2024 Metro Manila Film Festival
 | |
| No. of films | 10 |
|---|---|
| Festival date | December 25, 2024 to January 14, 2025[1] |
The 2024 Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) is the 50th edition of the annual Metro Manila Film Festival. During the festival, no foreign films are shown in Philippine theaters (excluding IMAX and 4D theaters).
Entries
[edit]Feature films
[edit]The first five official entries were announced on July 16, 2024, at the Bulwagang Villegas at the Manila City Hall, selected from 39 scripts submitted by production companies.[2] Metropolitan Manila Development Authority chairman Don Artes revealed during the press conference that the 50th edition theme is called "Sinesigla sa Singkwenta" which highlights this year's festival featuring 10 competing entries with various genres, instead of the usual 8 entries.[2][3] The second batch of films was announced on October 22, 2024.[4] This was chosen among the finished films submitted on or before September 30, 2024.[5]
Most entries were given the Parental Guidance rating by the Movie and Television Review and Classification Board. My Future You were deemed fitted for a general audience, Strange Frequencies: Taiwan Killer Hospital were classified as R-13 rating, while the film festival's two thriller films Topakk and Uninvited where given the R-16 rating.[6]
Student short film entries
[edit]In association with Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP), the agency is conducting the Student Short Film Competition, a platform designed to showcase young Filipino filmmakers. It will be scheduled to announce ten selected short films on the second week of November.[12]
| Title | School | Director | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50 BPM | De La Salle–College of Saint Benilde | Luke Remetre | |
| A Delivery Rider | City of Malabon University | Jennissie Gilbuena | |
| Fifty-Fifty | Bulacan State University | Laurence de Vera | |
| Ikalimampung Palapag | University of the Philippines Diliman | Kimi Ong, Ryuta Suwa, and Raina Vergara | |
| Inang Wak-wak | Mindanao State University–General Santos City | Drenzel Calopez | |
| Pabaon | STI College–Cainta | Desiree Anne de Belen | |
| PNB 12-50 | University of the Philippines Mindanao | Ryan Paolo Resuena | |
| Saan Aabot Ang 50 Pesos Mo | University of Makati | Selina Claire Napano | |
| 50lo Trip With Lolo Dan | University of the Philippines Diliman | Denbert Tiamzon and Jay-r Julio | |
| The 50th Soul | University of Makati | Raphael Jesse Tominez |
Parade of Stars
[edit]The MMDA revealed the 12 km (7.5 mi) route of the 2:00 p.m. annual "Parade of Stars" on December 21 will be held from the Kartilya ng Katipunan to the Manila Central Post Office.[13]
Awards
[edit]| 2024 Metro Manila Film Festival Gabi ng Parangal | |
|---|---|
| Date | December 27, 2024 |
| Site | Solaire Resort & Casino, Parañaque |
| Hosted by | Robi Domingo, Gabbi Garcia, Jasmine Curtis-Smith, Tim Yap |
| Highlights | |
| Best Picture | Green Bones |
| Best Director | Michael Tuviera (The Kingdom) Crisanto Aquino (My Future You) |
| Best Actor | Dennis Trillo (Green Bones) |
| Best Actress | Judy Ann Santos (Espantaho) |
| Most awards | Green Bones (6) |
| Television coverage | |
| Channel | Prime TV |
| Network | PRTV Prime Media |
The Gabi ng Parangal (transl. Awards Night) of the 2024 Metro Manila Film Festival will be held at the Solaire Resort & Casino in Parañaque, on December 27, 2024.[14]
Jefrë designed the MMFF trophy featuring a silver figurine with an upper torso of film reel and filmstrip.[15]
Major awards
[edit]Winners are listed first, highlighted in boldface, and indicated with a double dagger (‡). Nominations are also listed if applicable.[16]
Other awards
[edit]- Lifetime Achievement Award – Joseph Estrada
- Special Jury Citation – Vice Ganda (And the Breadwinner Is...)
- Special Jury Prize – Topakk and Isang Himala
Student short film
[edit]- Best Picture
- Saan Aabot Ang 50 Pesos Mo? – University of Makati (Best Picture)
- A Delivery Rider – City of Malabon University (2nd Best Picture)
- PNB 12–50– University of the Philippines Mindanao (3rd Best Picture)
- Special Jury Prize
- Inang Wak-wak – Mindanao State University - General Santos
Multiple awards
[edit]| Awards | Film |
|---|---|
| 6 | Green Bones |
| 5 | Isang Himala |
| The Kingdom | |
| 4 | My Future You |
| 3 | Topakk |
| 2 | And the Breadwinner Is... |
Multiple nominations
[edit]| Awards | Film |
|---|---|
| 16 | The Kingdom |
| 14 | Espantaho |
| 13 | Topakk |
| 12 | |
| Green Bones | |
| Isang Himala | |
| 10 | My Future You |
| 8 | Strange Frequencies: Taiwan Killer Hospital |
| 7 | And the Breadwinner Is... |
| 6 | Uninvited |
2025 Manila International Film Festival
[edit]| 2025 Manila International Film Festival | |
|---|---|
| Date | To be announced |
The second edition of the Manila International Film Festival (MIFF) was supposed to take place in the United States from January 30 to February 2, 2024 and were to feature the entry films of the 2024 MMFF and additional films. The MIFF was to take place at the TCL Chinese Theater in Hollywood, Los Angeles.[17] Due to the January 2025 Southern California wildfires the event was postponed.[18]
MIFF special entries
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "Metro Manila Film Festival extended till Jan. 14". PNA. January 6, 2025. Retrieved January 6, 2025.
- ^ a b Mallorca, Hannah. "Vice Ganda, Vic Sotto, Dennis Trillo films lead 1st batch of MMFF 2024 entries". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Inquirer. Retrieved July 16, 2024.
- ^ "Metro Manila Film Festival announces first 5 official entries for 2024 edition". Rappler. Retrieved July 16, 2024.
- ^ a b "MMMF releases second batch of entries for 2024 film festival". GMA News. Retrieved October 22, 2024.
- ^ Tomada, Nathalie. "Vice Ganda and Vic Sotto's comeback films lead first 5 entries of 50th MMFF". The Philippine Star. PhilStar. Retrieved July 16, 2024.
- ^ Aguja, Januar Jr. (December 9, 2024). "MMFF thriller 'Uninvited' won't compromise, accepts R-16 rating". The Philippine Star. PhilStar. Retrieved July 16, 2024.
- ^ "Vice Ganda's And The Breadwinner Is..." ABS-CBN News. Retrieved July 16, 2024.
- ^ "2024 MMFF First Batch of Official Entries". Facebook. Retrieved July 18, 2024.
- ^ "Grand Launch of the 50th Metro Manila Film Festival and Announcement of the First Batch of Official Entries". Facebook. Retrieved July 16, 2024.
- ^ "First 5 entries for MMFF 2024 announced". tv5.com. News 5. Retrieved July 16, 2024.
- ^ "Announcement of the Second Batch of Official MMFF50 Film Entries". Facebook. Retrieved October 22, 2024.
- ^ "MMFF x FDCP Student Short Film Competition | FDCP". fdcp.ph. Retrieved November 4, 2024.
- ^ Mallorca, Hannah (December 15, 2024). "MMFF 2024 Parade of Stars set for December 21 in Manila". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved December 15, 2024.
- ^ "#MMFF2024: Sino kaya ang hahakot ng awards sa 'Gabi ng Parangal?'". Philippine Daily Inquirer. December 27, 2024. Retrieved December 27, 2024.
- ^ Llemit, Kathleen (October 23, 2024). "MMFF's 50th year trophy by Filipino-American artist Jefre unveiled". The Philippine Star. Retrieved December 15, 2024.
- ^ Reyes, Juno (December 28, 2024). "FULL LIST: Winners, 2024 MMFF Gabi ng Parangal". Rappler. Retrieved December 28, 2024.
- ^ "MIFF: 10 Filipino films to take spotlight in Hollywood". INQUIRER.net USA. December 30, 2024. Retrieved January 9, 2025.
- ^ Evangelista, Jessica Ann (January 15, 2025). "MIFF postpones second edition due to California wildfires". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved January 15, 2025.
External links
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