1983 Metro Manila Film Festival

Film festival edition 1983 Metro Manila Film Festival 9 Metro Manila Film Festival Manila 1983 12 25 to 1984 01 03 Karnal Bago Kumalat ang Kamandag (6) MBS 8th 10th The 9th Metro Manila Film Festival was held in 1983, with only eight films presented. Cine Suerte's Karnal won the Best Picture and four other awards. The major individual awards, however, was garnered by Lea Productions' Bago Kumalat ang Kamandag including Best Actor and Best Actress for Anthony Alonzo and Coney Reyes respectively, Best Director and Best Screenplay for Willie Milan among others. Other awardees include the films Hot Property and Tengteng de Sarapen. RVQ Productions' Tengteng de Sarapen was the top grosser of the festival."THE 1983 METRO MANILA FILM FESTIVAL: "KARNAL" BEST PICTURE". Video 48. Retrieved 2014-04-12.The Times Journal. "Karnal Metro Manila Filmfest top awardee". December 28, 1983. Newspaper Print. Entries Title Starring Studio Director Genre Bad Bananas sa Puting Tabing Christopher de Leon, Edgar Mortiz, Jay Ilagan, Johnny Delgado, Nora Aunor, Jaime Fabregas, Larry Lawrence Vanguard Films Peque Gallaga Adventure, comedy Bago Kumalat ang Kamandag Anthony Alonzo, Coney Reyes, Eddie Garcia, Perla Bautista, Alicia Alonzo Lea Productions Willie Milan ActionD'GodsonNiño Muhlach, William Martinez, Susan Bautista, Panchito, Pepe Pimentel, Nanette Inventor, Manny Luna, Rodolfo 'Boy' Garcia, Bayani Casimiro, Jimmy Santos, Palito, Joaquin Fajardo, Fred PanopioD'Wonder FilmsJ. Erastheo Navoa Action, ComedyGunfighterLito Lapid, Connie Angeles, Chuck Biller, Cole Mackay, Paul Jones, Marlene Chavez, Brad FletcherAPG FilmsRomy Suzara Action, WesternHot PropertyCarmi Martin, Phillip Salvador, Dennis Roldan, Vic Diaz, Tony Santos, Sr.Golden Dragon FilmsLino Brocka Drama Karnal Charito Solis, Phillip Salvador, Vic Silayan, Joel Torre, Cecille Castillo Cine Suerte Marilou Diaz-Abaya DramaOver My Dead BodyTony Ferrer, Efren Reyes, Jr., Bembol Roco, Raoul Aragon, Anna Marie Gutierrez, Lolita MarquezSunfilms InternationalArsenio 'Boots' Bautista ActionTengteng De SarapenDolphy, Alma Moreno, Panchito, Jaypee de Guzman, Raoul Aragonn, Bayani Casimiro, Teroy de Guzman, Palito, Ben David, Rocco Montalban, Larry Silva, Allan Bautista, Max VeraRVQ ProductionsFrank Gray, Jr. Comedy Winners and nominees Awards Winners are listed first and highlighted in boldface.https://www.imdb.com/event/ev0000431/1983 Metro Manila Film Festival: Awards for 1983 Internet Movie Database Best Film Best DirectorKarnal Bago Kumalat ang Kamandag Hot PropertyWillie Milan – Bago Kumalat ang Kamandag Best Actor Best ActressAnthony Alonzo – Bago Kumalat ang KamandagConey Reyes – Bago Kumalat ang Kamandag Best Supporting Actor Best Supporting ActressDennis Roldan – Hot PropertyAlicia Alonzo – Bago Kumalat ang Kamandag Best Sound Engineering Best CinematographyRudy Baldovino – KarnalManolo Abaya – Karnal Best Editing Best MusicAugusto Salvador – Bago Kumalat ang KamandagWilliam Yusi – Hot Property Best Art Direction Best ScreenplayFiel Zabat – KarnalWillie Milan and Ronnie Paredes – Bago Kumalat ang Kamandag Best Child PerformerJaypee de Guzman and Ben Pelayo – Teng Teng de Sarapen Multiple awards Awards Film 6 Bago Kumalat ang Kamandag4 Karnal2 Hot Property Controversies In August 1983, American political advisor Jack Valenti, head of the Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA), requested that the festival be moved from December to November, lest the MPAA refrain from attending the 1984 edition of the Manila International Film Festival. His request was criticized by members of the Philippine film industry, with one producer arguing that November is often a time when film attendance is at its lowest in the country.Fernandez Manny B. November playdate for MIFF [sic] opposed! Balita Liwayway Publishing, Inc. August 23, 1983 Makati 7Cabling Mario S. Mariing sampal sa mga Pilipino Hard slap to Filipinos Balita Liwayway Publishing, Inc. August 23, 1983 Makati 7 During the awards night, many were surprised after Coney Reyes won the Best Actress award for the film Bago Kumalat ang Dugo and Anthony Alonzo is given the Best Actor award for the same film, besting acting greats Charito Solis, Phillip Salvador, and Vic Silayan, who were all in the film Karnal."Through the years: Controversies in the MMFF". Business World Online. Retrieved April 9, 2014. In addition, juror's standards of giving Willie Milan the Best Director award against Lino Brocka is questioned."A look at the past MMFF controversies". ABS-CBN. Retrieved April 19, 2014. References External links http://www.mmda.gov.ph/mmff/ 1982 Metro Manila Film Festival Metro Manila Film Festival 1983 1984 Metro Manila Film Festival Category:Metro Manila Film Festival by year MMFF Metro Manila Film Festival Metro Manila Film Festival Metro Manila Film Festival