Green Bones
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Green Bones is a 2024 Philippine prison drama film directed by Zig Dulay, written by Ricky Lee and Anj Atienza, based on a story concept by JC Rubio, and starring Dennis Trillo and Ruru Madrid. It follows Xavier Gonzaga, a police officer who is grieving his sister's death, while fighting against the release of the criminal Domingo Zamora. The film was released theatrically on December 25, 2024, as an official entry of GMA Pictures to the 2024 Metro Manila Film Festival in its 50th year.
Infobox
Directed by
Zig Dulay
Written by
mw- Ricky Lee Angeli Atienza
Story by
JC Rubio
Produced by
Nessa Valdellon Angeli Atienza Kristian Julao
Starring
Dennis Trillo Ruru Madrid
Cinematography
Neil Daza
Edited by
Benjamin Tolentino
Music by
Len Calvo
Productioncompanies
GMA PicturesGMA Public AffairsBrightburn Entertainment
Distributed by
Sony Pictures Releasing International
Release date
December 25, 2024 (2024-12-25) (MMFF)
Running time
100 minutes
Country
Philippines
Language
Filipino
Box office
₱133,742,461.06
Tables
mw- Accolades received by Green Bones · Reception › Accolades
2024
2024
Year
2024
Award
50th Metro Manila Film Festival
Category
Best Picture
Recipient(s)
Green Bones
Result
Won
Fernando Poe Jr. Memorial Award for Excellence
Fernando Poe Jr. Memorial Award for Excellence
Year
Fernando Poe Jr. Memorial Award for Excellence
Award
Nominated
Best Director
Best Director
Year
Best Director
Award
Zig Dulay
Category
Nominated
Best Actor
Best Actor
Year
Best Actor
Award
Dennis Trillo
Category
Won
Best Supporting Actor
Best Supporting Actor
Year
Best Supporting Actor
Award
Ruru Madrid
Category
Won
Best Screenplay
Best Screenplay
Year
Best Screenplay
Award
Ricky Lee and Angeli Atienza
Category
Won
Best Cinematography
Best Cinematography
Year
Best Cinematography
Award
Neil Daza
Category
Won
Best Production Design
Best Production Design
Year
Best Production Design
Award
Maolen Fadul
Category
Nominated
Best Editing
Best Editing
Year
Best Editing
Award
Benjamin Tolentino
Category
Nominated
Best Sound
Best Sound
Year
Best Sound
Award
Albert Michael Idioma and Nicole Rosacay
Category
Nominated
Best Musical Score
Best Musical Score
Year
Best Musical Score
Award
Len Calvo
Category
Nominated
Best Child Performer
Best Child Performer
Year
Best Child Performer
Award
Sienna Stevens
Category
Won
2025
2025
Year
2025
Award
2025 Asian Academy Creative Awards
Category
Best Screenplay
Recipient(s)
Ricky Lee
Result
Won
Best Actor in a Leading Role (Asia category)
Best Actor in a Leading Role (Asia category)
Year
Best Actor in a Leading Role (Asia category)
Award
Dennis Trillo
Category
Won
Best Actor in a Leading Role (National category)
Best Actor in a Leading Role (National category)
Year
Best Actor in a Leading Role (National category)
Award
Won
International Golden Summit Excellence Award in Vietnam
International Golden Summit Excellence Award in Vietnam
Year
International Golden Summit Excellence Award in Vietnam
Award
Best Actor
Category
Won
Gawad Urian
Gawad Urian
Year
Gawad Urian
Award
Pinakamahusay na Pangunahing Aktor ( Best Actor )
Category
Won
| Year | Award | Category | Recipient(s) | Result | Ref. |
| 2024 | 50th Metro Manila Film Festival | Best Picture | Green Bones | Won | |
| Fernando Poe Jr. Memorial Award for Excellence | Nominated | ||||
| Best Director | Zig Dulay | Nominated | |||
| Best Actor | Dennis Trillo | Won | |||
| Best Supporting Actor | Ruru Madrid | Won | |||
| Best Screenplay | Ricky Lee and Angeli Atienza | Won | |||
| Best Cinematography | Neil Daza | Won | |||
| Best Production Design | Maolen Fadul | Nominated | |||
| Best Editing | Benjamin Tolentino | Nominated | |||
| Best Sound | Albert Michael Idioma and Nicole Rosacay | Nominated | |||
| Best Musical Score | Len Calvo | Nominated | |||
| Best Child Performer | Sienna Stevens | Won | |||
| 2025 | 2025 Asian Academy Creative Awards | Best Screenplay | Ricky Lee | Won | |
| Best Actor in a Leading Role (Asia category) | Dennis Trillo | Won | |||
| Best Actor in a Leading Role (National category) | Won | ||||
| International Golden Summit Excellence Award in Vietnam | Best Actor | Won | |||
| Gawad Urian | Pinakamahusay na Pangunahing Aktor ( Best Actor ) | Won |
References
- Green Boneshttps://www.boxofficemojo.com/title/tt34140719/
- GMA Networkhttps://www.gmanetwork.com/news/lifestyle/content/930143/metro-manila-film-festival-2024-parade-of-stars/story/
- Daily Tribunehttps://tribune.net.ph/2024/07/17/mmff-50th-edition-excitement-builds-as-first-half-of-finalists-revealed
- Green Boneshttps://www.gmanetwork.com/news/balitambayan/chikamuna/913563/green-bones-nina-dennis-trillo-sofia-pablo-pasok-sa-metro-manila-film-festival-2024/story/
- The Manila Timeshttps://www.manilatimes.net/2024/07/16/entertainment-lifestyle/first-lady-lends-support-to-golden-edition-of-mmff/1957678
- Green Boneshttps://www.gmanetwork.com/news/lifestyle/content/913534/green-bones-metro-manila-film-festival-2024/story/
- GMA Networkhttps://www.gmanetwork.com/news/showbiz/chikaminute/924473/green-bones-unveils-first-look-at-characters-of-dennis-trillo-ruru-madrid/story/
- The Manila Timeshttps://www.manilatimes.net/2024/12/10/entertainment-lifestyle/show-times/green-bones-a-tale-of-redemption-and-hope/2018471
- GMA Newshttps://www.gmanetwork.com/news/showbiz/chikaminute/924741/ruru-madrid-says-green-bones-is-a-dream-come-true/story/
- GMA Networkhttps://www.gmanetwork.com/news/showbiz/chikaminute/918619/kylie-padilla-joins-dennis-trillo-ruru-madrid-in-mmff-2024-entry-green-bones/story/
- Green Boneshttps://www.facebook.com/GMAPictures/posts/1047487957383584?ref=embed_post
- Green Boneshttps://www.philstar.com/pilipino-star-ngayon/showbiz/2024/07/18/2370976/green-bones-movie-ng-gma-pictures-pasok-sa-metro-manila-film-festival-2024
- Rapplerhttps://www.rappler.com/entertainment/movies/metro-manila-film-festival-announces-five-official-entries-2024/
- GMA Networkhttps://www.gmanetwork.com/entertainment/showbiznews/news/22078/ruru-madrid-posts-green-bones-set-photos-as-they-wrap-up-taping/photo
- Philippine Daily Inquirerhttps://entertainment.inquirer.net/587745/sb19s-mapa-nyebe-featured-in-and-the-breadwinner-is-green-bones
- Green Boneshttps://www.gmanetwork.com/news/showbiz/chikaminute/919396/columbia-pictures-to-distribute-gma-pictures-green-bones-kmjs-gabi-ng-lagim-the-movie/story/
- Rapplerhttps://www.rappler.com/voices/rappler-blogs/analysis-metro-manila-film-festival-box-office-2024/
- ""Green Bones" starring Dennis Trillo & Ruru Madrid"https://manilainternationalfilmfest.com/event/green-bones-starring-dennis-trillo-kylie-padilla-ruru-madrid/
- "'Sunshine,' 'Green Bones,' 'Magellan' among contenders for PH entry to Oscars"https://entertainment.inquirer.net/623898/sunshine-green-bones-magellan-among-contenders-for-ph-entry-to-oscars
- INQUIRER.nethttps://entertainment.inquirer.net/626625/lav-diazs-magellan-is-ph-entry-for-best-international-feature-film-at-oscars
- Rapplerhttps://www.rappler.com/entertainment/movies/full-list-winners-metro-manila-film-festival-gabi-ng-parangal-2024/
- Asian Academy Creative Awardshttps://aaca.wpenginepowered.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Full-List-of-NW-2025-by-Categories-2.pdf
- People Journalhttps://journalnews.com.ph/marian-waging-best-actress-sa-intl-golden-summit-excellence-awards/#gsc.tab=0
- Manunuri ng Pelikulang Pilipino (MPP)https://manunuripelikula.com/?fbclid=IwdGRleAMm0tFleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHkL4cXz3Yfr7_5Ap7Hm91aNjSRBnsfuKKuXFKOKb7_h5RBEY7EQ-C-3ylrlI_aem_gzvUBIRnD_ibnzq0Kj2-AQ