The 49th Metro Manila Film Festival culminated on Wednesday, revealing its winners in a highly anticipated event. “Firefly” emerged as the Best Picture, claiming this prestigious title alongside two other awards. The film also secured the Best Child Performer trophy for its lead star, Euwenn Mikaell, and was recognized for its exceptional screenplay. However, it was “Gomburza” that stole the spotlight, clinching a total of 7 trophies, including the 2nd Best Picture award. Cedrick Juan was honored with the Best Actor accolade for his remarkable performance, while Pepe Diokno received the Best Director award for his outstanding work. Additionally, “Gomburza” was recognized for its excellence in cinematography, production design, and sound, and was bestowed with the Gatpuno Antonio J. Villegas Cultural Award. Meanwhile, “Mallari” and “When I Met You In Tokyo” both secured 4 wins each, resulting in a tie for second place. “Mallari” was awarded the 3rd Best Picture, while “When I Met You In Tokyo” received the 4th Best Picture accolade.
Presenting the winners of the 49th Metro Manila Film Festival.
Best Picture: “Firefly”
2nd Best Picture: “Gomburza”
3rd Best Picture: “Mallari”
4th Best Picture: “When I Met You In Tokyo”
Best Actor: Cedrick Juan for “Gomburza”
Best Actress: Vilma Santos for “When I Met You In Tokyo”
Best Supporting Actor: JC Santos for “Mallari”
Best Supporting Actress: Miles Ocampo for “Family Of Two”
Best Director: Pepe Diokno for “Gomburza”
Best Screenplay: Angeli Atienza for “Firefly”
Best Child Performer: Euwann Mikaell of “Firefly”
Best Cinematography: Carlo Canlas Mendoza for “Gomburza”
Best Editing: Benjamin Tolentino for “(K)ampon”
Best Production Design: Ericson Navarro for “Gomburza”
Best Original Theme Song: “Finggah Lickin” from “Becky and Badette”
Best Visual Effects: Gaspar Mangarin for “Mallari”
Best Musical Score: Von de Guzman for “Mallari”
Best Sound: Melvin Q. Rivera and Louie Boy Bauson for “Gomburza”
Gender Sensitivity Award: “Becky and Badette”
FPJ Memorial Award for Excellence: “When I Met You In Tokyo”
Gatpuno Antonio J. Villegas Cultural Award: “Gomburza”
Marichu Vera Perez Maceda Memorial Award: Mother Lily Yu Monteverde
Best Float: “When I Met You In Tokyo”
