Winners of the International Film Festival Manhattan (IFFM) Award 2015 Announced
Luis Pedron and Gerry Balasta Founders of the International Film Festival Manhattan with Acting Award Winners in 2015. L-R Hononorable Mention in Acting: Adam LaVorgna (Stealing Chanel), Best Actor Jeffrey Epy Quizon (Unlucky Plaza), Best Actress: Lydia Hearst (Stealing Chanel) and Best Actor -Short Film Albert Chan Paran (Julie). Credit: IFFMNYC
The winners of the International Film Festival Manhattan Award 2015 were named on Thursday night in an event held at the Philippine Consulate in New York City.
See the full list of winners below.
Honorable Mention:
Directors:
1) “Tunnel” Dir: CARLOS MORALES a.k.a. CARLIN CRAIG M. WOODRUFF, Jr.
2) “Unseen Tears” Orpheus John (USA)
3) “Julie” Dir: Clanch Dayve Belleza (Philippines)
4) “Wackademia” Dir: Roger Anthony / Kristina Harris (USA)
5) “The Last Train” Dir: Fernando Cuestas (USA)
Acting:
7) Adam LaVorgna “Stealing Chanel”
Most Popular IFFM Promo
8) :Historic Jeddah Dir: Jameelah Rose del Prado Lineses (Saudi Arabia)
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Honorees:
Outstanding Achievement in the Arts for Dance Performance –
Ms Christine Sienicki
Outstanding Achievement in the Multicultural Arts in Acting,
Filmmaking and Immigrant Advocacy – Mr Tirlok Malik
Special Award
Mount Hope Project Award Achievement in Filmmaking & Social Advocacy
“Foster Dog” Dir: Lisa Alonso Vear
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IFFM 2015 Awardees
Best Student Film
“Yolanda” Dir: Krizia May Villanueva, Jennelyn Castillejo (Philippines)
Most Popular Film at IFFM
“Sex Blood & Fairy Tales” Dir: Yelena Sabel (USA)
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Best Music Video
“I am Gone” Dir: Andie Naar (USA)
Best Cinematography
“Bones Garage – Birthmarks” Dir: Shai Cohen (Israel)
Best Actor Short
Albert Chan Paran “Julie” (Philippines)
Best Director Short
“Last Breath” Dir: Jake Ramos (USA)
Best Short Global
“German Shepherd” Dir: Nils Bergendal (Sweden)
Best Short USA
“Fuerza the Movie” Dir: Ralph Henriquez (USA)
Best Documentary
“Right Footed” Dir: Nick Spark (USA)
Best Indie Producer Feature
“Sex Blood & Fairy Tales” Dir: Yelena Sabel (USA)
Best Ensemble Cast Feature
“Lihis” Director: Joel Lamangan (Philippines)
Best Director Global
“Asintado” Dir: Louie Inacio (Philippines)
Best Director USA
“Stealing Chanel” Dir: Roberto Mitrotti (USA)
Best Actress USA
Lydia Hearst
“Stealing Chanel” Dir: Roberto Mitrotti (USA)
Best Actress Global
Aiko Melendez
“Asintado” Dir: Louie Ignacio (Philippines)
Best Actor
Jeffrey Epy Quizon “Unlucky Plaza” Dir: Ken Kwek (Singapore)
Best Screenplay
“Water & Power” Screenplay by: Richard Montoya (USA)
Best Feature Film USA
“On Golden Years” Dir: Tirlok Malik (USA)
Best Feature Film Global
“Sundalong Kanin” Director: Janice O’Hara
Producer: Sheila Bugia – Ambray (Philippines)