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The Filipino Academy of Movie Arts and Sciences (FAMAS) has officially broadened its scope in recognizing Filipino talent by launching its first-ever Short Film Festival.

Powered by REMS Entertainment, the festival celebrates creativity, innovation, and storytelling excellence through the art of Filipino short films.

The inaugural edition received over 500 entries from across the country, which were narrowed down to 27 outstanding films competing in various prestigious award categories.

"Isa itong adbokasiya na mapalakas ang mga baguhan at mga gagalingan nating filmmakers. Itong filmmakers na ito ang mga susunod na henerasyon na filmmakers ng Pilipinas," said Festival Director Gabby Ramos.

The FAMAS Short Film Festival officially kicked off on May 3, with the grand awards night set for May 10.

Now, the highly anticipated event has officially unveiled its first-ever list of nominees!

Here's the full list of the nominees in every award category:

Best Student Film

KIYAW
Hindi Lahat ng ParuParo Lumilipad
Sa likod ng salamin
Uhaw

Best Documentary Film

DALUYONG
Bolilyo
No Man Left Behind
MGA BAYANING AYTA
MA, ANO ULAM? The Neneng B. Untold

Best Regional

Pagtaghoy Sa Hangin
INA BULAN
Pangako sa Tuktok, Daraitan
Sa Ilalum sa Balabal sa Alitaptap

Best Advocacy

Requiem
Hello, Mr. Jenkins
BENEPISYO
Through the Viewfinder

Best Child Performer/Actor

Zoey Madison Lim (Hindi Lahat ng Paruparo Lumilipad)
Earl Quintana (Parapo)
Marcus Aethan Timbas (Kita Mo 'To?)
Cassandra Lavarias (Hello, Mr. Jenkins)

Best Actress

Sheryl Lara (One Day, Three Autumns)
Via Antonio (Kita Mo 'To?)
Mina Cruz (As the Moth Flies)
Irma Adlawan (Hindi Lahat ng Paruparo Lumilipad)
Maricar Bojos (Uhaw)
Juvy Ann Clarito (Sa Ilalim sa Balabal sa Alitaptap)

Best Actor

Eric Ejercito (Day 50)
Soliman Cruz (Ang Huling Liham)
Boo Gabunada (As the Moth Flies)
Jorell Balanay (Open Time)
Rolando Inocencio (Requiem)
Jaime Fabregas (Hello, Mr. Jenkins)
Archi Adamos (Ben Ny)

Best Production Design

One Day, Three Autumns
Kiyaw
Kita Mo 'To?
PARAPO
BEN•NY
Pangako sa Tuktok, Daraitan

Best Music & Sound Design

Parola
One Day, Three Autumns
Beep Beep
Open Time
As The Moth Flies
KIYAW

Best Editing

One Day, Three Autumns
Beep Beep
Open Time
BEN•NY
As The Moth Flies
Kiyaw

Best Cinematography

Day 50
One Day, Three Autumns
As The Moth Flies
PARAPO
Ang Huling Liham
Hindi Lahat ng ParuParo Lumilipad

Best Screenplay

Ang Huling Liham
Open Time
Kita Mo 'To?
As The Moth Flies
PARAPO
Hindi Lahat Ng ParuParo Lumilipad

Best Director

Ang Huling Liham - Miguel Potestades
Open Time - Mark Moneda
Kita Mo 'To? - Adam Dominic Dumaguin
As The Moth Flies - Gayle Oblea
PARAPO - Jhonny Bobier

Best Picture

One Day, Three Autumns
Beep Beep
Kita Mo 'To?
As The Moth Flies
PARAPO
KIYAW
Ang Huling Liham