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| No. of films | 10 |
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| Festival date | December 25, 2024 to January 7, 2025 |
The 2024 Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) will be the 50th edition of the annual Metro Manila Film Festival. During the festival, no foreign films are shown in Philippine theaters (excluding IMAX and 4D theaters).
The first five official entries were announced on July 16, 2024, at the Bulwagang Villegas at the Manila City Hall, selected from 39 scripts submitted by production companies. [1] Metropolitan Manila Development Authority chairman Don Artes revealed during the press conference that the 50th edition theme is called "Sinesigla sa Singkwenta" which highlights this year's festival featuring 10 competing entries with various genres, instead of the usual 8 entries. [1] [2] The second batch of films was announced on October 22, 2024. [3] This was chosen among the finished films submitted on or before September 30, 2024. [4]
Most entries were given the Parental Guidance rating by the Movie and Television Review and Classification Board. My Future You were deemed fitted for a general audience, Strange Frequencies: Taiwan Killer Hospital were classified as R-13 rating, while the film festival's two thriller films Topakk and Uninvited where given the R-16 rating. [5]
In association with Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP), the agency is conducting the Student Short Film Competition, a vibrant platform designed to showcase the talents and creativity of young Filipino filmmakers. It will be scheduled to announce ten selected short films on the second week of November. [11]
The MMDA revealed the 12 km (7.5 mi) route of the 2:00 p.m. annual "Parade of Stars" on December 21 will be held from the Kartilya ng Katipunan to the Manila Central Post Office. [12]
| 2024 Metro Manila Film Festival Gabi ng Parangal | |
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| Date | December 2024 (TBA) |
| Site | Manila Metropolitan Theater, Manila |
The Gabi ng Parangal (transl. Awards Night) of the 2024 Metro Manila Film Festival will be held at the Manila Metropolitan Theater in Manila. The venue was deliberately selected since its the site of the awarding ceremony for the 1975 edition – the very first edition of the film festival. [13]
Jefrë Figueras Manuel designed the MMFF trophy featuring a silver figurine with an upper torso of film reel and filmstrip. [14]
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