From A Conch Shell
Third Best Narrative Film
Our One and Only Bab(o)y
Best Experimental Film
Genesis
Best Documentary
Shutdown
Best Performance
Sigh Cruz, Alingawngaw
Best Director
Adam Dumaguin, Kita Mo ‘To
Best Screenplay
Adam Dumaguin, Kita Mo ‘To
Best Editing
Alingawngaw
Best Cinematography
Our One and Only Bab(o)y
Best Production Design
Ligaw
Best Music
Ligaw
Best Sound Design
I’m Best Left Inside My Head
Special Jury Prize
I’m Best Left Inside My Head
Honorable Mention - Documentary
Ino
Honorable Mention - Experimental
Hinimo ka gikan sa Yuta, ug sa Yuta ka pauli (For we are made of Earth, and to Earth we will return)
Best Dressed
Allen Pangilinan and Yyam Gulfam
Sinepiyu XVII ran from April 28 to May 9. All entries will be available to stream on JuanFlix later this month.