The 1st Metropolitan Film Festival (later the Metro Manila Film Festival) was held on September 21, 1975, in Manila to commemorate the third anniversary of martial law and President Ferdinand Marcos' New Society program. Board of Censors chief Guillermo de Vega served as chairman of the festival's executive committee, with actor Joseph Estrada as co-chairman and the mayors of Metropolitan Manila as vice chairmen.
The film Diligin Mo ng Hamog ang Uhaw Na Lupa received most of the 1975 awards, winning six major awards including the Dangal ng Bagong Lipunan and Best Actor for Estrada. Batu-Bato sa Langit and Kapitan Kulas came in second and third respectively. The feature film Araw-Araw, Gabi-Gabi won one award, Best Actress for Charito Solis.
Nora Aunor's entry, NV Productions' Batu-Bato sa Langit (directed by Luciano B. Carlos), won as 3rd Best Picture. Vilma Santos, on the other hand, gave a notable performance in Roma Films' Karugtong ang Kahapon.
Entries Title Starring Studio Director Genre Alat! Tony Ferrer, George Estregan, Chanda Romero, Suzanne Gonzales Tagalog Ilang-Ilang Productions Pierre Salas Action Araw-Araw, Gabi-Gabi Charito Solis, Tony Santos, Sr., Rosanna Ortiz, Dindo Fernando Premiere Productions Danilo Cabreira Drama Batu-Bato sa Langit (Ang Tamaa'y Huwag Magagalit..!) Nora Aunor, Christopher de Leon, Nida Blanca N.V. Productions Luciano B. Carlos Romance, Comedy Diligin mo ng Hamog ang Uhaw na Lupa Joseph Estrada, Gloria Diaz JE Productions Augusto Buenaventura Action Kapitan Kulas Ramon Revilla, Sr., Elizabeth Oropesa, Helen Gamboa, Walter Navarro Lea Productions Romy Suzara Action, Drama Karugtong ang Kahapon Vilma Santos, Edgar Mortiz, Eddie Garcia, Gloria Romero, Celia Rodriguez Roma Films Fely Crisostomo Drama, Romance Postcards from China Dante Rivero, Boots Anson-Roa, Pilar Pilapil Lyra Ventures Cesar Gallardo Romance Siya'y Umalis, Siya'y Dumating Marlene Dauden, Nestor de Villa Mirick Films Mitos Villarreal Drama
Awards Winners are listed first, highlighted with boldface and indicated with a double dagger (). Nominees are also listed if applicable.
Dangal ng Bagong Lipunan Best Director Diligin Mo ng Hamog ang Uhaw Na Lupa – JE ProductionsBatu-Bato sa Langit – NV Productions | valign="top" | Augusto Buenaventura – Diligin Mo ng Hamog ang Uhaw Na Lupa Best Actor Best Actress Joseph Estrada – Diligin Mo ng Hamog ang Uhaw Na Lupa Charito Solis – Araw-Araw, Gabi-Gabi Best Supporting Actor Best Supporting Actress Vic Silayan – Diligin Mo ng Hamog ang Uhaw Na Lupa Nida Blanca – Batu-Bato sa Langit Best Screenplay Best Story Luciano Carlos – Batu-Bato sa Langit Ophelia San Juan – Kapitan Kulas Best Cinematography Best Editing Nonong Rasca – Kapitan Kulas Edgardo Vinarao – Diligin Mo ng Hamog ang Uhaw Na Lupa Best Music Best Sound George Canseco – Batu-Bato sa Langit Manuel Daves – Diligin Mo ng Hamog ang Uhaw Na Lupa
Multiple awards Awards Film 6 Diligin Mo ng Hamog ang Uhaw Na Lupa 4 Batu-Bato sa Langit 2 Kapitan Kulas
References
External links Metro Manila Film Festival: Awards for 1975 at the Internet Movie Database