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Aquino Plotado Wins Best Film Producer Award at the 12th Emirates Film Festival 2026

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Dubai, United Arab Emirates — Filipino entrepreneur and film producer Aquino Plotado was honored with the Best Film Producer Award at the 12th Emirates Film Festival 2026, held on July 26, 2026, at the New Covent Garden Theatre, Mall of the Emirates in Dubai.

The award recognizes his production efforts for the short film As the Call, So the Echo, which also garnered a Best Actor win for lead star Enzo Pineda, as well as a Best Director award for writer/director Rusty Palacio Guarin at the 11th Emirates Film Festival last year.

The recognition adds to Plotado's growing list of achievements in the UAE. In July 2025, he also received the Billion Dirhams Deal Maker Award at the Emirates Real Estate Awards 2025, recognizing his excellence in both the real estate and film industries.

Leading this year's winners was "Bukal," directed by Epy Quizon, which received the coveted Best Film award. Quizon also earned Best Director, making Bukal one of the festival's biggest success stories.

John Moreland Lynn won Best Actor for his outstanding performance in Quiet on Set, while Ruwani Tebuwanage received Best Actress for Police Seat. The award for Best Screenplay went to Tilamsik sa Dakilang Apoy, recognizing Francis Gacer's compelling storytelling, while Vera claimed the Best Cinematography honor for its exceptional visual artistry.

Other major winners included:

• Best Editor: Thraattu

• Best Sound: Cassandra's Client

• Best Makeup and Hairstyling: Yung Tayo Na Hindi Naging Tayo

• Best Production Design: Toxicity (Canada)

• Best Cast Ensemble: Osman

• Best Supporting Actor: Ritchie Barrios (Yung Tayo Na Hindi Naging Tayo)

• Best Supporting Actress: Jessica Miranda (Batingaw)

The festival also celebrated outstanding films from different regions of the world through its Regional Film Awards:

• Best Regional Film (South Asia): Thufaili (Uninvited Guest) — Shamnas PP (India)

• Best Regional Film (Southeast Asia): Tilamsik sa Dakilang Apoy — Frances L.J. Gacer (Philippines)

• Best Regional Film (Middle East): The Keyboard — Mohammed Mamdouh (Egypt)

• Best Regional Film (Europe): L'Appel — Maroussia Bleitrach (France)

• Best Regional Film (GCC): Unleash Your Imagination — Meral Niazi

• Best Emirati Film: The First — Noor Al Qasimi

The festival also recognized rising talents through its special awards, with Charmae Cabrera receiving the EFF Promising Actress award and Ron Jordan De Ocampo named EFF Promising Actor, and Orli Gayeta, who received the EFF Filmmaker Recognition Award, highlighting the next generation of filmmakers.

Looking ahead, Founder and CEO Ron Awa announced his vision of elevating the Emirates Film Festival into a more globally recognized event by welcoming filmmakers from around the world in future editions. His goal is to further establish Dubai as an international destination for cinema, creativity, and cultural exchange.

Jessica Miranda received the Best Supporting Actress award for her remarkable performance in Batingaw. Her powerful screen presence and outstanding acting captivated both audiences and the jury, making her one of this year's distinguished winners.