39th Luna Awards
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| 39th Luna Awards | |
|---|---|
| Date | August 26, 2023 |
| Site | Quezon City Sports Club |
| Highlights | |
| Best Picture | Family Matters |
| Most awards | Family Matters (4) |
| Most nominations | Family Matters (10) |
The 39th Luna Awards ceremony, presented by the Film Academy of the Philippines (FAP), honored the best Filipino films of 2022. As the duly accredited counterpart of the American Academy Awards, FAP was also in charge of sending the Philippines' entry for the International Feature Film at the Oscars. Citing a lack of funds and the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic as the reason, the organization decided to take a two-year hiatus from their responsibilities.[1] They did not submit an entry for Oscars consideration nor did they hold the Luna Awards, prompting criticisms from other members of the industry. [2] After the hiatus, FAP officer in charge Manny Morfe announces that the organization is reviving the Luna Awards and submitting a film for consideration at the Oscars because "we want everyone to know that we still exist and that this is our mandate for the industry."[3] The ceremony is held on August 26, 2023 at the Quezon City Sports Club.