Filipino films once again took center stage at the highly anticipated Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) Gabi ng Parangal, celebrating the creativity and brilliance of the nation’s filmmakers, actors, and production teams.
The awards night took place on December 27 at The Theater at Solaire in Parañaque.
In celebration of its 50th anniversary, this year’s MMFF featured ten official entries that demonstrated a rich variety of genres, capturing the depth and creativity of the local film industry.
Dominating the awards night, GMA Pictures' Green Bones claimed six major awards, including the prestigious Best Picture prize.
Kapuso star Dennis Trillo was named Best Actor in a Lead Role for his exceptional performance in Green Bones. Furthermore, his co-star Ruru Madrid won the Best Actor in a Supporting Role award.
Judy Ann Santos bagged the Best Actress in a Lead Role award for her gripping performance in the horror film, Espantaho.
In her acceptance speech, the versatile actress stated that all ten competing films deserved to be called winners.
The following is the complete list of winners from the 50th Metro Manila Film Festival:
Best Picture
- "Green Bones"
2nd Best Picture
- "The Kingdom"
3rd Best Picture
- "My Future You"
4th Best Picture
- "Isang Himala"
Best Actor in a Lead Role
- Dennis Trillo - "Green Bones"
Best Actress in a Lead Role
- Judy Ann Santos - "Espantaho"
Best Actor in a Supporting Role
- Ruru Madrid – "Green Bones"
Best Actress in a Supporting Role
- Kakki Teodoro – "Isang Himala"
Best Child Performer
- Sienna Stevens – "Green Bones"
Best Director
- Cristanto Aquino – "My Future You"
- Michael Tuviera – "The Kingdom"
Special Jury Prize
- "Topakk"
- "Isang Himala"
Gatpuno Antonio J. Villegas Cultural Award
- "The Kingdom"
Fernando Poe Jr. Memorial Award for Excellence
- "Topakk"
Breakthrough Performance
- Seth Fedalin – "My Future You"
Special Jury Citation
- Vice Ganda – And the Breadwinner is…
Best Screenplay
- Ricky Lee & Angeli Atienza – "Green Bone"
Best Production Design
- Nestor Abrogena – “The Kingdom”
Best Cinematography
- Neil Daza – “Green Bones”
Best Editing
- Vanessa Ubas De Leon – “My Future You”
Best Original Theme Song
- Ang Himala ay nasa Puso by Juan Karlos – “Isang Himala”
Best Sound
- Ditoy Aguila – “Strange Frequencies: Taiwan Killer Hospital”
Best Musical Score
- Vincent De Jesus – “Isang Himala”
Best Visual Effects
- Riot Inc. – “The Kingdom”
Gender Sensitivity Award
- “And the Breadwinner is…”
Best float
- "Uninvited"
- "Topakk"
Third Best Student Short Film Award
- PNB1250
Second Best Student Short Film Award
- A Delivery Rider
First Best Student Short Film Award
- Saan Aabot ang Singkwenta Pesos Mo?
Special Jury Prize
- Inang Wak-wak
