2012 Metro Manila Film Festival
The 38th Metro Manila Film Festival 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.
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.Here are the eight official entries:
Official entries
The eight films with the highest lobbying placement fee paid were chosen to be the official entries.| Title | Starring | Studio | Director | Genre | Reference |
| Si Agimat, si Enteng Kabisote at si Ako | Vic Sotto, Bong Revilla Jr. and Judy Ann Santos | Octoarts Films, M-Zet Productions, Imus Productions, APT Entertainment, and GMA Films | Tony Y. Reyes | Fantasy, comedy, action | |
| E.R. Ejercito, Cristine Reyes | Scenema Concept International, CMB Films, and VIVA Films | Mark Meily | Action, historical drama, thriller | ||
| One More Try | Angel Locsin, Dingdong Dantes, Angelica Panganiban, and Zanjoe Marudo | Star Cinema | Ruel S. Bayani | Drama | |
| Vhong Navarro, Lovi Poe, Dennis Trillo, Paulo Avelino, Mart Escudero, Janice de Belen, Herbert Bautista | Regal Films | Chito S. Roño | Horror | ||
| Sisterakas | Kris Aquino, Ai-Ai de las Alas, Vice Ganda, Kathryn Bernardo, Daniel Padilla, and Xyriel Manabat | Star Cinema and Viva Films | Wenn V. Deramas | Comedy | |
| Sosy Problems | Heart Evangelista, Rhian Ramos, Solenn Heussaff, Bianca King, Benjamin Alves, Mikael Daez and Aljur Abrenica | GMA Films | Andoy Ranay | Comedy | |
| The Strangers | Julia Montes, Enrique Gil, JM De Guzman and Enchong Dee | Quantum Films, MJM Productions | Lawrence Fajardo | Horror | |
| Thy Womb | Nora Aunor, Bembol Roco, Lovi Poe, Mercedes Cabral | Centerstage Productions | Brillante Mendoza | Drama |
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. 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
- Kinse - Nikki Del Carmen, Mowelfund Film Institute
- Lugaw - Nikko Arcega & Minette Palcon, Mowelfund Film Institute
- Manibela - Bobby Pagotan, Far Eastern University
- Obsesyon - Danny Yu, Mowelfund Film Institute
- Pukpok - Joaquin Pantaleon, De La Salle University
- Ritwal - Samantha Fe Solidum, University of San Carlos
- Rolyo - Rea Abalos, Mowelfund Film Institute
- Sonata - Moises Anthony Cruz, University of the Philippines Diliman
- Tagad - Daniel Bautista, University of San Carlos
- Tsansa - John Paul Pepito, Cebu Normal University
Awards
Winners are listed first and highlighted in boldface.
Major awards
| Best Picture | Best Director |
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| 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 |
| Best Cinematography | Best Float |
| Most Gender- Sensitivity Film | Gatpuno Antonio J. Villegas Cultural Awards |
| Fernando Poe Jr. Memorial Award for Excellence | - |
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