13th Cinemalaya Independent Film Festival

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]

13th Cinemalaya Independent Film Festival
Opening filmBirdshot by Mikhail Red
Closing filmPastor by Adolfo Alix, Jr.
LocationMetro Manila, Philippines
Film titles21
Festival dateAugust 4, 2017 (2017-08-04)–August 13, 2017 (2017-08-13)
WebsiteOfficial Website

Entries

The winning film is highlighted with boldface and a dagger.

Full-Length Features
Title Director Cast Genre
BaconauaJoseph Israel LabanElora Españo, Therese Malvar, JM Salvado and Bembol RocoComing-of-age drama
BagaheZig DulayAngeli BayaniSocial drama
Ang Guro Kong 'Di Marunong MagbasaPerry EscañoAlfred Vargas, Mon Confiado, James Blanco, Miggs Cuaderno, Micko Laurente and Marc Justine AlvarezAction, Drama
Kiko BoksingeroThop NazarenoNoel Comia, Jr., Yayo Aguila and Yul ServoFamily drama
NabubulokSonny CalventoGina Alajar, JC Santos, Billy Ray Gallion and Jameson BlakeCrime, Drama
Ang Pamilyang Hindi LumuluhaMes de GuzmanSharon CunetaBlack comedy
RequitedNerissa PicadizoJake Cuenca and Anna LunaDrama
Respeto †Treb Monteras IIAbra, Dido de la Paz and LoonieDrama, Music
Sa Gabing Nanahimik ang mga KuligligIar ArondaingAngel Aquino and Jake MacapagalSocial drama

Short films
TitleDirector
Aliens AtaGlenn Barit
BawodT.M. Malones
Fatima Marie Torres and the Invasion of Space Shuttle Pinas 25Carlo Francisco Manatad
Hilom †P.R. Patindol
IslabodanJuan Carlo Tarobal
Juana and the Sacred ShoresAntonne Santiago
Lola LolengChe Tagyamon
Manong ng Pa-alingE. del Mundo
MariaJaime Habac, Jr.
Nakauwi NaMarvin Cabangunay
Jaynus Olaivar
NakawArvin 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
  1. "PEP Guide to Cinemalaya 2017". Philippine Entertainment Portal. August 3, 2017. Retrieved August 10, 2017.
  2. "Cinemalaya 2017: Full list of films with trailers, photos". ABS-CBN News. July 13, 2017. Retrieved August 10, 2017.
  3. "GUIDE: Cinemalaya Philippine Independent Film Festival 2017". Cinema Bravo. July 16, 2017. Archived from the original on August 10, 2017. Retrieved August 10, 2017.
  4. "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.
  5. "'Respeto' bags Cinemalaya 2017 Best Film award". CNN Philippines. August 14, 2017. Retrieved August 15, 2017.
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