Metro Manila Film Festival 2012 (MMFF) Movie Entries Reveal!

Finally, the eight movie entries to the 2012 Metro Manila Film Festival has been unveiled! It was recently revealed by the Metro Manila Development Authority. 

Once more, the biggest film outfits and the biggest star icons of MMFF will be battling on this moswt exciting film festival of the year!

Well, here are the eight movies entries of the country's biggest film festival. Check these out:

 

  

"EL PRESIDENTE"

(Epic Drama)
Starring Jeorge “E.R.”Estregan, Nora Aunor, Cristine Reyes, more
Produced by Scenema Concept International
Directed by Mark Meily

 

"ONE MORE TRY"

(Romantic Drama)
Starring Angel Locsin, Angelica Panganiban and Dingdong Dantes
Produced by Star Cinema
Directed by Ruel S. Bayani 

 

"SI AGIMAT, SI ENTENG KABISOTE AT SI AKO"

(Action Fantasy)
Starring Bong Revilla, Vic Sotto and Judy Ann Santos
Produced by OctoArts Films, M-Zet, Imus Productions, Apt Entertainment and GMA Films
Directed by Tony Y. Reyes

 

"THE STRANGERS"
(Horror Thriller)
Starring Enrique Gil, Enchong Dee and Julia Montes
Produced by Quantum Films
Directed by Lawrence Fajardo

  
"SHAKE, RATTLE AND ROLL 14"
(Horror)
Starring Vhong Navarro, Dennis Trillo, Lovi Poe and Eula Caballero
Produced by Regal Entertainment
Directed by Chito Roño

"SISTERAKA"
(Comedy)
Starring Vice Ganda, Kris Aquino and Ai-Ai Delas Alas
Produced by Star Cinema and Viva Entertainment
Directed by Wenn V. Deramas

"SOSY PROBLEMS"
(Romantic Comedy)
Starring Rhian Ramos, Heart Evangelista, Solenn Heussaff and Bianca King
Produced by GMA Films
Directed by Andoy Ranay

"THY WOMB"
(Artfilm Drama)
Starring Nora Aunor, Lovi Poe and BembolRoco
Produced by Centerstage Productions and Solar Entertainment
Directed by Brillante Mendoza


Which of the eight entries do you think will be the festival's top grossing film?! And which among these is your bet for the Best Picture category?!

Meanwhile, here are the five entries for the New Wave Category:

THE GRAVE BANDITSDirector: Tyrone Acierto
Production House: Paper Boat Pictures
Cast: Marti Sandino San Juan, Ronald Pacifico, Jill Palencia
Synopsis: A story about two young graveyard thieves. Wanted by the village people, they take refuge in an island where they become preys to the undead cannibals.

AD IGNORANTIAMDirector: Armando Lao
Production House: Quantum Films
Cast: Kristoffer King, Ina Feleo, Kimmy Maclang, Mercedes Cabral
Synopsis: A messenger is accused of snatching the necklace of a university professor and is formally charged with robbery. The film is a critical look at the Philippine justice system.

IN NOMINE MATRISDirector: Will Fredo
Production House: HUBO Productions
Cast: Liza Diño, Biboy Ramirez, Al Gatmaitan, Clara Ramona, Tami Monsod
Synopsis: The story of a young dance protege who seeks to land the principal part of a dance company about to embark on a tour. The film fuses dances and Spanish flamenco rhythms and steps.

GAYAKDirector: Ronaldo Bertubin
Production House: Pro.Pro Artist and Advertising
Cast: Alan Paule, Evelyn Vargas, Richard Bradley, Sef Cadayona
Synopsis: A story of a tailor and his struggles with his relationship with his son as he grows up.
 
PAGLAYA AT TANIKALADirector: Michael Angelo Dagñalan
Production House: Kwentista Productions, Inc.
Cast: Matteo Guidicelli, Micko Laurente, Nicco Manalo
Synopsis: Young Berto is a rugby-sniffing street child that has fallen prey to human traffickers. When the street urchin meets Somascan Bro. Jerry, he finds refuge in the Casa Miani orphanage. But the brotherhood of the streets compel him to follow their code.
 

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