Metro Manila Summer Film Festival

Song: "Paralaya"

For a performance that is committed and compelling and showing control and maturity which is nothing less thatn pitch perfect; for a performance that is committed to the role to define a character that is in complete harmony with his fellow performer.

For successfully orchestrating a cast of finely tuned performances from actors rendering a film that is entertaining but more so intelligent and engaging; for using a lighthearted genre to deal with a sensitive theme of compassion and understanding, acceptance and sympathy; for using the language of cinema to deliver an excellent piece while showing respect for gender choices and differences.