2022 Metro Manila Film Festival

2022 Metro Manila Film Festival
Gabi ng Parangal
2022 Metro Manila Film Festival; Gabi ng Parangal
Date	December 27, 2022
Site	New Frontier Theater, Quezon City
Hosted by	Giselle Sanchez, Cindy Miranda, and BB Gandanghari
Highlights
Best Picture	Deleter
Best Direction	Mikhail Red; (Deleter)
Best Actor	Ian Veneracion; (Nanahimik ang Gabi)
Best Actress	Nadine Lustre; (Deleter)
Most awards	Deleter (7)
Television coverage
Channel	One PH[8]
Network	TV5[8]

2022 Parade of Stars route
2022 Parade of Stars route
	Parade route map from the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority

2022 Metro Manila Film Festival
48th Metro Manila Film Festival
No. of films	8
Festival date	December 25, 2022 to January 7, 2023

The 2022 Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) is the 48th edition of the annual Metro Manila Film Festival held in Metro Manila and throughout the Philippines. It is being organized by the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA). During the festival, no foreign films are shown in Philippine theaters (excluding IMAX and 4D theaters).

Entries

Feature films

The following was the criteria used in determining the final 8 entries:[1]

Artistic excellence (40%)

Commercial appeal (40%)

Filipino cultural sensibility (10%)

Global appeal (10%)

The Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) Executive Committee announced the first four official entries in July 2022 which were entered as script submissions.[2] The last four entries was announced after the submission period for finished films ended on September 30, 2022.[1][3]

On October 20, 2022, the last four films was announced by MMFF Executive Committee. These four additional films are finished films selected within the record high of 22 films that were submitted. Now on its 48th edition, this year theme is "Balik Saya sa MMFF 2022".[4]

Title	Starring	Production company	Director/s	Genre
First Batch
Labyu with an Accent	Coco Martin, Jodi Sta. Maria	ABS-CBN Film Productions and CCM Creatives	Rodel Nacianceno	Romance, Comedy
Nanahimik ang Gabi	Ian Veneracion, Heaven Peralejo, Mon Confiado	Rein Entertainment Philippines	Shugo Praico	Horror, Thriller, Action
Partners in Crime	Vice Ganda, Ivana Alawi	ABS-CBN Film Productions and Viva Films	Cathy Garcia-Molina	Action, Comedy
My Teacher	Toni Gonzaga, Joey de Leon	TEN17P, DepEd Entertainment and APT Entertainment	Paul Soriano	Drama, Family
Second Batch
Deleter	Nadine Lustre, Louise delos Reyes, McCoy de Leon, Jeffrey Hidalgo	Viva Films	Mikhail Red	Techno-horror, Psychological thriller
Family Matters	Noel Trinidad, Liza Lorena	Cineko Productions, Inc.	Nuel Naval	Drama, Family
Mamasapano: Now It Can Be Told	Edu Manzano, Aljur Abrenica, Paolo Gumabao	Borracho Film Production and Viva Films	Lester Dimaranan	Action, Drama
My Father, Myself	Dimples Romana, Sean de Guzman, Jake Cuenca	3:16 Media Network and Regal Entertainment	Joel Lamangan	Drama

Parade of Stars

The My Teacher float at the Parade of Stars

The Parade of Stars, the traditional motorcade of floats featuring the eight official entries, for the 2022 MMFF was held in Quezon City on December 21, 2022. The route traversed Quezon Avenue from Welcome Rotonda to the Quezon Memorial Circle.[5] The route is 7.36 kilometers (4.57 mi) long.[6][7] The parade ended on Quezon Memorial Circle.

Awards

The Gabi ng Parangal (transl. Awards Night) of the 2022 Metro Manila Film Festival was held at the New Frontier Theater in Quezon City on December 27, 2022.[9]

Viva Live was the producer of the program which was hosted by Giselle Sanchez, Cindy Miranda, and BB Gandanghari.[10]

The criteria for judging was based on a definition by Eddie Romero, National Artist for film. Jurors underwent a secret vote but were briefed on the Romero criteria and the MMFF Executive Committee tallied the votes.[11]

The board of jurors include: Laurice Guillen (head), Jose Arturo Garcia (cochair), Tirso Cruz III (Film Development Council of the Philippines chair), Dan Fernandez, Raquel Villavicencio, Ino Manalo, Alex Cortez, Noah Tonga, Victor Pablo Trinidad and Lucky Blanco.[11]

Major awards

Winners are listed first, highlighted in boldface, and indicated with a double dagger (‡). Nominations are also listed if applicable.[8][12][13]

Best Picture	Best Director
Deleter – Pelikula Red, Top Story‡ Mamasapano: Now It Can Be Told – Borracho Film Productions (2nd Best Picture) Nanahimik ang Gabi – Rein Entertainment (3rd Best Picture)	Mikhail Red – Deleter‡ Shugo Praico – Nanahimik ang Gabi Lester Dimaranan – Mamasapano: Now It Can Be Told Joel Lamangan – My Father, Myself Paul Soriano – My Teacher
Best Actor	Best Actress
Ian Veneracion – Nanahimik ang Gabi‡ Jake Cuenca – My Father, Myself Noel Trinidad – Family Matters	Nadine Lustre – Deleter‡ Ivana Alawi – Partners in Crime Toni Gonzaga – My Teacher Heaven Peralejo – Nanahimik ang Gabi
Best Supporting Actor	Best Supporting Actress
Mon Confiado – Nanahimik ang Gabi‡ Nonie Buencamino – Family Matters Sean de Guzman – My Father, Myself	Dimples Romana – My Father, Myself‡ Tiffany Grey – My Father, Myself Louise delos Reyes – Deleter
Best Screenplay	Best Cinematography
Eric Ramos – Mamasapano: Now It Can Be Told‡ Shugo Praico – Nanahimik ang Gabi Toni Gonzaga – My Teacher Quinn Carillo – My Father, Myself	Ian Guevarra – Deleter‡ Mo Zee – Nanahimik ang Gabi Paolo Emmanuel Magsino – Mamasapano: Now It Can Be Told TM Malones – My Father, Myself
Best Production Design	Best Editing
Mariel Hizon – Nanahimik ang Gabi‡ Ericson Navarro – Mamasapano: Now It Can Be Told Mark Jayson Jose – Deleter	Nikolas Red – Deleter‡ Paolo Emmanuel Magsino – Mamasapano: Now It Can Be Told Mo Zee – Nanahimik ang Gabi
Best Sound	Best Original Theme Song
Deleter‡ Mamasapano: Now It Can Be Told Nanahimik ang Gabi Partners in Crime	*"Aking Mahal" from Mamasapano: Now It Can Be Told* – by Ferdinand Topacio and Cristy Fermin*‡ Labyu with an Accent* Family Matters Sandal Ka Lang from My Teacher – by Cesar Francis Concio
Best Musical Score	Best Visual Effects
Greg Rodriguez III – Nanahimik ang Gabi‡ Riki Gonzales – Mamasapano: Now It Can Be Told Cesar Francis Concio – Family Matters Myka Magsaysay-Sigua and Paul Sigua – Deleter	Gaspar Mangalin – Deleter‡ Nanahimik ang Gabi Mamasapano: Now It Can Be Told
Best Child Performer	Gatpuno Antonio J. Villegas Cultural Award
Shawn Niño Gabriel – My Father, Myself‡	Family Matters‡
Fernando Poe Jr. Memorial Award for Excellence	Best Float
Mamasapano: Now It Can Be Told‡	My Father, Myself‡
Special Jury Prize	Gender Sensitivity Award
Mamasapano: Now It Can Be Told‡	My Teacher‡ Nanahimik ang Gabi Deleter Family Matters

Other awards

Manay Ichu Vera-Perez Maceda Memorial Award – Vilma Santos[14]
Phoenix Stars of the Night – Ian Veneracion and Nadine Lustre

Multiple awards

Awards	Film
7	Deleter
5	Nanahimik ang Gabi
5	Mamasapano: Now It Can Be Told
3	My Father, Myself

Multiple nominations

Nominations	Film
13	Nanahimik ang Gabi
12	Mamasapano: Now It Can Be Told
11	Deleter
10	My Father, Myself
6	Family Matters
4	My Teacher
2	Partners in Crime

Box office gross

MMDA Chairman Atty. Romando Artes stated that the eight entries of 2022 Metro Manila Film Festival reaches a combined box office gross of ₱500 million during the official run of the film festival, with the actual box office gross figure deemed "acceptable in the industry practice". The top four grossing films in alphabetical order was also released namely: Deleter, Family Matters, Labyu with an Accent, and Partners in Crime. He added that the inaugural edition of Metro Manila Summer Film Festival starting April 8, 2023.[15]

References

Sadongdong, Martin (July 8, 2022). "MMFF 2022 back to cinemas again; first 4 film entries bared". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved July 9, 2022.
"MMFF announces first 4 official entries for 2022". Rappler. July 8, 2022. Retrieved July 8, 2022.
"MMFF unveils first four entries for 2022". CNN Philippines. July 8, 2022. Retrieved October 8, 2022.
"Complete MMFF 2022 lineup announced". ABS CBN News. October 20, 2022. Retrieved October 20, 2022.
"MMFF 2022 to hold 'Parade of Stars' on Dec. 21". CNN Philippines. November 24, 2022. Retrieved December 1, 2022.
"MMDA releases 'Parade of Stars' route on Dec. 21". Manila Bulletin. November 24, 2022. Retrieved December 1, 2022.
Policarpio, Allan (December 24, 2022). "MMFF Parade of Stars restores semblance of normalcy". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved December 25, 2022.
"Full List: Winners, MMFF 2022 awards night". The Summit Express. Retrieved December 27, 2022.
"Manila filmfest parade of stars set for December 21". Manila Standard. November 24, 2022. Retrieved December 1, 2022.
Gabinete, Jojo (December 24, 2022). "BB Gandanghari, kaabang-abang ang mga pasabog sa Gabi ng Parangal ng MMFF 2022" [BB Gandanghari, other surprises highly anticipated at the Awards Night (Gabi ng Parangal) of MMFF 2022]. PEP.ph (in Filipino). Philippine Entertainment Portal, Inc. Retrieved December 25, 2022.
Cruz, Marinel (January 13, 2023). "MMDA Chair Artes: 'Family Matters' snub not due to MMFF Execom meddling". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved January 13, 2023.
Purnell, Kristoffer (December 27, 2022). "'Deleter,' 'Nanahimik Ang Gabi,' and 'Mamasapano' win big at MMFF 2022". The Philippine Star. Retrieved December 28, 2022.
Dumaual, Mario (December 28, 2022). "MMFF belatedly announces Special Jury Prize for action movie entry". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved December 28, 2022.
"Vilma Santos, kikilalanin ang ambag sa industriya sa MMFF 2022 Gabi Ng Parangal" [Vilma Santos, know her contributions to the industry at the MMFF 2022 Awards Night (Gabi Ng Parangal)]. PEP.ph. Philippine Entertainment Portal, Inc. December 25, 2022. Retrieved December 26, 2022.
Sadongdong, Martin (January 9, 2022). "MMFF 2022 reaches P500M gross sales; summer film fest slated in April". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved January 9, 2022.

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[back-mb-1] Sadongdong, Martin (July 8, 2022). "MMFF 2022 back to cinemas again; first 4 film entries bared". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved July 9, 2022.

[2] "MMFF announces first 4 official entries for 2022". Rappler. July 8, 2022. Retrieved July 8, 2022.

[3] "MMFF unveils first four entries for 2022". CNN Philippines. July 8, 2022. Retrieved October 8, 2022.

[4] "Complete MMFF 2022 lineup announced". ABS CBN News. October 20, 2022. Retrieved October 20, 2022.

[5] "MMFF 2022 to hold 'Parade of Stars' on Dec. 21". CNN Philippines. November 24, 2022. Retrieved December 1, 2022.

[6] "MMDA releases 'Parade of Stars' route on Dec. 21". Manila Bulletin. November 24, 2022. Retrieved December 1, 2022.

[7] Policarpio, Allan (December 24, 2022). "MMFF Parade of Stars restores semblance of normalcy". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved December 25, 2022.

[summit-full-8] "Full List: Winners, MMFF 2022 awards night". The Summit Express. Retrieved December 27, 2022.

[9] "Manila filmfest parade of stars set for December 21". Manila Standard. November 24, 2022. Retrieved December 1, 2022.

[host-10] Gabinete, Jojo (December 24, 2022). "BB Gandanghari, kaabang-abang ang mga pasabog sa Gabi ng Parangal ng MMFF 2022" [BB Gandanghari, other surprises highly anticipated at the Awards Night (Gabi ng Parangal) of MMFF 2022]. PEP.ph (in Filipino). Philippine Entertainment Portal, Inc. Retrieved December 25, 2022.

[snub-11] Cruz, Marinel (January 13, 2023). "MMDA Chair Artes: 'Family Matters' snub not due to MMFF Execom meddling". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved January 13, 2023.

[12] Purnell, Kristoffer (December 27, 2022). "'Deleter,' 'Nanahimik Ang Gabi,' and 'Mamasapano' win big at MMFF 2022". The Philippine Star. Retrieved December 28, 2022.

[13] Dumaual, Mario (December 28, 2022). "MMFF belatedly announces Special Jury Prize for action movie entry". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved December 28, 2022.

[14] "Vilma Santos, kikilalanin ang ambag sa industriya sa MMFF 2022 Gabi Ng Parangal" [Vilma Santos, know her contributions to the industry at the MMFF 2022 Awards Night (Gabi Ng Parangal)]. PEP.ph. Philippine Entertainment Portal, Inc. December 25, 2022. Retrieved December 26, 2022.

[15] Sadongdong, Martin (January 9, 2022). "MMFF 2022 reaches P500M gross sales; summer film fest slated in April". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved January 9, 2022.