Multimedia Arts For Innovative Artists - MAFIA

Truly, there's no one like a Batangueño! 🙌

MAFIA proudly celebrates Lindsay Nicole Medina for clinching 5th Place out of 334 Entries at the “PARINE NA SA TAAL” 𝑷𝒉𝒐𝒕𝒐 𝑪𝒐𝒏𝒕𝒆𝒔𝒕 2026! 🏆🎉 This achievement showcases the talent, passion, and Batangueño artistry behind every frame she captures.

As part of the Multimedia Arts for Innovative Artists, Lindsay’s work highlights the creativity and excellence of our student photographers in visual storytelling. 📷✨️

Caption: KD Ilag

One more take!🎬

Sine Gang Productions proudly joined 𝑩𝑹𝑨𝑫𝒌𝒂𝒅𝒂 𝑺𝒉𝒐𝒓𝒕 𝑭𝒊𝒍𝒎 𝑭𝒆𝒔𝒕𝒊𝒗𝒂𝒍 2026 and is honored to be nominated for Best Musical Score!🎶

This recognition reflects the dedication, creativity, and collaboration behind crafting sound that helped bring the film to life. ✨

As part of the Multimedia Arts for Innovative Artists, this nomination highlights the growth and excellence of our student creatives in film and multimedia production.

From your MAFIA Family, keep on celebrating the artistry and passion of young filmmakers. Congratulations! 🙌

Caption: Denise Arandia

🌟✨ 𝐀 𝐌𝐎𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓 𝐎𝐅 𝐆𝐑𝐎𝐖𝐓𝐇, 𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐅𝐈𝐃𝐄𝐍𝐂𝐄, 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐂𝐎𝐔𝐑𝐀𝐆𝐄 ✨🌟

A beautiful reminder that growth begins the moment we choose to take chances and believe in ourselves. Congratulations to Ms. 𝐊𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐒𝐮𝐧𝐠𝐚 for participating and representing the LGBTQ+ community (KOLORETE) in our University in the 𝐋𝐒𝐒𝐂 𝐀𝐦𝐛𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐚𝐝𝐨𝐫 2026 and for embracing the experience with confidence and determination.

This journey was more than just a competition, it became a moment of growth, self-expression, and unforgettable memories. Your determination and willingness to represent yourself proudly made this experience truly meaningful. 🌟

The 𝐌𝐀𝐅𝐈𝐀 family proudly celebrates your journey and is truly proud of the effort, and passion you showed throughout the event. Keep growing, keep shining, and continue inspiring others through your courage. Congratulations once again, Khen! We are so proud of you. 🤍 ✨💫

Caption: Jhenifer Ramirez

𝗟𝗜𝗚𝗛𝗧𝗦, 𝗖𝗔𝗠𝗘𝗥𝗔, 𝗔𝗖𝗛𝗜𝗘𝗩𝗘𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧! 🎬✨

Be LOUD AND PROUD as we celebrate '𝙆𝙖𝙡𝙖𝙡𝙖𝙠𝙞 𝙈𝙤𝙣𝙜 𝙏𝙖𝙤', a film directed by our 4th-year Multimedia Arts student, 𝗠𝘆𝗰𝗰𝗮 𝗗𝗮𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗲 𝗗. 𝗠𝗮𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗱, has been recognized as a 𝗙𝗜𝗡𝗔𝗟𝗜𝗦𝗧 in the 𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗟𝗜𝗙𝗜𝗟𝗠 𝗖𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗼𝗿𝘆 of 𝙋𝙀𝙇𝙄𝙆𝙐𝙃𝘼: 𝙏𝙖𝙡𝙖, 𝙇𝙞𝙠𝙝𝙖 𝘿𝙞𝙬𝙖 𝙁𝙞𝙡𝙢 𝙁𝙚𝙨𝙩𝙞𝙫𝙖𝙡, held on May 4, 2026 at the Adamson University! 🌟

We extend our heartfelt congratulations to Mycca Daenielle Macalalad for inspiring us with your passion, creativity and dedication to this film. May this achievement open more doors for your journey and bring your vision to even greater heights! Your MAFIA family is proud of your achievement! ✨

Caption: Hannah O. Tria

"𝙃𝙞𝙣𝙙𝙞 𝙙𝙪𝙜𝙤 𝙖𝙣𝙜 𝙙𝙪𝙢𝙖𝙣𝙖𝙠, 𝙠𝙪𝙣𝙙𝙞 𝙖𝙣𝙜 𝙡𝙪𝙢𝙖𝙣𝙜 𝙥𝙖𝙣𝙜𝙖𝙡𝙖𝙣 𝙣𝙖 𝙢𝙖𝙩𝙖𝙜𝙖𝙡 𝙠𝙤 𝙣𝙖𝙣𝙜 𝙨𝙪𝙤𝙩."📓

A massive round of applause to 𝙋𝙖𝙣𝙞𝙢𝙙𝙞𝙢 𝙁𝙞𝙡𝙢𝙨, a talented production team from our very own 3rd-year Multimedia Arts students for the incredible run of their drama masterpiece, '𝘽𝙪𝙠𝙖𝙨 𝙣𝙖 𝙒𝙖𝙡𝙖𝙣𝙜 𝙋𝙖𝙣𝙜𝙖𝙡𝙖𝙣' during the Awarding Ceremony of the 7th 𝘾𝙞𝙣𝙚𝙈𝙈𝙚𝙙𝙞𝘼 𝙎𝙝𝙤𝙧𝙩 𝙁𝙞𝙡𝙢 𝙁𝙚𝙨𝙩𝙞𝙫𝙖𝙡 at the Juan Y. Javier Culture & Arts Building, University of Batangas - Batangas City Auditorium, last May 15, 2026.

Navigating a melancholic narrative is never easy, yet their artistry shone through the darkness. Standing tall amongst other compelling entries from different universities, their efforts paid off as they secured 𝙢𝙪𝙡𝙩𝙞𝙥𝙡𝙚 𝙣𝙤𝙢𝙞𝙣𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙨:

𝘽𝙚𝙨𝙩 𝙋𝙧𝙤𝙙𝙪𝙘𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝘿𝙚𝙨𝙞𝙜𝙣
𝘽𝙚𝙨𝙩 𝘼𝙘𝙩𝙤𝙧 – 𝘼𝙧𝙞𝙨𝙩𝙚𝙙𝙚𝙨 𝙇𝙖𝙢𝙤𝙧𝙚𝙣𝙖

Congratulations, Panimdim Films! Your creative brilliance and dedication continue to inspire us all while bringing immense pride to the MAFIA family!🫂🙌🏻

Caption: Lindsay Medina

"𝙎𝙖 𝙗𝙖𝙬𝙖𝙩 𝙗𝙖𝙧𝙖𝙝𝙖 𝙣𝙜 𝙩𝙖𝙧𝙤𝙩, 𝙢𝙖𝙮 𝙠𝙬𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙤𝙣𝙜 𝙙𝙞 𝙢𝙤 𝙞𝙣𝙖𝙖𝙨𝙖𝙝𝙖𝙣…" 🔮

A standing ovation for 𝙋𝙪𝙧𝙤𝙠 𝙎𝙖𝙞𝙨 𝙋𝙧𝙤𝙙𝙪𝙘𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙨 and their gripping film masterpiece, ‘𝙏𝘼𝙍𝙊𝙏’, for making an unforgettable mark during the Awarding Ceremony of the 7th 𝘾𝙞𝙣𝙚𝙈𝙈𝙚𝙙𝙞𝘼 𝙎𝙝𝙤𝙧𝙩 𝙁𝙞𝙡𝙢 𝙁𝙚𝙨𝙩𝙞𝙫𝙖𝙡 held at the University of Batangas - Batangas Auditorium last May 15, 2026. 🎬✨

Through haunting visuals, captivating storytelling, and remarkable creativity, the team proved that passion and artistry truly shine on screen. Competing alongside outstanding entries from different universities, 𝙏𝘼𝙍𝙊𝙏 proudly brought home the following awards:

🏆 Best Trailer
🏆 Best Production Design
🏆 People’s Choice Award
🏆 Sansinukob Award

Congratulations, Purok Sais Productions! Your hard work, dedication, and creative brilliance continue to inspire and bring pride to the MAFIA family. May your stories keep unfolding like fate written in the cards. 🌟👏

Caption: Arielly Guilles

"𝙈𝙖𝙧𝙖𝙢𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙢𝙖𝙜𝙖𝙜𝙖𝙣𝙙𝙖𝙣𝙜 𝙢𝙖𝙩𝙖 𝙨𝙖 𝙥𝙖𝙡𝙞𝙜𝙞𝙙, 𝙥𝙚𝙧𝙤 𝙥𝙖𝙜𝙙𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙨𝙖’𝙮𝙤?...💘
talagang sa 𝗦𝗶𝗯𝘂𝘆𝗮𝘀 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 napunta ang spotlight 🎬!

Congratulations to Walang Kaulap-Ulap for bringing home the following awards during the 7𝙩𝙝 𝘾𝙞𝙣𝙚𝙈𝙈𝙚𝙙𝙞𝙖 𝙎𝙝𝙤𝙧𝙩 𝙁𝙞𝙡𝙢 𝙁𝙚𝙨𝙩𝙞𝙫𝙖𝙡 held at the University of Batangas Auditorium last May 15, 2026
✨Recognized as
🏅 Best Film
🏅 Best Editing
🏅 Best Screenplay
🏅 Best Director

Also awarded in:
🎧 Best Sound Design Nominee - Walang Kaulap-Ulap
🎭 Best Actor Nominee - Paul John Diwa (Walang Kaulap-Ulap)

Your passion and dedication continue to inspire and bring pride to MAFIA. Congratulations Sibuyas Productions, on this well-deserved achievement! 🌟👏

Caption: Dani Abarentos

🎞️✨ 𝐂𝐄𝐋𝐄𝐁𝐑𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐇𝐀𝐍𝐃𝐒 𝐓𝐇𝐀𝐓 𝐇𝐄𝐋𝐏𝐄𝐃 𝐁𝐑𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐒𝐈𝐍𝐄𝐁𝐔𝐇𝐀𝐘 𝐓𝐎 𝐋𝐈𝐅𝐄! ✨🎞️

Every successful event is built through collaboration, dedication, and the support of people who believe in the vision. The journey of 𝐒𝐈𝐍𝐄𝐁𝐔𝐇𝐀𝐘 Film Festival 2026 became even more meaningful because of our amazing partners and sponsors who continuously supported us behind the scenes. 🤍🎥

Your generosity and trust became a huge part of this celebration of creativity, passion, and Filipino storytelling. Through your support, we were able to create a space where artistry, filmmaking, and talent could truly shine. 🌟

MAFIA proudly extends its heartfelt gratitude to all our partners and sponsors for being part of this memorable experience. Thank you for helping us turn ideas into reality and stories into inspiration. ✨

Caption: Arielly Guilles
Graphics: Kaela Calzado, Lindsay Medina