Animahenasyon
Animahenasyon is an annual animation festival and competition held in the Philippines.[1] Organized by the Animation Council of the Philippines, Inc. (ACPI), the festival features the animated works of veteran and novice Filipino animators.[1] Apart from the competition, the festival holds classes, seminars, workshops, and exhibits related to the animation profession. It has the aim of harvesting the talent and creativity of Filipino cartoonists and animators. It is considered as an annual celebration of the animation industry in the Philippines.[2]
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| Location | Philippines |
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| Established | 2007 |
| Hosted by | Animation Council of the Philippines |
| Language | English, Filipino |
| Website | www |
Etymology
The name "Animahenasyon" is the product after combining the Filipino-language words for "animation" and "imagination", namely animasyon and imahenasyon (also spelled as imahinasyon) respectively. In English, the wordplay would result to "animagination". The message of the term Animahenasyon indicated the goal of the Animation Council of the Philippines, Inc. to portray the image of the Philippines as a "nation of animators" internationally.[2]
Purpose
In general, the aim of the Animahenasyon as a flagship project of the Animation Council of the Philippines, Inc. is for the Philippine animation festival to serve as a venue for Filipino animators in showcasing their ideas, and to be able to meet established animators in the industry and become inspired by them. Another goal is to create a larger window of exposure of and awareness about the Filipino animation industry, including the industry’s contribution to the international entertainment field. Animahenasyon taps on locally produced animation materials and content that can be promoted and marketed both within the Philippines and internationally.[3] In an effort to build an audience, awareness and development of original contents, ACPI organizes its flagship project Animahenasyon with the following additional objectives: to encourage potential animators to explore the opportunities available in the industry; to provide a location for exchanging ideas and possible business opportunities among animators, producers, and supporters of the industry; and to hold forums that will discuss and set the direction for the development of the industry.[2]
Composition
The major parts of the Animahenasyon is the granting of the Lifetime Achievement Award and the Outstanding Emerging Artist in Animation Award. The screening of animated works for both amateur and professional divisions included different running time categories, namely the 1 to 5 minutes run, the 6 to 20 minutes run, the 21 to 60 minutes run, and finally the 60 minutes run – also known as full-animated feature. Other categories included the presentation of music videos, title sequences, public information, demonstration reels, and television series. For the exhibitions, the categories are full-length animation, special citation, and the presentation of past Animahenasyon winners.[3]
Lifetime achievement awardees
In 2007, the Lifetime Achievement award was given to Filipino cartoonist, Larry Alcala.[4] 2008, Severino "Nonoy" Marcelo, a Filipino cartoonist, 2009, Jose Zabala Santos also a cartoonist, 2010, the Lifetime Achievement award is for Roxlee, a cartoonist and filmmaker from Naga City,[5] and last year's Gerry Garcia, a cartoonist and animator for 2011 Lifetime Achievement Awardee.
Festivals
| Festival | Dates | Venue |
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| Animahensyon 2007: 1st Philippine Animation Festival | 21–25 November 2007 | IndieSine, Robinsons Galleria |
| Animahensyon 2008: 2nd Philippine Animation Festival | 12–16 November 2008 | De La Salle–College of Saint Benilde |
| Animahensyon 2009: 3rd Philippine Animation Festival | 25–28 November 2009 | Gateway Mall (Araneta Center) |
| Animahensyon 2010: 4th Philippine Animation Festival | 23–25 November 2010 | Ateneo de Naga University |
| Animahensyon 2011: 5th Philippine Animation Festival | 22–25 November 2011 | Eastwood City |
| Animahensyon 2012: 6th Philippine Animation Festival | 26–29 November 2012 | De La Salle–College of Saint Benilde |
| Animahensyon 2013: 7th Philippine Animation Festival | 19–22 November 2013 | West Visayas State University |
| Animahensyon 2014: 8th Philippine Animation Festival | 25–28 November 2014 | iAcademy |
| Animahensyon 2015: 9th Philippine Animation Festival | 15–16 October 2015 | SM Aura Premier |
| Animahensyon 2016: 10th Philippine Animation Festival | 22–24 November 2016 | SM Aura Premier |
| Animahensyon 2017: 11th Philippine Animation Festival | 9–12, 17–19 November 2017 | SM Aura Premier and Cultural Center of the Philippines |
| Animahensyon 2018: 12th Philippine Animation Festival | 9–10 November 2018 | SM Aura Premier |
| Animahensyon 2019: 13th Philippine Animation Festival | 8 November 2019 | SM Aura Premier |
| Animahensyon 2020: 14th Philippine Animation Festival | 9–21 November 2020 | Virtual via Zoom and Facebook Live |
Animahenasyon Finalists and Winners
Animahenasyon 2010 Winners
| Title | Director/s | Category / Awards |
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| Smog | Jerome Alcordo | A (1-5 minutes, Professional) |
| Mga Damgo (Dreams) | Remton Zuasola | B (6-20 minutes, Professional) |
| Kapitan Torpe | Antonio Jose Cadiz | D (Full-length, Professional) |
| When Alma Died | Richmond Wesley Ruiz Tan | H (1-5 minutes, Student) |
| Close-Up TVC | Macelo Munoz | L (Title Sequences, OBB, Infomercials, TVC's, Demo Reels 30 sec. to 1 minute, Student) |
| The Mystery of the 24th | Julian Santiago | I (6-20 minutes, Student) |
| Upuan | Maureen Romero | K (Music Videos, Student) |
| Mga Damgo (Dreams) | Remton Zuasola | Hero TV's Choice Award |
| Close-Up TVC | Macelo Munoz | Audience Choice Award |
| Roxlee | Lifetime Achievement Award | |
| When Alma Died | Richmond Wesley Ruiz Tan | Grand Winner |
Animahenasyon 2016 Winners
| Title | Director/s | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Passage of Life | Renz Vincemark Cruz, Hannah Daryl Gayapa |
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| Hinagunoy sa Goryon | Karl Derick Sia |
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| Strings | Rafael Daniel G. Evangelista V |
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| Muning | Avid Liongoren | Best Work Made for Children |
| Josephine | Avid Liongoren | Best in Technical |
| Anito | John Aurthur Mercader | Best Professional Animation |
| Building Too | Christine Joyce R. Silva | The John Martin Award |
Animahenasyon 2017 Finalists
| Student Division | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Title | Director/s | School | Awards |
| Bata Bawal D'yan | Clarita Cailan, Angela Crisostomo, Kurt Lorenzo, Lanz Manalo | iAcademy | |
| Lola Loleng | Jean Tagyamon | University of the Philippines Film Institute | |
| Maling Akala | Elvin Macanlaylay | University of the East - Caloocan | |
| Bente | Romelyn Timbrezao | University of Makati | |
| Holy Dung | Vaughnbryner Tan | De La Salle–College of Saint Benilde | Best in Technical (Student Entry) |
| Diskarte | Jose Crisostomo, Michelle Cervantes | De La Salle–College of Saint Benilde | Grand Winner (Student Entry) |
| Katungkulan | Fria Ellorenco | Ateneo de Naga University | |
| Himbing ng Hele | Ingrid Cabrido, Reynard Joson, Kurt Jun | iAcademy | |
| Pagkalipas ng Hating Gabi | Neil Fandino | Ateneo de Naga University | |
| Half Past Nine | Gehashi Ohashi | Asia Pacific College | The John Martin Award |
| The Greatest Weapon | James Ebengao | University of Makati | |
| 2:55 | Victorino Sarmiento, Mark Casuyon | University of Makati |
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| Salace | Gerardo Alamario, Jr. | De La Salle–College of Saint Benilde | |
| Prutas | CJ Cura, Kaori Hayama, Denny Karitharan, Jay Pillerva | Southville International School and Colleges | |
| Ugoy | Jana Borja | Lyceum of the Philippines University - Manila | |
| Daisy | MC Marvin Daisog | University of Makati | Best Animation Made for Children |
| Sierra Madre | Jovanni Tinapay | University of San Carlos |
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| Professional Division | |||
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| Title | Director/s | Studio | Awards |
| Death Match Kaleidoscope | Giancarlo Chan Ng | ||
| Brighten Up | Jeremy Sanchez | ||
| Simple Decisions | Aaron Formilleza | ||
| Cine Tala | Nick Deocampo | Center for New Cinema |
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| Wroxer | Jerry Santiago | ||
| Unos | John Arthur Mercader | Puppeteer Animation Studios, Inc. | Best in Technical (Professional Entry) |
| Ribbon | Murielle Gwynn Bagadion | ||
| Playground Beyond | Paolo Joaquin | Go Motion | Grand Winner (Professional Entry) |
Animahenasyon 2018 Finalists
| Student Division | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Title | Director/s | School | Awards |
| A Little Bravery | Johanna Rafaela N. Santiago, Jules Daren L. Bonifacio, Manuelito Ace Y. Awitan | iAcademy | |
| Anxiety Avenue | Piccolo Stefano G. Raymundo | iAcademy | |
| Area C | Jan McLloyd M. Sumagpang | University of Makati | Jury's Special Citation |
| Dare | Camille Louise Garcia Balete | Nanyang Technological University (School of Art Design & Media) - Singapore |
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| I.F. | Ma. Aloyan T. Yabut | Kalayaan College | |
| Kapalit | Frenevel Chrissa Marie Romero | Top Peg Institute of Animation & Design | |
| No Time | Isaiah Francis Greg P. Santos | De La Salle–College of Saint Benilde (School of Design & Arts) | |
| Puno | Jennifer Lomerio, Junel B. Tabagan, Francis M. Ramos, Rochelle M. Ocbina | Bicol University - Polangui Campus | |
| Slice of Life | Marvinne Anne H. de Guzman | De La Salle–College of Saint Benilde (School of Design & Arts) | |
| Sober | Rhexee Jeen Balgua, Christian Daniel Fabia, Kevin Collin Ramis | University of Makati |
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| Taym Pers | Maroul Arvin Ragpala, Samer Ash-Shahid A. Irineo, Jerwynn Larano, Mark Brian Gill | iAcademy | |
| Tiny Gale | Jeremy Sulit | Vancouver Film School (Classical Animation Program) - Canada | Best in Technical (Student Entry) |
| Work in Progress | Philex Angelo M. Merano | Ateneo de Naga University | |
| Professional Division | |||
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| Title | Director/s | Studio | Awards |
| 10 Years in a Nutshell | Jan Yolec Homecillo | ||
| Alab | Tyron Gonzales | ||
| Alistair | Mac Gray De La Peña Grandeza | ||
| Jepoy | Avid Liongoren | ||
| Love Bites | Carl Joseph E. Papa |
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| Old vs. New | John Paul F. Bonoan | Best Non-Narrative Animation (Professional Entry) | |
| Princess | Simon Givenchy Loredo |
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Animahenasyon 2019 Finalists
| Student Division | |||
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| Title | Director/s | School | Awards |
| 5 Stars | Jeremiah Cuyas | iAcademy | |
| Bigas | Bryan Almoneda | Ateneo de Naga University | |
| Cotton Cloud | Kristine Joi Gonzales | University of Makati | Best Non-Narrative Animation |
| Halcyon Days | Patricia Natasha Solano, Sally Joy R. Barcial | De La Salle–College of Saint Benilde | |
| Avarus | Ed John Dela Cruz, Naomi Dimaculangan, Reia Simpas | iAcademy | |
| Chinese, Filipino, Beliefs & Superstitions | Arianne May Sapalaran | CIIT College of Arts and Technology | |
| Fatherwing | Jose Alejo Jadie | De La Salle–College of Saint Benilde | |
| Little Brown Brother | Annikka May Cudala | De La Salle–College of Saint Benilde | |
| OwO | Jessamyne Roux Ado, Jed Mañago, Kathryn Bernalisa Canoso | Top Peg Animation & Creative Studio, Inc. | Audience Choice Award |
| Perfectly Odd Things | Eugene Patrick Navasca | iAcademy | |
| Pula | Dominic James Barrios | Ateneo de Naga University |
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| MEOWBOT3000 VS FISHZILLA | Michael Angelo Dagsaan | University of the Philippines - Diliman | |
| Pass | Kinn Arden Galdones, Christian Lemuel Ibong | iAcademy |
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| Proud | Are Jay Peralta | University of Makati |
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| Professional Division | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Title | Director/s | Studio | Awards |
| Billy & Bonnie in All Shapes & Sizes | Ian "Mookie" Tamara, Karla Circe Consolacion, John Cyrolle Vendivil | Toon City Academy |
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| Little Boy Blue | Daren Hiwatig | Insider Philippines, Inc. | Best Storytelling (Professional Entry) |
| Mash&Co - The Magic Hand Lens | Katrin Ann Orbeta | Mash&Co srls | |
| Iced Gem Biscuits: Fun in Every Bite | Rivelle Mallari | E35 Studios | Best in Technical (Professional Entry) |
| Magical Holiday | Sofia Dominique Abellera | De La Salle–College of Saint Benilde | Best Non-Narrative Animation (Professional Entry) |
| Rip Rollerz: Episode 1 | Johanna Kaye Bocodin, Marvin Paracuelles, Deborah Tudtud | Fizzbuzz, Inc. | Best Production Design (Professional Entry) |
Animahenasyon 2020 Finalists
| Student Division | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Title | Director/s | School | Awards |
| Sarung Banggi | Dominic James B. Barrios | Ateneo de Naga University | 3rd Grand Winner |
| Trust Fall | Kristine Francisco | De La Salle–College of Saint Benilde | 5th Grand Winner |
| Flush | Roland Cartagena | University of the Philippines Film Institute | |
| Sojourn of the Phantasm | Jose Ian Lucas S. Lacorte | ||
| Lone | James Eraño Mariscal | ||
| Professional Division | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Title | Director/s | Studio | Awards |
| Ella Arcangel | Mervin Malonzo | Haliya Publishing | 1st Grand Winner |
| Jet and the Pet Rangers | Patrick Apura | Studio Nonego | 2nd Grand Winner |
| Pop Bot | Marvin Paracuelles | Fizzbuzz, Inc. | 4th Grand Winner |
| Stikbot Pilot Anthology | Carlyn Ceniza, Charles Wilson Nakila, Clare Marie Sanchez, Deborah Tudtud, Bryan Velayo | ||
| Megabot: Origins | Carlyn Ceniza, Charles Wilson Nakila | ||
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References
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- Animahenasyon: Philippine Animation Festival » 2011 » About Animahenasyon Archived September 4, 2011, at the Wayback Machine
- Arrant, Cris. Call For Entries: Animahenasyon 2011: 5th Philippine Animation Festival Archived May 1, 2011, at the Wayback Machine, cartoonbrew.com
- ANIMAHENASYON 2007 WINNERS Archived July 27, 2011, at the Wayback Machine, animationcouncil.org
- Arcellana, Juaniyo. Use your 'animahenasyon', the Philippine Star, 25 October 2010
- Animahenasyon PH: The Philippine Animation Festival @AnimahenasyonPH (27 October 2020). "We are thrilled to announce the 10 finalists..." Facebook. Archived from the original on 9 April 2021. Retrieved 9 April 2021.