The annual Cinemalaya Awards took place at The CCP Tanghalang Nicanor Abelardo on August 13, 2017, honoring the achievements and craftsmanship’s of Filipino Indie film makers on full-length and short categories. As soon as the curtain raised, the audience were appalled by a magnificent authenticity set design.

This was complemented by a powerful opening performance of " The Joys And Perils Of Making An Indie " by Lou Veloso, Aiai de las Alas and Jaclyn Jose, accompanied by Tanghalang Sta. Ana and Jerald Napoles who rendered " Ikaw At Ako. " Maricris Garcia performed " Bituin Marikit " for the " In Memoriam " tribute as interpreted by a female member of Powerdance.
The ceremony was directed by Louie Ignacio. A total of 20 trophies were awarded in two different categories:
SHORT FILM " Nakauwi Na " by Marvin Cabangunay and Jaynus Olaivar (Audience Choice Award) " Bawod " by Duwi Monteagudo (Best Screenplay) " Manong Ng Pa-Aling " by E del Mundo (Best Direction) " Fatima Torres And The Invasion Of Space Shuttle Pinas 25 " by Carlo Francisco Manatad (Special Jury Prize) " Aliens Ata " by Karl Glen Barit (2017 NETPAC Award) " Hilom " by PR Patindol (Best Short Feature Film)
FEATURE FILM " Respeto " by Alberto Monteras II (Audience Choice Award) " Respeto " by Corinne de San Jose (Best Sound) " Kiko Boksingero " by Pepe Manikan (Best Original Music Score) " Respeto " by Lawrence Ang (Best Editing) " Baconaua " by TM Malones and " Respeto " by Ike Avellana (Best Cinematography) " Bagahe " by Zig Dulay (Best Screenplay) Yayo Aguila for " Kiko Boksingero " (Best Supporting Actress) Dido de la Paz for " Respeto " (Best Supporting Actor) Joseph Israel Laban for " Baconaua " (Best Direction) Angeli Bayani for " Bagahe " (Best Actress) Noel Comia Jr. for " Kiko Boksingero " (Best Actor) " Baconaua " by Joseph Israel Laban (Special Jury Prize) " Respeto " by Alberto Monteras II (2017 NETPAC Award) " Respeto " by Alberto Monteras II (Best Film)

Text and Photos by Gilbert Kim Sancha.
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