2017 Cinemalaya

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.

The winning film is highlighted with boldface and a dagger.

The awards ceremony was held on August 13, 2017 at the Tanghalang Nicanor Abelardo, Cultural Center of the Philippines.

• 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

• 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

• Cinemalaya Independent Film Festival