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).
Entries Feature films
The Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) Executive Committee announced the first four official entries in July 2022 which were entered as script submissions. The last four entries was announced after the submission period for finished films ended on September 30, 2022.
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". Title StarringProduction companyDirector/sGenreFirst batch Labyu with an Accent Coco Martin, Jodi Sta. Maria ABS-CBN Film Productions and CCM Creatives Rodel Nacianceno Romance, Comedy Nanahimik ang Gabi Ian Veneracion, Heaven Peralejo, Mon Confiado Rein Entertainment Philippines Shugo Praico Horror, Thriller, Action Partners in Crime Vice Ganda, Ivana Alawi ABS-CBN Film Productions and Viva Films Cathy Garcia-Molina Action, Comedy My Teacher Toni Gonzaga, Joey de Leon TEN17P, DepEd Entertainment and APT Entertainment Paul Soriano Drama, FamilySecond batch Deleter Nadine Lustre, Louise delos Reyes, McCoy de Leon, Jeffrey Hidalgo Viva Films Mikhail Red Techno-horror, Psychological thriller Family Matters Noel Trinidad, Liza Lorena Cineko Productions, Inc. Nuel Naval Drama, Family Mamasapano: Now It Can Be Told Edu Manzano, Aljur Abrenica, Paolo Gumabao Borracho Film Production and Viva Films Lester Dimaranan Action, Drama My Father, Myself Dimples Romana, Sean de Guzman, Jake Cuenca 3:16 Media Network and Regal Entertainment Joel Lamangan Drama
Parade of Stars
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. The route is long. The parade ended on Quezon Memorial Circle.
Awards
The Gabi ng Parangal () of the 2022 Metro Manila Film Festival was held at the New Frontier Theater in Quezon City on December 27, 2022.
Viva Live was the producer of the program which was hosted by Giselle Sanchez, Cindy Miranda, and BB Gandanghari.
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.
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.
Major awards Winners are listed first, highlighted in boldface, and indicated with a double dagger (). Nominations are also listed if applicable.
Best Picture Best DirectorDeleter – Pelikula Red, Top StoryMamasapano: Now It Can Be Told – Borracho Film Productions (2nd Best Picture) Nanahimik ang Gabi – Rein Entertainment (3rd Best Picture) | valign="top" |Mikhail Red – Deleter Shugo Praico – Nanahimik ang Gabi Lester Dimaranan – Mamasapano: Now It Can Be Told Joel Lamangan – My Father, Myself Paul Soriano – My Teacher Best Actor Best ActressIan Veneracion – Nanahimik ang Gabi Jake Cuenca – My Father, Myself Noel Trinidad – Family MattersNadine Lustre – Deleter Ivana Alawi – Partners in Crime Toni Gonzaga – My Teacher Heaven Peralejo – Nanahimik ang Gabi Best Supporting Actor Best Supporting ActressMon Confiado – Nanahimik ang Gabi Nonie Buencamino – Family Matters Sean de Guzman – My Father, MyselfDimples Romana – My Father, Myself Tiffany Grey – My Father, Myself Louise delos Reyes – DeleterBest Screenplay Best CinematographyEric Ramos – Mamasapano: Now It Can Be Told Shugo Praico – Nanahimik ang Gabi Toni Gonzaga – My Teacher Quinn Carillo – My Father, MyselfIan Guevarra – Deleter Mo Zee – Nanahimik ang Gabi Paolo Emmanuel Magsino – Mamasapano: Now It Can Be Told TM Malones – My Father, Myself Best Production Design Best EditingMariel Hizon – Nanahimik ang Gabi Ericson Navarro – Mamasapano: Now It Can Be Told Marc Jayson Jose – DeleterNikolas Red – Deleter Paolo Emmanuel Magsino – Mamasapano: Now It Can Be Told Mo Zee – Nanahimik ang Gabi Best Sound Best Original Theme SongDeleter Mamasapano: Now It Can Be Told Nanahimik ang Gabi Partners in Crime"Aking Mahal" from Mamasapano: Now It Can Be Told – by Ferdinand Topacio and Cristy Fermin Labyu with an Accent Family Matters Sandal Ka Lang from My Teacher – by Cesar Francis Concio Best Musical Score Best Visual EffectsGreg Rodriguez III – Nanahimik ang Gabi Riki Gonzales – Mamasapano: Now It Can Be Told Cesar Francis Concio – Family Matters Myka Magsaysay-Sigua and Paul Sigua – DeleterGaspar Mangalin – Deleter Nanahimik ang Gabi Mamasapano: Now It Can Be Told Best Child Performer Gatpuno Antonio J. Villegas Cultural AwardShawn Niño Gabriel – My Father, MyselfFamily Matters Fernando Poe Jr. Memorial Award for Excellence Best Float Mamasapano: Now It Can Be ToldMy Father, Myself Special Jury Prize Gender Sensitivity AwardMamasapano: Now It Can Be ToldMy Teacher Nanahimik ang Gabi Deleter Family Matters
Other awards Manay Ichu Vera-Perez Maceda Memorial Award – Vilma Santos Phoenix Stars of the Night – Ian Veneracion and Nadine Lustre
Multiple awards Awards Film7Deleter5Nanahimik ang GabiMamasapano: Now It Can Be Told3My Father, Myself
Multiple nominations Nominations Film13Nanahimik ang Gabi12Mamasapano: Now It Can Be Told11Deleter10My Father, Myself6Family Matters4My Teacher2Partners in Crime
Box office gross MMDA Chairman Atty. Romando Artes stated that the eight entries of 2022 Metro Manila Film Festival reaches a combined box office gross of 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. External links
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