Young Critics Circle
| Abbreviation | YCC |
|---|---|
| Formation | 1990 |
| Type | Film organization |
| Headquarters | Philippines |
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President
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Aristotle Atienza |
| Website | yccfilmdesk |
The Young Critics Circle - Film Desk is a society of film critics and an award-giving body for cinema in the Philippines. It was established in 1990 and had its first awarding in 1991.[1][2][3]
Establishment
In 1990, a group of young reviewers and critics decided to form a body that aimed to evaluate works of art in various disciplines (film, theater, music, literature, visual arts and broadcast arts). Founding members include Mike Feria, Joy Barrios, Jojo Buenconsejo, Eric Caruncho, Melissa Contreras, Jaime Daroy, Joel David, Gin de Mesa, Patrick Flores, Francine Medina, Charlson Ong, Mozart Pastrano, Danilo Reyes, and Antonio Tinio. Each member specialized on one or more disciplines or “desks”. At present, only the Film Desk is existing.
The Film Desk of the Young Critics Circle (YCC) first gave its annual citations in film achievement in 1991, a year after the YCC was organized. In their Declaration of Principles, the members expressed the belief that cultural texts always call for active readings, “interactions” in fact among different readers who have the “unique capacities to discern, to interpret, and to reflect… evolving a dynamic discourse in which the text provokes the most imaginative ideas of our time.”
The Film Desk has committed itself to the discussion of film in the various arenas of academe and media, with the hope of fostering an alternative and emergent articulation of film critical practice, even within the severely debilitating culture of “awards.” [4]
Members
The members of the YCC who review Filipino films and choose the winners of the annual YCC Citations are members of the academe coming from various disciplines, such art studies, literary studies, creative writing, anthropology, communication, philosophy, visual arts, Philippine studies, film studies, and history.[5] Active members are:[1]
- Aristotle Atienza, president of YCC (2015-2016)
- Emerald Flaviano
- Patrick D. Flores
- Tessa Maria Guazon
- Lisa Ito
- J. Pilapil Jacobo
- Skilty Labastilla
- Nonoy L. Lauzon
- JPaul S. Manzanilla
- Jema M. Pamintuan
- Jaime Oscar M. Salazar.
Awards
YCC draws its selection from both regular and non-regular releases comprising the entirety of annual Philippine cinema output. Films considered for discussion are those that had at least two screenings before a paying or non-paying audience in any public venue. The group first comes up with a long list, where each film on the list is discussed as to its merits and demerits. The list is further narrowed down to a shortlist of any number. Only short-listed films earn the privilege to be nominated for any of the six categories that are handed out each year. YCC does not confer nominations on artistic or technical merit if the film does not qualify in the short list.[6]
The six awards handed out since 1990 are:
- Best Film
- Best Performance
- Best Screenplay
- Best Achievement in Editing
- Best Achievement in Cinematography and Visual Design
- Best Achievement in Sound and Aural Orchestration.
In 2013, the group added a new category, Best First Feature, to be given to filmmakers who directed the three best debut feature films of the year.
Winners
Best Film
The Young Critics Circle Award for Best Film is awarded to honor the best Filipino film of the year. Per YCC criteria, the award for Best Film "refers to vision and direction that pay sensitive and keen attention to both the language of cinema ('presentation') and social reality ('representation'), in the process refunctioning the possibilities of film as progressive art and popular culture. The Best Film citation is awarded to the Director not so much because he or she is the auteur or the central intelligence of the film, but because his or her work lies at the conjuncture which coordinates filmmaking."
Best Performance
Since there is only one award given for performance (whether male or female, lead or supporting, individual or ensemble), the YCC Best Performance Award is highly coveted in the Philippine film industry. Since the first awarding in 1991, Nora Aunor has the most nominations with eleven, and the most wins with five.
Aunor has been nominated for:
- Andrea, Paano Ba ang Maging Isang Ina? (1990)
- Ang Totoong Buhay ni Pacita M. (1991)
- Inay (1993)
- The Flor Contemplacion Story (1995)
- Muling Umawit ang Puso (1995)
- Bakit May Kahapon Pa? (1996)
- Babae (1997)
- Naglalayag (2004)
- Thy Womb (2012)
- Ang Kwento Ni Mabuti (2013)
- Taklub (2015)
She won for Andrea, Paano Ba ang Maging Isang Ina?, Ang Totoong Buhay ni Pacita M., Inay, The Flor Contemplacion Story, and Thy Womb.
Best Screenplay
The Best Screenplay Award has been won by Jose Javier Reyes five times, Lualhati Bautista and Ralston Jover thrice, and Mario O'Hara and Armando Lao twice.
| Year | Winner/s | Film |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Ricardo Lee | Andrea, Paano Ba ang Maging Isang Ina? Hahamakin Lahat |
| 1991 | Roy Iglesias Jose Javier Reyes and Jake Tordesillas |
Sa Kabila ng Lahat Dinampot Ka Lang sa Putik |
| 1992 | Raquel Villavicencio Jose Javier Reyes |
Ikaw Pa Lang ang Minahal Iisa Pa Lamang |
| 1993 | Jose Javier Reyes | Hindi Kita Malilimutan |
| 1994 | Jose Dalisay, Jr. Emmanuel Borlaza |
Bakit Ngayon Ka Lang? |
| 1995 | Lualhati Bautista | Nena |
| 1996 | Amado Lacuesta Antonio Jose Perez |
Mumbaki |
| 1997 | Jose Javier Reyes | Batang PX |
| 1998 | Lualhati Bautista | Bata, Bata, Paano Ka Ginawa? |
| 1999 | Mario O’Hara | Sisa |
| 2000 | Shaira Mella Salvador Raymond Lee Laurice Guillen |
Tanging Yaman |
| 2001 | Jose Javier Reyes | Minsan May Isang Puso |
| 2002 | Lualhati Bautista | Dekada '70 |
| 2003 | Mario O’Hara | Babae sa Breakwater |
| 2004 | Armando Lao | Minsan Pa |
| 2005 | Ferdinand Lapuz Brillante Mendoza Boots Agbayani Pastor |
Masahista |
| 2006 | Veronica Velasco | Inang Yaya |
| 2007 | Ralston Jover | Foster Child (2007 film) |
| 2008 | Adolfo Alix, Jr. Nick Olanka |
Adela |
| 2009 | Armando Lao | Biyaheng Lupa |
| 2010 | Raymond Red | Himpapawid |
| 2011 | Rodolfo Vera | Niño |
| 2012 | Arnel Mardoquio | Ang Paglalakbay ng mga Bituin sa Gabing Madilim |
| 2013 | Ralston Jover | Porno |
| 2014 | No winner | |
| 2015 | Ralston Jover | Da Dog Show |
Best Achievement in Editing
| Year | Winner/s | Film |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | George Jarlego | Gumapang Ka sa Lusak |
| 1991 | Ike Jarlego Jr. | Kailan Ka Magiging Akin |
| 1992 | Jesus Navarro | Ikaw Pa Lang ang Minahal |
| 1993 | Jose Almojuela | Aliwan Paradise |
| 1994 | Danny Gloria | Vampira |
| 1995 | Jaime Davila | Dahas |
| 1996 | Unknown | Isla |
| 1997 | Jesus Navarro | Milagros |
| 1998 | Roberto Vasadre | Sana Pag-ibig Na |
| 1999 | Roberto Vasadre | Pila Balde |
| 2000 | Armando Jarlego | Bayaning Third World |
| 2001 | Tara Illenberger | Minsan May Isang Puso |
| 2002 | Francis Vinarao | Diskarte |
| 2003 | Vito Cajili | Malikmata |
| 2004 | Manet Dayrit Vito Cajili |
Sigaw Spirit of the Glass |
| 2005 | Herbert Navasca | Masahista |
| 2006 | Randy Gabriel | Inang Yaya |
| 2007 | JD Domingo | Endo |
| 2008 | Aleks Castañeda | Adela |
| 2009 | Orlean Tan Ralph Crisostomo Miko Araneta |
Engkwentro |
| 2010 | David Hukom Jay Halili Raymond Red |
Himpapawid |
| 2011 | Charliebebs Gohetia | Señorita |
| 2012 | Arnel Barbarona Gutierrez Mangansakan II |
Qiyamah |
| 2013 | Aleks Castañeda Jerrold Tarog |
Porno Pagpag: Siyam na Buhay |
| 2014 | Benjamin Tolentino | Mariquina |
| 2015 | Lawrence Ang | Salvage |
Best Achievement in Cinematography and Visual Design
| Year | Winners | Film |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Jun Pereira (Cinematography) Leo Abaya (Production Design) |
Bakit Kay Tagal ng Sandali? |
| 1991 | Jun Pereira (Cinematography) Charlie Arceo (Production Design) |
Kailan Ka Magiging Akin? |
| 1992 | Loreto Isleta (Cinematography) Raymond Bajarias (Production Design) |
Tag-araw, Tag-ulan |
| 1993 | Jun Dalawis (Cinematography) Charlie Arceo (Production Design) |
Ikaw Lang |
| 1994 | Johnny Araojo and Romulo Araojo (Cinematography) Benjie de Guzman (Production Design) |
The Fatima Buen Story |
| 1995 | Romeo Vitug (Cinematography) Manny Morfe (Production Design) |
The Flor Contemplacion Story |
| 1996 | Isagani Sioson (Cinematography) Unknown (Production Design) |
Isla |
| 1997 | Eduardo Jacinto (Cinematography) Len Santos (Production Design) |
Milagros |
| 1998 | Rey de Leon (Cinematography) James Quimson (Production Design) |
Babae sa Bubungang Lata |
| 1999 | Shayne Clemente (Cinematography) Ronnie Cruz (Production Design) |
Pila Balde |
| 2000 | Ding Achaocoso (Cinematography) Roy Lachica (Production Design) |
Bayaning Third World |
| 2001 | Neil Daza (Cinematography) Max Paglinawan and Fernan Santiago (Production Design) |
Yamashita: The Tiger's Treasure |
| 2002 | Yam Laranas (Cinematography) Sammy Aranzamendez (Production Design) |
Ikaw Lamang Hanggang Ngayon |
| 2003 | Rey de Leon (Cinematography) Melody Teodoro (Production Design) |
Babae sa Breakwater |
| 2004 | Yam Laranas (Cinematography) Sammy Aranzamendez (Production Design) |
Sigaw |
| 2005 | Timmy Jimenez and Monchie Redoble (Cinematography) Benjamin Padero (Production Design) |
Masahista |
| 2006 | Gary Gardoce (Cinematography) Reji Regalado (Production Design) |
Inang Yaya |
| 2007 | Lav Diaz (Cinematography) Lav Diaz and Dante Perez (Production Design) |
Death in the Land of Encantos |
| 2008 | Albert Banzon (Cinematography) Adolfo Alix, Jr. and Jerome Zamora (Production Design) |
Adela |
| 2009 | Ogi Sugatan (Cinematography) Jesus Lozada (Production Design) |
Biyaheng Lupa |
| 2010 | Raymond Red (Cinematography) Danny Red (Production Design) |
Himpapawid |
| 2011 | Dexter dela Peña (Cinematography) Paul Marquez (Production Design) |
Teoriya |
| 2012 | Albert Banzon (Cinematography) Adolfo Alix, Jr. (Production Design) |
Kalayaan |
| 2013 | Nap Jamir (Cinematography) Edgar Martin Littaua (Production Design) |
Lauriana |
| 2014 | Rommel Sales (Cinematography) Whammy Alcazaren & Tessa Tang (Production Design) |
Dagitab |
| 2015 | Boy Yniguez, Lee Briones, Abi Lara, Santos Bayucca, Kidlat de Guia, Kawayan de Guia, and Kidlat Tahimik (Cinematography) Kidlat Tahimik (Production Design) |
Balikbayan #1 |
Best Achievement in Sound and Aural Orchestration
| Year | Winners | Film |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | No award given | No award given |
| 1991 | Ryan Cayabyab (Original Score) Gaudencio Barredo (Sound Design) |
Hihintayin Kita sa Langit |
| 1992 | Unknown | Hiram na Mukha |
| 1993 | Ryan Cayabyab (Original Score) Ramon Reyes (Sound Design) |
Kung Mawawala Ka Pa |
| 1994 | Nonong Buencamino (Original Score) Ramon Reyes (Sound Design) |
Sana Dalawa ang Puso Ko |
| 1995 | Jessie Lasaten (Original Score) Audio Post (Sound Design) |
Dahas |
| 1996 | Jaime Fabregas (Original Score) Ramon Reyes (Sound Design) |
Mumbaki |
| 1997 | Nonong Buencamino (Original Score) Ramon Reyes (Sound Design) |
Milagros |
| 1998 | Jaime Fabregas (Original Score) Albert Michael Idioma (Sound Design) |
Curacha: Ang Babaeng Walang Pahinga |
| 1999 | Jesse Lucas (Original Score) Albert Michael Idioma (Sound Design) |
Phone Sex |
| 2000 | Lorrie Ilustre (Original Score), Noel Cruz Bruan and Raffy Baladjay, Jr. (Sound Design) Jesse Lucas (Original Score) and Albert Michael Idioma (Sound Design) |
Bayaning Third World Sugatang Puso |
| 2001 | Nathan Brenholdt and Kormann Roque (Original Score) and Albert Michael Idioma (Sound Design) Jesse Lucas (Original Score) and Albert Michael Idioma (Sound Design) |
Yamashita: The Tiger's Treasure Minsan May Isang Puso |
| 2002 | Nonong Buencamino (Original Score) Albert Michael Idioma and Alex Tomboc (Sound Design) |
Dekada '70 |
| 2003 | Jesse Lucas (Original Score) Ross Diaz (Sound Design) |
Babae sa Breakwater |
| 2004 | Jesse Lucas (Original Score) Albert Michael Idioma and Arnold Reodica (Sound Design) |
Sigaw |
| 2005 | Jerrold Tarog (Original Score) Nonoy Dadivas and Rudy Gonzales (Sound Design) |
Masahista |
| 2006 | Nonong Buencamino (Original Score) Mark Locsin and Angie Reyes (Sound Design) |
Inang Yaya |
| 2007 | Owel Alvero (Original Score) Corinne de San Jose and Mark Locsin (Sound Design) |
Endo |
| 2008 | Mark Locsin and Jojo Jacinto (Original Score) Ditoy Aguila and Junel Valencia (Sound Design) |
Adela |
| 2009 | Gian Gianan (Original Score) Ditoy Aguila (Sound Design) |
Biyaheng Lupa |
| 2010 | Jerrold Tarog (Original Score) Lamberto Casas Jr. (Sound Design) |
Shake, Rattle and Roll 12: Punerarya |
| 2011 | Christine Muyco and Jema Pamintuan (Original Score) Arnold Reodica (Sound Design) |
Ang Sayaw ng Dalawang Kaliwang Paa |
| 2012 | Teresa Barrozo (Original Score) and Ditoy Aguila (Sound Design) Raphael Pulgar (Original Score) and Arnel Barbarona (Sound Design) |
Kalayaan Qiyamah |
| 2013 | Ira Trofeo (Sound) Albert Michael Idioma (Sound Design) |
Porno |
| 2014 | Jad Montenegro (Original Score) Maki Serapio, Wrap Meting, and Mark Limbaga (Sound Design) |
Sonata Maria |
| 2015 | Los Indios de España and Shanto (Original Score) Ed de Guia (Sound Design) |
Balikbayan #1 |
Best First Feature
| Year | Winner | Director |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Angustia Puti Ang Turkey Man Ay Pabo Rin |
Kristian Sendon Cordero Mike Alcazaren Randolph Longjas |
| 2014 | Dagitab Nick and Chai Sonata Maria |
Giancarlo Abrahan V Cha Escala and Wena Sanchez Bagane Fiola |
| 2015 | Ari: My Life with a King Dayang Asu Miss Bulalacao |
Carlo Enciso Catu Bor Ocampo Ara Chawdhury |
See also
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Young Critics Circle to hold awarding rites on June 27 - The Philippine Star (June 18, 2012). Retrieved June 28, 2012
- ↑ Himpapawid Wins Big at Young Critics Circle - ABS-CBN (October 16, 2011). Retrieved June 28, 2012.
- ↑ Young Critics Circle Bares 1st Quarter Citations - Philippine Daily Inquirer (May 7, 2002). Retrieved June 28, 2012
- ↑ YCC History
- ↑ The YCC Film Desk,
- ↑ YCC 2011 Citations
- ↑ YCC Best Film Winners on IMDB
- ↑ Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.
Additional sources
- Tale of ex-Yakuza, Diana Zubiri lead Young Critics Circle awardees - Interaksyon.com/TV5 (June 19, 2012). Retrieved June 28, 2012
External links
- Young Critics Circle - official accounts:
- Young Critics Circle on IMDB
