The 10 Metro Manila Film Festival 2023 entries are all set for the much-anticipated Filipino-films-only festival that is scheduled to commence for 14 days, from December 25, 2023 to January 7, 2024.
Read: MMFF 2023 Top 10 official entries: Pinaghalu-halong romance, drama, horror, comedy, fantasy, action
The first four entries that were chosen out of 26 screenplays were announced on July 10, 2023.
These included Penduko (FANTASY ACTION), (K)ampon (HORROR), Rewind (ROMANCE DRAMA) and Family of Two: Mother and Son Story (DRAMA).
On October 17, 2023, six entries were chosen out of 30 finished films.
These included When I Met You In Tokyo (ROMANCE), Becky & Badette (COMEDY), Mallari (HORROR), Firefly (FANTASY), Broken Hearts’ Trip (COMEDY), and GomburZa (HISTORICAL).
PEP.ph (Philippine Entertainment Portal) obtained the rest of the 24 finished films that did not make the cut (in aplphabetical order).
1. Ang Ina Mo (Your Mother)
Starring: Lotlot de Leon, Charlie Dizon, Rico Barrera, Jameson Blake
Director: Joel Lamangan
Producer: 4Blues Productions
2. Baka Doon Sa Buwan
Producer: Mavx Productions
3. Fruitcake
Starring: Joshua Garcia, Enchong Dee, Empoy Marquez, Jane Oineza, KD Estrada, Heaven Peralejo, Dominic Ochoa, Markus Paterson, Alex Diaz
Director: Joel Ferrer
Producer: Create Cinema/Cornerstone Studios
Joshua Garcia
4. GG
Starring: Donny Pangilinan, Maricel Laxa-Pangilinan, Baron Geisler, Christian Vasquez, Igi Boy Flores, Gold Aceron, Johannes Risler
Director: Prime Cruz
Producer: Betelguese Media Inc.
Donny Pangilinan
5. Hiwaga
Starring: Nick Banayo, Grazini Ganados, Joaquin Domagoso, Isko Moreno, Elizabeth Oropesa, Ynez Veneracion
Director: Vince Tañada
Producer: Phil Stagers Foundation Inc.
6. I Am Not Big Bird
Starring: Enrique Gil, Nikko Natividad, Pepe Herrera, Red Ollero
Director: Victor Villanueva
Producer: ABS-CBN, Black Sheep, and Anima
Vhong Navarro, Enrique Gil, and Red Ollero
7. In His Mother's Eyes
Starring: Maricel Soriano, Roderick Paulate, LA Santos
Director: FM Reyes
Producer: 7K Entertainment
Roderick Paulate and Maricel Soriano
8. Jeongbu
Starring: Aljur Abrenica, Ritz Azul
Starring: Topel Lee
Producer: Gutierrez Celebrities and Media Production
9. Lola Magdalena
Starring: Gloria Diaz, Sunshine Cruz, Liza Lorena, Perla Bautista, Pia Moran
Director: Joel Lamangan
Producer: Hero Hito Film Productions
Liza Lorena, Gloria Diaz, Perla Bautista, Pia Moran, and Sunshine Cruz
10. Loyalista: The Untold Story of Imedlda Papin
Starring: Claudine Barretto, ER Ejercito, Alice Dixson, Gary Estrada
Director: Gabby Ramos
Producer: Queenstar Film Production
11. Moro
Starring: Laurice Guillen, Christopher de Leon, Piolo Pascual, Baron Geisler
Director: Brillante Mendoza
Producer: Center Stage Productions
Laurice Guillen
12. Nokturno
Starring: Nadine Lustre, Eula Valdes, Bea Binene, Wilbert Ross
Director: Mikhail Red
Producer: Viva Films and Evolve Studios
Nadine Lustre
13. Pieta
Starring: Nora Aunor, Alfred Vargas, Gina Alajar, Jaclyn Jose, Bembol Roco
Director: Adolf Alix Jr.
Producer: Alternative Vision Cinema & Noble Wolf Films
Alfred Vargas and Nora Aunor
14. Pinikas
Producer: House Multimedia Productions
15. Plandemic Lisik
Producer: Domniel International Film Production
16. Pula
Starring: Coco Martin, Julia Montes, Raymart Santiago
Director: Brillante Mendoza
Producer: Centerstage Productions
17. Selda Tres
Starring: JM de Guzman, Cesar Montano
Director: GB Sampedro
Producer: Five 2 Seven Entertainment Production
18. Shake Rattle & Roll Extreme
Starring: Iza Calzado, Jane de Leon, Jane Oineza, Paolo Gumabao, RK Bagatsing, Paul Salas
Directors: Jerrold Tarog, Joey de Guzman, Richard Somes
Producer: Regal Entertainment
Iza Calzado
19. Song of The Fireflies
Starring: Morissette Amon, Rachel Alejandro, Noel Comia Jr., Krystal Brimner, Tommy Alejandrino, Cris Villonco, Loboc Children's Choir
Director: King Palisoc
Producer: Culturain Musicat Productions
Morissette Amon
20. Talahib
Cast: Joem Bascon, Gillian Vicencio, Kristof Garcia, Kate Alejandrino, Angellie Sanoy
Director: Alvin Yapan
Producer: Feast Foundation
21: The Blood Brothers
Starring: Cesar Montano, Victor Neri, Alan Paule, Alex Vincent Medina, Adamat
Director: Cesar Montano
Producers: Innovative Digital Entertainment Arts & Empowerment Film Productions, Empowerment Film Productions, Inc. Cesar Montano, Innovative Digital Entertainment Arts
22. The Fisher
Starring: Mon Confiado, Heaven Peralejo, Enchong Dee, Mercedes Cabral, Eula Valdes
Director: Paul Soriano
Producer: Ten17P Productions
Mon Confiado and Enchong Dee
23. Under Parallel Skies
Starring: Janella Salvador, Metawin Opas-Iamkajorn
Director: Sigrid Andrea Bernardo
Producer: Squared Studios
Janella Salvador and Metawin Opas-Iamkajorn
24. Unspoken Letters
Starring: Jhassy Busran, Tonton Gutierrez, Gladys Reyes, Matet de Leon, Simon Ibarra, Glydel Mercado
Director: Gat Alaman
Producer: Utmost Creatives Motion Pictures Services
Read: Bakit ginawang sampu ang official entries sa MMFF 2023?