Gervacio Santos
Gervacio Santos is a Filipino film editor. Throughout his career, he was recognized as one of the most esteemed professional film editors in his field and one of the most sought-after in the industry.
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| Born | Gervacio Santos June 19, 1927 |
| Died | September 13, 2024 (aged 97) Toronto, Canada |
| Occupation | Film Editor |
| Years active | 1954–1989 |
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| Children | 5 |
| Awards | Gervacio Santos at IMDb |
Gervacio Santos, a highly skilled Filipino film editor, has earned numerous accolades throughout his distinguished career. He won several awards for Best Film Editing, including prestigious recognitions at both the Metro Manila Film Festival and the Quezon City Film Festival. His editing work on ''"Remembrance"'' (a notable entry in the Metro Manila Film Festival) and ''"Alyas Bagsik"'' (which earned him acclaim at the Quezon City Film Festival) further established him as one of the finest editors in the Philippine film industry.
Additionally, Santos was honored by the Filipino Academy of Movie Arts and Sciences (FAMAS) with three awards for his exceptional editing contributions to the films ''"Kalibre 45"'' (1957), ''"Cavalry Command"'' (1963), and ''"Scout Rangers"'' (1964). His expertise in editing not only enhanced the pacing and narrative flow of these films but also elevated the overall quality of Filipino cinema. Santos' impact on the industry goes beyond editing, as he played a vital role in shaping the technical standards of local films and is regarded as a significant figure in the development of the Philippine film industry.