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
Short films
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