The 14th edition of Cinemalaya Independent Film Festival closed with a bang as veteran actors Eddie Garcia and Ai-Ai Delas Alas drew cheers and standing ovations after bagging the Best Actor and Best Actress awards for their impeccable performances in the films "ML" and "School Service," respectively.
Seasoned actor Ketchup Eusebio, who also showcased an impressive portrayal of his character in "Mamang," won Best Supporting Actor.
Therese Malvar, on the other hand, brought home the Best Supporting Actress award for her roles in "Distance" and "School Service."
Meanwhile, the Carlo Catu-helmed film "Kung Paano Hinihintay Ang Dapithapon" won big in the competition with a total of four awards.
Check out the full list of winners below:
Audience Choice Award (Short Feature)
Kiko by Jojo Driz
Best Screenplay (Short Feature)
Sa Saiyang Isla by Christian Candelaria
Best Director (Short Feature)
Xeph Suarez for Si Astri Maka Si Tambulah
Best Film (Short Feature)
Jodilerks Dela Cruz, Employee of the Month by Carlo Francisco Manatad
Audience Choice Award (Full-length)
Liway by Kip Oebanda
Best Sound (Full-length)
Wildsound for Musmos na Sumibol sa Gubat ng Digma
Best Original Music Score (Full-length)
Len Calvo for Pan De Salawal
Best Production Design (Full-length)
Marielle Hizon for Kung Paano Hinihintay Ang Dapithapon
Best Editing (Full-length)
Mikael Pestano for ML
Best Cinematography (Full-length)
Neil Daza for Kung Paano Hinihintay Ang Dapithapon
Best Screenplay (Full-length)
John Carlo Pacala for Kung Paano Hinihintay Ang Dapithapon
Best Supporting Actor (Full-length)
Ketchup Eusebio for Mamang
Best Supporting Actress (Full-length)
Therese Malvar for Distance and School Service
Best Actor (Full-length)
Eddie Garcia for ML
Best Actress (Full-length)
Ai-Ai Delas Alas for School Service
Best Director (Full-length)
Che Espiritu for Pan De Salawal
Best Film (Full-length)
Kung Paano Hinihintay Ang Dapithapon by Carlo Catu
NETPAC Jury Award (Short Feature)
Sa Saiyang Isla by Christian Candelaria
NETPAC Jury Award (Full-length)
Kung Paano Hinihintay Ang Dapithapon by Carlo Catu
Special Jury Award for Acting
Kenken Nuyad Liway and School Service, Miel Espinosa for Pan De Salawal, and JM Salvado for Musmos na Sumibol Sa Gubat ng Digma and Pan De Salawal
Special Jury Commendation
Liway by Kip Oebanda
Special Jury Award (Short Feature)
Si Astri Maka Si Tambulah by Xeph Suarez
Cultural Center of the Philippines Vice President and Artistic Director Chris Millado also dubbed the past few years and the next years to come as the New Golden Age of Philippine Cinema.
Cinemalaya 2018 also marked a new record as it reportedly had a 25% increase in audience and two of the film entries had more than 50% of revenue growth.