2010 Metro Manila Film Festival
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The 36th Metro Manila Film Festival
-Philippines (MMFF) is the annual film festival in Manila
that was held from December 25, 2010 until January 7, 2011. The Awards Night (known as "Gabi ng Parangal") was held on December 26, 2010. During the festival, no foreign films are shown in Philippine theaters in order to showcase locally produced films.
by Crispina Martinez-Belen, announced changes for the 2010 film festival:
The commercial viability criterion (box-office performance of the entries) was removed. As of 2010, the criteria for the selection of Best Picture(s) are: artistry; creativity and technical excellence; innovation; and thematic value. Entries are also judged for global appeal (70 percent) and Filipino cultural and/or historical value (30 percent).
Another change in the 2010 festival format was a tribute to independent films with the screening of five indie films during the week preceding the festival. These films were: Senior Year by Jerrold Tarog; Nasaan si Hefte by Jonnah Lim; Presa by Adolf Alix, Jr., Slow Fade by Rommel Sales; and Rindido by Noriel Jarito.
The established board of jurors was expanded to include housewives, drivers, students, teachers, etc.
The festival logo was also changed to feature a map of the Metropolis
of Manila, based on the old seal of the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority
with seventeen stars on it symbolizing the 17 cities and municipality of Metro Manila. The logo for the first 35 festivals featured a torch.
, it paid tribute the independent filmmakers in the country by featuring five Indie films in addition to the eight mainstream movie entries in the MMFF. These films were exhibited from December 16 to 20:
Note: The MMFF registered P89.7 million in sales on its opening day.
Total – P577 million, a 28% increase from 2009 Metro Manila Film Festival's
total earnings of P437 million.
Sources:
and it was shown for the first time on GMA
. Due to its obligation to show the wedding of Ogie Alcasid
and Regine Velasquez
, the telecast was shown later that night on a delayed basis:
Metro Manila Film Festival
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-Philippines (MMFF) is the annual film festival in Manila
Manila
Manila is the capital of the Philippines. It is one of the sixteen cities forming Metro Manila.Manila is located on the eastern shores of Manila Bay and is bordered by Navotas and Caloocan to the north, Quezon City to the northeast, San Juan and Mandaluyong to the east, Makati on the southeast,...
that was held from December 25, 2010 until January 7, 2011. The Awards Night (known as "Gabi ng Parangal") was held on December 26, 2010. During the festival, no foreign films are shown in Philippine theaters in order to showcase locally produced films.
Changes from previous years
The November 28, 2010 Entertainment Column in Manila BulletinManila Bulletin
The Manila Bulletin , is the Philippines' largest broadsheet newspaper by circulation, followed by the Philippine Daily Inquirer. It bills itself as "The Nation's Leading Newspaper", which is its official slogan...
by Crispina Martinez-Belen, announced changes for the 2010 film festival:
The commercial viability criterion (box-office performance of the entries) was removed. As of 2010, the criteria for the selection of Best Picture(s) are: artistry; creativity and technical excellence; innovation; and thematic value. Entries are also judged for global appeal (70 percent) and Filipino cultural and/or historical value (30 percent).
Another change in the 2010 festival format was a tribute to independent films with the screening of five indie films during the week preceding the festival. These films were: Senior Year by Jerrold Tarog; Nasaan si Hefte by Jonnah Lim; Presa by Adolf Alix, Jr., Slow Fade by Rommel Sales; and Rindido by Noriel Jarito.
The established board of jurors was expanded to include housewives, drivers, students, teachers, etc.
The festival logo was also changed to feature a map of the Metropolis
Metro Manila
Metropolitan Manila , the National Capital Region , or simply Metro Manila, is the metropolitan region encompassing the City of Manila and its surrounding areas in the Philippines...
of Manila, based on the old seal of the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority
Metropolitan Manila Development Authority
The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority , is an agency of the Republic of the Philippines created embracing the cities of Manila, Quezon City, Caloocan, Pasay, Mandaluyong, Makati, Pasig, Marikina, Muntinlupa, Las Piñas, Parañaque, Valenzuela, Malabon, Taguig, Navotas and San Juan and the...
with seventeen stars on it symbolizing the 17 cities and municipality of Metro Manila. The logo for the first 35 festivals featured a torch.
Official entries
These were the 8 mainstream films in the film festival.Title | Starring | Studio | Director | Genre |
Ang Tanging Ina Mo (Last na 'To!) | Ai-Ai delas Alas, Eugene Domingo Eugene Domingo Eugene Domingo is a Filipina theater, movie and television actress. She is the only actress in the Philippine entertainment history to have participated in six films produced by eight different Filipino production companies... , Marvin Agustin Marvin Agustín Marvin Jay Cuyugan Agustin, better known by his stage name Marvin Agustin is a Filipino actor and entrepreneur.-Showbiz career:... , Carlo Aquino Carlo Aquino Carlo Aquino is a Filipino actor and a lead singer with the band Kollide. Formerly an exclusive contract star of ABS-CBN Star Magic, he now appears in some shows on the GMA Network. He played the role of Oscar in the remake series Sinasamba Kita which aired on GMA... , Shaina Magdayao Shaina Magdayao Shaina García Magdayao , is a Filipina actress, dancer, singer and model. She is currently under ABS-CBN Management and a member of Star Magic.-Career:... , Nikki Valdez Nikki Valdez -Early life:Tagged as Best Friend na kikay nang Bidang-babae Nikki Valdez is currently known for and she is a certified homegrown talent of ABS-CBN since she started and has resumed her career after just getting married to her Canadian hubby and having a baby she is back to give fun to viewers and... , Mark Acueza, Yuuki Kadooka, Tonton Gutierrez Tonton Gutierrez Tonton Gutierrez is a Filipino film actor.-Early life:Tonton Gutierrez was born to Eddie Gutierrez and his first wife, actress Liza Lorena. He is the half-brother of Ramon Christopher, with second wife and actress Pilita Corrales... , Jestoni Alarcon Jestoni Alarcon Jesus Antonio Pineda Alarcon , better known by his stage name Jestoni Alarcon, is a Filipino actor and politician. He was once a Antipolo City Councilor & the vice governor of Rizal Province.-Filmography:... , Dennis Padilla, Serena Dalrymple Serena Dalrymple Serena Gail Dalrymple is a Filipina actress who officially retired from show business in 2007, but returned to star in the 2008 film Ang Tanging Ina Ninyong Lahat... , Jiro Manio Jiro Manio Jeriko Alumbres Manio is a Filipino actor at ABS-CBN. He started acting at a very young age and became the youngest multi-awarded actor of his generation.... , Alwyn Uytingco Alwyn Uytingco Cipriano Alwyn Sumulong Uytingco III is a Filipino actor who is part of Star Magic, ABS-CBN's Talent Management & Development Center... , Xyriel Manabat Xyriel Manabat Xyriel Anne Bustamante Manabat is a Filipina child actress. She joined Star Circle Quest: Search for the Next Kiddie Idol in 2009 and became the 3rd runner up. It served as her stepping stone as she plays different minor roles on various TV shows after that... , Empoy Marquez, John Avila John Avila John Avila is a Mexican-American bassist and music producer, best known for being in the new wave band Oingo Boingo from 1984 to 1995.-Career:Avila co-founded the music group Food for Feet in 1981, and played with them until 1991.... , Rafael Rosell IV, Ricci Chan, Andoy Ranay and Cherry Pie Picache Cherry Pie Picache Cherry Pie Castro Picache is a Filipina actress and screenwriter who has starred T.V. and films and has worked as a model for modelling Palmolive, Camay, and Eskinol.Picache attended St. Mary's College in Mo... |
Star Cinema Star Cinema ABS-CBN Film Productions, Inc. , is the wholly owned film production subsidiary of ABS-CBN Corporation. It is the Philippines' largest film production, producing most of the highest grossing films in the Philippines.-1994:... |
Wenn V. Deramas Wenn V. Deramas -Education:He is a graduate of University of Santo Tomas with a degree in Hotel and Restaurant Management. While studying at UST, he was involved in acting and was a member of Teatro Tomasino.-Career:... |
Dramedy |
Dalaw Dalaw Dalaw is a horror-suspense film starring Kris Aquino and Diether Ocampo. It is produced and released by Star Cinema and CineMedia. It is an official entry to the 36th Metro Manila Film Festival.-Plot:... |
Kris Aquino Kris Aquino Kristina Bernadette Cojuangco Aquino , commonly known as Kris Aquino, is a Filipino television and movie personality who gained prominence from her talk shows, game shows, and numerous endorsements. Known as the Queen of All Media and Philippines' Queen of Talk, she is the youngest daughter of... , Diether Ocampo Diether Ocampo Diether Ocampo, born in July 19, 1974 in Bacoor, Cavite, Philippines is a Filipino actor, singer and model.-Background:Ocampo's elementary education and high school were spent in Bacoor,Cavite and he attended his college education in De La Salle University-Dasmarinas. He has German and Chinese... , Alessandra de Rossi Alessandra de Rossi Alessandra Tiotangco Schiavone , better known by her stage name Alessandra De Rossi or Alex de Rossi , is an Italian-Filipina actress... , Karylle Karylle Ana Karylle Padilla Tatlonghari , better known as simply Karylle, has established herself as one of the most talented showbiz personalities in the Philippines. She is a respected singer, actress, TV host, athlete, and a writer/blogger.... , Empress Schuck Empress Schuck Empressita Karen Schuck , sometimes credited only as Empress, is a Filipina actress and commercial model who is currently a member of ABS-CBN's Star Magic... , Gina Pareño Gina Pareno Gina Pareño is an actress in the Philippines born to a Filipina mother and German- American father. She first worked as an extra in some films and then later on became one of the artists of Sampaguita Films. She has worked in television and film in the Philippines since the 1960s... , Ina Feleo, Susan Africa and Maliksi Morales |
CineMedia & Star Cinema Star Cinema ABS-CBN Film Productions, Inc. , is the wholly owned film production subsidiary of ABS-CBN Corporation. It is the Philippines' largest film production, producing most of the highest grossing films in the Philippines.-1994:... |
Dondon S. Santos | Suspense Suspense Suspense is a feeling of uncertainty and anxiety about the outcome of certain actions, most often referring to an audience's perceptions in a dramatic work. Suspense is not exclusive to fiction, though. Suspense may operate in any situation where there is a lead-up to a big event or dramatic... , Thriller |
Father Jejemon | Dolphy Dolphy Rodolfo Vera Quizon, Sr. , known by his screen name Dolphy, is a Filipino comedian-actor in the Philippines. He has appeared in a number of works on stage, radio, television and movies.-Biography:Dolphy was born on P. Herrera St... , Maja Salvador Maja Salvador Maja Ross Andres Salvador is one of the latest in line of the showbiz clan of the Salvador family. She is currently under the management of ABS-CBN, and a membser of Star Magic.-Early life:... , Ejay Falcon Ejay Falcon Ejay Lasap Falcon is a Filipino-French model and actor who is currently a contract artist of ABS-CBN. He is also the Big Winner of Pinoy Big Brother Teen Edition Plus.... , Efren Reyes Efren Reyes Efren Manalang Reyes is a Filipino professional pool player and a two-time world champion. Reyes is considered by many to be the greatest all-around pool player in the history of the game. He is affectionately nicknamed "Bata" and "the Magician".-Early life:Reyes was born in Pampanga in 1954... , Vandolph Vandolph Vandolph Quizon is former child star, now a young adult star and son of comedy king Dolphy to Alma Moreno.-1980's showbiz debut:Vandolph's first TV show was Loveliness on IBC in 1989 with his real life mom, Alma Moreno he was a special guest in a musical show.-1990's:Vandolph appeared in Ang TV on... , Jeffrey Quizon |
RVQ Productions Inc. | Frank Grey Jr. | Dramedy |
Rosario Rosario (2010 film) Rosario is a 2010 drama film directed by Albert Martinez, an official entry to the 36th Metro Manila Film Festival. The story was about Manuel V. Pangilinan's grandmother. The film stars Jennylyn Mercado, Yul Servo, Dennis Trillo, Isabel Oli, Sid Lucero, Philip Salvador, and Eula Valdez and with a... |
Jennylyn Mercado Jennylyn Mercado Jennylyn Mercado is a Filipina actress, singer, songwriter and model. She was the winner of the first season of StarStruck, a reality-based talent search show of GMA Network in the Philippines... , Dennis Trillo Dennis Trillo Abelardo Dennis Florencio Trillo Ho , more widely known as Dennis Trillo, is a Filipino award-winning actor, singer and fashion model. His film debut was in Aishite Imasu 1941. He is currently an artist of GMA Network... , Yul Servo, Sid Lucero Sid Lucero Timothy Mark Pimentel Eigenmann better known by his stagename Sid Lucero , is a Filipino television and film actor. He won the 31st Gawad Urian Best Actor award for his role in Selda.-Career:... , Isabel Oli Isabel Oli Maria Olivia S. Daytia better known as Isabel Oli is a Filipina model and television and movie actress.-Background:... , Phillip Salvador Phillip Salvador Phillip "Ipe" Salvador is a three-time FAMAS award-winning Filipino actor.-Acting career:... , Tonton Gutierrez Tonton Gutierrez Tonton Gutierrez is a Filipino film actor.-Early life:Tonton Gutierrez was born to Eddie Gutierrez and his first wife, actress Liza Lorena. He is the half-brother of Ramon Christopher, with second wife and actress Pilita Corrales... , Eula Valdez Eula Valdez María Julia Amorsolo "Eula" Valdez is a Filipina actress, best-known for her role in 1980's blockbuster Bagets 1 and 2 and also by playing "Amor Powers" in Pangako sa ’Yo and "Selina Matias" in the remake of Mula Sa Puso.... , Liza Lorena & Dolphy Dolphy Rodolfo Vera Quizon, Sr. , known by his screen name Dolphy, is a Filipino comedian-actor in the Philippines. He has appeared in a number of works on stage, radio, television and movies.-Biography:Dolphy was born on P. Herrera St... |
Cinemabuhay & Studio5 Associated Broadcasting Company The Associated Broadcasting Company, Inc is a television network in the Philippines, with main broadcast facilities and transmitter located at 762 Quirino Highway, San Bartolome, Novaliches, Quezon City. The network was previously known as the , Associated Broadcasting Company remains the legal... |
Albert Martinez Albert Martínez Albert Rivera Martinez is a well-known Filipino actor. Born on April 22, 1961 he is the eldest of the Martinez brothers, William Martinez and Ronnie Martinez.... |
Drama Drama Drama is the specific mode of fiction represented in performance. The term comes from a Greek word meaning "action" , which is derived from "to do","to act" . The enactment of drama in theatre, performed by actors on a stage before an audience, presupposes collaborative modes of production and a... |
RPG: Metanoia RPG: Metanoia RPG Metanoia is a Filipino computer-animated adventure film produced by Ambient Media, Thaumatrope Animation and ABS-CBN Film Productions Inc. Star Cinema. It is the first full length Philippine animated film presented in 3D... |
Aga Muhlach Aga Muhlach Ariel Aquino Muhlach , commonly known as Aga Muhlach, is a 2-time Gawad Urian and FAMAS award-winning Filipino actor and product endorser... , Eugene Domingo Eugene Domingo Eugene Domingo is a Filipina theater, movie and television actress. She is the only actress in the Philippine entertainment history to have participated in six films produced by eight different Filipino production companies... , Vhong Navarro Vhong Navarro Vhong Navarro is a Filipino actor, comedian, dancer, singer, and host at ABS-CBN. He is part of the dance group Streetboys in the Philippines.-Career:... , Mika Dela Cruz Mika Dela Cruz Mariko Nicolette E. Dela Cruz, also known as Mika Dela Cruz, is a Fillipina actress.She won the best child actress award at the 2010 Star Awards for Movies for the movie, T2.... & Zaijian Jaranilla Zaijian Jaranilla Zaijian Jaranilla , commonly known as "Santino" due to his role in the top-rating teleserye, May Bukas Pa, is a Filipino child actor and television personality. He was discovered by a talent manager at the age of 5, and started out as a commercial model for such products as McDonald's, Lactum and... |
AmbientMedia & Star Cinema Star Cinema ABS-CBN Film Productions, Inc. , is the wholly owned film production subsidiary of ABS-CBN Corporation. It is the Philippines' largest film production, producing most of the highest grossing films in the Philippines.-1994:... |
Luis C. Suarez | Comedy Comedy Comedy , as a popular meaning, is any humorous discourse or work generally intended to amuse by creating laughter, especially in television, film, and stand-up comedy. This must be carefully distinguished from its academic definition, namely the comic theatre, whose Western origins are found in... , Fantasy Fantasy film Fantasy films are films with fantastic themes, usually involving magic, supernatural events, make-believe creatures, or exotic fantasy worlds. The genre is considered to be distinct from science fiction film and horror film, although the genres do overlap... , Adventure Adventure film Adventure films are a genre of film.Unlike pure, low-budget action films they often use their action scenes preferably to display and explore exotic locations in an energetic way.... |
Shake, Rattle & Roll XII Shake, Rattle & Roll XII Shake, Rattle & Roll 12 is a 2010 Filpino horror-suspense film in three acts from Regal Films. It was an entry in the 2010 Metro Manila Film Festival.-Overview:... |
Carla Abellana Carla Abellana Carla Angeline Reyes Abellana is a Filipina actress and commercial model who played the lead role in the Philippine adaptation of the Mexican telenovela, Rosalinda, aired in GMA Network.-Biography:... , Rayver Cruz Rayver Cruz Raymond Oliver Cruz Ilustre, better known by his screen name Rayver Cruz , is a Filipino actor, dancer and singer.-Personal life:... , Andi Eigenmann Andi Eigenmann Andrea Nicole Guck Eigenmann, popularly known as Andi Eigenmann, is a Filipina actress and model. Eigenmann is currently a contract artist under ABS-CBN's Star Magic.-Biography:Eigenmann is of Kapampangan, American, German, and Spanish descent... , John Lapus John Lapus Jonathan Anthony Lapus is a Filipino actor, host and comedian.-Biography:... , Sid Lucero Sid Lucero Timothy Mark Pimentel Eigenmann better known by his stagename Sid Lucero , is a Filipino television and film actor. He won the 31st Gawad Urian Best Actor award for his role in Selda.-Career:... & Shaina Magdayao Shaina Magdayao Shaina García Magdayao , is a Filipina actress, dancer, singer and model. She is currently under ABS-CBN Management and a member of Star Magic.-Career:... |
Regal Entertainment Inc. Regal Entertainment Regal Entertainment, Inc. is a Philippine filmmaking and entertainment firm, established by Lily Monteverde in 1962. It has produced movies of all genres.-Regal films:*Scorpio Nights -*Shake, Rattle and Roll -*Relasyon -*Tiyanak -... & Regal Multimedia Inc. |
Zoren Legaspi Zoren Legaspi Zoren Legaspi is a Filipino actor and television director.-Biography and Career:Zoren comes from a family of Filipino celebrities. His father, Lito Legaspi, and brothers, Kier and Brandon, are all respectable actors. His spouse, Carmina Villaroel, is also a popular movie and television actress... , Jerrold Tarog & Topel Lee Topel Lee Topel Lee is an acclaimed Filipino film director, TV director and music video director known for the cinematography in his movies and his strong female characters.- Television :* 2011 Mistaken Identity* 2009 Kung Aagawin Mo Ang Lahat Sa Akin... |
Horror Horror film Horror films seek to elicit a negative emotional reaction from viewers by playing on the audience's most primal fears. They often feature scenes that startle the viewer through the means of macabre and the supernatural, thus frequently overlapping with the fantasy and science fiction genres... |
Si Agimat at Si Enteng Kabisote Si Agimat at si Enteng Kabisote Si Agimat at Si Enteng Kabisote is an action comedy fantasy crossover film directed by Tony Reyes which stars, Vic Sotto and Sen. Bong Revilla. This was the union of their famous characters in one blockbuster movie which grossed a P31M on its opening day.-Cast:*Vic Sotto as Enteng Kabisote* Sen... |
Vic Sotto, Bong Revilla Bong Revilla Ramon "Bong" Revilla, Jr. , is a Filipino actor, politician and senator of the Republic of the Philippines. In 2009, he legally changed his last name to Bong Revilla.... , Gwen Zamora, Sam Pinto Sam Pinto Samuelle Lynne Acosta "Sam" Pinto is a Filipina actress and commercial model.-Modeling career:Sam started out as a print-ad and TV commercial model. At the age of 10, she got her first modelling job, appearing in the posters for Coca-Cola. Other TV and print-ad credits include Sunsilk, SMART,... , Jose Manalo Jose Manalo Jose Manalo is a Filipino actor, comedian working for GMA Network and stars in noon-time variety show Eat Bulaga!.-Biography and Career:... , Wally Bayola, Shalala & Jillian Ward Jillian Ward Jillian Ward is a Filipina child actress and commercial model. She is known for playing the title role of Gertrudis "Trudis" Capili in Trudis Liit, GMA Network's latest Sine Novela installment.-Life and career:... |
GMA Films GMA Films GMA Network Films, Inc. is a film production company and a film studio established in 1995 by GMA Network, Inc. in the Philippines.... , APT Entertainment APT Entertainment APT Entertainment, Inc. is the TV and film production company in the Philippines owned by TAPE Inc. APT stands for Antonio P. Tuviera,one of its owners.-Filmography:... , OctoArts Films, M-Zet TV Productions & Imus Productions |
Tony Y. Reyes & Rico Gutierrez | Action Action film Action film is a film genre where one or more heroes is thrust into a series of challenges that require physical feats, extended fights and frenetic chases... , Fantasy Fantasy film Fantasy films are films with fantastic themes, usually involving magic, supernatural events, make-believe creatures, or exotic fantasy worlds. The genre is considered to be distinct from science fiction film and horror film, although the genres do overlap... , Comedy Comedy Comedy , as a popular meaning, is any humorous discourse or work generally intended to amuse by creating laughter, especially in television, film, and stand-up comedy. This must be carefully distinguished from its academic definition, namely the comic theatre, whose Western origins are found in... , Adventure Adventure film Adventure films are a genre of film.Unlike pure, low-budget action films they often use their action scenes preferably to display and explore exotic locations in an energetic way.... |
Super Inday and the Golden Bibe Super Inday and the Golden Bibe Super Inday and the Golden Bibe is a remake of the original 1988 movie starring Maricel Soriano & a fantasy-adventure flick official entry to 36th Metro Manila Film Festival–Philippines 2010 of Regal Entertainment co-produced with Regal Multimedia, Inc. on December 25, 2010... |
Marian Rivera Marian Rivera Marian Rivera is a Filipina actress and occasional singer-dancer. Her first TV role came in 2005 via TAPE Inc.'s afternoon drama, Kung Mamahalin Mo Lang Ako in the lead that was aired in GMA Network. In 2007 she was cast for the title role in the Philippine remake of MariMar... , Jake Cuenca Jake Cuenca Juan Carlos "Jake" Leveriza Cuenca is a Spanish-Filipino actor and model. He started as a GMA talent center artist, and later transferred to ABS-CBN's talent center, Star Magic.-Early life:... , Pokwang Pokwang - Filmography :TelevisionFilms-External links:... , Elijah Alejo, Jestoni Alarcon Jestoni Alarcon Jesus Antonio Pineda Alarcon , better known by his stage name Jestoni Alarcon, is a Filipino actor and politician. He was once a Antipolo City Councilor & the vice governor of Rizal Province.-Filmography:... , Mylene Dizon Mylene Dizon Mylene Lilibeth Dizon is a Filipina actress and model. She is a member of ABS-CBN's elite circle of homegrown talents properly named Star Magic, being an alumna of Batch 2... , John Lapus John Lapus Jonathan Anthony Lapus is a Filipino actor, host and comedian.-Biography:... & Cherry Pie Picache Cherry Pie Picache Cherry Pie Castro Picache is a Filipina actress and screenwriter who has starred T.V. and films and has worked as a model for modelling Palmolive, Camay, and Eskinol.Picache attended St. Mary's College in Mo... |
Regal Entertainment Inc. Regal Entertainment Regal Entertainment, Inc. is a Philippine filmmaking and entertainment firm, established by Lily Monteverde in 1962. It has produced movies of all genres.-Regal films:*Scorpio Nights -*Shake, Rattle and Roll -*Relasyon -*Tiyanak -... GMA Films GMA Films GMA Network Films, Inc. is a film production company and a film studio established in 1995 by GMA Network, Inc. in the Philippines.... & Regal Multimedia Inc. |
Michael Tuviera | Fantasy Fantasy film Fantasy films are films with fantastic themes, usually involving magic, supernatural events, make-believe creatures, or exotic fantasy worlds. The genre is considered to be distinct from science fiction film and horror film, although the genres do overlap... , Comedy Comedy Comedy , as a popular meaning, is any humorous discourse or work generally intended to amuse by creating laughter, especially in television, film, and stand-up comedy. This must be carefully distinguished from its academic definition, namely the comic theatre, whose Western origins are found in... |
Indie films
For the first time in the 36 editions of the Metro Manila Film FestivalMetro Manila Film Festival
upright|thumb|320px|Metro Manila Film Festival Official LogoThe Metro Manila Film Festival-Philippines is the annual film festival held in Manila...
, it paid tribute the independent filmmakers in the country by featuring five Indie films in addition to the eight mainstream movie entries in the MMFF. These films were exhibited from December 16 to 20:
- Rindido
- Presa – Best indie film
- Nasaan si Hepte
- Slow Fade
- Senior YearSenior Year (film)Senior Year is a 2010 Philippine film directed by Jerrold Tarog, which tells the story of ten students of a private Catholic high school in Manila, as they go through the many transitions that come with their final year in high school...
Reaction
Movies | December 25 | December 26 | December 27 | December 28 | December 25-28 total | Total Gross |
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Ang Tanging Ina Mo (Last na 'To) | P20 million | P18 million | P16.5 million | P13.6 million | P67.9 million | P136 million |
Dalaw | P12.5 million | P11 million | P9.3 million | P7.5 million | P40.6 million | P125 million |
Father Jejemon | P1.4 million | P1.2 million | P0.8 million | P0.6 million | P3.8 million | P13 million |
Rosario | P3.2 million | P2.5 million | P2.1 million | P1.4 million | P9 million | P16 million |
RPG: Metanoia | P5.1 million | P4.8 million | P3.5 million | P1.9 million | P15.3 million | P19 million |
Shake, Rattle & Roll XII | P11.8 million | P8.1 million | P5.6 million | P3.6 million | P29.1 million | P50 million |
Si Agimat at si Enteng Kabisote | P31 million | P27 million | P18 million | P12 million | P87 million | P175 million |
Super Inday and the Golden Bibe | P4.7 million | P3.2 million | P2.2 million | P0.9 million | P10.9 million | P18 million |
Note: The MMFF registered P89.7 million in sales on its opening day.
Total – P577 million, a 28% increase from 2009 Metro Manila Film Festival's
2009 Metro Manila Film Festival
The 35th Metro Manila Film Festival–Philippines is a film festival in the Philippines that started on December 25, 2009 and will end on January 7, 2010...
total earnings of P437 million.
Sources:
Awards
The "Gabi ng Parangal/Awards Night" was held on December 26, 2010 at the Meralco TheaterMeralco Theater
Meralco Theater is a theater on Ortigas Avenue in Pasig City, Philippines. It was previously known as the Meralco Auditorium.It seats over 1,000 people.-Current Tenants:*Sunday Mass ServiceCurrent Events...
and it was shown for the first time on GMA
GMA Network
GMA Network is a major commercial television & radio network in the Philippines. GMA Network is owned by GMA Network, Inc. a publicly listed company...
. Due to its obligation to show the wedding of Ogie Alcasid
Ogie Alcasid
Herminio Jhay Alcasid, Jr., more popularly known as Ogie "Eric Ordoñez" Alcasid , is a Filipino singer, songwriter, composer, television presenter, comedian, parodist, actor, and entrepreneur.-Recording career:...
and Regine Velasquez
Regine Velasquez
Regina Encarnacion Ansong Velasquez , better known as Asia's Songbird, Regine Velasquez, is a Filipino singer, actress, record producer and TV host...
, the telecast was shown later that night on a delayed basis:
- 2010 MMFFP Best Picture – Ang Tanging Ina Mo (Last na 'To!)
- 2nd Best Picture – RosarioRosario (2010 film)Rosario is a 2010 drama film directed by Albert Martinez, an official entry to the 36th Metro Manila Film Festival. The story was about Manuel V. Pangilinan's grandmother. The film stars Jennylyn Mercado, Yul Servo, Dennis Trillo, Isabel Oli, Sid Lucero, Philip Salvador, and Eula Valdez and with a...
- 3rd Best Picture – RPG: MetanoiaRPG: MetanoiaRPG Metanoia is a Filipino computer-animated adventure film produced by Ambient Media, Thaumatrope Animation and ABS-CBN Film Productions Inc. Star Cinema. It is the first full length Philippine animated film presented in 3D...
- 2nd Best Picture – Rosario
- Best Actor – DolphyDolphyRodolfo Vera Quizon, Sr. , known by his screen name Dolphy, is a Filipino comedian-actor in the Philippines. He has appeared in a number of works on stage, radio, television and movies.-Biography:Dolphy was born on P. Herrera St...
– Father Jejemon - Best Actress – Ai-Ai delas Alas – Ang Tanging Ina Mo (Last na 'To!)
- Best Supporting Actor – DolphyDolphyRodolfo Vera Quizon, Sr. , known by his screen name Dolphy, is a Filipino comedian-actor in the Philippines. He has appeared in a number of works on stage, radio, television and movies.-Biography:Dolphy was born on P. Herrera St...
– Rosario - Best Supporting Actress – Eugene DomingoEugene DomingoEugene Domingo is a Filipina theater, movie and television actress. She is the only actress in the Philippine entertainment history to have participated in six films produced by eight different Filipino production companies...
– Ang Tanging Ina Mo (Last na 'To!) - Best Child Performer – Xyriel ManabatXyriel ManabatXyriel Anne Bustamante Manabat is a Filipina child actress. She joined Star Circle Quest: Search for the Next Kiddie Idol in 2009 and became the 3rd runner up. It served as her stepping stone as she plays different minor roles on various TV shows after that...
– Ang Tanging Ina Mo (Last na 'To!) - Best Director – Wenn V. DeramasWenn V. Deramas-Education:He is a graduate of University of Santo Tomas with a degree in Hotel and Restaurant Management. While studying at UST, he was involved in acting and was a member of Teatro Tomasino.-Career:...
– Ang Tanging Ina Mo (Last na 'To!) - Gatpuno Antonio Villegas Cultural Award – Rosario
- Gender Sensitivity Award – Ang Tanging Ina Mo (Last na 'To!)
- Quezon City's Special Citation for Gender Sensitive Movie – Animation – RPG: MetanoiaRPG: MetanoiaRPG Metanoia is a Filipino computer-animated adventure film produced by Ambient Media, Thaumatrope Animation and ABS-CBN Film Productions Inc. Star Cinema. It is the first full length Philippine animated film presented in 3D...
- Best Original Story – Mel del Rosario Ang Tanging Ina Mo (Last na 'To!)
- Best Screenplay – Mel del Rosario Ang Tanging Ina Mo (Last na 'To!)
- Best Cinematography – Carlo Mendoza Rosario
- Best Editing – John Wong Rosario
- Best Production Design – Joey Luna Rosario
- Best Sound Recording – Ditoy Aguila Super Inday and the Golden BibeSuper Inday and the Golden BibeSuper Inday and the Golden Bibe is a remake of the original 1988 movie starring Maricel Soriano & a fantasy-adventure flick official entry to 36th Metro Manila Film Festival–Philippines 2010 of Regal Entertainment co-produced with Regal Multimedia, Inc. on December 25, 2010...
and Ambient Media RPG: Metanoia - Best Musical Score – Jesse Lazatin Ang Tanging Ina Mo (Last na 'To!)
- Best Original Theme Song – Kaya MoRPG: Metanoia
- Best Visual Effects – Rico Guttierez Si Agimat at Si Enteng KabisoteSi Agimat at si Enteng KabisoteSi Agimat at Si Enteng Kabisote is an action comedy fantasy crossover film directed by Tony Reyes which stars, Vic Sotto and Sen. Bong Revilla. This was the union of their famous characters in one blockbuster movie which grossed a P31M on its opening day.-Cast:*Vic Sotto as Enteng Kabisote* Sen...
- Best Make-up – Si Agimat at Si Enteng Kabisote
- 2010 MMFFP Best Float -Rosario
- 2010 MMFFP Best Indie Film – Presa