2023 Summer Metro Manila Film Festival
The 2023 Summer Metro Manila Film Festival was an iteration of the annual Summer Metro Manila Film Festival held in Metro Manila and throughout the Philippines. It was organized by the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) in partnership with the Cinema Exhibitors Association of the Philippines.[1] The theme of the film festival would be "Tuloy-tuloy ang Saya" (lit. 'The fun continues').[2]
| Festival date | April 8–18, 2023 |
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The inaugural edition was supposed to be held in 2020, but was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[3] The 2023 edition is now considered to be the first iteration of the film festival.
Following the organization of the 2022 Metro Manila Film Festival, the MMDA announced on January 9, 2023, that the summer film festival will be held from April 8 to 18, 2023. The parade of stars was scheduled to be held on April 1, 2023, while the awards night will be on April 11, 2023.[1]
The deadline of submission for entries was set on February 17, 2023.[2]
Entries
The Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) Executive Committee announced the eight official entries on February 24, 2023.[4]
| Title | Starring | Production company | Director/s | Genre |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| About Us But Not About Us | Elijah Canlas, Romnick Sarmienta | The IdeaFirst Company, Octobertrain Films & Quantum Films | Jun Lana | Drama |
| Apag | Coco Martin, Lito Lapid, Gladys Reyes | Centerstage Productions, CCM Creatives | Brillante Mendoza | Drama |
| Here Comes the Groom | Eugene Domingo, Enchong Dee, Keempee de Leon, Awra Briguela, Maris Racal, KaladKaren | Quantum Films, Cineko Productions, Brightlight Productions | Chris Martinez | Comedy |
| Kahit Maputi Na ang Buhok Ko | RK Bagatsing | Saranggola Media Productions | Joven Tan | Drama, Musical |
| Love You Long Time | Carlo Aquino, Eisel Serrano | Studio Three Sixty Inc. | JP Habac | Drama |
| Single Bells | Angeline Quinto, Alex Gonzaga, Aljur Abrenica | Tincan, The Fifth Studio | Fifth Solomon | Comedy |
| Unravel: A Swiss Side Love Story | Gerald Anderson, Kylie Padilla | Mavx Productions | RC Delos Reyes | Romance, Drama |
| Yung Libro sa Napanood Ko | Bela Padilla, Yoo Min-Gon | Viva Communications | Bela Padilla | Drama, Romance |
Parade of Stars
The Parade of Stars, a motorcade of floats featuring the eight official entries, for the 2023 Summer MMFF was held in Quezon City on April 2, 2023. The route started at the Villa Beatriz along Commonwealth Avenue to the Quezon Memorial Circle.[5]
Awards
| 2023 Summer Metro Manila Film Festival Gabi ng Parangal | |
|---|---|
| Date | April 11, 2023 |
| Site | New Frontier Theater, Quezon City |
| Highlights | |
| Best Picture | About Us But Not About Us |
| Best Direction | Jun Lana (About Us But Not About Us) |
| Best Actor | Romnick Sarmienta (About Us But Not About Us) |
| Best Actress | Gladys Reyes (Apag) |
| Most awards | About Us But Not About Us (10) |
| Television coverage | |
| Channel | One PH |
| Network | TV5 |
The Gabi ng Parangal (transl. Awards Night) of the 2023 Summer Metro Manila Film Festival will be held at the New Frontier Theater in Quezon City on April 11, 2023.[5]
Major awards
Winners are listed first, highlighted in boldface, and indicated with a double dagger (‡). Nominations are also listed if applicable.[6][7]
| Best Picture | Best Director |
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| Best Actor | Best Actress |
| Best Supporting Actor | Best Supporting Actress |
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| Best Screenplay | Best Cinematography |
| Best Production Design | Best Editing |
| Best Sound | Best Original Theme Song |
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| Best Musical Score | Best Float |
| Special Jury Prize | |
Multiple awards
| Awards | Film |
|---|---|
| 10 | About Us But Not About Us |
| 3 | Here Comes the Groom |
| 2 | Apag |
Multiple nominations
| Nominations | Film |
|---|---|
| 12 | Here Comes the Groom |
| 11 | About Us But Not About Us |
| 10 | Love You Long Time |
| 8 | Unravel: A Swiss Side Love Story |
| 7 | Yung Libro sa Napanood Ko |
| 3 | Apag |
| 2 | Kahit Maputi Na ang Buhok Ko |
| Single Bells |
References
- Severo, Jan Milo (January 10, 2023). "Summer MMFF to finally push through this April". The Philippine Star. Retrieved January 13, 2023.
- "MMFF's summer edition is launching in April". GMA News. GMA Integrated News. January 10, 2023. Retrieved January 13, 2023.
- "Summer Metro Manila Film Festival 2020 postponed". Rappler. March 13, 2020. Retrieved January 13, 2023.
- "Coco Martin's 'Apag' leads 8 entries for inaugural Metro Manila Summer Film Festival". abs-cbnnews.com. ABS-CBN News. Retrieved February 24, 2023.
- Mallorca, Hannah (April 2, 2023). "Summer MMFF 2023 kicks off with star-studded parade in Quezon City". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved April 4, 2023.
- Santiago, Erwin (April 11, 2023). "2023 Summer MMFF nominees: About Us But Not About Us, Here Comes The Groom, Love You Long Time nominated for Best Picture". pep.ph. Retrieved April 11, 2023.
- Santiago, Erwin (April 11, 2023). "2023 Summer MMFF Gabi ng Parangal: Romnick Sarmenta and Gladys Reyes win top acting honors". pep.ph. Retrieved April 11, 2023.
