The 38th Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) is a part of the annual film festival in Metro Manila, Philippines held from December 25, 2012, until January 8, 2013. During the festival, no foreign films are shown in Philippine theaters in order to showcase locally produced films (except in select 3D cinemas and IMAX theaters).
Entries In the last week of May 2012, film producers and companies already submitted their scripts in participation with the festival. However, it will still be reviewed by the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority to sort out entries. Of the fifteen film entries submitted, eight were chosen as the official entries. Mga Kwento ni Lola Basyang was one of the eight entries chosen, but the producer sent a letter to MMDA to pull out of the film festival. On October 19, 2012, it was replaced by Nora Aunor's Thy Womb.'Thy Womb' replaces 'Lola Basyang' as MMFF 2012 official entry Reyn's Room. Retrieved November 18, 2012.
Here are the eight official entries:2012 MMFF Official Entries Manila Bulletin. Retrieved 06-17-2012.
Official entries The eight films with the highest lobbying placement fee paid were chosen to be the official entries.2012 MMFF Possible Entries Pinoy Pundit. Retrieved June 14, 2012. Manila Bulletin Online. Retrieved June 14, 2012
Title Starring Studio Director Genre Reference Si Agimat, si Enteng Kabisote at si Ako Vic Sotto, Bong Revilla Jr., Judy Ann Santos Octoarts Films, M-Zet Productions, Imus Productions, APT Entertainment, and GMA Films Tony Y. Reyes Fantasy, comedy, action Vic Sotto- Bong Revilla- Judy Ann Santos movie Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved June 14, 2012 El Presidente: General Emilio Aguinaldo Story and the First Philippine Republic E.R. Ejercito, Cristine Reyes Scenema Concept International, CMB Films, and VIVA Films Mark Meily Action, historical drama, thriller Nora Aunor starts filming El presidente ABS-CBN News. Retrieved June 14, 2012EL Presidente starts filming Manila Bulletin. Retrieved June 14, 2012 One More Try Angel Locsin, Dingdong Dantes, Angelica Panganiban, Zanjoe Marudo Star Cinema Ruel S. Bayani Drama Dingdong Dantes plays most daring role in One More Try PUSH. Retrieved June 1, 2012One More Try Movie for MMFF 2012 Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved June 14, 2012 Shake, Rattle and Roll Fourteen: The Invasion Vhong Navarro, Lovi Poe, Dennis Trillo, Paulo Avelino, Mart Escudero, Janice de Belen, Herbert Bautista Regal Films Chito S. Roño Horror, science fiction Sisterakas Kris Aquino, Ai-Ai de las Alas, Vice Ganda, Kathryn Bernardo, Daniel Padilla, Xyriel Manabat Star Cinema and Viva Films Wenn V. Deramas Comedy Vice-Kris Movie Vice Ganda Web. Retrieved June 14, 2012.Kris-Vice Team up for MMFF this 2012 ABS-CBN Entertainment News. Retrieved 06-17-2012 Sosy Problems Heart Evangelista, Rhian Ramos, Solenn Heussaff, Bianca King, Benjamin Alves, Mikael Daez, Aljur Abrenica GMA Films Andoy Ranay Comedy Cono Problems for MMFF Philippine Star. Retrieved June 14, 2012 The Philippine Star. Retrieved 06-17-2012. The Strangers Julia Montes, Enrique Gil, JM De Guzman, Enchong Dee Quantum Films, MJM Productions Lawrence Fajardo Horror Julia Montes to do a horror movie Rod Magaru Website. Retrieved June 14, 2012 Thy Womb Nora Aunor, Bembol Roco, Lovi Poe, Mercedes Cabral Centerstage Productions Brillante Mendoza Drama
New Wave entries The New Wave films were screened from December 18 to 22 as a prelude to the MMFF opening on December 25, 2012. This year, the MMFF will continue the tradition of supporting independent films through a bigger, better and bolder New Wave Section. Ad Ignorantiam - Armando Y. Lao Gayak - Ronaldo Bertubin In Nomine Matris - Will Fredo Paglaya sa Tanikala - Michael Angelo Dagnñalan The Grave Bandits - Tyrone Acierto
Student shorts These films were screened along with the New Wave entries. Kinse - Nikki Del Carmen, Mowelfund Film Institute Lugaw - Nikko Arcega & Minette Palcon, Mowelfund Film Institute Manibela - Bobby Pagotan, Far Eastern University Obsesyon - Danny Yu, Mowelfund Film Institute Pukpok - Joaquin Pantaleon, De La Salle University Ritwal - Samantha Fe Solidum, University of San Carlos Rolyo - Rea Abalos, Mowelfund Film Institute Sonata - Moises Anthony Cruz, University of the Philippines Diliman Tagad - Daniel Bautista, University of San Carlos Tsansa - John Paul Pepito, Cebu Normal University
Awards
The 38th Metro Manila Film Festival Awards Night was held at the Meralco Theater in Ortigas Center, Pasig on December 27, 2012.
Winners are listed first and highlighted in boldface.
Major awards
Best Picture Best Director One More Try - Star Cinema El Presidente - Scenema Concept International and Viva Films Sisterakas - Star Cinema and Viva Films The Strangers - Quantum Films and MJM Productions Thy Womb - Centerstage Production | valign="top" | Brillante Mendoza - Thy Womb Ruel S. Bayani - One More Try Best Actor Best Actress Dingdong Dantes - One More Try E.R. Ejercito - El Presidente Herbert Bautista - Shake, Rattle and Roll Fourteen: The Invasion Vice Ganda - Sisterakas Bembol Roco - Thy Womb Nora Aunor - Thy Womb Angelica Panganiban - One More Try Angel Locsin - One More Try Janice de Belen - Shake, Rattle and Roll Fourteen: The Invasion Judy Ann Santos - Si Agimat, si Enteng Kabisote at si Ako Best Supporting Actor Best Supporting Actress Cesar Montano - El Presidente Zanjoe Marudo - One More Try Wilma Doesnt - Sisterakas Gina Pareno - One More Try Best Child Performer Best Original Story Miguel Vergara - One More Try Henry Burgos - Thy Womb Best Screenplay Best Production Design Anna Karenina and Jay Gazmin - One More Try Dante Mendoza - Thy Womb Best Editing Best Musical Score Vito Cahilig - One More Try Jessie Lazatin - El Presidente Best Sound Recording Best Original Theme Song Albert Michael Idioma - El Presidente Apl.de.ap and Jamir Garcia - El Presidente Best Visual Effects Best Make-up Imaginary Friends Studios and Blackburst Inc. - Shake, Rattle and Roll Fourteen: The Invasion Warren Munar, Benny Batoctoy and Virginia Apolinario - El Presidente Best Cinematography Best Float Odyssey Flores - Thy WombEl Presidente Most Gender- Sensitivity Film Gatpuno Antonio J. Villegas Cultural Awards Thy Womb - Centerstage Productions ''Thy Womb - Centerstage Productions|- ! style="background:#EEDD82;" ! style="width="50%" | Fernando Poe Jr. Memorial Award for Excellence |- | valign="top" | One More Try'' - Star Cinema
New Wave category Best New Wave Full-Length Film Special Jury Prize The Grave Bandits - Tyrone Acierto| valign="top" | Ad Ignorantiam - Quantum Films|- ! style="background:#EEDD82;" ! style="width="50%" | Best New Wave Actor ! style="background:#EEDD82;" ! style="width="50%" | Best New Wave Actress |- | valign="top" | Allan Paule - Gayak Liza Dino - In Nomine Matris Gender Sensitivity Award Best New Wave Director Award In Nomine Matris - Mr. Will Fredo| valign="top" |Tyrone Ancierto - The Grave Bandits Short Film Category Best Student's Short Film Award Most Gender Sensitive Award Pukpok - De La Salle University''Manibela - Far Eastern University|- ! style="background:#EEDD82;" ! style="width="50%" | Special Jury Prize |- | valign="top" | Tagad'' - University of San Carlos
1st CinePhone Film Festival Luzon Visayas Monthsary - Polytechnic University of the Philippines ''Promdi - Don Bosco Youth Center| valign="top" | Two Minutes - University of San Carlos License to Drive - Christian Academy of Bacolod|- ! style="background:#EEDD82;" ! style="width="50%" | Mindanao |- | valign="top" | The Boy, the Girl and the Traffic Man - Ateneo de Davao University Bulgaran sa Daan'' - Philippine Nikkei Jin Kai International High School
Special awards Youth Choice Award for Best FilmEl PresidenteFemale Star of the NightNora AunorMale Star of the NightJoseph EstradaSMDC Female Celebrity of the NightBianca KingSMDC Male Celebrity of the NightZanjoe MarudoYouth Choice Award for Best FilmEl Presidente
Multiple awards
Mainstream Awards Film7El PresidenteThy Womb6One More Try2Sisterakas
New Wave Awards Film2The Grave BanditsIn Nomine Matris
Box office gross The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority was criticized for only releasing the official earnings of the Top 4 films in the days leading up to the festival's conclusion. EntryGross Ticket SalesDecember 25December 26December 27December 31January 1January 8Sisterakas₱ 39,194,312.65*₱ 71,600,000*₱ 101,000,000*₱ 200,100,000*₱ 231,878,445.67*₱ 342,000,000*One More Try₱ 13,160,987.40₱ 24,400,000₱ 34,600,000₱ 76,600,000₱ 91,278,399.20₱ 170,500,000Si Agimat, si Enteng Kabisote at si Ako₱ 29,393,219.10₱ 48,600,000₱ 61,000,000₱ 91,400,000₱ 104,458,871.19₱ 133,500,000Shake, Rattle and Roll Fourteen: The Invasion₱ 10,579,339.60₱ 19,200,000₱ 20,700,000₱ 30,600,000₱ 34,582,606.14₱ 45,300,000The Strangers₱ 4,902,627.00₱ 7,300,000 El Presidente₱ 4,244,500.00₱ 7,100,000 Sosy Problems₱ 3,036,408.75₱ 4,700,000 Thy Womb₱ 908,859.00₱ 1,600,000 ₱ 767,800,000
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