In 2018, Filipino artists were “picking apples” in international film festivals, very timely because the industry is celebrating its centennial year. • Ngiti ng Nazareno by Louie Ignacio –– Best Short Film in the 41st Lucas International Festival for Young Film Lovers in Frankfurt, Germany. • Die Beautiful by Jun Robles Lana (photo) –– Best Feature Film in the 1st Newcastle International Film Festival in the North East of England. • Alberto “Treb” Monteras II, director and co-writer of Respeto — Three awards in the 16th International Cyprus Film Days Festival: Best Film, Best Director and Audience Choice Awards. • Joji Alonso’s Last Order was adjudged Best Short Film in the 16th Pyongyang International Film Festival (PIFF) in North Korea.

Source: Philippine Star December 30, 2018 16:04 UTC