Films shot on iPhone honored

APPLE PARTNER Power Mac Center honored filmmakers who showcased their digital storytelling prowess at the recently concluded Pixelworx: Cinemansanas campaign.

The Cinemansanas’ main challenge was to create short films using an iPhone.

This year’s competition had two categories: “Do you have a minute?” which was open to everyone who could create a 60-second film; and Masterclass with Brillante Mendoza, which was exclusive to those who attended the international award-winning director’s training sessions.

“Cinemansanas is Power Mac Center’s way of showcasing the brilliance of Filipino filmmakers. We want to show that through technology, they can create a new way of presenting ideas and making their voices heard. We hope it will open doors for them to pursue their passion and push the industry further,” said Power Mac Center Marketing director Joey Alvarez.

Twelve films made it to the finals of the “Do you have a minute?” section, and all 21 finalists of the Masterclass with Brillante Mendoza category were screened at a movie premiere at the SM Mall of Asia Cinema.

Following is the full list of winners for Cinemansanas 2017:

“DO YOU HAVE A MINUTE?”

Fajarda

Apart from the awarding ceremony, the Cinemansanas Movie Premiere also screened the winning film of Rebelde Film Camp Year 4, Paparating Na Ang

Bagyo by Ephraim Kawit. Completing the event was the premiere of the Power Mac Center short film directed by Mr. Mendoza titled Bitbit.

Cinemansanas is part of the Pixelworx campaign, Power Mac Center’s advocacy of recognizing artists who break the standards of the art scene. Ortega• Gold: An Artist’s Ode by Krista • Platinum: Mayo Uno by Winston Salvejos • Diamond: Balat Sibuyas by Don Diaz

MASTERCLASS WITH BRILLANTE MENDOZA • Brillante Mendoza Citation Award:

Rito (The Rites) by Khalil Joseph Bañares • Power Mac Center Citation Award: 981 Million Thousand Dangkal by Lino Balmes • Gold Award: Rito (The Rites) by Khalil Joseph Bañares • Platinum Award: Live Cam by Arjanmar Rebeta • Diamond Award: Kuya by Carlo