FINE Arts students of the University of San Carlos in Cebu City bagged three major awards for their short film at the recent Puregold Cinepanalo Film Festival held last week in Quezon City.

First-year Cinema major Reutsche Colle Lima directed the short film “Tiil ni Lola”, which garnered a total of 12 nominations.

“The success of ‘Tiil ni Lola’ highlights the dedication and hard work of the students involved in its production,” USC said.

“From the stellar editing by Nyle Bacolod, Reutsche Lima, and Elj Tababa to the soul-stirring original song ‘Balik,’ composed by Ethan Gipanao and his band Espresso, the film exemplifies the creative synergy fostered within the Department of Fine Arts,” it added.

Meanwhile, Lima received an award for responsible filmmaking. She was also awarded the Mowelfund Filmmaking Scholarship.

“Her nomination for Best Director also further highlighted the caliber of talent fostered within USC’s Cinema program,” the university said. On top of these awards, she was also awarded a Mowelfund Filmmaking Scholarship.

Here is a full list of the awards and nominations received by “Tiil ni Lola”:

AWARDS

• Best Editing – Nyle Bacolod, Reutsche Colle Lima, and Elj Tababa

• Best Original Song – “Balik,” music and lyrics by Ethan David S. Gipanao and Espresso

• Responsableng Paglikha (responsible filmmaking), 2nd place – Reutsche Lima

• Mowelfund Filmmaking Scholarship Recipient – Reutsche Colle Lima

NOMINATIONS

• Best Short Film – produced by Febe Bongato, directed by Reutsche Lima

• Best Director – Reutsche Colle Lima

• Best Actress – Dixzie Cruel

• Best Supporting Actress – Ligaya Rabago

• Best Cinematography – Jose Andy Sales

• Best Production Design – Myrh Danlog

• Best Original Score – Ethan David Gipanao

• Best Sound Design – Ethan David Gipanao

• Best Poster – Morriseth Tupino

“Tiil ni Lola” has extended its screening until March 26, 2024, at the Gateway Cineplex.