The 2022 Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) is the 48th edition of the annual Metro Manila Film Festival held in Metro Manila and throughout the Philippines. It is being organized by the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA). During the festival, no foreign films are shown in Philippine theaters (excluding IMAX and 4D theaters).
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| No. of films | 8 |
|---|---|
| Festival date | December 25, 2022 to January 7, 2023 |
Entries
editFeature films
editThe following was the criteria used in determining the final 8 entries:[1]
The Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) Executive Committee announced the first four official entries in July 2022 which were entered as script submissions.[2] The last four entries was announced after the submission period for finished films ended on September 30, 2022.[1][3]
On October 20, 2022, the last four films was announced by MMFF Executive Committee. These four additional films are finished films selected within the record high of 22 films that were submitted. Now on its 48th edition, this year theme is "Balik Saya sa MMFF 2022".[4]
Parade of Stars
edit| 2022 Parade of Stars route | |
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 Parade route map from the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority |
The Parade of Stars, the traditional motorcade of floats featuring the eight official entries, for the 2022 MMFF was held in Quezon City on December 21, 2022. The route traversed Quezon Avenue from Welcome Rotonda to the Quezon Memorial Circle.[5] The route is 7.36 kilometers (4.57 mi) long.[6][7] The parade ended on Quezon Memorial Circle.
Awards
edit| 2022 Metro Manila Film Festival Gabi ng Parangal | |
|---|---|
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| Date | December 27, 2022 |
| Site | New Frontier Theater, Quezon City |
| Hosted by | Giselle Sanchez, Cindy Miranda, and BB Gandanghari |
| Highlights | |
| Best Picture | Deleter |
| Best Director | Mikhail Red (Deleter) |
| Best Actor | Ian Veneracion (Nanahimik ang Gabi) |
| Best Actress | Nadine Lustre (Deleter) |
| Most awards | Deleter (7) |
| Television coverage | |
| Channel | One PH[8] |
| Network | TV5[8] |
The Gabi ng Parangal (transl. Awards Night) of the 2022 Metro Manila Film Festival was held at the New Frontier Theater in Quezon City on December 27, 2022.[9]
Viva Live was the producer of the program which was hosted by Giselle Sanchez, Cindy Miranda, and BB Gandanghari.[10]
The criteria for judging was based on a definition by Eddie Romero, National Artist for film. Jurors underwent a secret vote but were briefed on the Romero criteria and the MMFF Executive Committee tallied the votes.[11]
The board of jurors include: Laurice Guillen (head), Jose Arturo Garcia (cochair), Tirso Cruz III (Film Development Council of the Philippines chair), Dan Fernandez, Raquel Villavicencio, Ino Manalo, Alex Cortez, Noah Tonga, Victor Pablo Trinidad and Lucky Blanco.[11]
Major awards
editWinners are listed first, highlighted in boldface, and indicated with a double dagger (‡). Nominations are also listed if applicable.[8][12][13]
Other awards
edit- Manay Ichu Vera-Perez Maceda Memorial Award – Vilma Santos[14]
- Phoenix Stars of the Night – Ian Veneracion and Nadine Lustre
Multiple awards
edit| Awards | Film |
|---|---|
| 7 | Deleter |
| 5 | Nanahimik ang Gabi |
| Mamasapano: Now It Can Be Told | |
| 3 | My Father, Myself |
Multiple nominations
edit| Nominations | Film |
|---|---|
| 13 | Nanahimik ang Gabi |
| 12 | Mamasapano: Now It Can Be Told |
| 11 | Deleter |
| 10 | My Father, Myself |
| 6 | Family Matters |
| 4 | My Teacher |
| 2 | Partners in Crime |
Box office gross
editMMDA Chairman Atty. Romando Artes stated that the eight entries of 2022 Metro Manila Film Festival reaches a combined box office gross of ₱500 million during the official run of the film festival, with the actual box office gross figure deemed "acceptable in the industry practice". The top four grossing films in alphabetical order was also released namely: Deleter, Family Matters, Labyu with an Accent, and Partners in Crime. He added that the inaugural edition of Metro Manila Summer Film Festival starting April 8, 2023.[15]
External links
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Media related to 2022 Metro Manila Film Festival at Wikimedia Commons
References
edit- ^ a b Sadongdong, Martin (July 8, 2022). "MMFF 2022 back to cinemas again; first 4 film entries bared". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved July 9, 2022.
- ^ "MMFF announces first 4 official entries for 2022". Rappler. July 8, 2022. Retrieved July 8, 2022.
- ^ "MMFF unveils first four entries for 2022". CNN Philippines. July 8, 2022. Archived from the original on October 8, 2022. Retrieved October 8, 2022.
- ^ "Complete MMFF 2022 lineup announced". ABS CBN News. October 20, 2022. Retrieved October 20, 2022.
- ^ "MMFF 2022 to hold 'Parade of Stars' on Dec. 21". CNN Philippines. November 24, 2022. Archived from the original on December 1, 2022. Retrieved December 1, 2022.
- ^ "MMDA releases 'Parade of Stars' route on Dec. 21". Manila Bulletin. November 24, 2022. Retrieved December 1, 2022.
- ^ Policarpio, Allan (December 24, 2022). "MMFF Parade of Stars restores semblance of normalcy". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved December 25, 2022.
- ^ a b c "Full List: Winners, MMFF 2022 awards night". The Summit Express. Retrieved December 27, 2022.
- ^ "Manila filmfest parade of stars set for December 21". Manila Standard. November 24, 2022. Retrieved December 1, 2022.
- ^ Gabinete, Jojo (December 24, 2022). "BB Gandanghari, kaabang-abang ang mga pasabog sa Gabi ng Parangal ng MMFF 2022" [BB Gandanghari, other surprises highly anticipated at the Awards Night (Gabi ng Parangal) of MMFF 2022]. PEP.ph (in Filipino). Philippine Entertainment Portal, Inc. Retrieved December 25, 2022.
- ^ a b Cruz, Marinel (January 13, 2023). "MMDA Chair Artes: 'Family Matters' snub not due to MMFF Execom meddling". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved January 13, 2023.
- ^ Purnell, Kristoffer (December 27, 2022). "'Deleter,' 'Nanahimik Ang Gabi,' and 'Mamasapano' win big at MMFF 2022". The Philippine Star. Retrieved December 28, 2022.
- ^ Dumaual, Mario (December 28, 2022). "MMFF belatedly announces Special Jury Prize for action movie entry". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved December 28, 2022.
- ^ "Vilma Santos, kikilalanin ang ambag sa industriya sa MMFF 2022 Gabi Ng Parangal" [Vilma Santos, know her contributions to the industry at the MMFF 2022 Awards Night (Gabi Ng Parangal)]. PEP.ph. Philippine Entertainment Portal, Inc. December 25, 2022. Retrieved December 26, 2022.
- ^ Sadongdong, Martin (January 9, 2022). "MMFF 2022 reaches P500M gross sales; summer film fest slated in April". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved January 9, 2022.