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Jeffrey Hidalgo gets best director prize in New York film fest

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<div class="embed-wrap"><figure data-feedback="fb:likes,fb:comments"><img alt="Jeffrey Hidalgo IG" src="https://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2022/life/10/20/20221020-jeffrey-hidalgo-ig.jpg"/></figure></div><p>Actor-director Jeffrey Hidalgo proudly raised the Philippine flag at the International Film Festival Manhattan 2022 in New York. </p><p>This, as Hidalgo bagged the Best Director Feature Film award in the international competition with his movie “Lampas Langit.”</p><p>Hidalgo took to social media to share the good news to netizens where he dedicated the award to everyone who had been part of the film. </p><p>“I am still in awe. Thank you Lord! I dedicate this award to everyone involved in our film &#x27;Lampas Langit&#x27; (‘Beyond Heaven’). I couldn’t have done this without you guys,” he said in the caption. </p><ul class="op-related-articles">	<li><a href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/10/18/22/geralds-bro-ken-anderson-wins-in-new-york-film-fest">Gerald’s brother Ken Anderson wins in New York film festival</a></li></ul><p>Written by Raquel Villavicencio, “Lampas Langit” is a four-character ensemble film. “Of course, I also want the material to have a very good story,” Hidalgo said. “When Kelly [Villavicencio] sent it to me, it was only a storyline then.</p><p>“I really like dark materials, something that will make you think. I guess this material is really an acting vehicle for all the cast members. From Baron Geisler and Ricky Davao to Christine Bermas and Chloe Jenna. It’s a very strong four-character ensemble.”</p><p>Aside from Hidalgo, Gerald Anderson’s brother, Ken, also took home an award from the same event after winning the Best Short Film category with his OFW-themed movie “Okay Lng Ako.”</p><div><strong>RELATED VIDEO</strong></div><figure class="op-interactive"><iframe height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/06dZOU2Tfvk?enablejsapi=1" width="560"></iframe></figure><div class="iwantbar">Watch more News on <a href="https://www.iwanttfc.com/#!/browse/Genres/News/tag_id_genres/id_news" target="_blank">iWantTFC</a></div>

Actor-director Jeffrey Hidalgo proudly raised the Philippine flag at the International Film Festival Manhattan 2022 in New York.