Awards Announcement

Fanclubx.com Film(making) Contest 2005

ImaginAsian Theater 239 E 59 St NYC 10022

December 6, 2005

First Annual Fanclubx.com Film(making) Contest 2005 Awardees Named

The recently concluded First Annual Fanclubx.com Film(making) Contest 2005 held 

at the ImaginAsian Theater last December 6, 2005 ended the night of a packed screening 

with a festive Awards Night.  Luis Pedron, Festival Director and Publisher of Fanclubx.com 

announced that  "Judges noted that all Finalists' work  exceeded their expectations." 

Pedron added  that "the films really reflected the assigned topics of featuirng  Senior Citizen 

issues and Asian American actors. The contestants went all out int their productions inspite 

of the short 2 week deadline the films looked great! 

I am proud of all of them." 

The following are the Awards given away that night:

Pictures of Awardees: http://www.fanclubx.com/ffcawards.html

Exclusive Interview by: Nobuhiro Hosoki for CrossOverFollowing.com Interviews with 

Luis Pedron Christine Mesias, Sherwin Morada and David Frankfurt.

PhilNY Jaycees Tambuli Newsletter: Coverage of the Nov 15 and Dec 6 event

CarouselPinoy.com Award announcement

Pinoyonboard.com 

GRAND PRIX AWARD

Gold Ribbon Award of Excellence

Best Picture   

and

Outstanding Achievement in Cinematography 

“Suitcase”

Filmmaker Team: (Dir/Prod) 
Christine Mesias

(DP) Sherwin Morada

Special Jury Prize 

Silver Ribbon Award

and

Outstanding Achievement in Writing 

“Pagbalik”

Filmmaker Team: (Dir/Prod) Genevieve Javellana

(Writer) John Entrada (Editor) Darwin Ignacio 

Special Jury Prize  Breakthrough Award

Most Promising Filmmakers

“Sweet and Sour Salsa”

Filmmaker Team: (Dir/Prod) Theresa Brown

(Actress) 
Frances Lozada

Special Jury Prize 

Excellence in Directing 

“Life”

Filmmaker: (Dir) David Frankfurt

Special Jury Prize, Visionary Award

Most Innovative Filmmaking 

“Elixir Vitae”

Filmmaker: (Dir/Prod) Paul Policarpio

Blue Ribbon Award of Merit

Overall Technical Achievement ”A Promise”

Filmmaker: (Dir/Prod) Corey Smith 

Blue Ribbon Award of Merit

Music ”I Love You Lola”

Filmmaker: (Dir/Prod) Amira Aziza

Blue Ribbon Award of Merit

Editing ”Stroke of Stress”

Filmmaker Team: (Dir/Prod) Elaine Magalona-Dayoan

(Writer) Almor Dayoan

Blue Ribbon Award of Merit

Best Ensemble Acting ”Sweet and Sour Salsa”

Filmmaker Team: (Dir/Prod) Theresa Brown

(Actress) Frances Lozada

Blue Ribbon Award of Merit

Best Actress Melissa Coppola, “A Promise”

Filmmaker: (Dir/Prod) Corey Smith

Blue Ribbon Award of Merit

Best Actor Al Burgo, “Life”

Filmmaker: (Dir/Prod) David Frankfurt

The Grand Prix winners: for the short film "Suitcase"  Filmmaker Team: (Dir) Christine Mesias and 

(DP) Sherwin Morada prizes included:

To be  played in the ImaginAsian Theater infront of each feature film for a whole month on January 2006, 

Three pitch session ( of your proposed feature film ) to three producer/distributors: ImaginAsian Theater,

UNICO Entertainment and Emerging Pictures.  

A Spa Package from Gloria Cabrera  Spa and Salon ( 5th Ave NYC)

A cinefilipino.com DVD package

A Fanclubx.com goody bag

A Trophy & Plaque       

Bragging rights as the first Fanclubx.com Film(making) Contest Champion.

Pedron is already excited about the possibilities of next year's event. Fanclubx.com has already been 

receiving inquiries about filmmakers interested in  joining   the Second Annual Film(making) Contest. 

Announcements for next year's event will be sent out early January 2006.

Fanclubx.com Co-producers are ImaginAsian Theater, UNICO Entertainment (http://www.cinefilipino.com) 

and Arlene Karole of Monarch Events Inc. ( http://www.monarcheventsinc.com ) Prizes were provided by: 
Gloria Cabrera Spa and Salon (http://www.feelgoodny.com ), http://www.nycartridgeexchange.com , 

http://www.hellostage.com New York Sports Clubs 69-47 Austin Street Forest Hills, NY certificates 

c/o renee.armstrong@town-sports.com

Free refreshements were provided by:  Chester Medina of Bistro New York
 (http://www.fanclub.citymaker.com/bistronewyork.html) , 

Drinks from Bomba Energy Drinks
(http://www.bomba-energy.com ). 

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November 15, 2005 Fanclubx.com Film(making) Contest Kick off Event:

PRESS RELEASE:

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

Contact: Luis Pedron   Luisfpintvip@hotmail.com   

Fanclubx.com Film Contest on Nov 15 ( Kick Off ) and Dec 6 ( Awards Night ) to be held at the ImaginAsian Theater 239 E 59 St NYC 10022 at 7 PM.

Fanclubx.com strives to give back to the community by giving out awards and recognition to individuals and organizations who thrive in the entertainment and community  sectors.

Last February 2005, Fanclubx.com honored 18  model citizens who have been successful in their respective fields. Some of which were Franky G (actor, Saw II, Manito), Domingo Hornilla Jr (Lincoln Cntr Film Society), Christina DeHaven (Producer, NYU Tisch Faculty) Potri Ranka Manis ( Kinding Sindaw) and Eddie McGee (First Big Brother Winner).

Last August 2005, Fanclubx.com gave the First Life Time Achievement Award to International Star A- List actor/director  Ricky Davao for his body of work and  support to indie filmmaking in the US and in the Philippines.

To end the year with a bang., Filmmaker, Publisher - Luis Pedron, would like to announce, the First Annual  Fanclubx.com Film Contest to be held on November 15, 2005 at 7PM - 930PM. That night, pre-selected contestants will be given a surprise topic and guidelines to create a 5 minute short film. Their sample reel (5 minutes DVD) will also be screened during the kick off night. One major rule is to feature an Asian American (and or Filipino) lead actor or actress  in the film in a non stereotypical role. The teams selected will submit their finished product in DVD format in two weeks (Nov 29). On December 6, 2005 at 7PM  - 9:30PM, all the films of the contestants will be screened at the ImaginAsian Theater to be judged by Film - TV industry jurors. Trophies, plaques and  in kind prizes and bragging rights await the winners. This end of the year event will be produced by  Fanclubx.com  (LFP International Production Inc) and    Monarch Events Inc. http://www.monarcheventsinc.com/    and  in cooperation with UNICO  Entertainment  and  ImaginAsian  Theater. The venue for the two nights on November 15 and December 6, 2005 will be at the ImaginAsian Theater 239 E 59 ST (between 2nd & 3rd Ave) NYC. Tickets are  $8  for each night. Refreshments will be served. Lots of Goody bags and raffle give aways.   Additional sponsors are: www.nycartridgeexchange.com  and Gloria Cabrera Spa and Salon , www.shortkutzdvd.com  and   www.cinefilipino.com

Refreshments from: Chester Medina of  Bistro New York   Drink Sponsor: Bomba Energy

Partial List of Contestants are as follows:

In the spirit of thanksgiving, the Kick off Night on Nov 15, 2005 individuals and organizations will be awarded Fanclubx.com Excellence Awards for their contribution to Fanclubx.com, the Arts and Community.

Vincent Nebrida (Trailblazer in Marketing Filipino Films here in the US), Arlene Karole   ( Monarch Events Inc), Antonio Alvaira (Writer, Student Actor), Carissa Villacorta (Writer), Janette Minette Lachica (Writer, http://chicaleeciouspoetry.blogspot.com), Jude Tan (Photographer, Industrial Designer), Steve Grenyo     ( Lincoln Ctr,  Film Society), Rosie de Luna (NJ), Elmhurst Fil-Am Senior Citizen Grp, Kalusugan Coalition, CORE, UPAA- NY,  FAHSI, Jaycees,  Kinding Sindaw, DAMAYAN and ImaginAsian Theater.

Special honoree will be the Merlion Entertainment Film - “Nightmare”  http://www.nightmarethemovie.com/ to  receive the Fanclubx.com Indie Film of the Year. To receive the award will be NYC based, Morgan Pehme (Producer) and Dylan Bank (Director)  who will give a brief speech about their advice to indie filmmakers.

Corporate Sponsorship still available.  Contact: Luis Pedron    Luisfpintvip@hotmail.com

Official site: http://www.fanclubx.com/FilmContest.html      

 $8 Tickets are already available Pls click on the dates to buy tickets:

 November 15 Kick off event