13th Cinemalaya Independent Film Festival
# 13th Cinemalaya Independent Film Festival

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 | 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 $^†$ | 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 $^†$ | 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.

### 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
