“About Us But Not About Us” topped the list, but below are the other MMFF winners from the first summer season.
The summer MMFF began on April 8 and will run till April 18. The Gabi Ng Parangal, which was place on Tuesday, April 11, announced the major awards for the inaugural edition of the summer Metro Manila Film Festival.
And the film About Us But Not About Us swept the first edition of the summer MMFF. Romnick Sarmenta and Gladys Reyes were also recognized for their outstanding performances. The film received ten trophies, including Best Picture and Best Director.
Below is the complete list of winners:
- Best Picture
About Us But Not About Us - Second Best Picture
Love You Long Time - Third Best Picture
Here Comes the Groom - Best Director
Jun Robles Lana, About Us But Not About Us - Best Actor in a Leading Role
Romnick Sarmenta, About Us But Not About Us - Best Actress in a Leading Role
Gladys Reyes, Apag - Best Actor in a Supporting Role
Keempee de Leon, Here Comes the Groom - Best Actress in a Supporting Role
Kaladkaren, Here Comes The Groom - Best Screenplay
Jun Robles Lana, About Us But Not About Us - Best Cinematography
Neil Daza, About Us But Not About Us - Best Editing
Lawrence Ang, About Us But Not About Us - Best Sound
Armand de Guzman, About Us But Not About Us - Best Musical Score
Teresa Barrozo, About Us But Not About Us - Best Original Theme Song
“Paralaya” by Andy Alviz, Apag - Best Production Design
Marxie Maolen Fadul, About Us But Not About Us - Special Jury Prize
Here Comes the Groom and Elijah Canlas