John Lloyd Cruz won Best Lead Performance for “Moneyslapper” at the 12th QCinema International Film Festival, sharing the award with Indonesia’s Shenina Cinnamon. Vietnamese film “Viet and Nam” took Best Picture, praised for exploring trauma and romance in the context of Vietnamese coal mines. Other winners include Elizabeth Lo for Best Director with “Mistress Dispeller” and Dương Diệu Linh’s “Don’t Cry Butterfly” for the Grand Jury Prize. The festival showcased various international works, from LGBTQ stories to gender sensitivity-themed films. QCinema continues to highlight diverse narratives and talents from across Asia.
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