The 27th of December 2008 was a night of glamour as the 34th Metro Manila Film Festival-Philippines held its awarding ceremony at Sofitel Philippine Plaza’s Harbor Garden Tent. The awards night is composed of three parts: the red carpet entrance of the stars, awarding ceremony, and Katy the Musical.
Here’s the complete list of winners:
Best Picture: Baler
2nd Best Festival Picture: Tanging Ina N’yong Lahat
3rd Best Festival Picture: Iskul Bukol 20 Years After
Best Director: Mark Meily (Baler)
Best Actress: Anne Curtis (Baler)
Best Actor: Christopher De Leon (Magkaibigan)
Best Screenplay: Baler
Gatpuno Antonio Villegas Cultural Award: Baler
Best Supporting Actress: Manilyn Reynes (One Night Only)
Best Supporting Actor: Philip Salvador (Baler)
Best Cinematography: Lee Meily (Baler)
Best Production Design: Aped Santos (Baler)
Best Editing: Danny Anonuevo (Baler)
Best Visual Effects: Robert Quilao (Dayo: Sa Mundo ng Elementalia)
Best Musical Score: Jessie Lasaten (Dayo: Sa Mundo ng Elementalia)
Best Theme Song: “Lipad†by Jessie Lasaten and Artemio Abad Jr.,
performed by Lea Salonga (Dayo: Sa Mundo ng Elementalia)
Best Sound: Albert Idioma and Wally Dellosa (Dayo: Sa Mundo ng Elementalia)
Best Original Story: Jose Javier Reyes (One Night Only)
Best Child Performer: Robert Villar (Shake, Rattle, and Roll X)
Best Make-up: Noli Villalobos (Desperadas 2)
