'Deleter,' a psychological thriller film about the horrifying experiences of being a content moderator, ruled the 2022 Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) Gabi ng Parangal on Tuesday, December 27 at New Frontier Theater in Cubao, Quezon City.
Directed by Mikhail Red, the movie bagged seven awards, including Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Actress award for Nadine Lustre, who made her big screen comeback, beating other actresses such as Heaven Peralejo of 'Nanahimik Ang Gabi,' Ivana Alawi of 'Partners in Crime, and 'Toni Gonzaga of 'My Teacher' for the category.
Other awards the movie received were First Best Film, Best Editing, Best Cinematography, and Best Sound.
The film 'Deleter' is a story that revolves around Lyra, a content moderator who became immune to the horrors of her job, of filtering videos from social media platforms that are disturbing.
However, her routine will be thrown off course after being related to the investigation of one of her co-workers' death, which haunts her increasingly.
Stars Louise delos Reyes, McCoy De Leon, and Jeffrey Hidalgo are also part of the film.
The Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) is an annual celebration of Filipino talents.
It is a film festival that runs from December 25 to the first weekend of January in the following year, focusing on Filipino films.
Here is the full list of winners:
First Best Film - "Deleter"
Second Best Film - "Mamasapano: Now It Can Be Told"
Third Best Film - "Nanahimik Ang Gabi"
Best Director - Mikhail Red for "Deleter"
Best Lead Actress - Nadine Lustre for "Deleter"
Best Lead Actor - Ian Veneracion for "Nanahimik Ang Gabi"
Best Supporting Actress - Dimples Romana for "My Father, Myself"
Best Supporting Actor - Mon Confiado for "Nanahimik Ang Gabi"
Best Screenplay - Eric Ramos for "Mamasapano: Now It Can Be Told"
Best Cinematography - Ian Guevarra for "Deleter"
Best Editing - Nikolas Red for "Deleter"
Best Visual Effects - "Deleter" (accepted by director Mikhail Red)
Best Production Design - Marielle Hizon for "Nanahimik Ang Gabi"
Best Original Theme Song - "Aking Mahal" by Ferdinand Topacio and Cristy Fermin for "Mamasapano: Now It Can Be Told"
Best Musical Score - Greg Rodriguez III for "Nanahimik Ang Gabi"
Best Sound - Aian Caro for "Deleter"
Fernando Poe Jr. Memorial Award - "Mamasapano: Now It Can Be Told"
Gatpuno Antonio J. Villegas Cultural Award - "Family Matters"
Marichu Vera Perez Maceda Memorial Award - Vilma Santos-Recto
Gender Sensitivity Award - "My Teacher"
Stars of the Night - Nadine Lustre from "Deleter" and Ian Veneracion from "Nanahimik Ang Gabi"
Best Float - "My Father, Myself"
Best Child Performer - Shawn Gabriel for "My Father, Myself"
