Here are the official entries in the 2012 Metro Manila Film Festival:
TOP GROSSER: “
Si Agimat, Si Enteng Kabisote and Me” (Octoarts Films, M-zet Productions, Imus Productions, APT ENT. GMA Films): Big-time casting in Vic Sotto, Ramon “Bong” Revilla, Jr. and Judy Ann Santos in comedy-fantasy directed by Tony Y. Reyes.
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Conyo Problems” (GMA Network Films Inc.): Aljur Abrenica, Mikael Daez, Benjamin Alves, Sollen Heussaf, Isabelle Diaz, Bianca King and Maxene Magalona topbill comedy film directed by Andoy Ranay.
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El Presidente” (Scenema Concept International Inc.): Jeorge “E.R.” Estregan, Christine Reyes, and Nora Aunor star in historical drama on the life of Gen. Emilio Aguinaldo, directed by Mark Meilly. --
Sana, "The Assassination of Andres Bonifacio by the Commander-in-Chief Emilio Aguinaldo" na lang ang title. “
Mga Kwento Ni Lola Basyang” (Pedrong Walang Takot, Mariang Alimango): Unitel Productions presents star-studded cast that includes Richard Gomez, Paolo Contis, Sam Concepcion, Iza Calzado, Ruffa Mae Quinto, Empress Shuck and Zsa Zsa Padilla. Directed by Mark Meilly and Chris Matinez.
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One More Try” (ABS-CBN Productions Inc. and Viva Films): Romantic drama stars Dingdong Dantes, Zanjoe Marudo, Angel Locsin and Angelica Panganiban. Directed by Ruel S. Bayani. --
If, I have to pick one to watch ... this is the one I'll watch, since, this film stars Ms. Angel Locsin.“
Shake, Rattle & Roll 14”: Long-running film franchise boasts another star-studded cast that includes Lovi Poe, Dennis Trillo, Iza Calzado, among others. Chito Roño is one of its trilogy directors.
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Sisteraka" (ABS-CBN Production Inc. and Viva Films): Vice Ganda and Kris Aquino team up in comedy film directed by Wenn Deramas. --
If, I have to pick one to BOYCOTT ... this is the one, since, this film stars Kris Aquino.“
The Strangers” (Quantum Films): Enrique Gil, Enchong Dee and Julia Montes play leads in film directed by Lawrence Fajardo.
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Not Selected:
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Sa ’Yong Sinapupunan” (Thy Womb) by Centerstage Productions: Stars Nora Aunor, Bembol Roco under the direction of Brillante Mendoza.
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Alyas Ben Tumbling” (Scenema Concept International Inc.): Newcomer Jerico Estregan partners with Camille Prats in this action film directed by Joven Tan.
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Juan de la Cruz” (Cinemedia Films Production Inc): Coco Martin, Jake Cuenca, Albert Martinez and Maja Salvador star in drama film directed by Richard Somes.
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Death March: Zanjoe Marudo” leads the cast of historical drama directed by Adolfo Alix.
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Tuhog” (ABS-CBN Film Productions, Inc. and Quantum Films): Stars Robert Arevalo, Enchong Dee and Eugene Domingo in drama directed by Veronica B. Velasco.
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My Prince Charming” (Deus Lux Mea Films): Mario Maurer and Iza Calzado partner in romantic drama directed by Adolfo Alix Jr.