Filipino Films Nominated in Asia Pacific Screen Awards

CANBERRA 12 November 2018 – Philippines entry, Balangiga: Howling Wilderness, was nominated for the highly coveted Best Feature Film in this year’s Asia Pacific Screen Awards (APSA). APSA, which aims to recognize and promote cinematic excellence and cultural diversity in the region, is supported by the Brisbane City Council and managed by economic development board Brisbane Marketing.

With nominations from 22 countries, the 12th ASPA ceremony will be on 29 November 2018 in Brisbane, Australia.

APSA recently released the full list of nominations for 2018, which includes the following films from the Philippines: Nominee for Best Feature Film: Balangiga: Howling Wilderness, Philippines, Directed by Khavn de la Cruz, Produced by Achinette Villamor, Khavn de la Cruz, Edong Canlas; Nominee for Best Youth Film: Nervous Translation Philippines, Directed by Shireen Seno, Produced by John Torres; Cultural Diversity Award under the Patronage of UNESCO: Balangiga: Howling Wilderness Philippines, directed by Khavn de la Cruz, Produced by Achinette Villamor, Khavn de la Cruz, Edong Canlas; Best Original Score: Ryan Cayabyab for The Portrait (Ang Larawan), Philippines.

For further information, visit https://www.asiapacificscreenawards.com/apsa-nominees-winners/2018/best-feature-film/balangiga-howling-wilderness-2. END