2017 Cinemalaya
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The 13th Cinemalaya Independent Film Festival was held from August 4â13, 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]
Opening filmBirdshot by Mikhail Red
Closing filmPastor by Adolfo Alix, Jr.
LocationMetro Manila, Philippines
Film titles21
Festival official poster | |
| Opening film | Birdshot by Mikhail Red |
|---|---|
| Closing film | Pastor by Adolfo Alix, Jr. |
| Location | Metro Manila, Philippines |
| Film titles | 21 |
| Festival date | August 4, 2017âAugust 13, 2017 |
| Website | Official Website |
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 â | 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 â | 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 â Respeto by Treb Monteras II
- Special Jury Prize â Baconaua by Joseph Israel Laban
- Audience Choice Award â Respeto by Treb Monteras II
- Best Direction â Joseph Israel Laban for Baconaua
- Best Actor â Noel Comia Jr. for Kiko Boksingero
- Best Actress â Angeli Bayani for Bagahe
- Best Supporting Actor â Dido de la Paz for Respeto
- Best Supporting Actress â Yayo Aguila for Kiko Boksingero
- Best Screenplay â Zig Dulay for Bagahe
- Best Cinematography â
- Ike Avellana for Respeto
- T.M. Malones for Baconaua
- Best Editing â Lawrence Ang for Respeto
- Best Sound â Corinne de San Jose for Respeto
- Best Original Music Score â Pepe Manikan for Kiko Boksingero
- Best Production Design â Marxie Maolen Fadul for Nabubulok
- NETPAC Award â Respeto by Treb Monteras II
Short films
- Best Short Film â Hilom by P.R. Patindol
- Special Jury Prize â Fatima Marie Torres and the Invasion of Space Shuttle Pinas 25 by Carlo Francisco Manatad
- Audience Choice Award â Nakauwi Na by Marvin Cabangunay and Jaynus Olaivar
- Best Direction â E. del Mundo for Manong ng Pa-Aling
- Best Screenplay â Duwi Monteagudo (aka Joseph Israel Laban) for Bawod
- NETPAC Award â Aliens Ata by Glenn Barit
