For the upcoming New York Festival’s World’s Best TV & Films Competition, a total of 14 nominees from the Philippines’ programs are included from different networks: GMA Network, ABS-CBN and TV5.
There are over 200 producers, directors and other creative media professionals worldwide that comprised the grand jury of the New York Festivals, luckily for this year Philippines have gained more than 5 entries.
To be exact GMA Network have earned nine (9), ABS-CBN three (3), TV 5 and CCTV earned one (1) nominations each.
Below are the complete list of nominees from Philippines:
GMA NETWORK
“Ilustrado” for Mini-Series Category & “Ilustrado” Open for Entertainment Program Open & Titles Category
The network’s first bayani-serye about Jose Rizal’s early life as teenager and his tragic first love.
The Jose Rizal character was portrayed by Alden Richards while Kylie Padilla for the Leonor Rivera and Solenn Heussaff as Nellie Boustead. This TV series aired for one year and one month with a total number of 20 episodes.
“Brigada (The Brigade)”: Ang Ginto ng Smokey Mountain Gold in the Rubbish) for Community Portraits Category
An investigative news started last February 28, 2011 that until now still airs every Tuesday at 8:00-9:00 in the evening.
Brigada’s episode last June 2, 2015 in Smokey Mountains shows a group of kids hauling plastic bottle and other recyclable materials. These kids confessed that sometimes there are discarded pieces of jewelry.
“I-witness”: Dorm 12 for Community Portraits Category
I-witness: Dorm 12 for Community Portraits Category
A documentary TV news hosted by Kara David and Howie Severino, “I-Witness” Dorm 12 Episode was aired last September 6, 2014.
When the female host met the oldest residents of Dorm 12 situated at the Correctional Institute for Women, what it feels like being locked away from your family as the consequences of your committed crime. These residents at Correctional Institute for Women have one wish in common; To be reunited with their families.
“Front Row”: Maestra Salbabida (Teacher, Lifesave) for Community Service Programs Category
Aired last September 7, 2015 “Front Row” showcasing the sacrifices and determinations of a female teacher who spends almost three hours crossing rivers and mountains hoping that through teaching kids who need education wil be successful when they grew up.
A life changing episode of GMA Network’s Front Row, revealing the truth behind every person’s success comes from extra-ordinary effort.
GMA Network’s Father’s Day Campaign for Promotion/Open & IDs Category
A short film produced by GMA Network that shows the best qualities of being a father, no matter how life challenges get so hard, every father in the world deserves to be appreciated with their efforts to provide the needs of his family.
A simple, short video and yet very meaningful that brings happiness and satisfaction that every father is a hero to his own family.
“Reel Time”: Isang Paa sa Hukay (The Price of Gold) for Human Concerns Category
A life of 17-year old miner shares how he makes a living might put himself in danger while others complain about their job in a nice set of office environment.
An eye-opener for its viewers for as young as 17, this miner could not afford to stop making a living out of a very dangerous job he could ever have.
“Reporter’s Notebook”: Hikahos sa Lungsod (The Big City Dream’s Son) for Social Issues Category
Paracale, Camarines Norte is also known as the “Mining Town” in the Philippines where hundred kilos per week were gathered by workers who only receive a maximum of Php120.00 per person a day; in which cannot provide even just single decent meal for their families.
“Bawal ang Pasaway kay Marening Winnie”: Yaman ng Palawan for Best Interview Category
A straight-forward interview regarding on the construction of a coal power plant in Palawan with former Puerto Princesa Mayor Ed Hagedorn.
