In a remarkable prelude to the much-anticipated Golden Celebration of the Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) this year, a ceremonial contract signing took place in City of Dreams Manila, signifying an important step in the partnership between Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) and the Manila International Film Festival (MIFF). This event not only highlights a […]
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The Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) started the special screenings of the iconic MMFF movies from the past 50 years in various cinemas at an affordable rate of P50 as part of its celebration for its 50th edition. The special screening of “Jose Rizal” happened in SM Manila in the City of Manila, the festival’s […]
Commemorating its 50th Edition this year, the Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) launches back-to-back initiatives — Sine Sigla sa Singkwenta 50@P50 and Unveiling of Mural along EDSA — which honor its rich history while engaging the public in celebrating Filipino cinema. Through the MMFF’s “Sine Sigla sa Singkwenta,” the public can watch iconic MMFF movies […]
The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) and iACADEMY have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to create murals that will showcase iconic films from the Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) as part of the celebration of its 50th anniversary this year. Under the partnership, iAcademy students will paint the murals featuring some MMFF film posters […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
‘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, […]
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 […]