Author Topic: MMFF 2023 (Read 2368 times)

Klaus Weasley · « **on:** Jul 11, 2023 at 10:17 AM »

#MMFF 2023 First Four Official Finalists based on submitted scripts:

1. A MOTHER AND SON'S STORY (Cineko Productions) -- Sharon Cuneta and Alden Richards, written by Mel Mendoza- del Rosario, directed by Nuel Naval
2. (K)AMPON (Quantum Films) -- Derek Ramsay and Beauty Gonzales, written by Do Dayao, directed by King Palisoc
3. PENDUKO (Sari Sari Network) -- Matteo Guidicelli and Cristine Reyes, written and directed by Jason Paul Laxamana
4. REWIND (Star Cinema, APT Ent., Agosto Dos Media) -- Dingdong Dantes and Marian Rivera, written by Joaquin Enrico C Santos, directed by Mae Cruz Alviar

Klaus Weasley · « **Reply #1 on:** Oct 17, 2023 at 03:58 PM »

halvert · « **Reply #2 on:** Oct 20, 2023 at 01:14 PM »

Good na finished film na ang pinagpilian, hindi based lang kung sino bida. Sana lang manood ang mga tao.
Weird lang na di nawawala ang horror movie sa Isang Christmas film fest

jas · « **Reply #3 on:** Oct 20, 2023 at 01:22 PM »

Quote from: halvert on Oct 20, 2023 at 01:14 PM

Weird lang na di nawawala ang horror movie sa Isang Christmas film fest

Some are complaining that the Mikhail Red and Nadine Lustre horror movie, "Nokturno", was snubbed by the MMFF. Same with “Shake, Rattle, and Roll Xtreme”.

halvert · « **Reply #4 on:** Oct 20, 2023 at 02:23 PM »

^ maybe because they already have Kampon and Mallari. They should show it on Halloween

Klaus Weasley · « **Reply #5 on:** Oct 26, 2023 at 10:10 AM »

FYI: Kampon is written by our very own Dodo Dayao.

anya618 · « **Reply #6 on:** Nov 08, 2023 at 07:48 PM »

WHEN I MET YOU IN TOKYO (Movie Trailer) An Official Entry to the 41st Metro Manila Film Festival

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Z6oZMnkNzI

anya618 · « **Reply #7 on:** Nov 09, 2023 at 08:30 PM »

Family of Two (A Mother And Son Story) Teaser

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R4Sunnfh0hs

anya618 · « **Reply #8 on:** Nov 15, 2023 at 09:54 PM »

Rewind First Drop | Dingdong Dantes, Marian Rivera | 'Rewind'

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QJCqAQWv-DE&t=39s

anya618 · « **Reply #9 on:** Dec 05, 2023 at 07:38 AM »

FAMILY OF TWO (A MOTHER AND SON STORY) Full Trailer - Sharon Cuneta, Alden Richards - MMFF 2023

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PkJIUqqT8F0

jas · « **Reply #10 on:** Dec 22, 2023 at 04:44 PM »

'GOMBURZA' - Trailer

https://youtu.be/lXnZ6FiRdJ4?si=wtwT8hdktECsQ1Lm

jas · « **Reply #11 on:** Dec 26, 2023 at 03:11 PM »

Interesting....

Chasing sunlight: MMFF entry ‘Firefly’ filmed using natural light

Director Zig Dulay had to “chase” the sunlight in filming “Firefly,” his entry to this year’s Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF).

This behind-the-scenes process was shared on Instagram, and later made its way to X, amusing film enthusiasts.

In the post, acclaimed cinematographer Neil Daza wrote that 95% of the movie was shot using natural lighting.

Daza further remember that they had to “chase the right sunlight” every shooting day from Baseco to Sorsogon.

“95% of ‘Firefly’ was shot using natural light. Managing to achieve consistent lighting continuity in films, especially in equatorial regions like the Philippines, is quite a daunting task,” Daza also said.

“Every shooting day, from Baseco to Sorsogon, became a challenge to chase the right sunlight and what’s left of it by 6 p.m.,” he added.

https://interaksyon.philstar.com/hobbies-interests/2023/12/26/267498/chasing-sunlight-mmff-entry-firefly-filmed-using-natural-light/

jas · « **Reply #12 on:** Dec 26, 2023 at 03:19 PM »

FIREFLY
Directed by Zig Dulay
Starring Alessandra de Rossi, Euwenn Mikaell, Ysabel Ortega, Miguel Tanfelix, Cherry Pie Pichache, Epy Quizon, Yayo Aguila, Kokoy de Santos, Max Collins, with the special participation of Dingdong Dantes

TEASER:

https://youtu.be/MrILL5FVzwk?si=ROtUmT_uftc4jBed

TRAILER:

https://youtu.be/Jirj0dfEUR4?si=IYKJ5F1GwFRggs2h

jas · « **Reply #13 on:** Dec 28, 2023 at 08:02 AM »

Metro Manila Film Festival 2023 winners

Here are the winners of the 49th Metro Manila Film Festival.

Best Picture: "Firefly"
2nd Best Picture: "Gomburza"
3rd Best Picture: "Mallari"
4th Best Picture: "When I Met You In Tokyo"
Best Actor: Cedrick Juan for "Gomburza"
Best Actress: Vilma Santos for "When I Met You In Tokyo"
Best Supporting Actor: JC Santos for "Mallari"
Best Supporting Actress: Miles Ocampo for "Family Of Two"
Best Director: Pepe Diokno for "Gomburza"
Best Screenplay: Angeli Atienza for "Firefly"
Best Child Performer: Euwann Mikaell of "Firefly"
Best Cinematography: Carlo Canlas Mendoza for "Gomburza"
Best Editing: Benjamin Tolentino for "(K)ampon"
Best Production Design: Ericson Navarro for "Gomburza"
Best Original Theme Song: "Finggah Lickin" from "Becky and Badette"
Best Visual Effects: Gaspar Mangarin for "Mallari"
Best Musical Score: Von de Guzman for "Mallari"
Best Sound: Melvin Q. Rivera and Louie Boy Bauson for "Gomburza"
Gender Sensitivity Award: "Becky and Badette"
FPJ Memorial Award for Excellence: "When I Met You In Tokyo"
Gatpuno Antonio J. Villegas Cultural Award: "Gomburza"
Marichu Vera Perez Maceda Memorial Award: Mother Lily Yu Monteverde
Best Float: "When I Met You In Tokyo"

https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/12/27/23/list-metro-manila-film-festival-2023-winners

jas · « **Reply #14 on:** Jan 03, 2024 at 11:53 AM »

Firefly (2023) - The storyline held good promise, but I think the chosen direction was just too cheesy and sentimental. It was trying too hard to be a dramatic tearjerker with about every other scene. There are some very good moments though; I particularly like its themes dealing with the power of stories and a mother's love for her child. Overall, it was OK for me; a nice watch but nothing truly remarkable. For my wife, it was a relatable "crying her eyes out" movie. For my older son, it was an incredibly awful movie. Haha.

Klaus Weasley · « **Reply #15 on:** Jan 07, 2024 at 12:17 AM »

Catching up on MMFF titles:

GomBurZa (Pepe Diokno) *** - During the Philippine Spanish colonial era, three Filipino Catholic priests, Frs. Gomes, Burgos and Zamora (hence, GomBurZa) were unjustly executed by the Spanish government. This helped kickstart the Philippine Revolution to overthrow their Spanish colonists. This film is their story. This film is certainly admirable. The film actually brings history to life to doesn't feel like a history lesson for the most part and the script also has layers of nuance in it. The direction and the performances are on point. Cedrick Juan, in particular, is unforgettable as Fr. Burgos (his final scene is unforgettable). But the film for me doesn't quite reach the heights it should have had. So this is a very good film but falls short of greatness, at least for me.

Firefly (Zig Dulay) ***1/2 - A young boy goes on a road trip to visit the places his recently deceased mother told him about in bedtime stories. I loved this movie. I found myself almost tearing up in several places. Perhaps it's because I have a close relationship with my mother similar to the boy in the story (though she is still with us). This is a lovely, warm film which kind of reminds me of a Hirokazu Kore-eda film, but more whimsical. Lead child performer Euwenn Mikael gives a lovely performance and so does Alessandra de Rossi and Epy Quizon. I can definitely see why this one won Best Picture at the Metro Manila Film Festival. The film is an extremely well-crafted cinematic version of a warm hug. I can why some people would resist but if you just let the film be, it actually feels pretty nice. This turned out one of my favorite Filipino films of 2023.

anya618 · « **Reply #16 on:** Jan 07, 2024 at 09:52 PM »

mmff extended until jan 14

anya618 · « **Reply #17 on:** Feb 27, 2024 at 05:11 PM »

'Rewind' to be available on Netflix starting March 25

anya618 · « **Reply #18 on:** Mar 22, 2024 at 11:22 AM »

MMFF 2023 movies 'Rewind,' 'GomBurZa,' 'Mallari' coming to Netflix

jas · « **Reply #19 on:** Apr 05, 2024 at 07:37 AM »

FIREFLY will stream on Prime Video on April 30, 2024.

Firefly: Official Trailer | Prime Video:

https://youtu.be/wAQ6Bq7FTOo?si=MOWXrgf4ta5_lbbe