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2015 Metro Manila Film Festival
Film festival logo
DateDecember 25, 2015 (2015-12-25) to January 7, 2016 (2016-01-07)

The 41st Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) is the 41st edition of the Metro Manila Film Festival annual film festival that is held in Metro Manila, Philippines and is organized by the Metro Manila Development Authority (MMDA). During the film festival, no foreign films are shown in Philippine cinemas and theaters in order to showcase locally produced films. The film festival has begun on December 23, 2015, kicking-off with a yearly Parada ng mga Artista (lit. Parade of the Stars) float parade from Mall of Asia in Pasay City to Quirino Grandstand in Manila. Film showing will be start from December 25, 2015 until the 7th of January, the following year.

The Gabi ng Parangal (lit. Awards Night) will be commenced on December 27, 2015 at the Kia Theatre, Araneta Center, Quezon City. Both the Parade of Stars and the Awards Night will be aired via delayed telecast on TV5 thru a co-production with Viva Entertainment.

This is also the first MMFF edition, under the current MMFF organizing committee and MMDA chairman Emerson Carlos, after his predecessor Francis Tolentino resigned from his post in October 2015, to give way to his senatorial bid in the 2016 elections.

Entries

Official entries

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

Title Starring Studio Director Genre
All You Need Is Pag-Ibig Kris Aquino, Derek Ramsay, Jodi Sta. Maria, Ian Veneracion, Kim Chiu, Xian Lim, Ronaldo Valdez, Nova Villa, Pokwang, Bimby Aquino-Yap Star Cinema Antoinette Jadaone Romantic comedy
Beauty and the Bestie ], 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 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, Suspense, Thriller
Walang Forever Jennylyn Mercado, Jericho Rosales Quantum Films, MJM Production, Tuko Film Productions, Buchi Boy Films Dan Villegas Romantic comedy
Additional note
  • Honor Thy Father replaced Hermano Pule, which is directed by Gil Portes.

New Wave entries

The New Wave entries were screened on selected cinemas from December 17 to December 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, Alywn 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 - Jan-Kyle Nieva
  • Mumu - Jean Cheryl 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

References

  1. Torres, Rap (20 December 2015). "MMDA: Road closures along Roxas Blvd for MMFF Parade on Wednesday". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved 20 December 2015.
  2. "AlDub dominates MMFF Parade of Stars". Manila Bulletin. 23 December 2015. Retrieved 23 December 2015.
  3. Cruz, Edgar O. (8 November 2015). "The Force awakens MMFF 2015". Philippine Star. Retrieved 20 December 2015.
  4. "Official Entries to MMFF 2015 to be Announced Tomorrow". Metro Manila Development Authority. Metro Manila Development Authority. 19 June 2015. Retrieved 17 December 2015.
  5. "8 entries revealed: MMFF 2015 movie lineup". Rappler. 20 June 2015. Retrieved 17 December 2015.
  6. "MMDA announces revised list of MMFF 2015 movies". GMA News. 13 September 2015. Retrieved 17 December 2015.
  7. "MMFF Announces New Wave Finalists". Metro Manila Development Authority. November 9, 2015. Retrieved November 28, 2015. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)

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