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October 19, 2023

MMFF 2023 Official Entries for 49th edition





The MMFF Selection Committee decides to have 10 official entries this year

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) recently (Oct. 17) announced the 10 official entries to the 2023 Metro Manila Film Festival.


The official MMFF 2023 entries based on finished film formats are:



1. BECKY AND BADETTE
by The Ideafirst Company
Starring Eugene Domingo and Pokwang
DIRECTED & WRITTEN BY: Jun Robles Lana



2. BROKEN HEARTS TRIP
by Smart Films Productions, OPC in cooperation with BMC Films
Starring Christian Bables, Andoy Ranay, Teejay Marquez, Marvin Yap, Iyah Mina, and Petite
DIRECTED by: Emuel Lorca
WRITTEN by: Archie Del Mundo



3. FIREFLY
by GMA Pictures (of GMA Network Inc.)
Starring Alessandra De Rossi, Cherry Pie Picache, Yayo Aguila, Ysabel Ortega, Max Collins, Euwenn Mikaell, Epi Quizon, Miguel Tanfelix, and with the special participation of Dingdong Dantes
DIRECTED by: Zig Madamba Dulay
WRITTEN by: Angeli Atienza



4. GOMBURZA
by Jesuit Communications Foundation, Inc.
Starring Enchong Dee, Cedrick Juan and Dante Rivero
DIRECTED by: Pepe Diokno
WRITTEN by: Rodolfo Vera and Pepe Diokno



5. MALLARI
by Mentorque Productions
Starring Piolo Pascual
DIRECTED by: Derick Cabrido
WRITTEN by: Enrico C. Santos



6. WHEN I MET YOU IN TOKYO
by JG Productions
Starring Christopher De Leon and Vilma Santos
DIRECTED by: Conrado Peru, Rommel Penesa, and Christopher De Leon
WRITTEN by: Suzette Doctolero




7. Family of Two (A MOTHER AND SON'S STORY) 
by Cineko Productions, Inc.
Starring Sharon Cuneta and Alden Richards
Written by Mel Mendoza-del Rosario  
Directed by Nuel Naval



8. K(AMPON) 
by Quantum Films 
Starring Derek Ramsay and Beauty Gonzales 
Written by Do Dayao
Directed by King Palisoc



9. PENDUKO 
by Sari Sari Network
Starring Matteo Guidicelli and Cristine Reyes 
Written and Directed by Jason Paul Laxamana 



10. REWIND
 by ABS-CBN Film Productions, Inc., APT Entertainment, Inc. and Agostodos Pictures, Inc.
Starring Dingdong Dantes and Marian Rivera
Written by Joaquin Enrico Santos
Directed by Mae Cruz Alviar


The movies were selected from a record-high of 30 submissions, by distinguished members of the MMFF selection committee, led by respected producer and film industry stalwart Jessie Ejercito.

The criteria used in the selection of official entries are artistic excellence (40 percent), commercial appeal (40 percent), Filipino cultural value (10 percent), and global appeal (10 percent).

MMDA said the production can now start the promotional efforts for the 49th MMFF which will run from Dec. 25, 2023 to Jan. 7, 2024 in theaters nationwide.

The Parade of Stars in the sponsor cities of CaMaNaVa (Caloocan, Malabon, Navotas and Valenzuela) will be held on Dec. 16 or 17, 2023 and the Gabi ng Parangal will be on Dec.27.

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