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MANILA INT’L FILM FESTIVAL OPENS IN HOLYWOOD

Ten official entries of the recently concluded Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) can now be enjoyed by the global audience as its overseas edition, the Manila International Film Festival (MIFF), opens at the TCL Chinese Theater on Hollywood Boulevard. These films will likewise be given awards that are separate and independent from the MMFF awards […]

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PADILLA PRAISES BOX OFFICE SUCCESS OF ‘REWIND’

The movie “Rewind,” which grossed more than P800 million at the 2023 Metro Manila Film Festival to become the “highest grossing film ever,” is a sure sign that the Philippine movie industry is recovering from the pandemic. Senator Robin Padilla stressed this as he welcomed the development as a much-needed piece of good news amid […]

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MMFF EXTENDED UNTIL JAN. 14, SAYS MMDA

In response to the public clamor, the Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) is proud to announce that the theatrical run of its 10 movie entries is extended. MMDA Acting Chairman and MMFF Overall Concurrent Chairman Atty. Don Artes said the MMFF and MMDA have received numerous calls and requests on social media to extend the exhibition of […]

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SUPPORT MMFF, LOCAL FILM INDUSTRY – BONG GO

Senator Bong Go emphasized the significance of the Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) and the need to support the local film industry. Go also expressed his gratitude for the resilience shown by Filipinos during the festive season. As a member of the executive committee of MMFF since 2019, the legislator encouraged Filipinos to support local […]

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‘GOMBURZA’ BAGS 7 AWARDS IN 49TH MMFF

The 49th Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) Gabi ng Parangal celebrated the winners, and the festival became livelier once more as moviegoers returned to the theaters to watch Filipino films. Historical movie “Gomburza” took home the most wins with seven trophies:  Best Sound, Best Production Design, Best Cinematography, Gatpuno Antonio Villegas Cultural Award, Best Director, […]

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CAMANAVA HOSTS MMFF PARADE OF STARS 2023

Movie fans line up the streets in CAMANAVA (Caloocan, Malabon, Navotas, Valenzuela) to see their favorite celebrities aboard decorative floats during the 49th Metro Manila Film Festival Parade of Stars. Ten floats of all movie entries traversed from Navotas Centennial Park and travelled for 8.7 kilometers, through C4, Samson Road, and Mc Arthur Highway up […]

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CAMANAVA TO HOST MMFF PARADE OF STARS ON DEC. 16

The 49th Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) will hold its Parade of Stars on Saturday, December 16, at the CAMANAVA (Caloocan, Malabon, Navotas, Valenzuela) area, in which big-name celebrities from the 10 official film entries will participate. The parade will showcase decorative  floats carrying stars representing the 10 movie in this year’s Metro Manila Film […]

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3 MMFF ENTRIES TO BE SHOWN IN HOLLYWOOD

Featured Filipino films in the first-ever Summer Metro Manila Film Festival, which was held in April, will take center stage in Hollywood with its overseas edition Manila International Film Fest (MIFF) slated to open for moviegoers on November 2. Set to light up the screen at the Directors Guild of America on Sunset Boulevard in […]

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MMDA UNVEILS 10 ENTRIES FOR 49TH MMFF

The Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) broke a new record and announced 10 films entries for its 49th edition in December. The movies were selected from a record-high of 30 submissions, by distinguished members of the MMFF selection committee, led by respected producer and film industry stalwart Jessie Ejercito. The movies were selected from a […]

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SUMMER MMFF PARADE OF STARS TO START APRIL 2

The Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) is in full swing for its inaugural summer edition, which kicks off on April 2 with the Parade of Stars. The parade will again be hosted by Quezon City, known as the “City of Stars,” because of its recognition for culture, entertainment sector, and media. It will showcase eight […]