It's official!
The first four official entries to the 2025 Metro Manila Film.Festival (MMFF) were unveiled last Tuesday, July 8, by the Metro Manila Development Authority (MMDA).
The entries were based on script submissions, representations of a wide variety of genres and highlighted creativity and versatility of the Filipino filmmakers.
Here are the first four selections:
"CALL ME MOTHER"
Genre: Comedy Drama
Production: Abs-Cbn Film Productions, Inc., The Ideafirst Company, & Viva Communications, Inc.
Director: Jun Robles Lana
Scriptwriters: Daisy G. Cayanan, Daniel S. Saniana, and Jun Robles Lana
Lead Actors: Vice Ganda and Nadine Lustre
• "REKONEK"
Genre: Family Drama
Production: Reality MM Studios
Director: Jade Castro
Scriptwriters: Jericho Aguado, Leovic Arceta, and Kat Naval
Lead Actors: Carmina Villaroel, Gerald Anderson, Zoren Legaspi, Alexa Miro, and Gloria Diaz
• "MANILA’S FINEST"
Genre: Crime Thriller
Production: Cignal TV, Inc.
Director: Rae Red
Scriptwriters: Michiko Yamamoto, Moira Lang, Sherad Anthony Sanchez
Lead Actor: Piolo Pascual
• "SHAKE, RATTLE, AND ROLL: EVIL ORIGINS"
Genre: Horror
Production: Regal Entertainment, Inc.
Directors: Shugo Praico, Joey De Guzman, and Ian Loreños
Scriptwriters: Alex Castor, Onay Sales, and Gina Marissa Tagasa
Lead Actors (trilogy): Ivana Alawi, Fyang Smith, Loisa Andallo, Ashley Ortega, Ysabel Ortega, Elijah Alejo, Carla Abellana, Marilyn Reynes, Janice de Belen, Francine Diaz, Kaila Estrada, Richard Gutierrez, Ryan Bang, Seth Fedelin, JM Ibarra and Dustin Yu.
According to MMDA and MMFF Concurrent Chairman Atty. Don Artes, the positive reception of the public for last year's golden jubilee of the MMFF has set a high bar for the 51st edition, and the MMFF Executive Committee is keen on building the momentum.
"We promise an even more exciting and engaging experience for the filmmakers and moviegoers alike for the 51st edition of the MMFF. With the first batch of entries revealed, get ready for an exciting cinematic journey in December," said Artes during the grand launch of the 51st MMFF and announcement of the first batch of official film entries in Makati City, hosted by Enchong Dee and Kaladkaren.
The other four choices will be announced on a later scheduled date, to be announced by MMDA.
The showing of the completed line-up of entries to the 51st MMFF will be held on December 25, 2025.
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