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    GAWILAN 
    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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    Short Documentary
    Directed and Edited by Kelsy Lua 
    FESTIVALS AND AWARDS

    Winner, Best Short Documentary- 2019 Imagine This Women's Girl Power Film + Media Summit and Showcase

    Winner, Best Short Documentary- 2019 Global Independent Film Awards

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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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