Mapúa MCL BMMA Students and Faculty Triumph at the 8th Sine Omni Festival

Mapúa Malayan Colleges Laguna (Mapúa MCL) celebrates the outstanding achievements of its Bachelor of Multimedia Arts (BMMA) students and faculty from the College of Arts and Science (CAS) at the 8th Sine Omni Festival, held on October 2 to 3, 2026.

Leading the festival’s awardees, Lundayan Production’s “Sa Pagitan ng mga Bagay-Bagay,” directed by Justine Palanco, secured eight awards, including Best Film, Best Direction, Best Cinematography, Best Production Design, Best Performance by an Actor, Best Supporting Actress, Best Sound Design, and Best Musical Score. The film’s recognition across multiple categories highlights the team’s work in storytelling, visual composition, production, and sound.

The success of the film was made possible through the dedication and collaborative efforts of several members of the Mapúa MCL community. Contributing to the production were Yshin Ramos as Art Director and Production Designer; Eli Pabiania and Precious Velasco in Art Direction and Set Dressing; JM Narido, Sean Yuan Cabañas, and Troi Molina in various production and set dressing roles; Clifford Ebao as Director of Photography and Colorist; Jake Ryan Garcia and Adrian Benedict Magcuyao as Camera Operators; Jhezalei Faye Sangalang as Assistant Director; Charles Urbano as Script Supervisor and Editor; Jhames Ryley Armamento as Gaffer; Gab Orbase as Lighting Technician; and Lahtrell Jayme as Production Manager and VFX Artist. Their collective talents and commitment played a significant role in bringing the award-winning film to life.

Sine Omni showcases films by students participating in the SpaceOmni Workshop, an initiative led by distinguished director Arvin Alindogan Belarmino, who is known for various awards and achievements, including his present status as a Voting Member of the Academy, the organization that hosts the Oscars, under the Short Films branch. The workshop aims to nurture aspiring filmmakers through mentorship from  professionals in the film industry.

The festival also features a panel of directors, critics, and independent film practitioners who evaluate the participating films, providing a platform for emerging filmmakers to present their work and demonstrate their creative capabilities.

Through this achievement, Mapúa MCL’s Multimedia Arts community continues to showcase its commitment to creative excellence and cinematic storytelling, highlighting the talent and dedication of its students and faculty in the independent film scene.

This remarkable achievement highlights United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 4: Quality Education.