2008 Metro Manila Film Festival
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The 34th Annual 2008 Metro Manila Film Festival
is considered quite historical because it included for the first time an animated film as one of its official entries (Dayo: Sa Mundo ng Elementalia). This year also marks the return of the Escalera brothers (Iskul Bukol 20 Years After (Ungasis and Escaleras Adventure)
) and the hardworking mother, Ina Montecillo (Ang Tanging Ina Ninyong Lahat
)
Compared to last year's nine official entries, this year has only eight, all of which are being shown simultaneously during the 10-day run of the film fest. The lineup includes four comedy movies, two dramatic flicks, a horror trilogy and a digital animated film. It is expected to run from December 25, 2008 to January 5, 2009. All official entries will open on Christmas Day.
The criteria that were used in the selection were: story, creativity, commercial viability, Filipino cultural values, global appeal and innovativeness. The awarding ceremonies are slated for December 27 at the Harbor Garden Tent, Sofitel Philippine Plaza.
. Historical film Baler
won 10 awards, including the Best Picture and Best Actress for Anne Curtis
. Animated film Dayo: Sa Mundo ng Elementalia received four awards, including Best Theme Song, 'Lipad' performed by Lea Salonga
. Sexy-comedy film One Night Only got 2 awards. Magkaibigan, Desperadas 2
, and Shake, Rattle & Roll X
won 1 each. Iskul Bukol: 20 Years After
and Ang Tanging Ina N'yong Lahat were only two entries that won nothing. Here is the complete list of winners:
Reference:
, writer Rita Asilo stated that the MMFF organizers' move of encouraging producers to make more movies by giving tax-based incentives even to poorly-made films could be viewed as a bad example. It also states that moviegoers cannot be educated by equating noble intention or commercial viability with quality. If the trend continues, more moviegoers would insist that the stranglehold that MMFF has on play dates and theatrical distribution during the Christmas season should end. Ultimately, the festival generated a grand total of P450,000,000 in ticket sales, an all-time record high.
Box-office results
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Metro Manila Film Festival
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is considered quite historical because it included for the first time an animated film as one of its official entries (Dayo: Sa Mundo ng Elementalia). This year also marks the return of the Escalera brothers (Iskul Bukol 20 Years After (Ungasis and Escaleras Adventure)
Iskul Bukol 20 Years After (Ungasis and Escaleras Adventure)
Iskul Bukol 20 Years After is a Philippine comedy movie starring actors Tito Sotto, Vic Sotto, and Joey de Leon. It is part of the Iskul Bukol franchise, depicting its characters 20 years after the end of the original TV series...
) and the hardworking mother, Ina Montecillo (Ang Tanging Ina Ninyong Lahat
Ang Tanging Ina Ninyong Lahat
Ang Tanging Ina N'yong Lahat is the sequel of Ang Tanging Ina . It was released on December 25, 2008 as Star Cinema's official entry to the 2008 Metro Manila Film Festival...
)
Compared to last year's nine official entries, this year has only eight, all of which are being shown simultaneously during the 10-day run of the film fest. The lineup includes four comedy movies, two dramatic flicks, a horror trilogy and a digital animated film. It is expected to run from December 25, 2008 to January 5, 2009. All official entries will open on Christmas Day.
The criteria that were used in the selection were: story, creativity, commercial viability, Filipino cultural values, global appeal and innovativeness. The awarding ceremonies are slated for December 27 at the Harbor Garden Tent, Sofitel Philippine Plaza.
Films in competition (Box-Office order)
All 8 films included in the competition are being simultaneously shown from December 25, 2008.| Title of Movie | Starring | Studio | Director |
| Ang Tanging Ina Ninyong Lahat Ang Tanging Ina Ninyong Lahat Ang Tanging Ina N'yong Lahat is the sequel of Ang Tanging Ina . It was released on December 25, 2008 as Star Cinema's official entry to the 2008 Metro Manila Film Festival... |
Ai-Ai de las Alas Ai-Ai de las Alas Martina Aileen de las Alas, popularly known as Ai-Ai delas Alas, is a Filipino comedienne and film actress. She has three children, two with ex-husband singer-actor Miguel Vera.She is dubbed as Philippines Comedy Queen.-Personal life:... , 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... , 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:... , 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... , 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... 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... & 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.... |
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 |
| Iskul Bukol: 20 Years After Iskul Bukol 20 Years After (Ungasis and Escaleras Adventure) Iskul Bukol 20 Years After is a Philippine comedy movie starring actors Tito Sotto, Vic Sotto, and Joey de Leon. It is part of the Iskul Bukol franchise, depicting its characters 20 years after the end of the original TV series... |
Vic Sotto, Joey de Leon Joey de Leon José María Ramos de León, better known as Joey de Leon is a Filipino comedian, actor, and television presenter. He hosts the noontime variety show Eat Bulaga!. He is a member of the comedy trio Tito, Vic and Joey that has made several comedy movies and TV shows... , Tito Sotto, Sharon Cuneta Sharon Cuneta Sharon Cuneta-Pangilinan, better known as Sharon Cuneta, is a popular and multi-awarded Filipino singer, actress and TV host dubbed as Megastar of Philippine Entertainment, fondly called Mega by fans and people from the entertainment industry.... , Nicole Uysiuseng Nicole Uysiuseng Nicole Kim Uysiuseng , is an actress, model, and was the third runner-up of the reality television show Pinoy Big Brother Teen Edition Plus. She is currently a member of ABS-CBN's Star Magic... , Keempee de Leon Keempee de Leon Joseph Joachim de Leon or known as Keempee de Leon is a Filipino actor, comedian and TV host... , Bianca King Bianca King Bianca Charlotte King is a Filipina-Canadian actress. She is known in her role as Noemi Manansala in the thriller drama series Sinner or Saint aired on GMA, replacing Nita Negrita. She went to San Beda College Alabang during her grade school and high school years. She proceeded to take up AB... , Francine Prieto Francine Prieto Francine Prieto born Anna Marie Falcon is a former award-winning child star, a fashion model and movie actress from the Philippines. She is of Filipino and Norwegian descent.-Education:Francine studied B.S... & Benjie Paras Benjie Paras Venancio Johnson Paras, Jr. , better known as Benjie Paras, is a Filipino professional basketball player of the Philippine Basketball Association turned actor. He is the only PBA player to win both Rookie of the Year and Most Valuable Player honors, in a single season... |
OctoArts Films | Tony Y. Reyes |
| Shake, Rattle & Roll X Shake, Rattle & Roll X Shake, Rattle & Roll X is a Filipino horror film which was released in December 2008. It is the tenth installment of the Shake, Rattle & Roll film series. It is also distributed by Regal Films. It is an official entry of the 34th Metro Manila Film Festival.... |
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... , Diana Zubiri Diana Zubiri Rosemarie Joy Garcia , better known by her screen name Diana Zubiri, is a Filipina actress.She was discovered by Seiko Films when she was 15 years of age soon after applying for work in Japan. She then started on sexy roles on various films by Seiko... , Jennica Garcia Jennica Garcia Jennica Alexis Maitim Garcia is a Filipina actress and the daughter of Jean Garcia.She has a GMA Network Artist contract.-Biography:... , Kim Chiu Kim Chiu Kimberly Sue Yap Chiu , better known as simply Kim Chiu, is a Chinese Filipino actress,singer and model. She lived in Cebu City before she went to Manila for Pinoy Big Brother... , Gerald Anderson Gerald Anderson Gerald Anderson is a Filipino American actor who was a former housemate on the first season edition of the Philippine reality television show Pinoy Big Brother: Teen Edition... , Jean Garcia Jean García Jessica Maitim is a Filipina television and film actress, better known as Jean Garcia who hails from Angeles City, Pampanga.-Biography:... , 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... , JC De Vera JC de Vera John Carlo de Vera, better known by his screen name J.C. de Vera , is a Filipino actor and model.-Biography and career:... , Roxanne Guinoo Roxanne Guinoo Roxanne Guinoo-Yap is a Filipina actress. She is currently under contract with ABS-CBN.-Career:In 2004, Guinoo joined the popular reality search Star Circle Teen Quest via ABS-CBN and made it to the Top 5 finalist or much known as the "Magic Circle of 5", along with co-questors Hero Angeles,... , Denise Laurel Denise Laurel Denise Maria Sanz Laurel is a Filipina actress and singer. Laurel is a member of ABS CBN's circle of homegrown talents, Star Magic.- Biography :... & Wendell Ramos Wendell Ramos Wendell Xavier Ramos, known as Wendell Ramos is a Filipino actor and model who is currently signed to Associated Broadcasting Company.-Biography and career:... |
Regal Entertainment 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 -... |
Mike Tuviera Mike Tuviera Michael Tuviera is an acclaimed Filipino film director, TV director and music video director. He is known for his stylized filming techniques. He is the son of TAPE Inc. chairman, Antonio Tuviera.... and 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... |
| Desperadas 2 Desperadas 2 Desperadas 2 is a Philippine film which is an official entry to the 34th Metro Manila Festival. It is the sequel of Desperadas starring Ruffa Gutierrez, Rufa Mae Quinto, Iza Calzado, and Marian Rivera reprise their roles and are joined by Ogie Alcasid.- Plot :The story of Desperadas 2 is about... |
Ruffa Gutierrez Ruffa Gutiérrez -External links:**... , Rufa Mae Quinto Rufa Mae Quinto Rufa Mae Quinto is a Filipino actress, comedienne, and television host.Quinto has won four PMPC Star Awards and is one of the most bankable stars in the industry with top grosser films like Apat, Dapat- Dapat, Apat, Pasukob, Desperadas, Manay Po 2, I.T.A.L.Y. & Desperadas 2... , Iza Calzado Iza Calzado Iza Calzado is a Filipina actress, TV host, performer and model, working as one of GMA-7's contract artists.- Biography :... , 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... , 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:... , Will Devaughn Will Devaughn William "Will" Devaughn Stumpf is a popular Filipino commercial model and actor. He entered the Pinoy Big Brother house, during its Celebrity Edition 2, and became the fourth big placer of that season. He arrived in the Philippines in 2004 without knowing a single word of Tagalog... & Nova Villa |
Regal Entertainment 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 -... |
Joel Lamangan Joel Lamangan Joel Lamangan is a Filipino film director, television director and actor. He rose to fame in the early 1990s as an auteur dramatic filmmaker. His award-winning films includes Sidhi, Deathrow, Hubog, Aishte Imasu 1941, Blue Moon and Mano Po.On August 19, 2008, Lamangan directed his first indie movie... |
| Baler Baler (film) Baler is a 2008 drama film and the official entry of VIVA Films in the 2008 Metro Manila Film Festival, starring Anne Curtis and Jericho Rosales... |
Anne Curtis Anne Curtis Anne Ojales Curtis-Smith, also known as Anne Curtis is a Filipino-Australian actress, model, television host, singer and VJ currently active in the Philippines.... , Jericho Rosales Jericho Rosales Jericho Vibar Rosales, is a Filipino cinema and television actor, singer, and songwriter.... , Rio Locsin Rio Locsin Rio Locsin is the daughter of the movie actress Charito Garcia. Locsin appeared in sexy movies with Lorna Tolentino as her rival.She married Al Tantay, but they separated after a few years. Now she's married to a former basketball player, Padim Israel. She had 3 daughters, Paula & Jabba , and... , Phillip Salvador Phillip Salvador Phillip "Ipe" Salvador is a three-time FAMAS award-winning Filipino actor.-Acting career:... , Nikki Bacolod Nikki Bacolod Nikki Bacólod , is a Filipina singer, television host, swimmer and actress. She is best known for placing as first runner up in the 2005 season of ABS-CBN's Search for the Star in a Million... & 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... |
Viva Communications VIVA Films Viva Films is a Filipino film production company which started in 1981. This company is part of the Viva Entertainment Group.-Sharon Cuneta and Gabby Concepcion loveteam:... |
Mark Meily Mark Meily Mark A. Meily is a multi-awarded film director in the Philippines. He is presently teaching at the Marilou Diaz Abaya Film Institute and Arts Center in Antipolo City, Philippines.-Early life:... |
| One Night Only | Katrina Halili Katrina Halili Katrina Halili is a Filipina actress, commercial model and music producer. She made her screen debut via StarStruck, but did not gain popularity until playing the antagonist roles in Darna, Majika and MariMar and becoming the protagonist in One Night Only, Gagambino and Magdusa... , 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... , Diana Zubiri Diana Zubiri Rosemarie Joy Garcia , better known by her screen name Diana Zubiri, is a Filipina actress.She was discovered by Seiko Films when she was 15 years of age soon after applying for work in Japan. She then started on sexy roles on various films by Seiko... , 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... , Valerie Concepcion Valerie Concepcion Valerie Concepcion is a Filipina actress, host and celebrity endorser. A former GMA-7 talent, she is known of her role as Nora Ferrer in the soap opera Sinasamba Kita but later transferred to its rival network ABS-CBN... , Jon Avila Jon Avila Jon Avila, Jonathan Mullally is a Filipino-British actor, model and former housemate of Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Edition 2.- Television :- Movies:-References:... , Ricky Davao Ricky Davao Ricardo Manuel Caballes Davao , better known as Ricky Davao, is a Filipino actor. He is the husband of actress Jackie Lou Blanco. He is the younger brother of Bing Davao and the son of Charlie Davao.-Television:... , Empoy Marquez, Jayson Gainza, Joross Gamboa Joross Gamboa John Ross Sanchez Gamboa, better known by his screen name Joross Gamboa , is a Filipino actor who is now a former GMA Network contract artist after moving back to ABS-CBN.-New career:... , Ogie Diaz Ogie Diaz Ogie Diaz is a comedian, actor and show business news reporter. He is popularly known as "Pekto" through the long-running and now-defunct TV show Palibhasa Lalake. He is the manager of comedian Vice Ganda.-Biography:... & Chokoleit |
Canary Films | Jose Javier Reyes |
| Dayo: Sa Mundo ng Elementalia | Nash Aguas Nash Aguas Aeign Zackrey Nash Victoriano Aguas , more commonly known as Nash Aguas, is a Filipino actor. He made his television debut on MTB via the Batang F4 contest at the age of 5... , Katrina Legaspi , Michael V. Michael V. Michael V. , also known as "Bitoy" or "Toybits", is a Filipino comedian, actor, director, composer, singer, rapper, voice artist and parodist, who appears in the GMA Network show Bubble Gang, and in his own TV show Bitoy's Funniest Videos... , Noel Trinidad, Nova Villa, Pokwang Pokwang - Filmography :TelevisionFilms-External links:... & Johnny Delgado |
Cutting Edge Productions | Robert Quilao |
| Magkaibigan | Jinggoy Estrada Jinggoy Estrada Jose Pimentel Ejercito, Jr. , better known as Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada, is a Filipino politician and former film actor who has been a member of the Senate of the Philippines since 2004... , Christopher de Leon Christopher De Leon -2007 Elections:In 2007, he decided to run as Vice Governor of Batangas. This claims that if her former on screen partner, Vilma Santos won the governorship, then he might win as Vice Governor. He became the running mate of former police officer Nestor Sanares... , Dawn Zulueta, AJ Perez AJ Perez Antonello Joseph "AJ" Sarte Perez was a Filipino actor. He was a member of ABS-CBN's Star Magic in Batch 13. He portrayed one of the lead characters in the 2009 miniseries Your Song Presents: Underage. In 2010, he played his first main role on primetime in the television series, Sabel... , 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... & Maricel Laxa Maricel Laxa Maricel Laxa is a Filipino comedian and actress. She performed in the 1992 movie "Iisa Pa Lamang" for which she won Best Supporting Actress awards in both the 1992 FAMAS Awards and 1992 Star Awards.She graduated with a degree of B.S... |
Maverick Films Maverick Films Maverick Films is an American film production company which was founded in 1992 by Madonna, Frederick DeMann and Ronnie Dashev. It is the film division of entertainment company, Maverick and owned by Warner Music Group... |
Jose Javier Reyes |
Awards
The awards night of 2008 Metro Manila Film Festival was held on December 27, 2008 on Sofitel Hotel, ManilaManila
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,...
. Historical film Baler
Baler (film)
Baler is a 2008 drama film and the official entry of VIVA Films in the 2008 Metro Manila Film Festival, starring Anne Curtis and Jericho Rosales...
won 10 awards, including the Best Picture and Best Actress for Anne Curtis
Anne Curtis
Anne Ojales Curtis-Smith, also known as Anne Curtis is a Filipino-Australian actress, model, television host, singer and VJ currently active in the Philippines....
. Animated film Dayo: Sa Mundo ng Elementalia received four awards, including Best Theme Song, 'Lipad' performed by Lea Salonga
Lea Salonga
Lea Salonga-Chien is a mezzo-soprano singer and actress from the Philippines well known for originating the lead role of Kim in the musical Miss Saigon, for which she won the Olivier, Tony, Drama Desk, Outer Critics and Theatre World awards.She was the first Asian to play the roles of Éponine and...
. Sexy-comedy film One Night Only got 2 awards. Magkaibigan, Desperadas 2
Desperadas 2
Desperadas 2 is a Philippine film which is an official entry to the 34th Metro Manila Festival. It is the sequel of Desperadas starring Ruffa Gutierrez, Rufa Mae Quinto, Iza Calzado, and Marian Rivera reprise their roles and are joined by Ogie Alcasid.- Plot :The story of Desperadas 2 is about...
, and Shake, Rattle & Roll X
Shake, Rattle & Roll X
Shake, Rattle & Roll X is a Filipino horror film which was released in December 2008. It is the tenth installment of the Shake, Rattle & Roll film series. It is also distributed by Regal Films. It is an official entry of the 34th Metro Manila Film Festival....
won 1 each. Iskul Bukol: 20 Years After
Iskul Bukol 20 Years After (Ungasis and Escaleras Adventure)
Iskul Bukol 20 Years After is a Philippine comedy movie starring actors Tito Sotto, Vic Sotto, and Joey de Leon. It is part of the Iskul Bukol franchise, depicting its characters 20 years after the end of the original TV series...
and Ang Tanging Ina N'yong Lahat were only two entries that won nothing. Here is the complete list of winners:
| Award | Winner | Film / Film Outfit |
|---|---|---|
| Best Picture | Baler Baler (film) Baler is a 2008 drama film and the official entry of VIVA Films in the 2008 Metro Manila Film Festival, starring Anne Curtis and Jericho Rosales... |
Viva Communications |
| Second Best Picture | Ang Tanging Ina N'yong Lahat | Star Cinema |
| Third Best Picure | Iskul Bukol: 20 Years After Iskul Bukol 20 Years After (Ungasis and Escaleras Adventure) Iskul Bukol 20 Years After is a Philippine comedy movie starring actors Tito Sotto, Vic Sotto, and Joey de Leon. It is part of the Iskul Bukol franchise, depicting its characters 20 years after the end of the original TV series... |
Octoarts Films |
| Best Director | Mark Meily Mark Meily Mark A. Meily is a multi-awarded film director in the Philippines. He is presently teaching at the Marilou Diaz Abaya Film Institute and Arts Center in Antipolo City, Philippines.-Early life:... |
Baler Baler (film) Baler is a 2008 drama film and the official entry of VIVA Films in the 2008 Metro Manila Film Festival, starring Anne Curtis and Jericho Rosales... |
| Best Actor | Christopher De Leon Christopher De Leon -2007 Elections:In 2007, he decided to run as Vice Governor of Batangas. This claims that if her former on screen partner, Vilma Santos won the governorship, then he might win as Vice Governor. He became the running mate of former police officer Nestor Sanares... |
Magkaibigan |
| Best Actress | Anne Curtis Anne Curtis Anne Ojales Curtis-Smith, also known as Anne Curtis is a Filipino-Australian actress, model, television host, singer and VJ currently active in the Philippines.... |
Baler Baler (film) Baler is a 2008 drama film and the official entry of VIVA Films in the 2008 Metro Manila Film Festival, starring Anne Curtis and Jericho Rosales... |
| Best Supporting Actor | Phillip Salvador Phillip Salvador Phillip "Ipe" Salvador is a three-time FAMAS award-winning Filipino actor.-Acting career:... |
Baler Baler (film) Baler is a 2008 drama film and the official entry of VIVA Films in the 2008 Metro Manila Film Festival, starring Anne Curtis and Jericho Rosales... |
| Best Supporting Actress | Manilyn Reynes Manilyn Reynes Manilyn Reynes-Jimenez is a Filipina actress and singer.At a very young age, her parents noticed her interest in music, encouraging her to join in various singing contests in Cebu... |
One Night Only |
| Best Sceenplay | Roy Iglesias | Baler Baler (film) Baler is a 2008 drama film and the official entry of VIVA Films in the 2008 Metro Manila Film Festival, starring Anne Curtis and Jericho Rosales... |
| Best Story | Jose Javier Reyes José Javier Reyes Jose Javier Reyes is a Filipino writer, director, miscellaneous crew and actor. He has won awards at the Gawad Urian, Metro Manila Film Festival and Filipino Star Awards for Movies for his films, which include Pahiram Ng Isang Umaga, Batang PX and Kasal, kasali, kasalo.-References:... |
One Night Only |
| Best Cinematography | Lee Meily | Baler Baler (film) Baler is a 2008 drama film and the official entry of VIVA Films in the 2008 Metro Manila Film Festival, starring Anne Curtis and Jericho Rosales... |
| Best Sound | Albert Idioma and Whannie Dellosa | Dayo: Sa Mundo ng Elementalia |
| Best Visual Effects | Robert Quilao | Dayo: Sa Mundo ng Elementalia |
| Best Production Design | Aped Santos | Baler Baler (film) Baler is a 2008 drama film and the official entry of VIVA Films in the 2008 Metro Manila Film Festival, starring Anne Curtis and Jericho Rosales... |
| Best Editing | Danny Anonuevo | Baler Baler (film) Baler is a 2008 drama film and the official entry of VIVA Films in the 2008 Metro Manila Film Festival, starring Anne Curtis and Jericho Rosales... |
| Best Make-Up | Noli Villalobos | Desperadas 2 Desperadas 2 Desperadas 2 is a Philippine film which is an official entry to the 34th Metro Manila Festival. It is the sequel of Desperadas starring Ruffa Gutierrez, Rufa Mae Quinto, Iza Calzado, and Marian Rivera reprise their roles and are joined by Ogie Alcasid.- Plot :The story of Desperadas 2 is about... |
| Best Musical Score | Jessie Lazatin | Dayo: Sa Mundo ng Elementalia |
| Best Theme Song | Jessie Lasaten and Artemio Abad Jr. Lipad, performed by Lea Salonga Lea Salonga Lea Salonga-Chien is a mezzo-soprano singer and actress from the Philippines well known for originating the lead role of Kim in the musical Miss Saigon, for which she won the Olivier, Tony, Drama Desk, Outer Critics and Theatre World awards.She was the first Asian to play the roles of Éponine and... |
Dayo: Sa Mundo ng Elementalia |
| Best Child Performer | Robert Villar Robert Villar Robert Villar, Jr. August 16, 1999, better known simply as Robert "Buboy" Villar, is a Philippine actor. His first Television appearance is when he auditioned in ABS-CBN'S Little Big Star,He is also a member of the youngest boy band in the Philippines, the Mak and the Dudes. Villar's breakthrough... |
Shake, Rattle & Roll X Shake, Rattle & Roll X Shake, Rattle & Roll X is a Filipino horror film which was released in December 2008. It is the tenth installment of the Shake, Rattle & Roll film series. It is also distributed by Regal Films. It is an official entry of the 34th Metro Manila Film Festival.... |
Special Awards
| Award | Winner |
|---|---|
| Gatpuno Antonio J. Villegas Cultural Award | Baler Baler (film) Baler is a 2008 drama film and the official entry of VIVA Films in the 2008 Metro Manila Film Festival, starring Anne Curtis and Jericho Rosales... |
| Most Gender Sensitive Film | Baler Baler (film) Baler is a 2008 drama film and the official entry of VIVA Films in the 2008 Metro Manila Film Festival, starring Anne Curtis and Jericho Rosales... |
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Critical
As box-office receipts for the 2008 MMFF showed substantial growth over the previous year, questions concerning credibility and film quality issues remain. In an article in the Philippine Daily InquirerPhilippine Daily Inquirer
The Philippine Daily Inquirer, popularly known as the Inquirer, is the most widely read broadsheet newspaper in the Philippines, with a daily circulation of 260,000 copies. It is one of the Philippines' newspapers of record...
, writer Rita Asilo stated that the MMFF organizers' move of encouraging producers to make more movies by giving tax-based incentives even to poorly-made films could be viewed as a bad example. It also states that moviegoers cannot be educated by equating noble intention or commercial viability with quality. If the trend continues, more moviegoers would insist that the stranglehold that MMFF has on play dates and theatrical distribution during the Christmas season should end. Ultimately, the festival generated a grand total of P450,000,000 in ticket sales, an all-time record high.
Box-office results
December 25, 2008
- Ang Tanging Ina Ninyong Lahat - P20,900,000
- Iskul Bukol: 20 Years After - P18,900,000
- Shake, Rattle & Roll X - P13,100,000
- Desperadas 2 - P12,000,000
- Baler - P5,300,000
- One Night Only - P1,500,000
- Dayo: Sa Mundo ng Elementalia - P1,200,000
- Magkaibigan - P600,000
Reference:
December 26, 2008
- Ang Tanging Ina Ninyong Lahat - P41,000,000
- Iskul Bukol: 20 Years After - P35,600,000
- Shake, Rattle & Roll X - P22,900,000
- Baler - P15,200,000
- Desperadas 2 - P12,500,000
- One Night Only - P2,700,000
- Dayo: Sa Mundo ng Elementalia - P2,200,000
- Magkaibigan - P1,000,000
December 27, 2008
- Ang Tanging Ina Ninyong Lahat - P57,000,000
- Iskul Bukol: 20 Years After - P46,000,000
- Shake, Rattle & Roll X - P29,000,000
December 28, 2008
- Ang Tanging Ina Ninyong Lahat - P73,700,000
- Iskul Bukol: 20 Years After - P57,300,000
- Shake, Rattle & Roll X - P35,400,000
- Desperadas 2 - P22,000,000
- Baler - P18,900,000
- One Night Only - P4,200,000
- Dayo: Sa Mundo ng Elementalia - P3,200,000
- Magkaibigan - P1,400,000
December 29, 2008
- Ang Tanging Ina Ninyong Lahat - P87,900,000
- Iskul Bukol: 20 Years After - P65,100,000
- Shake, Rattle & Roll X - P40,500,000
- Desperadas 2 - P23,600,000
- Baler - P21,300,000
- One Night Only - P4,900,000
- Dayo: Sa Mundo ng Elementalia - P3,700,000
- Magkaibigan - P1,500,000
December 31, 2008
- Ang Tanging Ina Ninyong Lahat - P102,500,000
- Iskul Bukol: 20 Years After - P72,600,000
- Shake, Rattle & Roll X - P45,700,000
- Desperadas 2 - P27,300,000
- Baler - P24,500,000
- One Night Only - P5,700,000
- Dayo: Sa Mundo ng Elementalia - P4,100,000
- Magkaibigan - P1,600,000
January 7, 2009
- Ang Tanging Ina Ninyong Lahat - P171,000,000
- Iskul Bukol: 20 Years After - P107,000,000
- Shake, Rattle & Roll X - P68,000,000
- Desperadas 2 - P49,300,000
- Baler - P35,800,000
- One Night Only - P10,500,000
- Dayo: Sa Mundo ng Elementalia - P5,600,000
- Magkaibigan - P2,100,000
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