The Society of Filipino Film Reviewers’ Pinoy Rebyu Awards celebrate the best achievements in Philippine cinema of 2020. For eligibility, members of SFFR considered all films released in the calendar year in at least one cinema in the Philippines or on a largely accessible streaming service between January 1, 2020, and December 31, 2020.
Of the nominees, Dodo Dayao’s “Midnight in a Perfect World” received 9 nominations, the most of any film. It was nominated for Best Film, along with Alyx Ayn Arumpac’s “Aswang”, Antoinette Jadaone’s “Fan Girl”, Lav Diaz’s “Lahi, Hayop”, and Isabel Sandoval’s “Lingua Franca”.
Three of the films nominated for Best Film were directed by women, who also earned Best Director mentions.
The winners of the 1st Pinoy Rebyu Awards will be announced on February 1, 2021.
Best Feature Film
A total of 20 films received nominations from members of the society.
ASWANG
Directed by Alyx Ayn Arumpac
Produced by Armi Rae Cacanindin
FAN GIRL
Directed by Antoinette Jadaone
Produced by Bianca Balbuena, Dan Villegas
LAHI, HAYOP
Directed by Lav Diaz
MIDNIGHT IN A PERFECT WORLD
Directed by Dodo Dayao
Produced by Bianca Balbuena, Quark Henares, Bradley Liew
LINGUA FRANCA
Directed by Isabel Sandoval
Produced by Isabel Sandoval, Carlo Velayo, Darlene Malimas, Jhett Tolentino, Jerome Kerkman
Best Director
A total of 18 directors received nominations from members of the society.
Alyx Ayn Arumpac
ASWANG
Dodo Dayao
MIDNIGHT IN A PERFECT WORLD
Dolly Dulu
THE BOY FORETOLD BY THE STARS
Antoinette Jadaone
FAN GIRL
Isabel Sandoval
LINGUA FRANCA
Best Lead Performance
A total of 35 actors received nominations by members of the society.
Elijah Canlas
HE WHO IS WITHOUT SIN
Charlie Dizon
FAN GIRL
Adrian Lindayag
THE BOY FORETOLD BY THE STARS
Bela Padilla
ON VODKA, BEERS, AND REGRETS
Isabel Sandoval
LINGUA FRANCA
Best Supporting Performance
A total of 47 actors received nominations by members of the society.
Nanding Josef
LAHI, HAYOP
Shaina Magdayao
TAGPUAN
Phi Palmos
KINTSUGI
Bing Pimentel
MIDNIGHT IN A PERFECT WORLD
Enzo Pineda
HE WHO IS WITHOUT SIN
Best Ensemble Performance
A total of 16 ensembles were nominated by members of the society.
THE BOY FORETOLD BY THE STARS
FOUR SISTERS BEFORE THE WEDDING
LAHI, HAYOP
MIDNIGHT IN A PERFECT WORLD
WATCH LIST
Best Screenplay
A total of 24 screenplays were nominated by members of the society.
THE BOY FORETOLD BY THE STARS
Dolly Dulu
FAN GIRL
Antoinette Jadaone
LAHI, HAYOP
Lav Diaz
LINGUA FRANCA
Isabel Sandoval
MIDNIGHT IN A PERFECT WORLD
Dodo Dayao
Best Production Design
A total of 20 productions were nominated by members of the society.
THE BOY FORETOLD BY THE STARS
Lars Magbanua
FAN GIRL
Ferdi Abuel
KINTSUGI
Hai Balbuena, Roli Inocencio
MAGIKLAND
Ericson Navarro
MIDNIGHT IN A PERFECT WORLD
Benjamin Padero, Carlo Tabije
Best Cinematography
A total of 22 directors of photography were nominated by members of the society.
ASWANG
Alyx Ayn Arumpac, Tanya Haurylchyk
THE BOY FORETOLD BY THE STARS
Marvin Reyes
FAN GIRL
Neil Daza
LAHI, HAYOP
Lav Diaz
MIDNIGHT IN A PERFECT WORLD
Albert Banzon, Gym Lumbera
Best Film Editing
A total of 23 film editors were nominated by members of the society.
ASWANG
Anne Fabini, Fatima Bianchi
THE BOY FORETOLD BY THE STARS
Noah Tonga
FAN GIRL
Benjamin Tolentino
LINGUA FRANCA
Isabel Sandoval
MIDNIGHT IN A PERFECT WORLD
Lawrence Ang
Best Music Score
A total of 19 film scores were nominated by members of the society.
ASWANG
Teresa Barrozo
THE BOY FORETOLD BY THE STARS
Paulo Protacio
FAN GIRL
Teresa Barrozo
MAGIKLAND
Emerzon Texon
MIDNIGHT IN A PERFECT WORLD
Erwin Romulo, Malek Lopez, and Juan Miguel Sobrepeña
Best Documentary Feature
A total of 8 films were nominated by members of the society.
ASWANG
Directed by Alyx Ayn Arumpac
Produced by Armi Rae Cacanindin
DREAMING IN THE RED LIGHT
Directed by Pabelle Manikan
Produced by Pabelle Manikan, Wena Sanchez
ELEHIYA SA PAGLIMOT
Directed by Kristoffer Brugada
Produced by Cha Escala
ANG LAKARAN NI KABUNYAN
Directed by Kidlat Tahimik
A THOUSAND CUTS
Directed by Ramona Diaz
Produced by Julie Goldman, Ramona Diaz, Leah Marino, Carolyn Hepburn, Chris Clements
Best First Feature
A total of 8 films were nominated by members of the society.
ASWANG
Directed by Alyx Ayn Arumpac
Produced by Armi Rae Cacanindin
THE BOY FORETOLD BY THE STARS
Directed by Dolly Dulu
Produced by Roderick Cabrido, Dolly Dulu, Omar Sortijas, Jodi Sta. Maria
DREAMING IN THE RED LIGHT
Directed by Pabelle Manikan
Produced by Pabelle Manikan, Wena Sanchez
ELEHIYA SA PAGLIMOT
Directed by Kristoffer Brugada
Produced by Cha Escala
MAGIKLAND
Directed by Christian Acuna
Produced by Rey Bantug, Albee Benitez, Peque Gallaga, Jo Macasa, Lore Reyes
Best Short Film
A total of 43 films were nominated by members of the society.
BULLET-LACED DREAMS
Directed by Kristoffer Brugada, Cha Escala
Produced by Kristoffer Brugada, Cha Escala
GULIS
Directed by Kyle Jumayne Francisco
Produced by Carlo Enciso Catu
HENERAL RIZAL
Directed by Chuck Gutierrez
Produced by Tanghalang Pilipino, Voyage Studios
LIVING THINGS
Directed by Martika Ramirez Escobar
Produced by Tin Velasco
ANG PAGPAKALMA SA UNOS
Directed by Joanna Vasquez Arong
Produced by Joanna Vasquez Arong
Best International Film
A total of 62 films were nominated by members of the society.
END OF THE CENTURY
Directed by Lucio Castro
(Argentina)
HAPPY OLD YEAR
Directed by Nawapol Thamrongrattanarit
(Thailand)
LITTLE WOMEN
Directed by Greta Gerwig
(USA)
SOUND OF METAL
Directed by Darius Marder
(USA)
THE TRIAL OF THE CHICAGO 7
Directed by Aaron Sorkin
(USA)