Annie Awards For Films 2007

The Annie Awards For Films Unfolds (Filipino Films) has been moved on
Feb.2007

The Annie Awards For Films Unfolds (Filipino Films) has been moved on
February, 2007. The Annie Awards will be given during a private dinner
scheduled.

The nominees to the Annie Awards for achievement in film:

Mes de Guzman's "Ang Daan Patungong Kalimugtong" , the story of two
Igorot siblings who realizes that survival in life is easier when they
are in the midst of their family in this hauntingly picaresque tale
set against the perilous Mountain Province, earned 10 nominations.

Sari Llunch Dalena and Keith Sicat's "Rigodon", the story of three
Filipino immigrants in New York City desperately trapped in their
pursuit of the American Dream as they face their own spiritual
decadence, picked up 9 nominations.

Mes de Guzman's "Diliman", the story of a writer whose state of
loneliness is rooted in his dissatisfaction with the existing social
order, received 7 nominations.

Aureaus Solito's " Ang Pagdadalaga ni Maximo Oliveros", the story of a
boy whose infatuation with a policeman turns into a sad portrait of
desire thwarted by familial love, grabbed 6 nominations.

Ian Gamazon's and Neill dela Llana's "Cavite", the story of a
Filipino- American whose return to the Philippines turns into a
nightmare when his mother and sister are kidnapped by the infamous Abu
Sayyaf and forces him to confront the evils of terrorism, the conflict
of religion and the horrors of a country in disarray, bagged 5
nominations.

Here's the complete list of nominees:

Motion Picture of the year: "Cavite" (Gorilla Films Production;
Ian Gamazon and Neill dela Llana, producers), "Ang Daan Patungong
Kalimugtong" (Sampaybakod Production and Cinelarga; Ramon de Guzman,
producer), "Diliman" (Sampaybakod Production and NCCA; Ramon de
Guzman, producer), "Ang Pagdadalaga ni Maximo Oliveros" (ufo films;
Raymund Lee, producer) and "Rigodon" (First Quarter Storm Productions;
Sari Lluch Dalena and Keith Sicat, producers).

Best Director: Sari Lluch Dalena and Keith Sical (Rigodon), Ian
Gamazon and Neil dela Llana (Cavite), Mes de Guzman (Ang Daan
Patungong Kalimugtong) , Mes de Guzman (Diliman) and Brillante Mendoza
(Masahista).

Best Actor: Arthur Acuña (Rigodon), John Arcilla (Sa North
Diversion Road), Nor Domingo (Big Time), Winston Elizalde (Big Time)
and Richard Joson (Ala Verde Ala Pobre).

Best Actress: Irma Adlawan (Sa North Diversion Road), Analyn
Bangsi-il(Ang Daan Patungong Kalimugtong) , Ana Capri (Ala Verde Ala
Pobre) and Cherry Pie Picache (Bikini Open).

Best Supporting Actor: John Arceo(Kultado) , Cholo Barretto (Sa
Aking Pagkakagising Mula Kamulatan), Soliman Cruz (Ang Pagdadalaga ni
Maximo Oliveros), Neil Ryan Sese (Ang Pagdadalaga ni Maximo Oliveros)
and Jaime Wilson (Big Time).

Best Supporting Actress: Angie Ferro (Ruptura), Joanne Miller
(Big Time), Gina Pareño (Ang Lagusan), Hallen Sumingwa (Ang Daan
Patungong Kalimugtong) and Ching Valdes- Aran (Rigodon).

Best Acting Ensemble: The Casts of "Ala Verde Ala Pobre", "Big
Time", "Ang Daan Patungong Kalimugtong" , "Kultado" and "Ang
Pagdadalaga ni Maximo Oliveros".

Best Narrative Screenplay: Ian Gamazon and Neill dela
Llana(Cavite) , Mes de Guzma (Ang Daan Patungong Kalimugtong) , Mes de
Guzman (Diliman), Keith Sicat (Rigodon) and Michiko Yamamoto (Ang
Pagdadalaga ni Maximo Oliveros).

Best Documentary/ Reportage Screenplay: Ruth Alcantara (Agno),
Marge Babon, Jukka Holopainan and Boyd Pickup (Mga Anak ng
Kabundukan), Hilda Narta (Mula sa Third Avenue Hanggang sa Dulo), Onin
Tagaro (Sa Ngalan ng Tubo) and Fr. Edu Gariguez (Wailing of Paradise).

Best Documentary Feature: " Black Nazarene" (Robert Nery,
director), "He Never Wrote30" (Ron Magbuhos Papag, director), "Ang
Isla sa Dulo ng Mundo" (Raya Martin, director), " Mga Anak ng
Kabundukan" (Boyd Pickup, director) and "Mula sa Third Avenue Hanggang
sa Dulo" (Emil James Mijares, director).

Best Film Reportage: "Agno", "Aklasan", "Moving Mountain", "Sa
Ngalan ng Tubo" and Wailing of Paradaise"

Best Short Film: "Gantsilyo" (Mia Buenaventura, director),
"Kultado" (Lawrence Fajardo, director), "Last Full Show" (Mark V.
Reyes, director), "Mansyon" (Joel Ruiz, director) And "Red Saga" (Kiri
Dalena, director).

Best Cinematography (Film Format): Kiri Dalena and Claude Santos (Red
Saga), Eun-Ah Lee (Rigodon), Richard Padernal (Mulawin the Movie) and
Charlie Peralta (Nasaan Ka Man).

Best Cinematography (Digital Format): Jun Aves (Kultado),
Bahaghari and Albert Banzon (Diliman), Albert Banzon (Ang Daan
Patungong Kalimugtong) , Odyssey Flores (Illusyon) and Alma dela Pena
(Mansyon).

Best Film Editing: Mario Cornejo and Monster Jimenez (Big Time),
Lawrence Fajardo (Kultado), Ian Gamazon and Neill dela Llana (Cavite),
Mes de Guzman (Diliman) and Mes de Guzman and Noel Montano (Ang Daan
Patungong Kalimugtong) .

Best Production Design: Rodell Cruz (Mulawin, the Movie), Sari
lluch Dalena (Rigodon), Lawrence Fajardo (Kultado), Cesar Hernando
(Diliman) and Benjamin Padero (Masahista).

Best Sound: Ditoy Aguila (Exodus), Wei Chen Chang, Kwesi Davis and
Manny Migrino (Rigodon), Mon Ching (Diliman), Bob Macabenta (Ang Daan
Patungong Kalimugtong) and Raffy Magsaysay (Big Time).

Best Music Score: Bob Aves, Kina Azimeh and Grace Nono (Rigodon), Bob
Aves, N.Parfenuk and Anil Rao (Ala Verde Ala Pobre, Bernard Manzano(
Ang Daan Patungong Kalimugtong) , Ato Mariano (Cavite) and Jerrold
Tarog (Masahista)

Best Movie Theme Song: "Ikaw Nga" from "Mulawin the Movie" (music and
Lyrics by South Border), "Isipin Mo Na Lang" from "Ang Pagdadalaga ni
Maximo Oliveros (Music and lyrics by Mike Villegas), "Liwanag" from
"Ang Lagusan" (music by Dan Gil, lyrics by Gina Marissa Tagasa),
"Nasaan" from "Ala Verde Ala Pobre" (music by Grace Nono, lyrics by
Jorge Arago) and "Prey from "Blood Bank" (music and lyrics by Chet
Rigonan)

The Annie Awards takes its name from the mother of the group's
founding President for the Cineaste Guild likens the work of the film
artist with motherhood. Like a nurturing mother, the film artist
nurtures his/her own work.

It is the only award giving body that recognizes individual
achievements in short films by nominating them in the various
categories. It also recognizes the contribution of films that tackle
socio-political concerns through the Film Reportage category. It is
the group's conviction that the film artist should not be detached
from what is happening in our society of the world.

THE cineaste of the Philippines also announced it's annual picks for
Ten Best Films of the Year which includes: "Ala Verde Ala Pobre"
(Muchachos Bravos Filmworks), "Big Time" (Arkeo Films), "Cavite"
(Gorilla Films), "Ang Daan Patungong Kalimugtong" (Sampaybakod
Production and Cinelarga)," Diliman" (Sampay Bakod Production and
N.C.C.A.), "Ang Lagusan" (White Windows Films Production," Masahista"
(Gee Films), " Ang Pagdadalaga ni Maximo Oliveros" (UFO films), "
Rigodon" (First Quarter Storm) and " Sa Aking Pagkakagising Mula
Kamulatan" (Une Bloc production).

Special awards to be given this year are as follows:

The Jose Nepomuceno Award (given to a director, producer or writer
for exemplary body of work). This year's recipient of the award is
film auteur Mike de Leon.

An Honorary Annie for Best foreign Film will be awarded to Hany
Assad's film "Paradaise Now" from Palestine- Netherlands- France.

The Lino Brocka Freedom of Expression Award (Given to an individual
whose film works promotes the spirit of independence) . The award will
be given to maverick filmmaker Lav Diaz.

The Gerry de Leon Film Heritage Award (Given to an individual, group
or institution for the contribution to film culture).The award will be
given this year to SOFIA for its unwavering work in restoration of the
Filipino films.

The World Cinema Treasure Award (given to a film artist of
international renown for unparalleled- contribution to world cinema).
This year's recipient is Swedish film Master Ingmar Bergman.

The Annie Awards will be given during a private dinner scheduled on
February 2007. We will announce the details soon.