2014 Metro Manila Film Festival


The 40th Metro Manila Film Festival is the edition of the annual film festival that is held in Metro Manila, Philippines and is organized by the Metro Manila Development Authority. During the film festival, no foreign films are shown in Philippine cinemas and theaters in order to showcase locally produced films. The film festival began on December 23, 2014 and was kicked off by the yearly Parade of Stars' float parade starting from the Quirino Grandstand. It is expected to run until January 7 of the following year.
The awards night commenced on December 27, 2014 at the Philippine International Convention Center, and was hosted by Edu Manzano and Kris Aquino. It was also aired via delayed telecast on ABS-CBN.

Entries

Official entries

The official list of entries were announced on June 21, 2014. From the 13 submissions, 8 were chosen for the festival;
TitleStarringStudioDirectorGenre
The Amazing Praybeyt BenjaminVice Ganda, Richard Yap, Tom Rodriguez, Alex Gonzaga, Bimby Aquino-YapStar Cinema & Viva FilmsWenn DeramasComedy, Action
Robin Padilla, Vina Morales, Daniel PadillaPhilippians ProductionsEnzo WilliamsHistorical Drama, Action
English Only, PleaseJennylyn Mercado, Derek RamsayQuantum Films, Buchi Boy Films & Tuko Film Productions, MJM ProductionsDan VillegasRomance, Comedy
Feng Shui 2Kris Aquino, Coco MartinStar Cinema & K ProductionsChito RoñoHorror
Dingdong Dantes, Isabelle Daza, Joey Marquez, KC Montero, Lotlot de LeonReality Entertainment, GMA Films & AgostoDos PicturesErik MattiComedy, Horror, Action
Muslim Magnum.357: To Serve and ProtectER Ejercito, Sam PintoScenema Concept International & Viva FilmsFrancis "Jun" PosadasAction
My Big BossingRyzza Mae Dizon, Vic Sotto, Marian Rivera, Nikki Gil, Alonzo MuhlachOctoArts Films, M-Zet Productions & APT EntertainmentJoyce Bernal, Marlon Rivera & Tony ReyesComedy, Fantasy
Shake, Rattle & Roll XVJC de Vera, Erich Gonzales, Dennis Trillo, Carla Abellana, Lovi Poe, Matteo GuidicelliRegal EntertainmentDondon Santos, Jerrold Tarog & Perci IntalanHorror

New Wave entries

MMDA started to accept entries for the New Wave category until October 7, 2014. On October 24, 2014, the official list of entries were announced. Films were screened on selected cinemas from December 17 to 24, 2014.
TitleStarringStudioDirectorGenre
GeminiSheena McBride, Brigitte McBride, Mon Confiado, Lance Raymundo, Alvin Anson, Sarah GauglerBlackswan PicturesAto BautistaPsychological thriller
M Zsa Zsa Padilla, Nico Antonio, Dennis Padilla, Gloria SevillaEight FilmsZig Madamba DulayDrama
MagkakabaungAllen Dizon, Gladys Reyes, Chanel Latorre, Emilio GarciaATD Entertainment ProductionsJason Paul LaxamanaDrama
Maratabat Julio Diaz, Ping Medina, Chanel LatorreBlank Pages ProductionsArlyn dela CruzPolitical drama
MulatJake Cuenca, Ryan Eigenmann, Loren BurgosDvent ProductionsMaria Diane VenturaDrama, romance

Student shorts

Major awards

The following are the winners of the mainstream category:
Best PictureBest Director

  • – Philippians Productions
  • *English Only, Please – Quantum Films, Buchi Boy Films & Tuko Film Productions
  • *' – Reality Entertainment, GMA Films & Agostodos Productions
  • *Feng Shui 2 – Star Cinema & K Productions
  • *My Big Bossing – OctoArts Films, M-Zet Films & APT Entertainment
  • *Shake, Rattle & Roll XV – Regal Entertainment
  • Dan Villegas – English Only, Please
  • *Erik Matti – '
  • *Chito S. Roño – Feng Shui 2
  • *Jerrold Tarog – Shake, Rattle & Roll XV
  • *Enzo Williams – '
    • Best ActorBest Actress
  • Derek Ramsay – English Only, Please
  • *Dingdong Dantes – '
  • *Coco Martin – Feng Shui 2
  • *Robin Padilla – '
  • Jennylyn Mercado – English Only, Please
  • *Carla Abellana – Shake, Rattle & Roll XV
  • *Erich Gonzales – Shake, Rattle & Roll XV
  • *Vina Morales – '
    • Best Supporting ActorBest Supporting Actress
  • Joey Marquez – '
  • *Sef Cadayona – My Big Bossing
  • *Kean Cipriano – English Only, Please
  • *Jose Manalo – My Big Bossing
  • *Roi Vinzon – Muslim Magnum.357
  • Lotlot de Leon –
  • *Cai Cortez – English Only, Please
  • *Nikki Gil – My Big Bossing
  • *Carmi Martin – Feng Shui 2
  • *Chanda Romero – Shake, Rattle & Roll XV
    • Best Child PerformerBest Cinematography
  • Ryzza Mae Dizon – My Big Bossing
  • *Clarence Delgado – Muslim Magnum.357
  • *Lenlen Frial – English Only, Please
  • *Mona Louise Rey – Shake, Rattle & Roll XV
  • Carlo Mendoza –
  • *Shing-Fung Cheung – '
  • *Neil Daza – Feng Shui 2
  • *Lito Mempin & Lee Meily – My Big Bossing
  • *Dan Villegas – English Only, Please
    • Best ScreenplayBest Original Story
  • Antoinette Jadaone & Anjeli Pessumal – English Only, Please
  • *Cathy Camarillo – Muslim Magnum.357
  • *Bibeth Orteza – My Big Bossing
  • *Shugo Praico & Enzo Williams – '
  • *Michiko Yamamoto & Erik Matti – '
  • Antoinette Jadaone & Dan Villegas – English Only, Please
  • *'
  • *Erik Matti – '
  • *Rody Vera – Shake, Rattle & Roll XV
    • Best Production DesignBest Editing
  • Ericson Navarro –
  • *Winston Acuyong – Feng Shui 2
  • *Roy Lachica – '
  • *Mitoy Sta. Ana – My Big Bossing
  • Marya Ignacio – English Only, Please
  • * Vito Cajili & Sheryll Lopez – '
  • *Carlo Francisco Manatad – Feng Shui 2
  • *Melvyn Quimosing – '
  • *Benjamin Tolentino – Shake, Rattle & Roll XV
    • Best Visual EffectsBest Make-up Artist
  • Mothership –
  • *Digital Dodge – My Big Bossing
  • *Imaginary Friends Studio – Shake, Rattle & Roll XV
  • *Post Manila –
  • Juvan Bermil & Charles Albert Alabado –
  • *Cheryl Cabanos – Feng Shui 2
  • *English Only, Please
  • *Jayvee Flores, Insiang Piñero & Bambbi Fuentes – My Big Bossing
  • *Shake, Rattle & Roll XV
    • Best Original Theme SongBest Musical Score
  • "Hindi pa Tapos" from ' – Gloc-9
  • *"Kapayapaan" from Muslim Magnum.357
  • *"Bukas Na" from My Big Bossing – Jan Ilacad
  • Von de Guzman –
  • *Carmina Cuya – Feng Shui 2
  • *Von de Guzman – Shake, Rattle & Roll XV
  • *Armi Millare – English Only, Please
  • *My Big Bossing
  • *Erwin Romulo – '
    • Best Sound EngineeringGatpuno Antonio J. Villegas Cultural Award
  • Wild Sound –
  • *Albert Michael Idioma – My Big Bossing
  • *Live Sound & Hit Productions – '
  • *Addiss Tabong – English Only, Please
  • *Wild Sound – Shake, Rattle & Roll XV
  • *English Only, Please
  • *Muslim Magnum.357
    • Best FloatFernando Poe Jr. Memorial Award for Excellence
    • Youth Choice Award-
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    Other awards

  • Commemorative Award for Vision and Leadership – Joseph Estrada
  • Special MMFF 40th Year Award – Francis Tolentino
  • Special Recognition Award – Guillermo de Vega; accepted by wife Maria de Vega
  • Face of the Night – Nadine Lustre

    New Wave category

    • The following are the winners of the New Wave category:

    Mainstream

    New Wave

    Box Office gross

    The Metro Manila Development Authority was criticized for releasing incomplete official earnings of each film. This led to some film studios releasing their own earnings.