As it came to its conclusion, the first Sinag Maynila Film Festival, which drew five competing indie films, announced the winners at the “Gabi ng Parangal” on Sunday at SM Aura Skypark.
Lawrence Fajardo’s “Imbisibol” swept the awards, winning seven of the night’s eight trophies including Best Picture and Best Director.
READ: ‘Imbisibol’ bags Best Picture award at 1st Sinag Maynila film Fest
Here are snapshots during the awards night.
The Sinag Maynila Film Festival trophy
Odette Khan and Jim Libiran
Micko Laurente
Matt Daclan, Natileigh Sitoy, Remton Siega Zuasola, Martin Mayuga
Directors Paul Sta. Ana and Zig Dulay
Lawrence Fajardo and Ricky Davao with Japanese friends
Rolando Inocencio and Bernardo Bernardo
Wilson Tieng with Solar Entertainment family
Dionne Monsanto and Matt Daclan
The festival winners
JC Santos
Directors Jay Altarejos and Paul Sta. Ana, with writer John Paul Bedia
The festival winners
Bea Galvez, Julz Savard, Annicka Dolonius
Alessandra de Rossi and Director Zig Dulay
The cast and crew of “Imbisibol”
Dingdong Dantes, Wilson Tieng, Lawrence Fajardo and Brillante Mendoza
Brilliante Mendoza and Alessandra de Rossi
Ricky Davao and Bernardo Bernardo
Rolando Inocencio and Director Lawrence Fajardo
Writers John Paul Bedia and Herlyn Gail Alegre
Herlyn Gail Alegre and Director Lawrence Fajardo
Cinematographer Boy Yniguez
*PHOTOS BY ARVIN MENDOZA