title: 13th Cinemalaya Independent Film Festival
text: # 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
  