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).
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| No. of films | 10 |
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| Festival date | December 25, 2024 to January 7, 2025 |
Entries
editFeature films
editThe 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]
Student short film entries
editIn 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.[10]
Awards
edit| 2024 Metro Manila Film Festival Gabi ng Parangal | |
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| Date | December 2024 (TBA) |
| Site | Manila Metropolitan Theater, Manila |
The Gabi ng Parangal (transl. Awards Night) of the 2024 Metro Manila Film Festival will be held at the Manila Metropolitan Theater in Manila. The venue was deliberately selected since its the site of the awarding ceremony for the 1975 edition – the very first edition of the film festival.[11]
References
edit- ^ 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.
- ^ "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.
- ^ Cruz, Marinel (April 10, 2024). "MMFF turns 50, forgoes summer event for big Christmas fete". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved June 1, 2024.