1st Sem

June 2016 1st Sem 1st Sem poster.jpg Theatrical film poster *Dexter Hemedez Allan Ibanez *Dexter Hemedez Allan Ibanez Gary Paglinawan *Dexter Hemedez Allan Ibanez Lotlot de Leon Darwin Yu Miguel Bagtas Allan Paule Ernie Magtuto Neil Daza Alec Figuracion Team Campry Entertainment 2016 03 16 Cinefilipino Film Festival 2017 04 26 90 minutes Philippines Filipino English 1st Sem is a 2016 Filipino independent coming of age comedy-drama film directed and written by Dexter Hemedez and Allan Ibanez in their feature-film directorial debut. The film stars Lotlot de Leon and newcomer Darwin Yu. It is an official entry to the 2nd CineFilipino Film Festival.https://cinemabravo.com/2016/03/03/guide-cinefilipino-film-festival-2016/ Guide-Cinefilipino Film Festival CinemaBravo June 18, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160809021537/https://cinemabravo.com/2016/03/03/guide-cinefilipino-film-festival-2016/ August 9, 2016 deadhttp://www.interaksyon.com/entertainment/watch-1st-sem-takes-separation-anxiety-to-the-max/ WATCH-1st Sem takes separation anxiety to the max InterAksyon June 18, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160630013643/http://www.interaksyon.com/entertainment/watch-1st-sem-takes-separation-anxiety-to-the-max/ June 30, 2016 dead mdy-allhttp://entertainment.inquirer.net/188952/mainstream-indie-stars-in-cinefilipino-2016 Mainstream, indie stars in CineFilipino 2016 Inquirer June 18, 2016http://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2016/01/04/1538929/cinefilipino-showcases-best-stories-told-uniquely-filipino-way CineFilipino showcases the best stories told in a uniquely Filipino way The Philippine Star January 4, 2016 February 1, 2016 The film's teaser trailer was released at YouTube on January 20, 2016.The film will be having its commercial release on April 26, 2017. Plot Maru Marasigan (Darwin Yu), a sixteen-year old incoming freshman from the province, leaves his hometown to study in one of the prestigious universities in Manila. He is accompanied by his mother Precy (Lotlot de Leon) as he goes to his dormitory. But Precy cannot help but get emotional when she is about to leave him. Maru feels sad seeing his mother cry. This escalates after Maru spent his first night at the dorm feeling alone and very lonely. Maru then decides to pack his things and go back home. Precy is very shocked to see him in their kitchen early in the morning the following day. Down on his knees, Maru pleads to Precy to allow him to study in a nearby college for he cannot afford to live miles away from his family. But Precy rejects Maru's request and tells him to go back to Manila instead. As Maru insists his decision and disobeys Precy, his relationship with his mother starts to fall apart. Cast Lotlot de Leon as Precy Darwin Yu as Maru Miguel Bagtas as Jairus Allan Paule Sebastian Vargas Jr. Karen Romualdez Teri Lacayanga Maddie Martinez Sachie Yu as Michelle Critical reception Oggs Cruz from Rappler states in his review that "At first, 1st Sem seems like it is all about jokes and punch lines. As soon as all the noise and artifice die down, what's left is a tender coming-of-age tale that has its heart in the right place."https://www.rappler.com/entertainment/movies/126642-cinefilipino-2016-movie-reviews/ Movie reviews:All 9 CineFilipino 2016 feature length films Rappler June 18, 2016 1st Sem won Best Debut Feature for directors Dexter Paglinawan Hemedez and Allan Michael Ibañez at the All Lights India International Film Festival. Lotlot de Leon, also won a special acting citation for her performance in the film.http://www.interaksyon.com/entertainment/1st-sem-laut-honored-at-indian-film-festival-lotlot-de-leon-cited/ ‘1st Sem,’ ‘Laut’ honored at Indian film festival, Lotlot de Leon cited en-US 2016-10-02 https://web.archive.org/web/20161002201347/http://www.interaksyon.com/entertainment/1st-sem-laut-honored-at-indian-film-festival-lotlot-de-leon-cited/ October 2, 2016 dead 1st Sem also won Gold Remi Award from the 50th Worldfest Houston International Film Festival. Lotlot de Leon also won Best Supporting Actress for the film. The film also won awards in South Korea and Canada. Awards Year Organization Category Nominated workResult2016CineFilipino Film Festivalhttps://www.imdb.com/title/tt5585374/awards?ref_=m_tt_awd&mode=desktop 1st Sem (2016) Awards Internet Movie Database June 18, 2016Best PictureDexter Hemedez Allan Ibanez All Lights India International Film Festivalhttp://aliiff.com/winners2016 All Lights India International Film Festival ALIIFF aliiff.com 2016-10-02 May 26, 2017 https://web.archive.org/web/20170526113303/http://aliiff.com/winners2016 deadhttp://www.gmanetwork.com/news/story/583032/showbiz/lotlot-de-leon-recognized-at-all-lights-india-international-film-festival-2016 Lotlot de Leon recognized at All Lights India International Film Festival 2016 2016-10-02Best Debut Director's FilmDexter Hemedez Allan Ibanez Special Acting Citation AwardeeLotlot de Leon201750th Worldfest Houston International Film FestivalGold Remi AwardDexter Hemedez Allan Ibanez Best Supporting ActressLotlot de Leon5th Seoul Guro Kids International Film FestivalCulture Exchange AwardDexter Hemedez Allan Ibanez 14th San Diego Kids International Film FestivalGrand Jury Award, Best FeatureDexter Hemedez Allan Ibanez 10th Angaelica FestivalBest International FeatureDexter Hemedez Allan Ibanez 12th Buffalo Niagara Film FestivalHonorable Mention, Best FeatureDexter Hemedez Allan Ibanez 13th Ellensburg Film FestivalAudience Choice AwardDexter Hemedez Allan Ibanez 8th Indie Bravo! Film AwardsHonors for FilmDexter Hemedez Allan Ibanez 201810th Harvest of Honors (National Commission for Culture and the Arts)Honors for FilmDexter Hemedez Allan Ibanez Film Ambassadors Award (Film Development Council of the Philippines)Honors for FilmDexter Hemedez Allan Ibanez References External links Category:2016 Filipino-language films Category:2016 Philippine films Category:2016 coming-of-age films Category:2016 independent films Category:2016 comedy-drama films Category:Filipino-language comedy-drama films Category:Philippine coming-of-age films Category:Philippine independent films Category:Philippine comedy-drama films