MANILA, Philippines - The 21st Gawad CCP Para sa Alternatibong Pelikula at Video, will be held from Dec. 8 to 11, instead of Nov. 17 to 20, as originally scheduled.
The Gawad CCP Para sa Alternatibong Pelikula at Video is the longest running film and video competition in the Philippines. It is a competition for works in 16mm and 35mm format for film and DVD and MiniDv formats for video. Categories are Short Feature/Narrative, Experimental, Documentary and Animation.
Cash prizes will be awarded. Special Awards include Best Regional Entry, Best Entry based on or inspired by the works of a Filipino National Artist and Best Entry for/on/by Children. Honorable mention may be awarded by the jury.
Winners of the competition will be announced in the awards ceremony on Dec. 11 at the CCP Tanghalang Aurelio Tolentino. All entries to the competition will be screened during the festival week from Dec. 8 to 11 at the CCP Tanghalang Manuel Conde.
For information, call CCP Media Arts at 832-1125 locals 1702,1704 and 1705.