Here are the winners of the 45th Gawad Urian Awards

The winners of the 45th Gawad Urian Awards have been named.

The Manunuri ng Pelikulang Pilipino (MPP) announced the winners during the awarding ceremony held at Cine Adarna, UP Film Center on Thursday.

Here is the full list of awardees:

Natatanging Gawad Urian: Roque “Roxlee” Federizon Lee
Best Film: “On The Job: The Missing 8” and “Big Night!”
Best Director: Erik Matti, “On The Job: The Missing 8”
Best Actress: Yen Santos, “A Faraway Land”
Best Actor: John Arcilla, “On The Job: The Missing 8”
Best Supporting Actress: Lotlot De Leon, “On The Job: The Missing 8”
Best Supporting Actor: Dante Rivero, “On The Job: The Missing 8”
Best Screenplay: Michiko Yamamoto, “On The Job: The Missing 8”
Best Cinematography: Carlo Canlas Mendoza, “Big Night!”
Best Documentary: “The Right to Life,” Arbi Barbarona
Best Short Film: “Dandansoy,” Arden Rod Condez
Best Editing: “Gerone Centeno, Jay Altarejos, “Walang Kasarian ang Digmang Bayan” and Jay Halili, “On The Job: The Missing 8”
Best Production Design: Whammy Alcazaren, “Kun Maupay Man It Panahon”
Best Music: Erwin Romulo, Malek Lopez, Arvin Nogueras, “On The Job: The Missing 8”
Best Sound: Corinne De San Jose, “On The Job: The Missing 8”

The Gawad Urian Awards, established in 1976, is the “Filipino Film Critics’ measure of the artistry and skills of our filmmakers.”

It is also a “symbol of recognition of this ability, but above all, a symbol of appreciation of the creators’ role toward their medium and toward their audience.”

Congratulations to all the winners!

—MGP, GMA Integrated News