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.
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 Joseph 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.
Winners are listed first, highlighted with boldface and indicated with a double dagger (‡). Nominees are also listed if applicable.
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