The winners of the 25th Gawad CCP for Alternative Film and Video were named Friday, November 15 at the CCP Dream Theater. In the Animation category, the winners were Milkyboy by Arnold Arre (1st Prize), Inay by Carl Joseph E. Papa (2nd Prize) and Ang Tala by Arlei Dormiendo (3rd Prize). Honorable Mention was given to Ang Lalong ni Kulakog by Omar P. Aguilar and Levanta by Glenn S. Oliva.
In the Experimental category, the winners are 50/50 by Mikey Red (1st Prize) and Gapas by Iar Lionel Arondaing (2nd Prize) with two films, Ang Libingan ng mga Pantas ng Perya by Joyen Santos and Si Ginoong Supremo at ang Walang Hanggang Linya by Jeffrey A. Ortaliza tying for the 3rd Prize. Honorable mention was given to Bihag ni Lumang Juan by Peter James M. Bacatan.
In the Documentary category, the winners are Magdalena by Anna Isabelle Matutina (1st Prize), Tortyur sa Ilalim ng Martial Law (2nd Prize) with two films Daan Patungong Melancholia by Mike Esteves and Saka by Harold M. Calderon tying for the 3rd Prize. Honorable Mention was given to Lundayan by Mikhail Kevin S. Pineda and Pwede Mo Ba Ako Turuan Ulit? By Patricia Angeli G. Damaso.
In the Short Feature category, 1st Prize went to Kakosa by Milo A. Paz; 2nd Prize to Boda de Oro by Cynthia C. Paz and 3rd Prize to Ang Walay Kahumanang Adlaw by Glenmark Doromal and Punla by Kenneth A. Mandrilla. Honorable Mention was given to Kawal by Edward “EJ” Salcedo, Deathsquad Dogs by Jose Maria Basa and Sonder by Arianna Martinez.
The Ika-25 Gawad CCP Para Sa Alternatibong Pelikula at Video is the longest running indie film festival and competition in Asia. It promotes Filipino independent filmmaking by giving recognition to the year’s most outstanding film and video artists. The competition features strictly independent works, including school-based works, and not produced for commercial screening in the four categories of Short Feature/Narrative, Experimental, Documentary and Animation. Winners are awarded cash prizes and certificates.
This year, Gawad CCP Para sa Alternatibong Pelikula at Video was held on November 13 to 15.
