Oggs Cruz from '' Rappler '' states in his review that " At first , 1st Sem seems like it is all about jokes and punch lines . As soon as all the noise and artifice die down , what 's left is a tender coming-of-age tale that has its heart in the right place . " 1st Sem won Best Debut Feature for directors Dexter Paglinawan Hemedez and Allan Michael Ibañez at the All Lights India International Film Festival . Lotlot de Leon , also won a special acting citation for her performance in the film . 1st Sem also won Gold Remi Award from the 50th Worldfest Houston International Film Festival . Lotlot de Leon also won Best Supporting Actress for the film
All Lights India International Film Festival
All Lights India International Film Festival
1st Sem