2 PH shorts win in Taiwan fest

January 10 ------ Two Filipino indies bagged trophies at the 2022 Formosa Festival International Filmmakers Award (FFIFA) in Taiwan. Will Fredo’s short film “Siil” won the Award of Curator’s Pick, while Arjanmar Rebeta’s “An Sadit na Planeta” received the Award of Excellent Eco-friendly and Placemaking Film.

“Starting the new year with a bang! We’ve just received a new laurel,” said Fredo on his Facebook post announcing his film’s victory. He added that the award was from a “hidden gem” in Taichung, Taiwan, that features films that carry diverse themes but all related to the environment. “It has been a great venue for some of the most eclectic short films out there. The friendly atmosphere of FFIFA is priceless. Screening alone would have been enough for me, but getting a recognition is simply icing on the cake,” said Fredo, who then shared the recognition with his cast—Teresa Loyzaga, Maureen Mauricio, and Josh Colet.

“Attract positivity! It’s the first day of the year and we already got a congratulatory email. I hope that good news will continue to come throughout 2022,” said Rebeta. He then asked friends in Taiwan if they could represent the film at the FFIFA. “As much as I would like to go there, I don’t have the funding—although I’m looking forward to more possibilities of travel this year. I wish for more positive news for everyone.”

FFIFA screenings and awarding are slated from Jan. 14 to 16, in Taichung.

Source: inquirer.net