The annual film fest is celebrating its golden year.
From December 25, 2024 until January 7, 2025, the Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) will be holding its 50th edition.
Featured in this edition are 10 entries from the likes of Vic Sotto, Piolo Pascual, Vice Ganda, Vilma Santos, Aga Muhlach, Nadine Lustre, Enrique Gil, Dennis Trillo, and Ruru Madrid among many others.
The much-anticipated Gabi Ng Parangal awards night will take place on Friday, December 27, 2024, with trophies designed by an award-winning artisan in Jefre.
The ten official entries are listed in alphabetical order.
- AND THE BREADWINNER IS…
- By Star Cinema, The IdeaFirst Company
- Starring: Vice Ganda, Gina Pareño, Eugene Domingo, Maris Racal, Jhong Hilario, Kokoy de Santos
- Directed by: Jun Robles Lana
- Written by: Daisy Cayanan, Jumbo Albano, Jun Robles Lana
- ESPANTAHO
- By Quantum Films, Cineko Productions, Purple Bunny Productions
- Starring: Judy Ann Santos, Lorna Tolentino
- Directed by: Chito Roño
- Written by: Chris Martinez
- GREEN BONES
- By GMA Pictures
- Starring: Sofia Pablo, Dennis Trillo
- Directed by: Zig Dulay
- Written by: Ricky Lee, Angeli Atienza
- HIMALA, ISANG MUSIKAL
- By Kapitol Films, UxS
- Starring: Aicelle Santos, David Ezra, Victor Robinson, Bituin Escalante
- Directed by: Jose Lorenzo Diokno
- Written by: Ricky Lee, Jose Lorenzo Diokno
- HOLD ME CLOSE
- By Viva Communications, Inc.
- Starring: Julia Barretto, Carlo Aquino
- Directed and written by: Jason Paul Laxamana
- MY FUTURE YOU
- By Regal Entertainment, Inc.
- Starring: Francine Diaz, Seth Fedelin
- Directed and written by: Crisanto Aquino
- STRANGE FREQUENCIES: TAIWAN KILLER HOSPITAL
- By Reality MM Studios
- Starring: Jane de Leon, Enrique Gil, Alexa Miro, MJ Lastimosa
- Directed by: Kerwin Go
- Written by: Kerwin Go, Dustin Celestino
- TOPAKK
- By Nathan Studios, Inc., Strawdogs Studio Productions, and Fusee
- Starring: Julia Montes, Arjo Atayde
- Directed by: Richard Somes
- Scriptwriters: Richard Somes, Jim Flores, Wilfredo Manalang
- THE KINGDOM
- By APT Entertainment, M-Zet TV Productions, MQuest Ventures
- Starring: Vic Sotto, Piolo Pascual
- Directed by: Michael Tuviera
- Written by: Michelle Ngu-Nario
- UNINVITED
- By Mentorque Productions
- Starring: Vilma Santos, Aga Muhlach, Nadine Lustre
- Directed by: Dan Villegas
- Written by: Dodo Dayao