Galiwan
Producer, Director, Editor
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.
Winner, Best Short Documentary
2019 Imagine This Women's Girl Power Film + Media Summit and Showcase
2019 Global Independent Film Awards
2017 Philippines Film Festival Istorya ng Pag-asa (Stories of Hope)
Organized by Vice President of the Philippines, Leni Robredo
Semi-Finalist, Short Documentary
2019 AltFF Alternative Film Festival
2018 Changing Face International Film Festival
2018 Festigious Los Angeles - Monthly Film Competition
2018 Short+Sweet Film Festival Manila
2018 Real Film Festival 2020
Official Selection
2019 Indie Short Fest
2019 Chain NYC Film Festival
2019 DocuWest Documentary Film Festival
2021 Asia South East Short Film Festival
2019 Cebu International Film Festival
2018 Bridges International Film Festival
2018 Chaktomuk Short Film Festival