The 38th Metro Manila Film Festival

Manila, Philippines - The MMFF is an annual festival in  the Philippines which showcases the brilliant talents of Filipino Cinematographers, Directors and Actors.

The Official Entries :

The eight films with the highest lobbying placement fee paid were chosen to be the official entries.^[2][3]

Title	Starring	Studio	Director	Genre	Lobbying Placement Fee	Reference
El Presidente	Nora Aunor, E.R. Ejercito, Cristine Reyes andCesar Montano	Scenema Concept International	Mark Meilly	Action/Historical drama	PHP 15 Million	[4][5]
One More Try	Angel Locsin, Dingdong Dantes, Angelica Panganiban, and Zanjoe Marudo	Star Cinema	Ruel S. Bayani	Drama	PHP 15 Million	[6][7]
Shake, Rattle & Roll 14	Vhong Navarro, Lovi Poe, Dennis Trillo, Paulo Avelino, Janice de Belen, Herbert Bautista	Regal Films	Chito S. Roño	Horror	PHP 14 Million	[2]
Si Agimat, Si Enteng at Si Ako	Vic Sotto, Bong Revilla, Jr. and Judy Ann Santos	Octoarts Films, M-Zet Productions, Imus Productions, APT Entertainment, and GMA Films	Tony Reyes	Fantasy/Comedy/Action	PHP 17 Million	[8]
Sisterakas	Kris Aquino, Ai-Ai de las Alas, Vice Ganda,Kathryn Bernardo, Daniel Padilla, and Xyriel Manabat	Star Cinema and Viva Films	Wenn V. Deramas	Comedy	PHP 25 Million	[9][10]
Sosy Problems	Heart Evangelista, Rhian Ramos, Solenn Heussaff, Bianca King, Benjamin Alves, Mikael Daez and Aljur Abrenica	GMA Films	Andoy Ranay	Comedy	PHP 10 Million	[11][12]
The Strangers	Julia Montes, Enrique Gil, JM De Guzman andEnchong Dee	Quantum Films, MJM Productions, andStar Cinema	Lawrence Fajardo	Horror	PHP 5 Million	[13]
Thy Womb	Nora Aunor, Bembol Roco, Lovi Poe, Mercedes Cabral	Centerstage Productions	Brillante Mendoza	Drama	PHP 2 Million	[3][14]

El Presidente :

El Presidente is a bioepic film based on the life of Gen. Emilio Aguinaldo, the first president of the Philippine Republic. The film stars E.R. Ejercito in the lead title role, with Cesar Montano, Christopher de Leon, Nora Aunor, and Cristine Reyes in supporting roles.^[1] It is produced by Scenema Concept International. It is one of the official entries for the 2012 Metro Manila Film Festival and was released in theaters nationwide on December 25, 2012.^[2] The film was produced by Scenema Concept International, CMB Films and Viva Films, together in cooperation with the San Miguel Group of Companies, Petron, Boys Scouts of the Philippines, Las Casas Filipinas de Azucar and the Film Development Council of the Philippines.

One More Try

One More Try is a 2012 Filipino romantic drama film starring Angelica Panganiban, Dingdong Dantes, Zanjoe Marudo and Angel Locsin.^[1][2]The film was selected as one of the 8 official entries to the 2012 Metro Manila Film Festival.^[3] The film was produced by Star Cinema and released December 25, 2012.

This 38th MMFF entry marks Dingdong Dantes' second big screen project under Star Cinema after Segunda Mano.

On the 38th Metro Manila Film Festival Awards night, the film won many awards including "Best Picture", and "Best Actor" for Dingdong Dantes among others.^[4]

Shake ,Rattle, And Roll 14

Shake, Rattle and Roll 14 : The Invasion is a 2012 science fiction horror film directed by Chito S. Roño. The film stars an ensemble casts includingJanice de Belen, Herbert Bautista, Dennis Trillo, Lovi Poe, Paulo Avelino, Martin Escudero and Vhong Navarro.

The film was produced by Regal Entertainment, Inc. The film is an official entry in the Metro Manila Film Festival and the film's scheduled release is on December 25, 2012 in Philippine Cinemas nationwide. This fourteenth installment also serves as the Most Independent throughout the entire series for its sole director, Chito S. Roño.^[1]

This Installment features the comeback of Janice de Belen and Herbert Bautista which both starred in past Shake, Rattle and Roll installments, especially Shake, Rattle and Roll I which included both of them but in different episodes.

This is also the first time to have a horror film to used a Rated GP.

Si Agimat, Si Enteng at Si Ako

Si Agimat, si Enteng Kabisote at si Ako is a 2012 fantasy action starring Vic Sotto, Bong Revilla, Jr. and Judy Ann Santos. The film is a crossover of Agimat and Enteng Kabisote film franchise. It is a joint production by five movie outfits, Octoarts Films, M-zet Productions, Imus Productions, APT Entertainment and GMA Films. It is one of the 8 official entries for 2012 Metro Manila Film Festival. It was shown in December 25, 2012. As of December 26, 2012, this movie had P47,700,000^[3], with Jose Mari Viceral, Martina Aileen de las Alas and Presidential sister Kristina Bernadette Cojuangco Aquino's Sisterakas at #1, which had P71,200,000 gross, earning the 1st place position for two consecutive days so far.

Sisterakas : 

Sisterakas is a 2012 Filipino comedy film produced by Star Cinema and Viva Films and selected as one of the 8 official entries to the 2012 Metro Manila Film Festival. The film is currently showing nationwide on December 25, 2012. The film was directed by Wenn V. Deramas and stars an ensemble cast including Ai-Ai Delas Alas, Vice Ganda, Kris Aquino, Kathryn Bernardo, Daniel Padilla, and Xyriel Manabat.^[2][3] Sisterakas grosses P40,739,323.25 in a single day upon its nationwide release, setting off the record as the highest-single day grossing Philippine film of all time.^[4]

Synopsis

Bernice (Vice Ganda) & Detty (Ai-Ai Delas Alas) are half siblings who have been separated during childhood but crossed each other's paths again. Detty’s wealthy family refused to extend any help Bernice’s family due to the revelation of the patriarch's infidelity. Years later, Bernice has become a wealthy and successful businessman dubbed as "the lord of apparels". But his abrasive personality and rudeness to co-workers has led to the resignation of his 374th assistant. This loss prompts his company to look for the new assistant and incidentally, Detty, who badly needs a job, walks into the building. Realizing that he is hiring his half-sister, Bernice accepts Detty as his executive assistant without Detty knowing the truth. For Detty, the job is for her daughters. But for Bernice, it’s payback time.

Meanwhile, the main rival of Bernice’s company is currently posing as very strong competition. Headed by the eccentric yet equally brilliant & talented Roselle (Kris Aquino) the contention gets tougher, and a string of events lead to the two company heads fighting over the once expendable Detty.