| 2024 Metro Manila Film Festival | |
| Number: | 10 |
| Date: | to |
| Chronology: | MMFF |
| Followed By: | 51st ed. |
The 2024 Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) will be the 50th edition of the annual Metro Manila Film Festival. During the festival, no foreign films are shown in Philippine theaters (excluding IMAX and 4D theaters).
The first five official entries were announced on July 16, 2024, at the Bulwagang Villegas at the Manila City Hall, selected from 39 scripts submitted by production companies.[1] Metropolitan Manila Development Authority chairman Don Artes revealed during the press conference that the 50th edition theme is called "Sinesigla sa Singkwenta" which highlights this year's festival featuring 10 competing entries with various genres, instead of the usual 8 entries.[2] The second batch of films was announced on October 22, 2024.[3] This was chosen among the finished films submitted on or before September 30, 2024.[4]
| width=20% | Title ! | width=40% | Starring ! | width=20% | Production company ! | width=15% | Director ! | width=10% | Genre ! | width=10% | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First batch | |||||||||||
| And the Breadwinner Is... | Comedy, Family[5] | [6] [7] | |||||||||
| Green Bones | Zig Dulay | Suspense, Drama | |||||||||
| Isang Himala | Kapitol Films, UXS | Musical[8] | |||||||||
| The Kingdom | Michael Tuviera | Action, Family, Drama | |||||||||
| Reality MM Studios | Kerwin Go | Horror | |||||||||
| Second batch | |||||||||||
| Espantaho | Quantum Films, Cineko Productions, Purple Bunny Productions | Horror | [9] | ||||||||
| Hold Me Close | Viva Films, Ninuno Media | Romance | |||||||||
| My Future You | Crisanto Aquino | Romantic comedy | |||||||||
| Topakk | Nathan Studios, Strawdog Studios, FUSEE | Richard Somes | Action, Thriller | ||||||||
| Uninvited | Mentorque Productions, Project 8 Projects | Thriller |
In association with Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP), the agency is conducting the Student Short Film Competition, a vibrant platform designed to showcase the talents and creativity of young Filipino filmmakers. It will be scheduled to announce ten selected short films on the second week of November.[10]
| 2024 Metro Manila Film Festival Gabi ng Parangal | |
| Number: | 50 |
| Award: | Metro Manila Film Festival |
| Date: | (TBA) |
| Site: | Manila Metropolitan Theater, Manila |
| Last: | 49th ed. |
| Next: | 51st ed. |
The Gabi ng Parangal of the 2024 Metro Manila Film Festival will be held at the Manila Metropolitan Theater in Manila. The venue was deliberately selected since its the site of the awarding ceremony for the 1975 edition – the very first edition of the film festival.[11]