The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) announced the 10 official entries to the 46th Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
This year’s MMFF is digital in partnership with Upstream and GMovies.
The following are the entries made it to the official list:
1. “Coming Home” by Adolfo Alix, Jr.
Starring Jinggoy Estrada, Sylvia Sanchez, Martin del Rosario, Edgar Allan Guzman,Vin Abrenica, Shaira Diaz, Jake Ejercito, Julian Estrada, Smokey Manaloto, Samantha Lopez, Almira Muhlach, Alvin Anson, Luis Hontiveros, Chanel Morales, Jana Agoncillo, Geneva Cruz, Ara Arida.
2. “Fan Girl” by Antoinette Jadaone
From the Tokyo International Film Festival to the Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival, Fan Girl is finally coming home to the Philippines on Christmas Day. Starring Charlie Dizon and Paulo Avelino.
3. “Isa Pang Bahaghari” by Joel Lamangan
Isa Pang Bahaghari Rainbow’s Sunset, starring Nora Aunor, Phillip Salvador, Michael de Mesa, Zanjoe Marudo, Sanya Lopez, Joseph Marco, Albie Casiño, Maris Racal. Directed by Joel Lamangan for Heaven’s Best Entertainment.
4. “Magikland” by Christian Acuña
Fantasy Adventure, starring Maricel Laxa, Jackilou Blanco Raymart Santiago
5. “Mang Kepweng: Ang Lihim ng Bandanang Itim” by Topel Lee
Comedy-Adventure starring Vhong Navarro with Benjie Paras, Ritz Azul, Ryan Bang and Ion Perez
6. “Pakboys: Takusa” by Al Tantay
Starring Janno Gibbs, Dennis Padilla and Andrew E under Viva Films.
7. “Suarez, the Healing Priest” by Joven Tan
Starring John Arcilla, Leo Martinez and Allan Paule
8. “Tagpuan” by Mac Alejandre
Starring Alfred Vargas, Shaina Magdayao, and Iza Calzado (Alternative Visions)
9. “The Boy Foretold by the Stars” by Dolly Dulu
First Filipino BL movie, The Boy Foretold By The Stars, a romantic comedy movie about two senior high school boys, who, through the help of a fortune teller, find each other at an optional school retreat called Journey with the Lord. Starring Adrian Lindayag and Keann Johnson, written and directed by Dolly Dulu. Produced by Jodi Sta. Maria of Clever Minds Inc., The Dolly Collection & Brainstormers Lab.
10. “The Missing” by Easy Ferrer
Starring Ritz Azul, Joseph Marco and Miles Ocampo under Regal Entertainment.