PEP.ph reports that out of the 13 films submitted for consideration, the eight official entries to the 40th edition of the Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) this year are:
1. Kubot: The Aswang Chronicles 2 (Reality Entertainment, GMA Films and Agostodos Pictures)
Director: Erik Matti
Stars: Dingdong Dantes, Lovi Poe
2. Praybeyt Benjamin 2 (ABS-CBN Productions and VIVA Productions)
Director: Wenn Deramas
Stars: Vice Ganda
3. Feng Shui 2 (ABS-CBN Productions and VIVA Productions)
Director: Chito S. Rono
Stars: Kris Aquino, Coco Martin, Kim Chiu
4. My Big Bossing’s Adventures (Octoarts, MZET, APT Entertainment)
Directors: Joyce Bernal, Marlon Rivera, & Antonio Y. Reyes
Stars: Ryzza Mae Dizon, Vic Sotto
5. Bonifacio, Gusto Mo Ba Siya Makilala? (Philippians Productions)
Director: Lawrence Williams
Stars: Robin Padilla, Iza Calzado
6. Magnum Muslim .357 (Scenema Concept)
Director: Francis Jun Posadas
Stars: ER Ejercito, Denise Laurel
7. Shake, Rattle & Roll 15 (Regal Entertainment)
Directors: Jerrold Tarog, Dondon Santos, and Perci Intalan
Stars: Dennis Trillo, Carla Abellana
8. English Only Please (Quantum Films, Heaven’s Best Entertainment)
Director: Dan Villegas
Stars: Angeline Quinto, Derek Ramsay
In case any of the 8 official entries fail to beat the deadline, the executive committee will check if the ninth and tenth entries are ready to fill in their place. These are:
Kid Kulafu (starring Cesar Montano)
Kung Hanap Mo ay Ligaya sa Buhay (starring Boots Anson Roa and Ronnie Liang).
Meanwhile, the following entries didn’t make the MMFF cut:
Whistleblower (starring Nora Aunor and Cherry Pie Picache)
Above the Clouds (starring Pepe Smith and Ruru Madrid)
Bonggagster (starring BB Gandanghari)
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