2015 Metro Manila Film Festival

2015 film festival edition January 2024 January 2024 2015 Metro Manila Film Festival41st Metro Manila Film Festival Metro Manila Film Festival 2015 logo.png Gabi ng Parangal (Awards Night) 8 2015 12 25 to 2016 01 07 MMFF 40th ed. 42nd 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).http://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2015/11/08/1519509/force-awakens-mmff-2015 The Force awakens MMFF 2015 Philippine Star Cruz Edgar O. November 8, 2015 December 20, 2015 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.http://www.mb.com.ph/mmda-road-closures-along-roxas-blvd-for-mmff-parade-on-wednesday/ MMDA: Road closures along Roxas Blvd for MMFF Parade on Wednesday Manila Bulletin Torres Rap December 20, 2015 December 20, 2015http://www.mb.com.ph/aldub-dominates-mmff-parade-of-stars/ AlDub dominates MMFF Parade of Stars Manila Bulletin December 23, 2015 December 23, 2015 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20151224220242/http://www.mb.com.ph/aldub-dominates-mmff-parade-of-stars/ December 24, 2015 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.https://www.rappler.com/entertainment/117233-winners-mmff-2015-metro-manila-film-festival-awards-night/ FULL LIST: Winners, MMFF 2015 awards night Rappler December 27, 2015 December 27, 2015 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. right The following were the criteria used in determining the final 8 entries: http://www.gmanetwork.com/news/showbiz/content/571739/mmda-presents-new-mmff-execom-members-criteria-for-choosing-entries/ MMDA presents new MMFF execom members, criteria for choosing entries GMA News and Public Affairs June 29, 2016 May 10, 2017 Commercial viability 50 #e71600 Story creativity, writing excellence, innovativeness and thematic values 40 #100eff Filipino cultural and/or historical value 10 #ed7f24 Entries Regular entries The official list of entries was announced on June 20, 2015. From the 21 submissions, 8 were chosen for the festival.Official Entries to MMFF 2015 to be Announced Tomorrow http://www.mmda.gov.ph/index.php/35-news/news-2015/1750-official-entries-to-mmff-2015-to-be-announced-tomorrow Metropolitan Manila Development Authority Metropolitan Manila Development Authority December 17, 2015 June 19, 20158 entries revealed: MMFF 2015 movie lineup https://www.rappler.com/entertainment/96973-mmff-2015-movie-lineup-full-list/ December 17, 2015 Rappler June 20, 2015MMDA announces revised list of MMFF 2015 movies http://www.gmanetwork.com/news/story/536697/showbiz/mmda-announces-revised-list-of-mmff-2015-movies December 17, 2015 GMA News September 13, 2015 Title StarringStudioDirectorGenre 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 background: #FFE6FF; font-size: 100%; width: 90%; text-align: left; font-size: 100%; width: 90%; Additional note On October 23, 2015, Honor Thy Father, directed by Erik Matti and produced by Reality Entertainment, replaced Hermano Pule, which is directed by Gil Portes, after the latter withdrew from the festival due to lack of funding.'Honor Thy Father' to be part of MMFF 2015 http://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2015/11/03/1517924/honor-thy-father-be-part-mmff-2015 December 27, 2015 The Philippine Star November 3, 2015 New Wave entries Feature films The New Wave entries were screened on selected cinemas from December 17 to 24, 2015.http://www.mmda.gov.ph/index.php/35-news/news-2015/1880-mmff-announces-new-wave-finalists MMFF Announces New Wave Finalists Metropolitan Manila Development Authority November 9, 2015 November 28, 2015 Title StarringStudioDirectorGenre 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 FestivalGabi ng Parangal 41 Metro Manila Film Festival 2015 12 27 Kia Theatre, Quezon City #Walang Forever #Walang Forever (6) TV5 40th 42nd 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#Walang Forever – Quantum Films, MJM Production, Tuko Film Productions, Buchi Boy FilmsBuy Now, Die Later – Quantum Films, MJM Production, Tuko Film Productions, Buchi Boy Films (2nd Best Picture) My Bebe Love: #KiligPaMore – OctoArts Films, M-Zet Productions, APT Entertainment, GMA Films, MEDA Productions (3rd Best Picture) | valign="top" | Erik Matti – Honor Thy Father Antoinette Jadaone – All You Need Is Pag-ibig Randolph Longjas – Buy Now, Die Later Jose Javier Reyes – My Bebe Love: #KiligPaMore Dan Villegas – #Walang Forever Best Actor Best ActressJericho Rosales – #Walang Forever John Lloyd Cruz – Honor Thy Father Ian Veneracion – All You Need Is Pag-ibigJennylyn Mercado – #Walang Forever Ai-Ai delas Alas – My Bebe Love: #KiligPaMore Meryll Soriano – Honor Thy Father Jodi Sta. Maria – All You Need Is Pag-ibig Best Supporting Actor Best Supporting ActressTirso Cruz III – Honor Thy Father Dido de la Paz – Nilalang Pepe Herrera – #Walang Forever TJ Trinidad – Buy Now, Die Later Alden Richards – My Bebe Love: #KiligPaMoreMaine Mendoza – My Bebe Love: #KiligPaMore Iza Calzado – Haunted Mansion Lotlot De Leon – Buy Now, Die Later Kim Molina – #Walang Forever Nova Villa – All You Need Is Pag-ibigBest Child Performer Best Cinematography Krystal Brimner – Honor Thy Father Sol de Guzman – Buy Now, Die Later Alonzo Muhlach – Beauty and the Bestie Marco Masa – Beauty and the Bestie Julia & Talia Concio – All You Need Is Pag-ibigPao Orendain – Nilalang Hermann Claravall – All You Need Is Pag-ibig Ber Cruz – Honor Thy Father Mackie Galvez – #Walang Forever Pong Ignacio – Buy Now, Die Later Best Screenplay Best Original StoryPaul Sta. Ana – #Walang Forever Michiko Yamamoto – Honor Thy Father Jose Javier Reyes – My Bebe Love: #KiligPaMoreDan Villegas & Antoinette Jadaone – #Walang Forever Michiko Yamamoto & Erik Matti – Honor Thy Father Bibeth Orteza – My Bebe Love: #KiligPaMore Ronald Allan Habon – Buy Now, Die Later Best Production Design Best EditingAngel Diesta – Buy Now, Die Later Shari Marie Montiague – All You Need Is Pag-ibig Ericson Navarro – Honor Thy Father Jerann Ordinario – Haunted Mansion Mimi Sanson Viola – NilalangJason Cahapay – Nilalang Marya Ignacio – #Walang Forever Carlo Manatad – Buy Now, Die Later Benjamin Tolentino – All You Need Is Pag-ibig Best Visual Effects Best Make-up ArtistPedro Chuidian & Rommel Pambid – Nilalang Imaginary Friends – Haunted Mansion John Kenneth Paclibar, Emman Bares, Raffy Legaspi & Jasper Bundoc – Buy Now, Die Later Ryan Panaligan & Erika Racela – Honor Thy Father Richard Carvajal & Alice Soro Collara – Nilalang Lei Ponce – Buy Now, Die Later Best Original Theme Song Best Musical Score "Tao" from Honor Thy Father "All You Need Is Pag-ibig" from All You Need Is Pag-ibig "Greyhoundz Lions" from Nilalang Jessie Lasaten – Nilalang Vincent de Jesus – My Bebe Love: #KiligPaMore Erwin Romulo – Honor Thy Father Jerrold Tarog – Buy Now, Die Later Emerson Texon – #Walang Forever Best Sound Engineering Gatpuno Antonio J. Villegas Cultural Award Ditoy Aguila – Nilalang Mikka Quizon – Honor Thy Father Addiss Tabong – Buy Now, Die Later Addiss Tabong – #Walang Forever Wild Sound – My Bebe Love: #KiligPaMoreMy Bebe Love: #KiligPaMore Best Float Fernando Poe Jr. Memorial Award for ExcellenceBuy Now, Die Later#Walang Forever Other awards Plaque of Appreciation – Francis Tolentino Male Celebrity of the Night – Cesar Montano Female Celebrity of the Night – Jennylyn Mercado 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 Film6#Walang Forever5NilalangHonor Thy Father3Buy Now, Die LaterMy Bebe Love: #KiligPaMore2 All You Need is Pag-ibig New Wave Awards Film4ARI: My Life with a KingToto 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.http://www.pep.ph/news/61604/mmff-2015-moviegoers-claim-ticket-swapping-in-cinemas MMFF 2015 moviegoers claim ticket swapping in cinemas Philippine Entertainment Portal December 25, 2015 December 27, 2015http://www.mb.com.ph/my-bebe-love-director-warns-of-mmff-ticket-swapping/ 'My Bebe Love' director warns of MMFF ticket swapping Manila Bulletin December 26, 2015 December 27, 2015 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".https://www.rappler.com/entertainment/117157-mmff-2015-organizers-ticket-swapping-statement/ MMFF 2015 organizers deny ticket swapping issue Rappler December 26, 2015 December 27, 2015http://entertainment.inquirer.net/186471/mmff-ticket-swapping-issue-baseless MMFF: Ticket swapping issue 'baseless' Philippine Daily Inquirer December 26, 2015 December 27, 2015 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.http://www.gmanetwork.com/news/story/549307/showbiz/house-panel-to-probe-mmff-controversies-next-month House panel to probe MMFF controversies next month GMA News December 28, 2015 December 29, 2015 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.http://www.mb.com.ph/mmff-entry-honor-thy-father-barred-from-best-picture-race/ MMFF Entry 'Honor Thy Father' barred from Best Picture race Manila Bulletin December 26, 2015 December 27, 2015https://www.rappler.com/entertainment/117168-honor-thy-father-disqualified-mmff-2015-awards-best-picture-category/ 'Honor Thy Father' disqualified from MMFF 2015 Awards Best Picture category Rappler December 26, 2015 December 27, 2015http://cnnphilippines.com/entertainment/2015/12/26/honor-thy-father-disqualified-from-MMFF-best-picture-category.html 'Honor Thy Father' disqualified from MMFF Best Picture race CNN Philippines December 26, 2015 December 27, 2015 December 27, 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20151227140912/http://cnnphilippines.com/entertainment/2015/12/26/honor-thy-father-disqualified-from-MMFF-best-picture-category.html dead 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.http://www.pep.ph/mmff-2015/updates/21556/john-lloyd-cruz-starrer-honor-thy-father-will-officially-be-part-of-mmff-2015 John Lloyd Cruz-starrer, Honor Thy Father, will officially be part of MMFF 2015 Philippine Entertainment Portal November 2, 2015 December 27, 2015 January 5, 2016 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 dead 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.http://entertainment.inquirer.net/186600/186600 House resolution seeks probe on 'Honor Thy Father' DQ from MMFF Best Picture Philippine Daily Inquirer December 28, 2015 December 29, 2015http://www.interaksyon.com/article/121940/congress-to-probe-mmff-honor-thy-father-dq-controversy Congress to probe MMFF Honor Thy Father DQ controversy Interaksyon December 28, 2015 December 29, 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20160408064954/http://www.interaksyon.com/article/121940/congress-to-probe-mmff-honor-thy-father-dq-controversy April 8, 2016 dead mdy-all 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. 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.MMFF 2015 entries 'Nilalang,' 'Honor Thy Father' pulled out of some cinemas https://www.rappler.com/entertainment/117204-mmff-2015-nilalang-honor-thy-father-pulled-out-cinemas/ December 27, 2015 Rappler December 27, 2015 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.MMFF official linked to 2 films that won awards https://www.rappler.com/entertainment/118678-mmff-2015-executive-committee-conflict-interest/ January 11, 2016 January 16, 2016 Rappler 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. EntryGross ticket salesDecember 27http://www.pep.ph/news/61617/emmy-bebe-loveem-leads-mmff-2015-box-office-race-on-first-three-days My Bebe Love leads MMFF 2015 box-office race on first three days Philippine Entertainment Portal December 27, 2015 January 16, 2016January 7http://www.pep.ph/guide/movies/22922/embeauty-and-the-bestieem-is-no-1-in-mmff-2015-top-4-ranking-revealed Beauty and the Bestie is No. 1 in MMFF 2015; Top 4 ranking revealed Philippine Entertainment Portal January 13, 2016 January 16, 2016Beauty and the Bestie₱ 131,000,000₱ 428,000,000*My Bebe Love₱ 159,000,000₱ 385,000,000*#Walang Forever₱ 36,000,000–Haunted Mansion₱ 29,000,000–TOTAL₱ 1,020,000,000 References External links http://www.mmda.gov.ph/index.php/mmff The 41st Metro Manila Film Festival official website 2014 Metro Manila Film Festival Metro Manila Film Festival 2015 2016 Metro Manila Film Festival Category:Metro Manila Film Festival by year MMFF MMFF MMFF MMFF MMFF Category:December 2015 in the Philippines Category:January 2016 in the Philippines