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]

Animahenasyon

Location	Philippines
Established	2007
Hosted by	Animation Council of the Philippines
Language	English, Filipino
Website	www.animahenasyon.com

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 Filipno 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 Geirry Garrcia, a cartoonist and animator for 2011 Lifetime Achievement Awardee.

Festivals

Festival	Dates	Venue
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, Iloilo City
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, 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

Animahenasyon Finalists and Awards

Animahenasyon 2010 Winners

Title	Director/s	Category
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
	Roxlee	Lifetime Achievement Award
When Alma Died	Richmond Wesley Ruiz Tan	Grand Prize

Animahenasyon 2016 Winners

Title	Director/s	Awards
Passage of Life	Renz Vincemark Cruz, Hannah Daryl Gayapa	Public Choice Award Best Regional Entry
Hinagunoy sa Goryon	Karl Derick Sia	Hero TV's Choice Award Best Student Animation
Strings	Rafael Daniel G. Evangelista V	Best in Narrative Best Production Design Grand Prize Winner
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	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 Makati
Holy Dung	Vaughnbryner Tan	De La Salle - College of St. Benilde	Best in Technical (Student Entry)
Diskarte	Jose Crisostomo, Michelle Cervantes	De La Salle - College of St. Benilde	Grand Winner (Student Entry)
Katungkulan	Fria Ellorenco	Ateneo de Nage University
Himbing ng Hele	Ingrid Cabrido, Reynard Joson, Kurt Jun	iAcademy
Pagkalipas ng Hating Gabi	Neil Fandino	Ateneo de Nage 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	Best in Production Design Audience Award
Salace	Gerardo Alamario, Jr.	De La Salle - College of St. Benilde
Prutas	CJ Cura, Kaori Hayama, Denny Karitharan, Jay Pillerva	Southville International School and Colleges
Ugoy	Jana Borja	Lyceum of the Philippines - Manila
Daisy	MC Marvin Daisog	University of Makati	Best Animation Made for Children
Sierra Madre	Jovanni Tinapay	University of San Carlos - Cebu	Best in Narrative (Student Entry) Best in Regional Entry

Professional Division
Title	Director/s	Studio	Awards
Death Match Kaleidoscope	Giancarlo Chan Ng
Brighten Up	Jeremy Sanchez
Simple Decisions	Aaron Formilleza
Cine Tala	Nick Deocampo	New Center of Cinema	Special Jury Award Best in Production Design (Profession Entry)
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	Best Non-Narrative Animation (Student) The John Martin Award
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	DLSU-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	DLSU-College of Saint Benilde School of Design & Arts
Sober	Rhexee Jeen Balgua, Christian Daniel Fabia, Kevin Collin Ramis	University of Makati	Grand Winner (Student) Best in Storytelling (Student) Best Production Design (Student)
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 Technical Award (Student)
Work in Progress	Philex Angelo M. Merano	Ateneo de Naga University

Professional Division
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		Grand Winner (Professional) Best in Storytelling (Professional) Best in Technical Award (Professional) Best in Production Design (Professional)
Old vs. New	John Paul F. Bonoan		Best Non-Narrative Animation (Professional)
Princess	Simon Givenchy Loredo		Best Regional Entry Best Non-Narrative Animation

Animahenasyon 2019 Finalists

Student Division
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 Award
Halcyon Days	Patricia Natasha Solano Sally Joy R. Barcial	DLSU-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	DLSU-College of Saint Benilde
Little Brown Brother	Annikka May Cudala	DLSU-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	Best in Technical Award (Student) Best Regional Entry
MEOWBOT3000 VS FISHZILLA	Michael Angelo Dagsaan	University of the Philippines Diliman
Pass	Kinn Arden Galdones Christian Lemuel Ibong	iAcademy	Best in Storytelling Award (Student) Grand Prize Award (Student)
Proud	Are Jay Peralta	University of Makati	Best Production Design (Student) The John Martin Award

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	Jury's Special Citation for Production Design and Overall Excellence Grand Prize Award (Professional)
Little Blue Boy	Kirk Daren Hiwatig	Insider Philippines Inc.	Best in Storytelling Award (Professional)
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 Award (Professional)
Magical Holiday	Sofia Dominique Abellera	De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde	Best Non-Narrative Award (Professional)
Rip Rollerz: Episode 1	Johanna Kaye Bocodin Marvin Paracuelles Deborah Tudtud	Fizzbuzz, Inc.	Best Production Design (Professional)

See also

• List of animation awards

References

1. "First Pinoy animation festival in Animahenasyon 2007". Manila Bulletin, mb.com, 21 November 2007. Archived from the original on 8 September 2012. Retrieved 28 May 2011.
2. Animahenasyon: Philippine Animation Festival » 2011 » About Animahenasyon Archived September 4, 2011, at the Wayback Machine
3. Arrant, Cris. Call For Entries: Animahenasyon 2011: 5th Philippine Animation Festival Archived May 1, 2011, at the Wayback Machine, cartoonbrew.com
4. ANIMAHENASYON 2007 WINNERS Archived July 27, 2011, at the Wayback Machine, animationcouncil.org
5. Arcellana, Juaniyo. Use your 'animahenasyon', the Philippine Star, 25 October 2010

External links

• animahenasyon.com