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. The festival was opened by Mikhail Red's Birdshot and was closed by Adolfo Alix, Jr.'s Pastor.
Entries The winning film is highlighted with boldface and a dagger.
Full-Length Features Title Director Cast GenreBaconaua Joseph Israel Laban Elora Españo, Therese Malvar, JM Salvado and Bembol Roco Coming-of-age drama Bagahe Zig Dulay Angeli Bayani Social dramaAng Guro Kong 'Di Marunong Magbasa Perry Escaño Alfred Vargas, Mon Confiado, James Blanco, Miggs Cuaderno, Micko Laurente and Marc Justine Alvarez Action, DramaKiko Boksingero Thop Nazareno Noel Comia, Jr., Yayo Aguila and Yul Servo Family dramaNabubulok Sonny Calvento Gina Alajar, JC Santos, Billy Ray Gallion and Jameson Blake Crime, DramaAng Pamilyang Hindi Lumuluha Mes de Guzman Sharon Cuneta Black comedyRequited Nerissa Picadizo Jake Cuenca and Anna Luna DramaRespeto † Treb Monteras II Abra, Dido de la Paz and Loonie Drama, MusicSa Gabing Nanahimik ang mga Kuliglig Iar Arondaing Angel Aquino and Jake Macapagal Social drama
Short films Title Director Aliens Ata Glenn BaritBawod T.M. MalonesFatima Marie Torres and the Invasion of Space Shuttle Pinas 25 Carlo Francisco ManatadHilom † P.R. PatindolIslabodan Juan Carlo TarobalJuana and the Sacred Shores Antonne SantiagoLola Loleng Che TagyamonManong ng Pa-aling E. del MundoMaria Jaime Habac, Jr.Nakauwi NaMarvin CabangunayJaynus OlaivarNakawArvin BelarminoNoel EscondoSorry 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.
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
External links Cinemalaya Independent Film Festival