2024 Metro Manila Film Festival
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| No. of films | 10 |
|---|---|
| Festival date | December 25, 2024 to January 7, 2025 |
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
Feature films
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.[1] 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.[1][2] The second batch of films was announced on October 22, 2024.[3] This was chosen among the finished films submitted on or before September 30, 2024.[4]
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.[5]
Student short film entries
In association with Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP), the agency is conducting the Student Short Film Competition, a vibrant platform designed to showcase the talents and creativity of young Filipino filmmakers. It will be scheduled to announce ten selected short films on the second week of November.[11]
Parade of Stars
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.[12]
Awards
| 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 Actor | Dennis Trillo (Green Bones) |
| Best Actress | Judy Ann Santos (Espantaho) |
| 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.[13]
Jefrë Figueras Manuel designed the MMFF trophy featuring a silver figurine with an upper torso of film reel and filmstrip.[14]
Major awards
Winners are listed first, highlighted in boldface, and indicated with a double dagger (‡). Nominations are also listed if applicable.
Other awards
- Lifetime Achievement Award – Joseph Estrada
- Breakthrough Performance Award – Seth Fedelin (My Future You)
- Special Jury Citation – Vice Ganda (And the Breadwinner Is...)
- Special Jury Prize – Topakk and Isang Himala
Student short film
- 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
Multiple awards
| Awards | Film |
|---|---|
| 2 | And the Breadwinner Is... |
| 6 | Green Bones |
| 4 | Isang Himala |
| 4 | The Kingdom |
| 1 | Strange Frequencies: Taiwan Killer Hospital |
| 1 | Espantaho |
| Hold Me Close | |
| 3 | My Future You |
| 3 | Topakk |
| 1 | Uninvited |
Multiple nominations
| Awards | Film |
|---|---|
| 5 | And the Breadwinner Is... |
| 11 | Green Bones |
| 9 | Isang Himala |
| 15 | The Kingdom |
| 6 | Strange Frequencies: Taiwan Killer Hospital |
| 11 | Espantaho |
| Hold Me Close | |
| 7 | My Future You |
| 11 | Topakk |
| 7 | Uninvited |
References
- ^ a b Mallorca, Hannah. "Vice Ganda, Vic Sotto, Dennis Trillo films lead 1st batch of MMFF 2024 entries". inquirer.net. 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". philstar.com. PhilStar. Retrieved July 16, 2024.
- ^ Aguja, Januar Jr. (December 9, 2024). "MMFF thriller 'Uninvited' won't compromise, accepts R-16 rating". philstar.com. 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?'". INQUIRER.net. 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.
External links
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