This Filipino film director may be a neophyte in filmmaking, but right now, he is no longer unaccustomed to receiving industry awards.
In fact, movie director Jeremiah P. Palma has just bagged the “Best Director” award for his entry titled UMBRA in the Roshani International Film Festival in Aurangabad, India.
Palma’s indie film UMBRA bested more than a thousand entries from all over world.
The film fest was spearheaded by India’s Film Education and Welfare Foundation, in India, using the media platform as a tool to connect audiences across various cities, countries, and continents.
It was the festival’s third year, and Palma, director -in – charge of the Kapisanan ng Social Media Broadcasters ng Pilipinas, Inc. (KSMBPI) film division, decided to join it last July 24.
UMBRA also copped the Best Director award for PALMA at the Venus International Film Festival held last July 3.
Palma or Direk Miah as he is fondly called by the actors as well as his friends, began his film directing career in 2020, doing mostly music videos and short films.
His film outfit, MAYA Film, collaborated with KSMBPI Film Division to produce UMBRA with an eye on the global film market.
Palma’s two international film awards boosted the Philippines’ prestige in the international film community.
Palma hopes to be able to stand up to the new challenges of his career, even as he expects UMBRA to be shown on the big screen of Philippine movie houses.
