It’s December once again, and Christmas time means the Metro Manila Film Festival will also open to feature Filipino films for the audience this holiday season. Last November 18, the Metro Manila Film Festival announced its line-up of eight short films and eight full-feature films.
Here are the eight short film entries for #MMFF2016:
“Birds” by Christian Paulo Lat
“EJK” by Bor Ocampo
“Manila Screen” by Roque Lee & Blair Camilo
“Mga Bitoon sa Siyudad” by Jarell Serencio
“Mitatang” by Argin Jezer Gagui
“Momo” by Avid Liongoren
“Passage of Life” by Renz Vincemark Cruz & Hannah
“Sitsiritsit” by Brian Spencer Reyes
Here are the eight full-feature film entries for #MMFF2016
1. ANG BABAE SA SEPTIC TANK – Marlon Rivera
Production: Quantum Films, MJM Productions, Tuko Film Productions, Buchi Boy Films
Starring: Eugene Domingo, Jericho Rosales, Kean Cipriano, Cai Cortez, Khalil Ramos, Joel Torre
2. DIE BEAUTIFUL – Jun Robles Lana
Production: The IdeaFirst Company, Hongkong-Asia Film Financing Forum, OctoberTrain
Distributor: Regal Entertainment, Inc.
Starring: Paolo Ballesteros, Gladys Reyes, Christian Bables, Joel Torre, Luis Alandy, Albie Casino, Inah De Belen, Lou Veloso
3. KABISERA – Arturo San Agustin and Real Florido
Production: Firestarters Productions, Silver Story Productions
Starring: Nora Aunor, Ricky Davao, JC de Vera, Jason Abalos, Victor Neri, Ces Quesada, Perla Bautista, RJ Agustin, Ronwaldo Martin, Kiko Matos
4. ORO – Alvin Yapan
Production: Feliz Film Productions
Distributor: Solar Pictures
Starring: Irma Adlawan, Joem Bascon, Mercedes Cabral, Sandino Martin, Sue Prado, Cedrick Juan, Biboy Ramirez, Timothy Castillo, Acey Aguilar
5. SAVING SALLY – Avid Liongren
Production: Rocket Sheep Studio
Distributor: Solar Pictures
Starring: Rhian Ramos, Enzo Marcos, TJ Trinidad
6. SEKLUSYON – Erik Matti
Production: Reality Entertainment
Starring: Ronnie Alonte, Dominic Roque, Neil Ryan Sese, Rhed Bustamante, Lou Veloso, Phoebe Walker, Elora Espano
7. SUNDAY BEAUTY QUEEN – Baby Ruth Villarama
Production: Tokyo Does, Voyage Studios, Tuko Film Productions, Buchi Boy Entertainment
Distributor: Solar Pictures
Starring: Rudelie Acosta, Cherrie Bretana, Mylyn Jacobo, Hazel Perdido, Leo Selomenia
8. VINCE AND KATH AND JAMES – Theodore Boborol
Production: ABS-CBN Film Production Inc (Star Cinema)
Starring: Joshua Garcia, Julia Barretto, Ronnie Alonte
The 42nd Metro Manila Film Festival will run from December 25 until January 7.