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{{Short description|2015 film festival edition}}
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| name = 2015 Metro Manila Film Festival
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The '''2015 Metro Manila Film Festival''' ('''MMFF''') is the 41st edition of the annual ] held in ] and throughout the ]. It is organized by the ] (MMDA), a government agency. During the festival, no foreign films are shown in Philippine theaters (except ], ], and large format 3D theaters).<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2015/11/08/1519509/force-awakens-mmff-2015|title=The Force awakens MMFF 2015|newspaper=]|last=Cruz|first=Edgar O.|date=November 8, 2015|access-date=December 20, 2015}}</ref>


The '''41st Metro Manila Film Festival''' (MMFF) is the 41st ], an annual festival held in ], ] and organized by the ] (MMDA). During the festival, no foreign films are shown in Philippine theaters (except ] theaters). The festival began on December 23, 2015, kicking-off with the traditional Parada ng mga Artista (''Parade of the Stars'') ] from ] in ] to ] in ].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mb.com.ph/mmda-road-closures-along-roxas-blvd-for-mmff-parade-on-wednesday/|title=MMDA: Road closures along Roxas Blvd for MMFF Parade on Wednesday|publisher=]|last=Torres|first=Rap|date=20 December 2015|accessdate=20 December 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mb.com.ph/aldub-dominates-mmff-parade-of-stars/|title=AlDub dominates MMFF Parade of Stars|publisher=]|date=23 December 2015|accessdate=23 December 2015}}</ref> Showings are from December 25 until January 7. The festival began on December 23, 2015, kicking off with the traditional Parada ng mga Artista (''Parade of the Stars'') ] from ] in ] to ] in ].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.mb.com.ph/mmda-road-closures-along-roxas-blvd-for-mmff-parade-on-wednesday/|title=MMDA: Road closures along Roxas Blvd for MMFF Parade on Wednesday|newspaper=]|last=Torres|first=Rap|date=December 20, 2015|access-date=December 20, 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.mb.com.ph/aldub-dominates-mmff-parade-of-stars/ |title=AlDub dominates MMFF Parade of Stars |newspaper=] |date=December 23, 2015 |access-date=December 23, 2015 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151224220242/http://www.mb.com.ph/aldub-dominates-mmff-parade-of-stars/ |archive-date=December 24, 2015 }}</ref> Showings are from December 25 until January 7.


The Gabi ng Parangal (''Awards Night'') will be on December 27 at the ], ], ]. Both the Parade of Stars and the Awards Night will be aired via delayed telecast on ] thru a co-production with ]. The Gabi ng Parangal (''Awards Night'') was held on December 27 at the ], ], ], hosted by ] and ].<ref name="Winners">{{cite news|url=http://www.rappler.com/entertainment/news/117233-winners-mmff-2015-metro-manila-film-festival-awards-night|title=FULL LIST: Winners, MMFF 2015 awards night|work=]|date=December 27, 2015|access-date=December 27, 2015}}</ref> Both the Parade of Stars and the Awards Night are aired via delayed telecast on ] through a co-production with ].


Metro Manila Film Festival reported that the total earnings of the festival was 1 billion pesos (December 25 – January 6 only). It did not report the earnings for each film.
This is the first festival under the current organizing committee and MMDA chairman ], after his predecessor ] resigned from his post in October 2015, to run for the Philippine Senate in the 2016 elections.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2015/11/08/1519509/force-awakens-mmff-2015|title=The Force awakens MMFF 2015|publisher=Philippine Star|last=Cruz|first=Edgar O.|date=8 November 2015|accessdate=20 December 2015}}</ref>

This was the only festival under MMDA chairman ].
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==Entries== ==Entries==
===Official entries=== ===Regular entries===
The official list of entries was announced on June 20, 2015. From the 21 entries, 8 were chosen for the festival.<ref>{{cite web|title=Official Entries to MMFF 2015 to be Announced Tomorrow|url=http://www.mmda.gov.ph/index.php/35-news/news-2015/1750-official-entries-to-mmff-2015-to-be-announced-tomorrow|website=Metro Manila Development Authority|publisher=Metro Manila Development Authority|accessdate=17 December 2015|date=19 June 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=8 entries revealed: MMFF 2015 movie lineup|url=http://www.rappler.com/entertainment/news/96973-mmff-2015-movie-lineup-full-list|accessdate=17 December 2015|publisher=Rappler|date=20 June 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=MMDA announces revised list of MMFF 2015 movies|url=http://www.gmanetwork.com/news/story/536697/showbiz/mmda-announces-revised-list-of-mmff-2015-movies|accessdate=17 December 2015|publisher=GMA News|date=13 September 2015}}</ref> The official list of entries was announced on June 20, 2015. From the 21 submissions, 8 were chosen for the festival.<ref>{{cite web|title=Official Entries to MMFF 2015 to be Announced Tomorrow|url=http://www.mmda.gov.ph/index.php/35-news/news-2015/1750-official-entries-to-mmff-2015-to-be-announced-tomorrow|website=Metropolitan Manila Development Authority|publisher=]|access-date=December 17, 2015|date=June 19, 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=8 entries revealed: MMFF 2015 movie lineup|url=http://www.rappler.com/entertainment/news/96973-mmff-2015-movie-lineup-full-list|access-date=December 17, 2015|work=]|date=June 20, 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=MMDA announces revised list of MMFF 2015 movies|url=http://www.gmanetwork.com/news/story/536697/showbiz/mmda-announces-revised-list-of-mmff-2015-movies|access-date=December 17, 2015|publisher=]|date=September 13, 2015}}</ref>


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| ''''']'''''|| ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ] || ] || ] || Romantic comedy | ''''']'''''|| ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], Julia Concio, Talia Concio || ] || ] || Romantic comedy
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| ''''']'''''|| ], ], ] || ] || ] || Horror, Suspense, Thriller | ''''']'''''|| ], ], ] || ] || ] || Horror, suspense, thriller
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| ''''']'''''|| ], ] || Haunted Tower Pictures, WeLovePost, Parallax Studios, ] || Pedring Lopez || Horror, Suspense, Thriller | ''''']'''''|| ], ] || Haunted Tower Pictures, WeLovePost, Parallax Studios, ] || Pedring Lopez || Horror, action, thriller, crime
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| ''''']'''''|| ], ] || Quantum Films, MJM Production, Tuko Film Productions, Buchi Boy Films || ] || Romantic comedy | ''''']'''''|| ], ] || Quantum Films, MJM Production, Tuko Film Productions, Buchi Boy Films || ] || Romantic comedy
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* On October 23, 2015, '']'', directed by ] and produced by ], replaced ''Hermano Pule'', which is directed by ], after the latter withdrew from the festival due to lack of funding.<ref>{{cite news|title='Honor Thy Father' to be part of MMFF 2015|url=http://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2015/11/03/1517924/honor-thy-father-be-part-mmff-2015|access-date=December 27, 2015|work=]|date=November 3, 2015}}</ref>
* ''Honor Thy Father'' replaced ''Hermano Pule'', which is directed by ].
}} }}


===New Wave entries=== ===New Wave entries===
====Feature films====
The New Wave entries were screened on selected cinemas from December 17 to December 24, 2015. <ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.mmda.gov.ph/index.php/35-news/news-2015/1880-mmff-announces-new-wave-finalists| title=MMFF Announces New Wave Finalists | publisher='']'' |date=November 9, 2015 | accessdate=November 28, 2015}}</ref>
The New Wave entries were screened on selected cinemas from December 17 to 24, 2015.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.mmda.gov.ph/index.php/35-news/news-2015/1880-mmff-announces-new-wave-finalists| title=MMFF Announces New Wave Finalists | publisher=] |date=November 9, 2015 | access-date=November 28, 2015}}</ref>


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| '''''ARI: My Life with a King'''''|| Ronwaldo Martin, Francisco Guinto || ], Center for Kapampangan Studies|| Carlo Enciso Catu|| Drama | '''''ARI: My Life with a King'''''|| Ronwaldo Martin, Francisco Guinto || ], Center for Kapampangan Studies|| Carlo Enciso Catu|| Drama
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| '''''Mandirigma'''''|| ], ], Alywn Uytingco, Mon Confiado || Starquest Alliance Productions, Blank Pages Productions || Arlyn Dela Cruz || Drama | ''''']'''''|| ], ], ], ] || Starquest Alliance Productions, Blank Pages Productions || Arlyn Dela Cruz || Drama
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| '''''Tandem'''''|| ], Nico Antonio || Quantum Films, Tuko Film Productions, Buchi Boy Films || King Palisoc|| Drama, Thriller | '''''Tandem'''''|| ], Nico Antonio || Quantum Films, Tuko Film Productions, Buchi Boy Films || King Palisoc|| Drama, thriller
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| '''''Toto'''''|| ] || Toto SCM Production, Central Digital Lab || John Paul Su || Comedy, Drama | '''''Toto'''''|| ] || Toto SCM Production, Central Digital Lab || John Paul Su || Comedy, Drama
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| '''''Turo-Turo'''''|| Albert Silos, ] || Handheld Entertainment Production || Ray An Dulay || Drama | '''''Turo-Turo'''''|| Albert Silos, ] || Handheld Entertainment Production || Ray An Dulay || Drama
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===Short films=== ====Short films====
* ''Daisy'' - Brian Reyes * ''Daisy'' - Brian Reyes
* ''Ding Mangasyas (Tough Guys)'' - Justine Emmanuel Dizon * ''Ding Mangasyas (Tough Guys)'' - Justine Emmanuel Dizon
* ''Lapis'' - Maricel Cariaga * ''Lapis'' - Maricel Cariaga
* ''Momento'' - Jan-Kyle Nieva * ''Momento'' - Kyle Nieva
* ''Mumu'' - Jean Cheryl Tagyamon * ''Mumu'' - Che Tagyamon
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===Animated films===
====Animated films====
* ''8'' - Johanna Kay Boncodin * ''8'' - Johanna Kay Boncodin
* ''Buttons''- Marvel Obemio, Francis Ramirez & Jared Garcia * ''Buttons''- Marvel Obemio, Francis Ramirez & Jared Garcia
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* ''Marvino's League of Superheroes'' - Ja Marti Escandor * ''Marvino's League of Superheroes'' - Ja Marti Escandor
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==Awards==
{{Infobox film awards
| name = 2015 Metro Manila Film Festival<br/>Gabi ng Parangal
| number = 41
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| award_link =
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| date = {{Start date|2015|12|27}}
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| best_picture ='']''
| most_wins ='']'' (6)
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=== Major awards ===
Winners are listed first, highlighted with '''boldface''' and indicated with a double dagger ({{double-dagger}}). Nominees are also listed if applicable.<ref name="Winners"/>

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*''''']'' – Quantum Films, MJM Production, Tuko Film Productions,<br/> Buchi Boy Films'''{{double-dagger}}
**'']'' – Quantum Films, MJM Production, Tuko Film Productions,<br/> Buchi Boy Films <small>(2nd Best Picture)</small>
**'']'' – ], ], <br/> ], ], MEDA Productions <small>(3rd Best Picture)</small>

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* '''] – '']'''''{{double-dagger}}
**] – '']''
**Randolph Longjas – '']''
**] – '']''
**] – '']''

|-
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! style="background:#EEDD82;" ! style="width="50%" | ]
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*'''] – '']'''''{{double-dagger}}
**] – '']''
**] – '']''

| valign="top" |
*'''] – '']'''''{{double-dagger}}
**] – '']''
**] – '']''
**] – '']''

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! style="background:#EEDD82;" ! style="width="50%" | ]
! style="background:#EEDD82;" ! style="width="50%" | ]
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| valign="top" |
*'''] – '']'''''{{double-dagger}}
**Dido de la Paz – '']''
**Pepe Herrera – '']''
**] – '']''
**] – '']''

| valign="top" |
*'''] – '']'''''{{double-dagger}}
**] – '']''
**] – '']''
**] – '']''
**] – '']''

|-
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! style="background:#EEDD82;" ! style="width="50%" | ]
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* '''Krystal Brimner – '']'''''{{double-dagger}}
**Sol de Guzman – '']''
**] – '']''
**Marco Masa – '']''
**Julia & Talia Concio – '']''

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*'''Pao Orendain – '']'''''{{double-dagger}}
**Hermann Claravall – '']''
**Ber Cruz – '']''
**Mackie Galvez – '']''
**Pong Ignacio – '']''

|-
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! style="background:#EEDD82;" ! style="width="50%" | ]
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*'''Paul Sta. Ana – '']'''''{{double-dagger}}
**Michiko Yamamoto – '']''
**] – '']''

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*'''] & ] – '']'''''{{double-dagger}}
**Michiko Yamamoto & ] – '']''
**Bibeth Orteza – '']''
**Ronald Allan Habon – '']''

|-
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*'''Angel Diesta – '']'''''{{double-dagger}}
**Shari Marie Montiague – '']''
**Ericson Navarro – '']''
**Jerann Ordinario – '']''
**Mimi Sanson Viola – '']''

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*'''Jason Cahapay – '']'''''{{double-dagger}}
**Marya Ignacio – '']''
**Carlo Manatad – '']''
**Benjamin Tolentino – '']''

|-
! style="background:#EEDD82;" ! style="width="50%" | ]
! style="background:#EEDD82;" ! style="width="50%" | ]
|-
| valign="top" |
*'''Pedro Chuidian & Rommel Pambid – '']'''''{{double-dagger}}
**Imaginary Friends – '']''
**John Kenneth Paclibar, Emman Bares, Raffy Legaspi & Jasper Bundoc – '']''

| valign="top" |
* '''Ryan Panaligan & Erika Racela – '']'''''{{double-dagger}}
**Richard Carvajal & Alice Soro Collara – '']''
**Lei Ponce – '']''

|-
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! style="background:#EEDD82;" ! style="width="50%" | ]
|-
| valign="top" |
*'''"Tao" from '']'''''{{double-dagger}}
**"All You Need Is Pag-ibig" from '']''
**"Greyhoundz Lions" from '']''

| valign="top" |
* '''Jessie Lasaten – '']'''''{{double-dagger}}
**] – '']''
**Erwin Romulo – '']''
**] – '']''
**Emerson Texon – '']''

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* '''Ditoy Aguila – '']'''''{{double-dagger}}
**Mikka Quizon – '']''
**Addiss Tabong – '']''
**Addiss Tabong – '']''
**Wild Sound – '']''

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*''''']'''''{{double-dagger}}

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*''''']'''''{{double-dagger}}
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*''''']'''''{{double-dagger}}
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====Other awards====
*Plaque of Appreciation – ''']'''
*Male Celebrity of the Night – ''']'''
*Female Celebrity of the Night – ''']'''

===New Wave category===
The following are the winners of the New Wave category:

*Best Picture – '''''ARI: My Life with a King'''''
*Best Director – '''John Paul Su, ''Toto'''''
*Best Actor – '''], ''Tandem''''' & '''Francisco Guinto, ''ARI: My Life with a King'''''
*Best Supporting Actor – '''], ''Toto'''''
*Best Supporting Actress – '''Bibeth Orteza, ''Toto'''''
*Best Screenplay – '''Robert Tantingco, ''ARI: My Life with a King'''''
*Special Jury Prize – '''''Toto'''''
*] Best Picture – '''''ARI: My Life with a King'''''
*Best Short Film – '''''Mumu'' by Jean Cheryl Tagyamon'''
*Short Film Special Jury Prize – '''''Daisy'' by Brian Reyes'''
*] Best Short Film – '''''Momento'' by Jan-Kyle Nieva'''
*Best Animation Film – '''''Buttons'' by Marvel Obemio, Francis Ramirez & Jared Garcia'''
*Animation Film Special Jury Prize – '''''Lights Lights'' by Rivelle Mallari'''
*] Best Animation Film – '''''Geo'' by John Aurthur Mercader'''

== Multiple awards ==
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=== Mainstream===
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===New Wave===
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|''ARI: My Life with a King''
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|''Toto''
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==Controversies==

===Ticket-swapping incidents===
Alleged ticket-swapping incidents occurred in some branches of ] during the opening day of the festival. Some moviegoers claimed that they bought tickets for ''My Bebe Love'' but instead, were given tickets for ''Beauty and the Bestie''. SM Cinema confirmed through its Twitter account that this incident occurred in SM City Bacoor. According to SM Cinema, the incident was "a mistake due to high volume of tickets purchased". They also assured the public that this transaction will be counted fairly for the gross sales of ''My Bebe Love''. These tweets were later deleted for unknown reasons.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.pep.ph/news/61604/mmff-2015-moviegoers-claim-ticket-swapping-in-cinemas| title=MMFF 2015 moviegoers claim ticket swapping in cinemas| publisher=Philippine Entertainment Portal |date=December 25, 2015 | access-date=December 27, 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite news | url=http://www.mb.com.ph/my-bebe-love-director-warns-of-mmff-ticket-swapping/| title='My Bebe Love' director warns of MMFF ticket swapping| newspaper=] |date=December 26, 2015 | access-date=December 27, 2015}}</ref>

On the other hand, the Metro Manila Film Festival committee released a contrary statement regarding this issue. It is stated that they "strongly denies the existence of such" incident and they called the issue "baseless".<ref>{{cite news | url=http://www.rappler.com/entertainment/news/117157-mmff-2015-organizers-ticket-swapping-statement| title=MMFF 2015 organizers deny ticket swapping issue| work=] |date=December 26, 2015 | access-date=December 27, 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite news | url=http://entertainment.inquirer.net/186471/mmff-ticket-swapping-issue-baseless| title=MMFF: Ticket swapping issue 'baseless'| newspaper=] |date=December 26, 2015 | access-date=December 27, 2015}}</ref>

The House committee on Metro Manila Development, chaired by Quezon City Representative Winston Castelo, started the probe on the disqualification case of ''Honor Thy Father'' and the ticket-swapping incidents in January 2016.<ref name="probe">{{cite web | url=http://www.gmanetwork.com/news/story/549307/showbiz/house-panel-to-probe-mmff-controversies-next-month| title=House panel to probe MMFF controversies next month| publisher=] |date=December 28, 2015 | access-date=December 29, 2015}}</ref>

===''Honor Thy Father'' disqualification===
On December 26, ''Honor Thy Father'', was disqualified by the Metro Manila Film Festival Executive Committee from the Best Picture category after the film failed to disclose its participation as the opening film of the ]. On the contrary, Dondon Monteverde, the film's producer, revealed that they did disclose this information beforehand. He attested that its premiere at the Cinema One festival didn't generate revenue which complies by the rules. He also questioned the timing of this decision, one day before the awards ceremony, and he demanded an investigation.<ref>{{cite news | url=http://www.mb.com.ph/mmff-entry-honor-thy-father-barred-from-best-picture-race/| title=MMFF Entry 'Honor Thy Father' barred from Best Picture race| newspaper=] |date=December 26, 2015 | access-date=December 27, 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite news | url=http://www.rappler.com/entertainment/news/117168-honor-thy-father-disqualified-mmff-2015-awards-best-picture-category| title='Honor Thy Father' disqualified from MMFF 2015 Awards Best Picture category| work=] |date=December 26, 2015 | access-date=December 27, 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web| url=http://cnnphilippines.com/entertainment/2015/12/26/honor-thy-father-disqualified-from-MMFF-best-picture-category.html| title='Honor Thy Father' disqualified from MMFF Best Picture race| publisher=]| date=December 26, 2015| access-date=December 27, 2015| archive-date=December 27, 2015| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151227140912/http://cnnphilippines.com/entertainment/2015/12/26/honor-thy-father-disqualified-from-MMFF-best-picture-category.html| url-status=dead}}</ref>

In an interview dated on November 2, 2015, MMFF Executive Committee member Dominic Du revealed to Philippine Entertainment Portal that the film did comply with the rules as the Cinema One premiere wasn't a commercial screening.<ref>{{cite web| url=http://www.pep.ph/mmff-2015/updates/21556/john-lloyd-cruz-starrer-honor-thy-father-will-officially-be-part-of-mmff-2015| title=John Lloyd Cruz-starrer, Honor Thy Father, will officially be part of MMFF 2015| publisher=Philippine Entertainment Portal| date=November 2, 2015| access-date=December 27, 2015| archive-date=January 5, 2016| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160105043737/http://www.pep.ph/mmff-2015/updates/21556/john-lloyd-cruz-starrer-honor-thy-father-will-officially-be-part-of-mmff-2015| url-status=dead}}</ref>

On December 28, Laguna Representative ], who is part of the cast of ''Honor Thy Father'', filed a resolution that directs the ] to conduct an inquiry regarding the disqualification of ''Honor Thy Father''.<ref>{{cite news | url=http://entertainment.inquirer.net/186600/186600| title=House resolution seeks probe on 'Honor Thy Father' DQ from MMFF Best Picture| newspaper=] |date=December 28, 2015 | access-date=December 29, 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web| url=http://www.interaksyon.com/article/121940/congress-to-probe-mmff-honor-thy-father-dq-controversy| title=Congress to probe MMFF Honor Thy Father DQ controversy| publisher=]| date=December 28, 2015| access-date=December 29, 2015| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160408064954/http://www.interaksyon.com/article/121940/congress-to-probe-mmff-honor-thy-father-dq-controversy| archive-date=April 8, 2016| url-status=dead| df=mdy-all}}</ref>
The committee on Metro Manila Development, chaired by Quezon City Representative Winston Castelo, started the probe on the disqualification case of ''Honor Thy Father'' and the ticket-swapping incidents in January 2016.<ref name="probe" />

===Pullout of ''Nilalang'' and ''Honor Thy Father'' from some cinemas===
''Nilalang'' director Pedring Lopez and co-producer Wesley Villarica expressed dismay over the pullout of their film and co-entrant film, ''Honor thy Father'' from some cinemas in favor of ''My Bebe Love'' and ''Beauty and the Bestie''. Villarica noted that his film, was shown in 20 cinemas in Metro Manila and seven theaters outside the metropolis in the opening day on December 25, but by next day less than 20 cinemas are screening his film. ''Honor Thy Father'' writer Michiko Yamamoto said that her film was pulled out from ten theaters the day after the opening day of the festival.<ref>{{cite news|title=MMFF 2015 entries 'Nilalang,' 'Honor Thy Father' pulled out of some cinemas|url=http://www.rappler.com/entertainment/news/117204-mmff-2015-nilalang-honor-thy-father-pulled-out-cinemas|access-date=December 27, 2015|work=]|date=December 27, 2015}}</ref>

===Conflict of interest against Dominic Du===
During the House probe on the MMFF irregularities, it was revealed that Dominic Du, a member of the MMFF Executive Committee, had a ] with the Best Picture winner, ''#Walang Forever'' and 2nd Best Picture winner, ''Buy Now, Die Later''. Dominic Du owns the company, Axinite Digicinema, that helped promote the said two films. He also serves as a legal counsel of Joji Alonso, the producer of both films.<ref>{{cite news|title=MMFF official linked to 2 films that won awards|url=http://www.rappler.com/entertainment/news/118678-mmff-2015-executive-committee-conflict-interest |date=January 11, 2016 |access-date=January 16, 2016 |work=]}}</ref>

==Box office gross==
The ] was criticized for not releasing official earnings of each film. This led to some film studios releasing their own earnings.

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!rowspan=2|Entry
!colspan=6|Gross ticket sales
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!December 27<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.pep.ph/news/61617/emmy-bebe-loveem-leads-mmff-2015-box-office-race-on-first-three-days| title=My Bebe Love leads MMFF 2015 box-office race on first three days | publisher=Philippine Entertainment Portal | date=December 27, 2015 | access-date=January 16, 2016}}</ref>

!January 7<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.pep.ph/guide/movies/22922/embeauty-and-the-bestieem-is-no-1-in-mmff-2015-top-4-ranking-revealed| title=Beauty and the Bestie is No. 1 in MMFF 2015; Top 4 ranking revealed | publisher=Philippine Entertainment Portal | date=January 13, 2016 | access-date=January 16, 2016}}</ref>

|-
|'']''
|data-sort-value="2"|₱ 131,000,000
|data-sort-value="1" style="background:#BFFFC0;"|₱ 428,000,000*

|-
|'']''
|data-sort-value="1" style="background:#BFFFC0;"|₱ 159,000,000*
|data-sort-value="2"|{{center|–}}

|-
|'']''
|data-sort-value="3"|₱ 36,000,000
|data-sort-value="3"|{{center|–}}

|-
|'']''
|data-sort-value="4"|₱ 29,000,000
|data-sort-value="4"|{{center|–}}

|-
|
|'''{{right|TOTAL}}'''
|₱ 1,020,000,000
|}


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2015 film festival edition

2015 Metro Manila Film Festival
41st Metro Manila Film Festival
AwardsGabi ng Parangal (lit. 'Awards Night')
No. of films8
Festival dateDecember 25, 2015 (2015-12-25) to January 7, 2016 (2016-01-07)
MMFF chronology
42nd ed. 40th ed.

The 2015 Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) is the 41st edition of the annual Metro Manila Film Festival held in Metro Manila and throughout the Philippines. It is organized by the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA), a government agency. During the festival, no foreign films are shown in Philippine theaters (except IMAX, 4D, and large format 3D theaters).

The festival began on December 23, 2015, kicking off with the traditional Parada ng mga Artista (Parade of the Stars) float parade from Mall of Asia in Pasay to Quirino Grandstand in Manila. Showings are from December 25 until January 7.

The Gabi ng Parangal (Awards Night) was held on December 27 at the Kia Theatre, Araneta Center, Quezon City, hosted by KC Concepcion and Richard Gutierrez. Both the Parade of Stars and the Awards Night are aired via delayed telecast on TV5 through a co-production with Viva Entertainment.

Metro Manila Film Festival reported that the total earnings of the festival was 1 billion pesos (December 25 – January 6 only). It did not report the earnings for each film.

This was the only festival under MMDA chairman Emerson Carlos.

The following were the criteria used in determining the final 8 entries:

  Commercial viability (50%)  Story creativity, writing excellence, innovativeness and thematic values (40%)  Filipino cultural and/or historical value (10%)

Entries

Regular entries

The official list of entries was announced on June 20, 2015. From the 21 submissions, 8 were chosen for the festival.

Title Starring Studio Director Genre
All You Need Is Pag-ibig Kris Aquino, Derek Ramsay, Kim Chiu, Xian Lim, Jodi Sta. Maria, Ian Veneracion, Ronaldo Valdez, Pokwang, Nova Villa, Bimby Aquino-Yap, Julia Concio, Talia Concio Star Cinema Antoinette Jadaone Romantic comedy
Beauty and the Bestie Vice Ganda, Coco Martin, James Reid, Nadine Lustre Star Cinema, Viva Films Wenn V. Deramas Comedy, action
Buy Now, Die Later Vhong Navarro, John Lapus, Alex Gonzaga, TJ Trinidad, Rayver Cruz, Lotlot de Leon, Janine Gutierrez Quantum Films, MJM Production, Tuko Film Productions, Buchi Boy Films Randolph Longjas Horror, comedy
Haunted Mansion Janella Salvador, Marlo Mortel, Jerome Ponce Regal Entertainment Jun Lana Horror, suspense, thriller
Honor Thy Father John Lloyd Cruz, Meryll Soriano, Tirso Cruz III Reality Entertainment Erik Matti Action, drama
My Bebe Love: #KiligPaMore Vic Sotto, Ai-Ai delas Alas, Alden Richards, Maine Mendoza

OctoArts Films, M-Zet Productions, APT Entertainment, GMA Films, MEDA Productions

Jose Javier Reyes Romantic comedy
Nilalang Cesar Montano, Maria Ozawa Haunted Tower Pictures, WeLovePost, Parallax Studios, Viva Films Pedring Lopez Horror, action, thriller, crime
#Walang Forever Jennylyn Mercado, Jericho Rosales Quantum Films, MJM Production, Tuko Film Productions, Buchi Boy Films Dan Villegas Romantic comedy
Additional note

New Wave entries

Feature films

The New Wave entries were screened on selected cinemas from December 17 to 24, 2015.

Title Starring Studio Director Genre
ARI: My Life with a King Ronwaldo Martin, Francisco Guinto Holy Angel University, Center for Kapampangan Studies Carlo Enciso Catu Drama
Mandirigma Luis Alandy, Pen Medina, Alwyn Uytingco, Mon Confiado Starquest Alliance Productions, Blank Pages Productions Arlyn Dela Cruz Drama
Tandem JM de Guzman, Nico Antonio Quantum Films, Tuko Film Productions, Buchi Boy Films King Palisoc Drama, thriller
Toto Sid Lucero Toto SCM Production, Central Digital Lab John Paul Su Comedy, Drama
Turo-Turo Albert Silos, AJ Dee Handheld Entertainment Production Ray An Dulay Drama

Short films

  • Daisy - Brian Reyes
  • Ding Mangasyas (Tough Guys) - Justine Emmanuel Dizon
  • Lapis - Maricel Cariaga
  • Momento - Kyle Nieva
  • Mumu - Che Tagyamon

Animated films

  • 8 - Johanna Kay Boncodin
  • Buttons- Marvel Obemio, Francis Ramirez & Jared Garcia
  • Geo - John Aurthur Mercader
  • Little Lights - Rivelle Mallari
  • Marvino's League of Superheroes - Ja Marti Escandor

Awards

2015 Metro Manila Film Festival
Gabi ng Parangal
DateDecember 27, 2015 (2015-12-27)
SiteKia Theatre, Quezon City
Highlights
Best Picture#Walang Forever
Most awards#Walang Forever (6)
Television coverage
NetworkTV5

Major awards

Winners are listed first, highlighted with boldface and indicated with a double dagger (‡). Nominees are also listed if applicable.

Best Picture Best Director
Best Actor Best Actress
Best Supporting Actor Best Supporting Actress
Best Child Performer Best Cinematography
Best Screenplay Best Original Story
Best Production Design Best Editing
Best Visual Effects Best Make-up Artist
Best Original Theme Song Best Musical Score
Best Sound Engineering Gatpuno Antonio J. Villegas Cultural Award
Best Float Fernando Poe Jr. Memorial Award for Excellence

Other awards

New Wave category

The following are the winners of the New Wave category:

  • Best Picture – ARI: My Life with a King
  • Best Director – John Paul Su, Toto
  • Best Actor – JM de Guzman, Tandem & Francisco Guinto, ARI: My Life with a King
  • Best Supporting Actor – Thou Reyes, Toto
  • Best Supporting Actress – Bibeth Orteza, Toto
  • Best Screenplay – Robert Tantingco, ARI: My Life with a King
  • Special Jury Prize – Toto
  • Manila Bulletin Entertainment Best Picture – ARI: My Life with a King
  • Best Short Film – Mumu by Jean Cheryl Tagyamon
  • Short Film Special Jury Prize – Daisy by Brian Reyes
  • Manila Bulletin Entertainment Best Short Film – Momento by Jan-Kyle Nieva
  • Best Animation Film – Buttons by Marvel Obemio, Francis Ramirez & Jared Garcia
  • Animation Film Special Jury Prize – Lights Lights by Rivelle Mallari
  • Manila Bulletin Entertainment Best Animation Film – Geo by John Aurthur Mercader

Multiple awards

Mainstream

Awards Film
6 #Walang Forever
5 Nilalang
Honor Thy Father
3 Buy Now, Die Later
My Bebe Love: #KiligPaMore
2 All You Need is Pag-ibig

New Wave

Awards Film
4 ARI: My Life with a King
Toto

Controversies

Ticket-swapping incidents

Alleged ticket-swapping incidents occurred in some branches of SM Cinema during the opening day of the festival. Some moviegoers claimed that they bought tickets for My Bebe Love but instead, were given tickets for Beauty and the Bestie. SM Cinema confirmed through its Twitter account that this incident occurred in SM City Bacoor. According to SM Cinema, the incident was "a mistake due to high volume of tickets purchased". They also assured the public that this transaction will be counted fairly for the gross sales of My Bebe Love. These tweets were later deleted for unknown reasons.

On the other hand, the Metro Manila Film Festival committee released a contrary statement regarding this issue. It is stated that they "strongly denies the existence of such" incident and they called the issue "baseless".

The House committee on Metro Manila Development, chaired by Quezon City Representative Winston Castelo, started the probe on the disqualification case of Honor Thy Father and the ticket-swapping incidents in January 2016.

Honor Thy Father disqualification

On December 26, Honor Thy Father, was disqualified by the Metro Manila Film Festival Executive Committee from the Best Picture category after the film failed to disclose its participation as the opening film of the 2015 Cinema One Originals Film Festival. On the contrary, Dondon Monteverde, the film's producer, revealed that they did disclose this information beforehand. He attested that its premiere at the Cinema One festival didn't generate revenue which complies by the rules. He also questioned the timing of this decision, one day before the awards ceremony, and he demanded an investigation.

In an interview dated on November 2, 2015, MMFF Executive Committee member Dominic Du revealed to Philippine Entertainment Portal that the film did comply with the rules as the Cinema One premiere wasn't a commercial screening.

On December 28, Laguna Representative Dan Fernandez, who is part of the cast of Honor Thy Father, filed a resolution that directs the House of Representatives to conduct an inquiry regarding the disqualification of Honor Thy Father. The committee on Metro Manila Development, chaired by Quezon City Representative Winston Castelo, started the probe on the disqualification case of Honor Thy Father and the ticket-swapping incidents in January 2016.

Pullout of Nilalang and Honor Thy Father from some cinemas

Nilalang director Pedring Lopez and co-producer Wesley Villarica expressed dismay over the pullout of their film and co-entrant film, Honor thy Father from some cinemas in favor of My Bebe Love and Beauty and the Bestie. Villarica noted that his film, was shown in 20 cinemas in Metro Manila and seven theaters outside the metropolis in the opening day on December 25, but by next day less than 20 cinemas are screening his film. Honor Thy Father writer Michiko Yamamoto said that her film was pulled out from ten theaters the day after the opening day of the festival.

Conflict of interest against Dominic Du

During the House probe on the MMFF irregularities, it was revealed that Dominic Du, a member of the MMFF Executive Committee, had a conflict of interest with the Best Picture winner, #Walang Forever and 2nd Best Picture winner, Buy Now, Die Later. Dominic Du owns the company, Axinite Digicinema, that helped promote the said two films. He also serves as a legal counsel of Joji Alonso, the producer of both films.

Box office gross

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority was criticized for not releasing official earnings of each film. This led to some film studios releasing their own earnings.

Entry Gross ticket sales
December 27 January 7
Beauty and the Bestie ₱ 131,000,000 ₱ 428,000,000*
My Bebe Love ₱ 159,000,000* –
#Walang Forever ₱ 36,000,000 –
Haunted Mansion ₱ 29,000,000 –
TOTAL ₱ 1,020,000,000

References

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  25. "Beauty and the Bestie is No. 1 in MMFF 2015; Top 4 ranking revealed". Philippine Entertainment Portal. January 13, 2016. Retrieved January 16, 2016.

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