"Respeto" wins big at Cinemalaya Independent Fest
17 Aug - It was revealed that Alberto Monteras II's movie, "Respeto" has been named Best Film at the 2017 Cinemalaya Independent Film Festival.
As reported on ABS-CBN, Cinemalaya recently released a statement praising the movie for its "infectious, propulsive energy, and its highly convincing cast of characters and very effective ensemble acting" among others.
It also won the NETPAC Jury Prize, named the audience choice for feature film, and the movie bagged three more awards including Best Supporting Actor for Dido de la Paz.
On the other hand, actress Angeli Bayani was named Best Actress for her role in "Bagahe", while Noel Comia Jr. won Best Actor for "Kiko Boksingero".
The winners are as follows:
Full-length Feature Film:
Best Feature Film: Respeto
Best Director: Joseph Israel Laban (Baconaua)
Best Actor: Noel Comia, Jr. (Kiko Boksingero)
Best Actress: Angeli Bayani (Bagahe)
Best Supporting Actor: Dido de la Paz (Respeto)
Best Supporting Actress: Yayo Aguila (Kiko Boksingero)
Best Sound: Corinne de San Jose (Respeto)
Best Musical Score: Kiko Boksingero
Best Editing: Lawrence Ang (Respeto)
Best Production Design: Marxie Maolen Fadul (Nabubulok)
Best Cinematography: (tie) Ike Avellana (Respeto) and TM Malones (Baconaua)
Best Screenplay: Zig Dulay (Bagahe)
Special Jury Prize: Baconaua
NETPAC Jury Prize: Respeto
Audience Choice: Respeto
Short Film Feature:
Best Short Film: Hilom
Best Screenplay: Duwi Monteagudo (Bawod)
Best Director: E. del Mundo (Manong ng Pa-aling)
Audience Choice: Nakauwi Na
Special Jury Prize: Fatima Marie Torres and the Invasion of Space Shuttle Pinas 25
NETPAC Jury Prize: Aliens Ata
(Photo Source: Respeto Facebook)
