STUDENTS from the University of Makati won the grand prize in the recent AniKompetisyon at the Annual Animahenasyon: Philippine Animation Festival held at the Shangri-la Plaza Red Carpet Premiere in Makati City last Friday (November 17).

Aside from the top spot, their thesis film titled ‘Grace’ also achieved the Best Production Design and Best Storytelling awards.

UMak’s winning team consisted of Alliah Jazreel Padre, Michael Andrew Colarina, and Ivan Cris Caraon.

And with it, the group took home the cash prize amounting P110,000 along with gadgets.

The public screening was held last November 18 showcasing the Top 20 of the competition and the selected Japanese and French Animated Films.

Meanwhile, those who missed the said screening still have the opportunity to watch it at Cinematheque Centre Manila on November 28.