2013 Metro Manila Film Festival

Background

The 38th Metro Manila Film Festival held in 2012 became the highest earning MMFF to date with 767 million pesos, 21% higher than 2011. In a speech by Chairman Francis Tolentino of the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority or MMDA, an announcement was made on the creation of a new category, "Animation" under the "New Wave," which will be launched this year. He stated, "...With the growing talent of pool animators both locally and abroad, it is high time that we recognize and showcase their potential to a broader audience...". In line with the move, the MMFF has partnered with the Animation Council of the Philippines, the country's lead organization to promote the animation industry development. But in the press conference on the announcement of 8 official entries, Chairman Tolentino announced that the animation category will have to be postponed until the next festival. He also announced the creation of the MMFF Review Committee, which will assess and improve the film festival's rules, regulations, and implementing programs.

Entries

Official entries

On 18 June 2013, the eight official entries were announced by MMDA Chairman Francis Tolentino, namely 10,000 Hours, Girl, Boy, Bakla, Tomboy, Kimmy Dora: Ang Kiyemeng Prequel, Pagpag, Pedro Calungsod: Batang Martir, My Super Kap, and My Little Bossings. Due to technical difficulties and other external factors, some entries dropped out of the competition, in which the MMDA committee picks from other entries, which failed to be shortlisted to replace the withdrawn entry.

• My Super Kap was withdrawn from the official list on 24 July 2013. Bong Revilla mentioned the conflicting schedules of the two of his cast members, Toni Gonzaga and Ai-Ai delas Alas as a reason for a foreseen delay of the film's special effects.
• Kulay Abo ang Langit was voted by the MMFF Screening Committee as replacement for My Super Kap on 2 August 2013. The film, which is technically No. 9 in the 15-picture line-up of MMFF finalists, has been retitled Pinoy Mutant Warriors by its producers. But due to significant changes from the original submitted film, Pinoy Mutant Warriors was not accepted.
• Boy Golden was picked as 7th official entry, replacing the withdrawn entry My Super Kap as well as rejected entry, Kulay Abo ang Langit.
• Be Careful with My Heart: The Movie was withdrawn from the official list on 12 September 2013. Tight schedule of the cast and crew of Be Careful with My Heart on shooting the ongoing series has been stated as the main reason.
• Kaleidoscope World was announced as the 8th official entry to the film festival on 25 September 2013, replacing Be Careful with My Heart.

New Wave entries

These films were screened from 18 to 24 December as a prelude to the MMFF.

Student shorts

• Gapos - JMK De Guzman, Colegio de San Juan de Letran
• Hintayin Mo sa Seq. 24 - Jezreel Reyes and Jose Silvestre, Far Eastern University
• #No Filter - Luigi Lupe Rosario, Mapúa Institute of Technology

Animated films

• Gayuma ni Maria - Gabriel Villalon
• Kaleh and Mbaki - Dennis Sebastian
• Ang Lalong ni Kulakog - Omar Aguilar
• Mamang Pulis - Hannah Espia
• Origin of Mang Jose - Apollo Anonuevo

Awards

Gabi ng Parangal On 27 December 2013, the Metro Manila Film Festival Awards Night was held at Meralco Theater in Ortigas Center, Pasig. Winners are listed first and highlighted in boldface. The awards night was aired on TV5.

Major awards

New Wave category

Full-Length Category

Other Awards

• New Wave Student Short Film Special Jury Prize - #NoFilter
• New Wave Student Short Film Most Gender-Sensitive Film - Hintayin Mo sa Seq. 24
• New Wave Animation Best Picture - Kaleh and Mbaki
• New Wave Animation Special Jury Prize - Ang Lalong ni Kulakog

Multiple awards

Mainstream

New Wave

Box Office gross

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority was criticized for only releasing the official earnings of the Top 4 films.

References

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