PH indies win in US fests

Two Filipino indies have topped film festivals in the United States over the weekend. Marlon Rivera’s “Ang Babae sa Septic Tank” won best first feature at the Philadelphia International Film Festival, according to Michael Lerman, artistic director of the Philadelphia Film Society. Ron Morales’ “Graceland” also won best narrative feature at the 13th San Diego Asian Film Festival, according to lead actor Leon Miguel who attended the fest. Bayani San Diego Jr.