30/03/2026
The lights burned brightest for the filmmakers, artists, and storytellers honored at Sinag Maynila 2026.
Congratulations to all the winners whose passion, vision, and artistry continue to shine through Philippine cinema. Here are the official winners of Sinag Maynila 2026:
Feature Film Awards
Best Film β PINIKAS
Best Screenplay β Cris Fuego, PINIKAS
Best Actress β Angela Villarin, PINIKAS
Best Actor β Jade Makawili, PINIKAS
Best Supporting Actor β Yasser Marta, DESPERADA
Best Supporting Actress β Mercedes Cabral, ANG BANGKAY
Best Director β Cris Fuego, PINIKAS
Best Sound β Alex Tomboc, SWEET ESCAPE
Best Musical Score β Marie-Luise Calvero, PINIKAS
Best Cinematography β Manuel Pandoy Abanto, ANG BANGKAY
Best Editing β Jay Hernandez, PINIKAS
Best Production Design β Cyrus Khan, ANG BANGKAY
People's Choice - ANG BANGKAY
Short Film (Student)
3rd Best Short Film β MGA ULOL, Vince Ivan Vesiete
2nd Best Short Film β MAG UNSA NA LANG TA ANI?, Keith Nemenzo
Best Short Film β LUGUD, Jarno Malonzo
Jury Prize β DUROS, Harvey Gozado
Documentary (Student)
3rd Best Documentary β CEMENTO, Justine Borlagdan
2nd Best Documentary β SHALOM, Kiah Resurreccion
Best Documentary β DI LALIM DI LALUM, Nicole Reyes
Short Film (Open)
3rd Best Short Film β KAON, Miguel Dimaiwat
2nd Best Short Film β HOY! PILI KA NA!, Banjo Hinolan
Best Short Film β PAON, Seb Valdez
Documentary (Open)
Best Documentary β DEL MUNDO, Rommel Tolentino
Jury Prize β MGA MUNI-MUNI SA GITNA NG AMBON, Gio Gonzalves
To all the winners and finalists, thank you for sharing your stories, your truth, and your light.