13th Cinemalaya Independent Film Festival explained
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 | | |
| Bagahe | Zig Dulay | | 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 | | Family drama |
| Nabubulok | Sonny Calvento | Gina Alajar, JC Santos, Billy Ray Gallion and Jameson Blake | Crime, Drama |
| Ang Pamilyang Hindi Lumuluha | Mes de Guzman | | Black comedy |
| Requited | Nerissa Picadizo | | Drama |
| Respeto † | | 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
External links
Notes and References
- Web site: PEP Guide to Cinemalaya 2017 . Philippine Entertainment Portal. August 3, 2017 . August 10, 2017.
- Web site: Cinemalaya 2017: Full list of films with trailers, photos . ABS-CBN News. July 13, 2017 . August 10, 2017.
- Web site: GUIDE: Cinemalaya Philippine Independent Film Festival 2017 . Cinema Bravo . July 16, 2017 . August 10, 2017 . https://web.archive.org/web/20170810050804/https://cinemabravo.com/2017/07/16/guide-cinemalaya-philippine-independent-film-festival-2017/ . August 10, 2017 . dead .
- Web site: PINOY HIPHOP FILM “RESPETO” WINS BEST FILM IN CINEMALAYA 2017 . . August 15, 2017 . August 15, 2017 . https://web.archive.org/web/20170816104645/http://www.cinemalaya.org/news/pinoy-hiphop-film-%E2%80%9Crespeto%E2%80%9D-wins-best-film-cinemalaya-2017 . 2017-08-16 . dead .
- Web site: 'Respeto' bags Cinemalaya 2017 Best Film award . . August 14, 2017 . August 15, 2017 . August 24, 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20190824172617/https://cnnphilippines.com/entertainment/2017/08/14/respeto-bags-cinemalaya-2017-best-film-award.html . dead .
