2 Philippine Films Win in 13th Pusan International Film Festival!

The 13th PIFF which featured 15 Philippine films ended today with the announcement of 2 Philippine films in the roster of its winners:

Sonje Award ($10,000)
"Andong" by Rommel Tolentino Milo (Philippines)
"Girl" by Hong Sunghoon (South Korea)

Andong  "excavated a truthful story from the midst of a city dumpsite and told it with witty humor and brilliant performances" 

KNN Movie Award (Audience Award, $ 20,000)
"100" by Chris Martinez (Philippines)

"100 is low budget but slickly produced with a yuppie setting; its themes of family, friendship and memento mori can connect with audiences anywhere." -Maggie Lee

The Hollywood Reporter's Maggie Lee is right on the money.

Congratulations and more power to Philippine cinema!