We were there feeling really proud to represent the Philippines, and yet the very institution that we stand for doesn't seem to recognize our achievements," declared independent filmmaker Brillante Ma Mendoza, who was recently given the Career Award at the recent 19th Asian Film Festival in Rome, Italy. Filipino actors Vince Rillon and Christian Bables shared the best actor award for their performances in Mendoza's "Resbak" and Jun Robles Lana's "Big Night," respectively. Meanwhile, Erik Matti's crime thriller "On the Job: The Missing 8" bagged the best movie recognition at the annual festival that ran from April 7 to April 13 at the Farnese Arthouse in Piazza Campo De 'Fiori i...
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