The 13th

Cinemalaya Independent Film Festival The Cinemalaya Philippine Independent Film Festival is a film festival in the Philippines held annually during the month August at the Cultural Center of the Philippines Complex and various cinemas. Its aim is the development and promotion of Fi ...

was held from August 4–13, 2017 in

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. 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

Short films

Awards

The awards ceremony was held on August 13, 2017 at the Tanghalang Nicanor Abelardo,

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Full-Length Features

* Best Film – ''

Respeto ''Respeto'' (''Respect'') is a 2017 Philippine drama independent film starring Filipino hip hop artist Abra, and directed by Alberto "Treb" Monteras II. It was co-written by Monteras and screenwriter Njel de Mesa, who drew inspiration from th ...

'' 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. Noel Marasigan Comia Jr. (born May 29, 2004) is a Filipino actor, commercial model, singer, TV events host, and voice talent who won Cinemalaya's Best Actor Award 2017 for movie Kiko Boksingero (the youngest of which to do so) and joined as a co ...

for ''

Kiko Boksingero ''Kiko Boksingero'' () is a 2017 Philippine independent film starring Noel Comia Jr., and directed by Thop Nazareno. It won the awards for Best Actor (Noel Comia Jr.), Best Supporting Actress (Yayo Aguila),and Best Original Music Score (Pepe Mani ...

'' * Best Actress –

Angeli Bayani Angeli Bayani (born November 13, 1977) is a Filipina actress. She is best known for starring in Philippine art-house and independent films notably those by Lav Diaz's ''Melancholia'' (2008), '' Century of Birthing'' (2011), and ''Norte, the En ...

for ''Bagahe'' * Best Supporting Actor – Dido de la Paz for ''Respeto'' * Best Supporting Actress –

Yayo Aguila Yayo Aguila (born Maria Rosario Racelis Aguila; September 13, 1967) is a Filipina actress whose career began through the cult film series ''Bagets''. Career Yayo Aguila's career began in 1982. Her breakout film was the cult film ''Bagets'', wh ...

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'' *

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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'' *

Award – ''Aliens Ata'' by Glenn Barit

References

External links

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