MANILA, Philippines – FIRST TIME – Trust Atty. Francis Tolentino, chairman of the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) to widen the scope of the Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF). He announced that for the first time a student short film category has been included in this year’s filmfest.
MMFF is now on its 37th year.
Last year, five independent films were included in the MMFF, another first under the leadership of the MMDA chairman.
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‘OTHER SIDE’ – “We must raise the awareness of the Filipinos to the ‘other side’ of Philippine cinema – the indie films and original short movies created by students,” Tolentino said.
Five indies and 10 student short films, selected by a panel of jurors, will be shown from Dec. 18-21.
MMFF runs every year from Dec. 25 to the first week of January.
To qualify, a student short film must not exceed 12 minutes, while the feature film (indie), a minimum of 60 minutes and a maximum of 115 minutes.
All entires must have been produced between Jan. 10, 2010 and Oct. 31, 2011. They must be submitted in DVD format with Pilipino and English subtitles.
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DEADLINE, PRIZES – Deadline for submission of entries to the MMFF office is Oct. 30.
Student filmmakers should also submit to the MMFF an endorsement letter from the principal, dean, or department head of their schools, stating that it is the school’s official entry.
The director of the best indie will receive P100,000. The school of the best student film will receive P25,000. An Audience Prize will be given to the student film with the biggest number of ticket sales.
Director Mark Meily is the committee head of the MMFF independent section.
Last year’s best indie film was “Presa,” directed by Adolf Alix.
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RECOGNITION – MMDA Chairman Tolentino noted that indies win recognition abroad, in different international film festivals. Critics wrote glowing reviews. He’s hopeful the public will also patronize them.
Well, in fact indies are starting to attract moviegoers in mainstream theaters. “Ang Babae sa Septic Tank” and “Zombadings” made money.
MMFF is now on its 37th year.
Last year, five independent films were included in the MMFF, another first under the leadership of the MMDA chairman.
—
‘OTHER SIDE’ – “We must raise the awareness of the Filipinos to the ‘other side’ of Philippine cinema – the indie films and original short movies created by students,” Tolentino said.
Five indies and 10 student short films, selected by a panel of jurors, will be shown from Dec. 18-21.
MMFF runs every year from Dec. 25 to the first week of January.
To qualify, a student short film must not exceed 12 minutes, while the feature film (indie), a minimum of 60 minutes and a maximum of 115 minutes.
All entires must have been produced between Jan. 10, 2010 and Oct. 31, 2011. They must be submitted in DVD format with Pilipino and English subtitles.
—
DEADLINE, PRIZES – Deadline for submission of entries to the MMFF office is Oct. 30.
Student filmmakers should also submit to the MMFF an endorsement letter from the principal, dean, or department head of their schools, stating that it is the school’s official entry.
The director of the best indie will receive P100,000. The school of the best student film will receive P25,000. An Audience Prize will be given to the student film with the biggest number of ticket sales.
Director Mark Meily is the committee head of the MMFF independent section.
Last year’s best indie film was “Presa,” directed by Adolf Alix.
—
RECOGNITION – MMDA Chairman Tolentino noted that indies win recognition abroad, in different international film festivals. Critics wrote glowing reviews. He’s hopeful the public will also patronize them.
Well, in fact indies are starting to attract moviegoers in mainstream theaters. “Ang Babae sa Septic Tank” and “Zombadings” made money.
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