Huling Palabas (Fin)
Year: 2023
Director: Ryan Machado
Cast: Shun Mark Gomez, Bon Andrew Lentejas, Cedrick Juan, Jay Gonzaga, Serena Magiliw, Senandra Gomez
Runtime: 90 min
Genre: Drama, Coming-of-Age
Set in 2001 in Romblon during the transition from VHS to VCD, 16-year-old Andoy creates narratives from every movie he watches to find answers about his identity and his absent father. His reality becomes mystified when two movie-like characters appear in his hometown.
Cinemalaya 2023 – Best Director (Ryan Machado)
Cinemalaya 2023 – Best Supporting Actor (Bon Andrew Lentejas)
Young Critics Circle (YCC) – Best Film of 2023
Young Critics Circle (YCC) – Best First Feature (shared with Gitling)
Society of Filipino Film Reviewers – Best Film of 2023
Nominated: 74th Berlinale – Crystal Bear (Generation 14plus)
Nominated: 74th Berlinale – Teddy Award (Best Feature Film)
Nominated: Gawad Urian – Best Cinematography, Best Production Design
Nominated: Luna Awards – Best Sound Design