Two movies emerged big at the 1st CineFilipino Festival during its awarding last Sunday, September 22, at the Genting Club of Resorts World Manila in Pasay City.

The two notable movies of the Cine Filipino Film Festival are “Ang Kwento ni Mabuti” and “Ang Huling Cha-Cha ni Anita”.

Nora Aunor beaten for Best Actress at CineFilipino Festival 2013

The Best Actress Award goes to 13 year old, Teri Malvar for her role in Ang Huling Cha Cha ni Anita beating Nora Aunor in her role in Ang Kwento ni Mabuti.

Cine Filipino 2013 Film Festival

Cine Filipino 2013 Film Festival

The winners are:
SHORT FILMS
First Best Short Film: Ligaw
Second Best Short Film: Logaritmo
Third Best Short Film: Sangandaan
FEATURE FILMS
Best Sound: PutiBest Production Design: Puti
Best Musical Score: The Guerrilla is a Poet

Best Cinematography: Puti

Best Film Editing: The Guerrilla is a Poet

Best Supporting Actor: Bong Cabrera, The Guerrilla is a Poet

Best Supporting Actress: Angel Aquino, Ang Huling Cha Cha ni Anita

Best Acting Ensemble: Ang Huling Cha Cha ni Anita

Best Actor: Karl Medina, The Guerrilla is a Poet

Best Actress: Teri Malvar, Ang Huling Cha Cha ni Anita

Best Screenplay: Ang Kwento ng Mabuti

Best Director: Mes de Guzman, Ang Kwento ng Mabuti

Best Picture: Ang Kwento ng Mabuti tie Ang Huling Cha Cha ni Anita

The festival spearheaded by PLDT-Smart Foundation, MediaQuest, Studio 5 and Unitel Entertainment opened its doors to interested filmmakers last August 2012 and attracted almost 150 entries from across the country. Due to the overwhelming response, the festival committee faced a grueling task of selecting the eight best entries. The chosen filmmakers received a seed grant of P1.5 million to support their project.