GAWILAN
Short Documentary | Istorya ng Pag-asa | 5 MINUTES | Tagalog
Synopsis:
Filipino swimmer named Ernie Gawilan has faced unimaginable hardships that forced him to battle his insecurities and strive toward success. In 2015, he satisfied the Olympic qualifying time that allowed him to compete for the 2016 Summer Paralympics held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
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Role:
Producer, Director, Editor
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Festivals and Awards:
Winner, Best Short Documentary- 2019 Global Independent Film Awards
Winner, Second Runner-Up - 2017 Philippines film festival Istorya ng Pag-asa (Stories of Hope)
organized by Vice President of the Philippines, Leni Robredo
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Semi- Finalist, Short Documentary- 2019 AltFF Alternative Film Festival
Semi- Finalist, Short Documentary- 2018 Changing Face International Film Festival
Semi- Finalist, Short Documentary- 2018 Festigious Los Angeles - Monthly Film Competition
Semi- Finalist, Short Documentary- 2018 Short+Sweet Film Festival Manila
Semi- Finalist, Short Documentary- 2018 Real Film Festival 2020
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Official Selection- 2019 Indie Short Fest
Official Selection- 2019 Chain NYC Film Festival
Official Selection- 2019 DocuWest Documentary Film Festival
Official Selection- 2021 Asia South East-Short Film Festival
Official Selection- 2019 Cebu International Film Festival
Official Selection- 2019 London X4 - Seasonal Short Film Festival
Official Selection- 2018 Bridges International Film Festival
Official Selection- 2018 Chaktomuk Short Film Festival
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