Independent films dominated the list of nominees for this year's Golden Screen Awards. Organized by The Entertainment Press Society, Inc. (ENPRESS), it is now on it's 9th year of giving honors to best films in the country. The awarding ceremony will be held at the Teatrino in Greenhills, San Juan City on March 24.
Here is the complete list of nominees for the 9th Golden Screen Awards 2012:
Best Motion Picture-Drama
Ang Sayaw ng Dalawang Kaliwang Paa (Cinemalaya/Vin Yapan/Alem Chua productions
Deadline (Xiti Productions/A.E.I. Movie Productions
Ikaw Ang Pag-ibig (The Marilou Diaz Abaya Film Institute and Arts Center)
Manila Kingpin: The Asiong Salonga Story (Scenema Concept/Viva Films)
Niño (Cinemalaya/Handurawan Films
Paglipad ng Anghel (Buruka Films)
Patikul (Cinemalaya/Xiti Productions
Thelma (Time Horizon Pictures)
Best Motion Picture-Musical or Comedy
Ang Babae Sa Septic Tank (Cinemalaya/Martinez Rivera Films/Quantum Films)
Ligo Na U, Lapit Na Me (Cinemalaya/Noel Ferrer Productions
My Househusband: Ikaw Na! (OctoArts Films)
Zombadings 1: Patayin Sa Shokot Si Remington (Origin8 Media Productions
Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role-Drama
Angel Locsin (In The Name of Love)
Angeli Nicole Sanoy (Patikul)
Fides Cuyugan Asencio (Niño)
Ina Feleo (Ikaw Ang Pag-ibig)
Jean Garcia (Ang Sayaw ng Dalawang Kaliwang Paa)
Maja Salvador (Thelma)
Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role-Drama
Aga Muhlach (In The Name of Love)
Dingdong Dantes (Segunda Mano)
John Wayne Sace (Pintakasi)
Martin de los Santos (Patikul)
Paulo Avelino (Ang Sayaw Ng Dalawang Kaliwang Paa)
Sid Lucero (Paglipad ng Anghel)
Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role-Musical or Comedy
Eugene Domingo (Ang Babae Sa Septic Tank)
Judy Ann Santos (My Househusband)
Lovi Poe (Temptation Island)
Mercedes Cabral (Ligo Na U, Lapit Na Me)
Rufa Mae Quinto (Temptation Island)
Sarah Geronimo (Catch Me… I’m In Love)
Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role-Musical or Comedy
Edgar Allan Guzman (Ligo Na U Lapit Na Me)
JM de Guzman (Ang Babae Sa Septic Tank)
Martin Escudero (Zombadings 1: Patayin Sa Sindak Si Remington)
Ryan Agoncillo (My Househusband)
Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role-Drama, Musical or Comedy
Dimples Romana (My Neighbor’s Wife)
Eugene Domingo (My HouseHusband)
Racquel Villavicencio (Niño)
Shamaine Buencamino (Niño)
Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role-Drama, Musical or Comedy
Allen Dizon (Patikul)
Art Acuña (Niño)
Dennis Trillo (YesterdayToday Tomorrow)
John Regala (Manila Kingpin: The Asiong Salonga Story)
Marvin Agustin (Ikaw Ang Pag-ibig)
Nonie Buencamino (Ikaw Ang Pag-ibig)
Tirso Cruz III (Deadline)
Breakthrough Performance by an Actress
Eula Caballero (Yesterday Today Tomorrow)
Lexi Fernandez (The Road)
Solenn Heussaff (Yesterday Today Tomorrow)
Breakthrough Performance by an Actor
Alden Richards (The Road)
Derrick Monasterio (The Road)
Kean Cipriano (Ang Babae Sa Septic Tank)
Mikael Daez (Temptation Island)
Rocco Nacino (Ang Sayaw ng Dalawang Kaliwang Paa)
Best Director
Alvin Yapan (Ang Sayaw ng Dalawang Kaliwang Paa)
Erick Salud (Ligo Na U, Lapit Na Me)
Jade Castro (Zombadings 1: Patayin Sa Shokot Si Remington)
Joel Lamangan (Deadline)
Loy Arcenas (Niño)
Marilou Diaz- Abaya (Ikaw Ang Pag-ibig)
Marlon Rivera (Ang Babae Sa Septic Tank)
Paul Soriano (Thelma)
Best Original Screenplay
Alvin Yapan (Ang Sayaw ng Dalawang Kaliwang Paa)
Chris Martinez (Ang Babae Sa Septic Tank)
Clodualdo del Mundo, Jr. (Paglipad ng Anghel)
Froilan Medina (Thelma)
Kristoffer Brugada (Patikul)
Marilou Diaz-Abaya (Ikaw Ang Pag-ibig)
Rody Vera (Niño)
Best Screenplay Adaptation
Gerry Gracio (Ligo Na U, Lapit Na Me)
Best Story
Chris Martinez (Ang Babae Sa Septic Tank)
Alvin Yapan (Ang Sayaw ng Dalawang Kaliwang Paa)
Bonifacio Ilagan (Deadline)
Clodualdo del Mundo, Jr. (Paglipad ng Anghel)
Kristoffer Brugada (Patikul)
Marilou Diaz-Abaya (Ikaw Ang Pag-ibig)
Rino Que, Froilan Medina and Paul Soriano (Thelma)
Rody Vera, Loy Arcenas (Niño)
Best Cinematographer
Carlo Mendoza (Manila Kingpin: The Asiong Salonga Story)
David Abaya (Ikaw Ang Pag-ibig)
Larry Manda (Ang Babae Sa Septic Tank)
Lee Briones-Meily, Jay Abello (Niño)
Louie Quirino (Busong)
Odessey Flore (Thelma)
Yam Laranas (The Road)
Best Editing
Danny Añonuevo (Niño)
Charliebebs Gohetia (Ligo Na U, Lapit Na Me)
Ike Veneracion (Ang Babae Sa Septic Tank)
Jay Halili (Paglipad ng Anghel)
Jason Canapay, Ryan Orduna (Manila Kingpin: The Asiong Salonga Story)
John Anthony Wong (Deadline)
Mark Victor (Thelma)
Tara Illenberger (Ikaw Ang Pag-ibig)
Best Production Design
Edgar Martin Littaua (Patikul)
Laida Lim (Niño)
Maricris Silva, Giselle Andres, Tess Rivera (Ikaw Ang Pag-ibig)
Nina Torres (Thelma)
Fritz Silorio, Mona Soriano, Ronaldo Cadapan (Manila Kingpin: The Asiong Salonga Story)
Reji Regalado (Ang Babae Sa Septic Tank)
Richard Somes (Ang Panday 2)
Best Sound
Albert Michael Idioma, Addiss Tabong (Ang Babae Sa Septic Tank)
Albert Michael Idioma (Ikaw Ang Pag-Ibig)
Albert Michael Idioma (Manila Kingpin: The Asiong Salonga Story)
Albert Michael Idioma, Lamberto Casas, Jr. (Niño)
Albert Michael Idioma (The Road)
Albert Michael Idioma, Addiss Tabong (Thelma)
Arnold Reodica (Ang Sayaw ng Dalawang Kaliwang Paa)
Ditoy Aguila (Deadline)
Ditoy Aguila (Paglipad ng Anghel)
Best Musical Score
Archie Castillo (Thelma)
Christine Muyco, Jema Pamintuan (Ang Sayaw ng Dalawang Kaliwang Paa)
Johan Soderqvist (The Road)
John Mark Diego (Pintakasi)
Nonong Buencamino (Ikaw Ang Pag-ibig)
Vincent de Jesus (Ang Babae Sa Septic Tank)
Von de Guzman (Patikul)
Best Original Song
“Hari ng Tundo” from the movie Manila Kingpin: The Asiong Salonga Story; lyrics and music by Gloc9, interpreted by Gloc9 and Denise Barbacena
“Ikaw Ang Pag-ibig” from the movie of the same title; music and lyrics by Ogie Alcasid and interpreted by Carol Banawa
“Kinakailangan Ba?” from the movie Patikul; music, lyrics and interpreted by Von de Guzman
“Nowhere To Run,” from the movie Thelma; music, lyrics and interpreted by Mark Escueta
“Pag-asa sa Pagising,” from the movie Pintakasi; music, lyrics and interpreted by Jay Durias
“Paglisan” from the movie Ang Sayaw ng Dalawang Kaliwang Paa; music by Jema Pamintuan, lyrics by Joi Barrios and interpreted by Victor Robinson, III
“Sa Muling Pagtatagpo” from the movie Ligo Na U Lapit Na Me; music, lyrics by Jude Gitamondoc and interpreted by Daryl Leong
Best Visual/Special Effects
Jay Santiago, Riot, Inc. (Ang Panday 2)
Frano Garcia, Rico Tecson, Rico Fernandez, JeromeMarco, Alexis Leobrera (Pintakasi)
Underground Logic (The Road)
Gawad Lino Brocka Lie time Achievement Award
Nora Aunor