THE 2nd PangaSINE kicked off on April 10 as part of the Pista’y Dayat celebration, with 10 indie competing.

PangaSINE, a brainchild of Pangasinan First Lady Maan Tuazon Guico aimed at enriching the tapestry of the local culture, brings together independent young filmmakers who get an opportunity to be mentored by some of the country’s top moviemakers.

The 10 finalists are: 1) Andres (2023) by Alfred Lawrenz D. Garcia; 2) Bughaw, Dilaw, Magugunaw (2024) by Gerald P. Bernardo; 3) Dagiti Nalaga Nga Istoria (Woven Stories) (2025) by Melver Ritz L. Gomez; 4) Gina (2017) by Noubikko Ray G. Tadeo; 5) Guys! Action! (2023) by Jerey J. Catabijan; 6) Ina Bulan (2024) by Melver Ritz L. Gomez; 7) Sa Pwesto ni Pistong (The Barber’s Chair) (2024) by Vincent Joseph M. Entuna; 8 Sa Wakas Kasama (2024) by John Laurian T. Pelias; 9) Tambayo Na Dayat (2024) by Carmina G. Cruz; 10) Untitled (2025) by Julian Raymond M. Kutch

Screening of the short film finalists by jurors Moira Lang, Baby Ruth Villarama and Edward Delos Santos Cabagnot, was held April 10 to 12 at the Capitol Beach front.

The award categories are: acting, editing, sound design, production design, cinematography, screenplay, direction, best film, jury, audience choice, and Gawad Guico.

This year, more than 100 film enthusiasts were listed for three different workshops from April 10 to 12, including screenwriting, acting, and production design. The resource speakers were independent filmmaker  Zig Madamba Dulay, Donna Cariaga and Aped Santos. (PIMRO/RFR)

 

2 films dominate PangaSINE

TWO of the 10 indie films shortlisted for the PangaSINE 2025 dominated the competition, with the awarding ceremony held April 12 at the Capitol Resort in Lingayen.

Gina (2017) by Noubikko Ray Tadeo won the best film award and its main character, Elora, was named best in acting alongside Iola of the file Ina Bulan (2024) by Melver Ritz  Gomez.

Andres (2023) by Alfred Lawrenz  Garcia had the most awards: production designer, sound and score, and audience choice.

Dagiti Nalaga Nga Istoria (Woven Stories) (2025), also by Gomez, took home the Gawad Guico award, while Sa Wakas Kasama (2024) by John Laurian Pelias received the Jury award.

The other awardees were: Best Cinematography for Bughaw, Dilaw, Magugunaw (2024) by Gerald Bernardo; Best in Editing for Untitled (2025) by Julian Raymond Kutch; Best in Screenplay for Tambayo Na Dayat (2024) by Carmina Cruz; and Best in Direction for Sa Pwesto ni Pistong (The Barber’s Chair) (2024) by Vincent Joseph Entuna.

Veteran film makers and critics also cheered the staging of PangaSINE as it promotes the creative industry, noting the role of Gov. Ramon Guico III and wife Maan for supporting local talents.

Two-time Palanca awardee for playwriting Edward Cabagnot, one of the jurors of the three-day event, hailed all participating filmmakers.

In its second year, PangaSINE held three different workshops participated in by more than 100 film enthusiasts. (PIMRO/RFR)

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