Sinag Maynila 2025 Winners: JM de Guzman & Rita Daniela Shine as Best Actor and Actress

 

The Sinag Maynila Film Festival 2025 has officially concluded, shining the spotlight on outstanding Filipino filmmakers, actors, and storytellers who continue to push the boundaries of cinema. The awards night was a grand celebration of artistry, culture, and passion, with both veteran and emerging filmmakers recognized for their exemplary works.

Feature Film Category

• Best Film – Madawag Ang Landas Patungong Pag-asa by Joel Lamangan

• Best Director – Topel Lee (Jeongbu)

• Best Actor – JM De Guzman (Selda Tres)

• Best Actress – Rita Daniela (Madawag Ang Landas Patungong Pag-asa)

• Best Screenplay – Eric Ramos (Madawag Ang Landas Patungong Pag-asa)

• Best Cinematography – AB Garcia (Jeongbu)

• Best Editing – Crishel Desuasido, RIP (Jeongbu)

• Best Music – Von De Guzman (Madawag Ang Landas Patungong Pag-asa)

• Best Production Design – Jay Custodio (Madawag Ang Landas Patungong Pag-asa)

• Best Sound – Fatima Nerikka Salim & Immanuel Verona (Jeongbu)

• People's Choice Award – Selda Tres by GB Sampedro

   

  

  Sinag Maynila 2025 Best Actor and Best Actress: JM De Guzman and Rita Daniela

  
  

Documentary Films – Open Category

• Best Documentary – Oscar’s Recipe by Giovanni Piolo Rayla

• Jury Prize – Mga Bayaning Ayta by Donnie Sacueza

Documentary Films – Student Category

• Best Documentary – Sa Wakas, Kasama by Janno Pelias

• 2nd Best Documentary – Pendiyente by Kyle Dexter Millave

• 3rd Best Documentary – Romeo and Julie by Kyle Dexter Millave

• Special Citation – Daungan ng mga Naghihintay by Kaila Arvi Ariston

Short Films – Open Category

• Best Short Film – Ang Gadya Sang Suba (The Tale of the River Monster) by Daniel Dela Cruz

• Jury Prize for Animation – Nagahanaw Na Mga Aninipot (Vanishing Fireflies) by JP Corton

Nominees for Best Short Film (Open Category):
Defectives (Jalen Buenaseda), Lip Sync Assassin (Jon Galvez), Muli Na Ka, Merlie (Shane David), Open Time (Mark Moneda), Si Sir Kag Ang Gamay Nga Bata (Seb Galvez), Sa Pwesto Ni Pistong (Vinjo Entuna)

• Special Citation for Best Performance – Precious Paula Nicole (Lip Sync Assassin)

Short Films – Student Category

• Best Student Short Film – Taga-taga (Praying Mantis) by Trinie Archie Garcia

• Jury Prize – Walahanon (Left) by Kristal Kaye Tagle

Nominees for Best Student Short Film:
Akin Ang Buhok (Luke Salazar), Boi (Luke Del Castillo), Si Balong At Si Doro (Jenser Recosana)

 Special Citation for Best Performance – Phillip Altejos (Boi)

The jury for full-length films and documentaries included Direk Zig Dulay, Direk Baby Ruth Villarama, and Tito Valiente, while the short film jury was composed of Rica Arevalo, Dr. Kei Tan, and Juvy Ann Clarito. The Selection Committee was led by Tito Valiente, Ryanne Murcia, and Juliet Cuizon Licaros.

Congratulations to all the winners and nominees of Sinag Maynila 2025 for keeping the flame of Philippine cinema burning bright!