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Do winners of Gawad Alternatibo get a prize?
Yes! Cash Prizes for the categories, SHORT FEATURE, EXPERIMENTAL, DOCUMENTARY and ANIMATION are as follows:
1st PRIZE – PHP 50,000.00
2nd PRIZE – PHP 30,000.00
3rd PRIZE – PHP 20,000.00
Honorable Mention – PHP 7,000.00
Be sure to secure your TINs!
Why is a TIN needed?
A Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) is required to process all cash prizes of winners.
How can I submit my entry?
Head to
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and fill out the online entry form and upload your film and additional requirements.
What should I submit to join the competition?
Duly accomplished entry form;
Film format in AVI, MP4, or MKV only. Film size must not exceed 1GB;
Filename in the following format: FilmTitle_FilmDirector;
Additional film information such as synopsis (not more than 70 words in 1 paragraph; english translation if written in Filipino), genre, running time, rating, full production credits in Word or PDF format;
Two (2) still photos from the film entry in jpeg format; and
Film entry poster (if available) in jpeg format (minimum of 1080x720 pixels).
When is the deadline of submission?
Deadline of submission is no later than 11:59 PM on April 30, 2023.
What are the rules of the competition?
Open to all Filipino filmmakers.
All works must be strictly independent works and not produced for commercial screening. School-based works (i.e. theses) are eligible.
Filename in the following format: FilmTitle_FilmDirector;
Entries must have been completed not earlier than April 30, 2022.
A submission in any of the categories shall not exceed the running time of forty-five (45) minutes.
Each participant is allowed a maximum of three (3) entries in each category.
An entry can only be submitted in one (1) category.
Music and other art forms used in the film must be original or in the public domain.
Can I submit my entry to both Cinemalaya and Gawad Alternatibo?
Yes. But, if an entry was submitted and is selected as finalist in both the Cinemalaya Shorts competition and Gawad Alternatibo, the said entry will automatically be removed from the Gawad Alternatibo lineup in favor of Cinemalaya.
What if I submitted the wrong file on my entry?
You can get in touch with us through our website or email us at
ccp.gawadalternatibo@gmail.com
What if I submitted my film to the wrong category?
In the case of genre ambivalence or instances where films are entered in an inappropriate category, the jurors shall decide the category of the entry to which it will be competing. Filmmakers will be duly informed of such changes in their entry submission.
When is Gawad Alternatibo?
Gawad Alternatibo Film Festival and Competition is scheduled on August 4 to 13, 2023. Winners will be announced at the awarding ceremonies on August 12, 2023.
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