2012 Metro Manila Film Festival

The 38th Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) is a part of the annual film festival in Metro Manila, Philippines held from December 25, 2012 until January 8, 2013. During the festival, no foreign films are shown in Philippine theaters in order to showcase locally produced films (except in select 3D cinemas and IMAX theaters).

2012 Metro Manila Film Festival
38th Metro Manila Film Festival
AwardsGabi ng Parangal (lit. 'Awards Night')
No. of films8
Festival dateDecember 25, 2012 (2012-12-25) to January 8, 2013 (2013-01-08)

Entries

In the last week of May 2012, film producers and companies already submitted their scripts in participation with the festival. However, it will still be reviewed by the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority to sort out entries. Of the fifteen film entries submitted, eight were chosen as the official entries. Mga Kwento ni Lola Basyang was one of the eight entries chosen, but the producer sent a letter to MMDA to pull out of the film festival. On October 19, 2012 it was replaced by Nora Aunor's Thy Womb.[1]

Here are the eight official entries:[2]

Official entries

The eight films with the highest lobbying placement fee paid were chosen to be the official entries.[3][4]

TitleStarringStudioDirectorGenreReference
Si Agimat, si Enteng Kabisote at si AkoVic Sotto, Bong Revilla Jr. and Judy Ann SantosOctoarts Films,
M-Zet Productions,
Imus Productions,
APT Entertainment, and
GMA Films		Tony Y. ReyesFantasy, comedy, action[5]
El Presidente: General Emilio Aguinaldo Story and the First Philippine RepublicE.R. Ejercito, Cristine ReyesScenema Concept International,
CMB Films, and
VIVA Films		Mark MeilyAction, historical drama, thriller[6][7]
One More TryAngel Locsin, Dingdong Dantes, Angelica Panganiban, and Zanjoe MarudoStar CinemaRuel S. BayaniDrama[8][9]
Shake, Rattle and Roll Fourteen: The InvasionVhong Navarro, Lovi Poe, Dennis Trillo, Paulo Avelino, Mart Escudero, Janice de Belen, Herbert BautistaRegal FilmsChito S. RoñoHorror[3]
SisterakasKris Aquino, Ai-Ai de las Alas, Vice Ganda, Kathryn Bernardo, Daniel Padilla, and Xyriel ManabatStar Cinema and
Viva Films		Wenn V. DeramasComedy[10][11]
Sosy ProblemsHeart Evangelista, Rhian Ramos, Solenn Heussaff, Bianca King, Benjamin Alves, Mikael Daez and Aljur AbrenicaGMA FilmsAndoy RanayComedy[12][13]
The StrangersJulia Montes, Enrique Gil, JM De Guzman and Enchong DeeQuantum Films,
MJM Productions		Lawrence FajardoHorror[14]
Thy WombNora Aunor, Bembol Roco, Lovi Poe, Mercedes CabralCenterstage ProductionsBrillante MendozaDrama[4][15]

New Wave entries

The New Wave films were screened from December 18 to 22 as a prelude to the MMFF opening on December 25, 2012.[16] This year, the MMFF will continue the tradition of supporting independent films through a bigger, better and bolder New Wave Section.

  • Ad Ignorantiam - Armando Y. Lao
  • Gayak - Ronaldo Bertubin
  • In Nomine Matris - Will Fredo
  • Paglaya sa Tanikala - Michael Angelo Dagnñalan
  • The Grave Bandits - Tyrone Acierto

Student shorts

These films were screened along with the New Wave entries.

Awards
2012 Metro Manila Film Festival
Gabi ng Parangal
DateDecember 27, 2012 (2012-12-27)
SiteMeralco Theater, Pasig
Highlights
Best PictureOne More Try
Most awardsEl Presidente and Thy Womb (7)
Television coverage
NetworkTV5

The 38th Metro Manila Film Festival Awards Night was held at the Meralco Theater in Ortigas Center, Pasig City on December 27, 2012.[17]

Winners are listed first and highlighted in boldface.[18]

Major awards
Brillante Mendoza, Best Director winner
Dingdong Dantes, Best Actor winner
Nora Aunor, Best Actress winner and Female Star of the Night
Cesar Montano, Best Supporting Actor winner
Apl.de.ap, Best Original Theme Song performer (with Jamir Garcia)
Joseph Estrada, Male Star of the Night
Best Picture Best Director
Best Actor Best Actress
Best Supporting Actor Best Supporting Actress
Best Child Performer Best Original Story
Best Screenplay Best Production Design
Best Editing Best Musical Score
Best Sound Recording Best Original Theme Song
Best Visual Effects Best Make-up
  • Warren Munar, Benny Batoctoy and Virginia Apolinario - El Presidente
Best Cinematography Best Float
Most Gender- Sensitivity Film Gatpuno Antonio J. Villegas Cultural Awards
Fernando Poe Jr. Memorial Award for Excellence

New Wave category
Best New Wave Full-Length Film Special Jury Prize
  • The Grave Bandits - Tyrone Acierto
  • Ad Ignorantiam - Quantum Films
Best New Wave Actor Best New Wave Actress
  • Allan Paule - Gayak
  • Liza Dino - In Nomine Matris
Gender Sensitivity Award Best New Wave Director Award
  • In Nomine Matris - Mr. Will Fredo
  • Tyrone Ancierto - The Grave Bandits
Short Film Category
Best Student's Short Film Award Most Gender Sensitive Award
Special Jury Prize

1st CinePhone Film Festival
Luzon Visayas
Mindanao
  • The Boy, the Girl and the Traffic Man - Ateneo de Davao University
  • Bulgaran sa Daan - Philippine Nikkei Jin Kai International High School

Special awards
Youth Choice Award for Best FilmEl Presidente
Female Star of the NightNora Aunor
Male Star of the NightJoseph Estrada
SMDC Female Celebrity of the NightBianca King
SMDC Male Celebrity of the NightZanjoe Marudo
Youth Choice Award for Best FilmEl Presidente

Multiple awards

Box office gross

The Metro Manila Development Authority was criticized for only releasing the official earnings of the Top 4 films in the days leading up to the festival's conclusion.

Entry Gross Ticket Sales
December 25[19] December 26[20] December 27[21] December 31[22] January 1[23] January 8[24]
Sisterakas ₱ 39,194,312.65* ₱ 71,600,000* ₱ 101,000,000* ₱ 200,100,000* ₱ 231,878,445.67* ₱ 342,000,000*
One More Try ₱ 13,160,987.40 ₱ 24,400,000 ₱ 34,600,000 ₱ 76,600,000 ₱ 91,278,399.20 ₱ 170,500,000
Si Agimat, si Enteng Kabisote at si Ako ₱ 29,393,219.10 ₱ 48,600,000 ₱ 61,000,000 ₱ 91,400,000 ₱ 104,458,871.19 ₱ 133,500,000
Shake, Rattle and Roll Fourteen: The Invasion ₱ 10,579,339.60 ₱ 19,200,000 ₱ 20,700,000 ₱ 30,600,000 ₱ 34,582,606.14 ₱ 45,300,000
The Strangers ₱ 4,902,627.00 ₱ 7,300,000
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El Presidente ₱ 4,244,500.00 ₱ 7,100,000
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Sosy Problems ₱ 3,036,408.75 ₱ 4,700,000
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Thy Womb ₱ 908,859.00 ₱ 1,600,000
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TOTAL ₱ 767,800,000

References
  1. 'Thy Womb' replaces 'Lola Basyang' as MMFF 2012 official entry Reyn's Room. Retrieved November 18, 2012.
  2. 2012 MMFF Official Entries Archived 2012-09-27 at the Wayback Machine Manila Bulletin. Retrieved 06-17-2012.
  3. 2012 MMFF Possible Entries Archived 2012-06-19 at the Wayback Machine Pinoy Pundit. Retrieved June 14, 2012.
  4. 14 Scripts beat MMFF deadline Manila Bulletin Online. Retrieved June 14, 2012
  5. Vic Sotto- Bong Revilla- Judy Ann Santos movie Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved June 14, 2012
  6. Nora Aunor starts filming El presidente ABS-CBN News. Retrieved June 14, 2012
  7. EL Presidente starts filming Archived March 2, 2011, at the Wayback Machine Manila Bulletin. Retrieved June 14, 2012
  8. Dingdong Dantes plays most daring role in One More Try PUSH. Retrieved June 1, 2012
  9. One More Try Movie for MMFF 2012 Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved June 14, 2012
  10. Vice-Kris Movie Vice Ganda Web. Retrieved June 14, 2012.
  11. Kris-Vice Team up for MMFF this 2012 ABS-CBN Entertainment News. Retrieved 06-17-2012
  12. Cono Problems for MMFF Philippine Star. Retrieved June 14, 2012
  13. Conyo Problems "in" for MMFF 2012 The Philippine Star. Retrieved 06-17-2012.
  14. Julia Montes to do a horror movie Rod Magaru Website. Retrieved June 14, 2012
  15. "'Thy Womb' gets last-minute slot in MMFF". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved October 19, 2012.
  16. Mike Frialde (December 11, 2012). "MMDA screens student films as part of MMFF". Philippine Star. Retrieved August 11, 2015.
  17. "MMFF 2012 Winners". Retrieved December 28, 2012.
  18. http://noypistuff.blogspot.com/2012/12/38th-metro-manila-film-festival-mmff.html
  19. Miguel Dumaual (December 27, 2012). "How the 8 MMFF films ranked on first day". ABS-CBN News and Current Affairs. Retrieved August 10, 2015.
  20. "2012 MMFF grosses P79.06M on 2nd day". Philippine Star. December 28, 2012. Retrieved August 10, 2015.
  21. Bayani San Diego (December 28, 2012). "'Sisterakas' still top grosser among MMFF entries". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved August 10, 2015.
  22. "MMFF Continues to Rake in Ticket Sales". The Manila Bulletin. January 2, 2013. Archived from the original on September 24, 2015. Retrieved August 10, 2015 – via HighBeam Research.
  23. Bayani San Diego (January 2, 2013). "'Sisterakas' still tops MMFF on 2nd week". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved August 10, 2015.
  24. "2012 Metro Manila Film Festival Earns Record-breaking P767.8 Million". Metro Manila Development Authority. January 10, 2013. Retrieved August 10, 2015.
Preceded by
2011 Metro Manila Film Festival		 Metro Manila Film Festival
2012		 Succeeded by
2013 Metro Manila Film Festival
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