The 13th Cinemalaya Independent Film Festival was held from August 4–13, 2017 in Metro Manila, Philippines. A total of nine full-length features and twelve short films competed.[1][2] The festival was opened by Mikhail Red's Birdshot and was closed by Adolfo Alix, Jr.'s Pastor.[3]
Entries
The winning film is highlighted with boldface and a dagger.
Full-Length Features
Title | Director | Cast | Genre |
---|---|---|---|
Baconaua | Joseph Israel Laban | Elora Españo, Therese Malvar, JM Salvado and Bembol Roco | Coming-of-age drama |
Bagahe | Zig Dulay | Angeli Bayani | Social drama |
Ang Guro Kong 'Di Marunong Magbasa | Perry Escaño | Alfred Vargas, Mon Confiado, James Blanco, Miggs Cuaderno, Micko Laurente and Marc Justine Alvarez | Action, Drama |
Kiko Boksingero | Thop Nazareno | Noel Comia, Jr., Yayo Aguila and Yul Servo | Family drama |
Nabubulok | Sonny Calvento | Gina Alajar, JC Santos, Billy Ray Gallion and Jameson Blake | Crime, Drama |
Ang Pamilyang Hindi Lumuluha | Mes de Guzman | Sharon Cuneta | Black comedy |
Requited | Nerissa Picadizo | Jake Cuenca and Anna Luna | Drama |
Respeto † | Treb Monteras II | Abra, Dido de la Paz and Loonie | Drama, Music |
Sa Gabing Nanahimik ang mga Kuliglig | Iar Arondaing | Angel Aquino and Jake Macapagal | Social drama |
Short films
Title | Director |
---|---|
Aliens Ata | Glenn Barit |
Bawod | T.M. Malones |
Fatima Marie Torres and the Invasion of Space Shuttle Pinas 25 | Carlo Francisco Manatad |
Hilom † | P.R. Patindol |
Islabodan | Juan Carlo Tarobal |
Juana and the Sacred Shores | Antonne Santiago |
Lola Loleng | Che Tagyamon |
Manong ng Pa-aling | E. del Mundo |
Maria | Jaime Habac, Jr. |
Nakauwi Na | Marvin Cabangunay Jaynus Olaivar |
Nakaw | Arvin Belarmino Noel Escondo |
Sorry for the Inconvenience | Carl Adrian Chavez |
Awards
The awards ceremony was held on August 13, 2017 at the Tanghalang Nicanor Abelardo, Cultural Center of the Philippines.[4][5]
Full-Length Features
- Best Film – Respeto by Treb Monteras II
- Special Jury Prize – Baconaua by Joseph Israel Laban
- Audience Choice Award – Respeto by Treb Monteras II
- Best Direction – Joseph Israel Laban for Baconaua
- Best Actor – Noel Comia Jr. for Kiko Boksingero
- Best Actress – Angeli Bayani for Bagahe
- Best Supporting Actor – Dido de la Paz for Respeto
- Best Supporting Actress – Yayo Aguila for Kiko Boksingero
- Best Screenplay – Zig Dulay for Bagahe
- Best Cinematography –
- Ike Avellana for Respeto
- T.M. Malones for Baconaua
- Best Editing – Lawrence Ang for Respeto
- Best Sound – Corinne de San Jose for Respeto
- Best Original Music Score – Pepe Manikan for Kiko Boksingero
- Best Production Design – Marxie Maolen Fadul for Nabubulok
- NETPAC Award – Respeto by Treb Monteras II
Short films
- Best Short Film – Hilom by P.R. Patindol
- Special Jury Prize – Fatima Marie Torres and the Invasion of Space Shuttle Pinas 25 by Carlo Francisco Manatad
- Audience Choice Award – Nakauwi Na by Marvin Cabangunay and Jaynus Olaivar
- Best Direction – E. del Mundo for Manong ng Pa-Aling
- Best Screenplay – Duwi Monteagudo (aka Joseph Israel Laban) for Bawod
- NETPAC Award – Aliens Ata by Glenn Barit
References
- ^ "PEP Guide to Cinemalaya 2017". Philippine Entertainment Portal. August 3, 2017. Retrieved August 10, 2017.
- ^ "Cinemalaya 2017: Full list of films with trailers, photos". ABS-CBN News. July 13, 2017. Retrieved August 10, 2017.
- ^ "GUIDE: Cinemalaya Philippine Independent Film Festival 2017". Cinema Bravo. July 16, 2017. Archived from the original on August 10, 2017. Retrieved August 10, 2017.
- ^ "PINOY HIPHOP FILM "RESPETO" WINS BEST FILM IN CINEMALAYA 2017". Cinemalaya. August 15, 2017. Archived from the original on 2017-08-16. Retrieved August 15, 2017.
- ^ "'Respeto' bags Cinemalaya 2017 Best Film award". CNN Philippines. August 14, 2017. Archived from the original on August 24, 2019. Retrieved August 15, 2017.
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