2008 Metro Manila Film Festival
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2008 Metro Manila Film Festival
The 34th Annual 2008 Metro Manila Film Festival is considered quite historical because it included for the first time an animated film as one of its official entries (Dayo: Sa Mundo ng Elementalia). This year also marks the return of the Escalera brothers (Iskul Bukol 20 Years After (Ungasis and Escaleras Adventure)) and the hardworking mother, Ina Montecillo (Ang Tanging Ina Ninyong Lahat)
Compared to last year's nine official entries, this year has only eight, all of which are being shown simultaneously during the 10-day run of the film fest. The lineup includes four comedy movies, two dramatic flicks, a horror trilogy and a digital animated film. It is expected to run from December 25, 2008 to January 5, 2009. All official entries will open on Christmas Day.
The criteria that were used in the selection were: story, creativity, commercial viability, Filipino cultural values, global appeal and innovativeness. The awarding ceremonies are slated for December 27 at the Harbor Garden Tent, Sofitel Philippine Plaza.
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Films in competition (Box-Office order)
All 8 films included in the competition are being simultaneously shown from December 25, 2008.[1]
Awards
The awards night of 2008 Metro Manila Film Festival was held on December 27, 2008 on Sofitel Hotel, Manila. Historical film Baler won 10 awards, including the Best Picture and Best Actress for Anne Curtis. Animated film Dayo: Sa Mundo ng Elementalia received four awards, including Best Theme Song, 'Lipad' performed by Lea Salonga. Sexy-comedy film One Night Only got 2 awards. Magkaibigan, Desperadas 2, and Shake, Rattle & Roll X won 1 each. Iskul Bukol: 20 Years After and Ang Tanging Ina N'yong Lahat were only two entries that won nothing. Here is the complete list of winners:[2]
| Award | Winner | Film / Film Outfit |
|---|---|---|
| Best Picture | Baler | Viva Communications |
| Second Best Picture | Ang Tanging Ina N'yong Lahat | Star Cinema |
| Third Best Picure | Iskul Bukol: 20 Years After | Octoarts Films |
| Best Director | Mark Meily | Baler |
| Best Actor | Christopher De Leon | Magkaibigan |
| Best Actress | Anne Curtis | Baler |
| Best Supporting Actor | Phillip Salvador | Baler |
| Best Supporting Actress | Manilyn Reynes | One Night Only |
| Best Sceenplay | Roy Iglesias | Baler |
| Best Story | Jose Javier Reyes | One Night Only |
| Best Cinematography | Lee Meily | Baler |
| Best Sound | Albert Idioma and Whannie Dellosa | Dayo: Sa Mundo ng Elementalia |
| Best Visual Effects | Robert Quilao | Dayo: Sa Mundo ng Elementalia |
| Best Production Design | Aped Santos | Baler |
| Best Editing | Danny Anonuevo | Baler |
| Best Make-Up | Noli Villalobos | Desperadas 2 |
| Best Musical Score | Jessie Lazatin | Dayo: Sa Mundo ng Elementalia |
| Best Theme Song | Jessie Lasaten and Artemio Abad Jr. Lipad, performed by Lea Salonga |
Dayo: Sa Mundo ng Elementalia |
| Best Child Performer | Robert Villar | Iskul Bukol: 20 Years After |
Special Awards
| Award | Winner |
|---|---|
| Gatpuno Antonio J. Villegas Cultural Award | Baler |
| Most Gender Sensitive Film | Baler |
Reference:[3]
Reception
Critical
As box-office receipts for the 2008 MMFF showed substantial growth over the previous year, questions concerning credibility and film quality issues remain. In an article in the Philippine Daily Inquirer, writer Rita Asilo stated that the MMFF organizers' move of encouraging producers to make more movies by giving tax-based incentives even to poorly-made films could be viewed as a bad example. It also states that moviegoers cannot be educated by equating noble intention or commercial viability with quality. If the trend continues, more moviegoers would insist that the stranglehold that MMFF has on play dates and theatrical distribution during the Christmas season should end.[4] Ultimately, the festival generated a grand total of P450,000,000 in ticket sales, an all-time record high.[5]
Box-office results
December 25, 2008
- Ang Tanging Ina Ninyong Lahat - P20,900,000
- Iskul Bukol: 20 Years After - P18,900,000
- Shake, Rattle & Roll X - P13,100,000
- Desperadas 2 - P12,000,000
- Baler - P5,300,000
- One Night Only - P1,500,000
- Dayo: Sa Mundo ng Elementalia - P1,200,000
- Magkaibigan - P600,000
Reference:[6]
December 26, 2008
- Ang Tanging Ina Ninyong Lahat - P41,000,000
- Iskul Bukol: 20 Years After - P35,600,000
- Shake, Rattle & Roll X - P22,900,000
- Baler - P15,200,000
- Desperadas 2 - P12,500,000
- One Night Only - P2,700,000
- Dayo: Sa Mundo ng Elementalia - P2,200,000
- Magkaibigan - P1,000,000
December 27, 2008
- Ang Tanging Ina Ninyong Lahat - P57,000,000
- Iskul Bukol: 20 Years After - P46,000,000
- Shake, Rattle & Roll X - P29,000,000
December 28, 2008
- Ang Tanging Ina Ninyong Lahat - P73,700,000
- Iskul Bukol: 20 Years After - P57,300,000
- Shake, Rattle & Roll X - P35,400,000
- Desperadas 2 - P22,000,000
- Baler - P18,900,000
- One Night Only - P4,200,000
- Dayo: Sa Mundo ng Elementalia - P3,200,000
- Magkaibigan - P1,400,000
December 29, 2008
- Ang Tanging Ina Ninyong Lahat - P87,900,000
- Iskul Bukol: 20 Years After - P65,100,000
- Shake, Rattle & Roll X - P40,500,000
- Desperadas 2 - P23,600,000
- Baler - P21,300,000
- One Night Only - P4,900,000
- Dayo: Sa Mundo ng Elementalia - P3,700,000
- Magkaibigan - P1,500,000
December 31, 2008
- Ang Tanging Ina Ninyong Lahat - P102,500,000
- Iskul Bukol: 20 Years After - P72,600,000
- Shake, Rattle & Roll X - P45,700,000
- Desperadas 2 - P27,300,000
- Baler - P24,500,000
- One Night Only - P5,700,000
- Dayo: Sa Mundo ng Elementalia - P4,100,000
- Magkaibigan - P1,600,000
January 7, 2009
- Ang Tanging Ina Ninyong Lahat - P171,000,000
- Iskul Bukol: 20 Years After - P107,000,000
- Shake, Rattle & Roll X - P68,000,000
- Desperadas 2 - P49,300,000
- Baler - P35,800,000
- One Night Only - P10,500,000
- Dayo: Sa Mundo ng Elementalia - P5,600,000
- Magkaibigan - P2,100,000
Reference:[5]
References
- ^ Eight films will compete in 2008 Metro Manila Film Festival
- ^ Metro Manila Film Festival - Philippines 2008 box-office results and winners
- ^ "Baler wins most of filmfest awards « C O N U N D R U M". Andronico.wordpress.com. 2008-12-27. Archived from the original on 3 February 2009. http://andronico.wordpress.com/2008/12/27/baler-is-metro-manila-film-festivals-best/. Retrieved 2009-01-14.
- ^ Asilo, Rito (2009-01-02). "MMFF draws raves, rants". INQUIRER.net. Archived from the original on 22 January 2009. http://showbizandstyle.inquirer.net/entertainment/entertainment/view/20090102-181096/MMFF-draws-raves-rants. Retrieved 2009-01-14.
- ^ a b San Diego, Bayani Jr (2009-01-08). "Record-breaking year for MMFF". INQUIRER.net. Archived from the original on 16 January 2009. http://showbizandstyle.inquirer.net/entertainment/entertainment/view/20090108-182242/Record-breaking-year-for-MMFF. Retrieved 2009-01-14.
- ^ "'Tanging Ina Niyong Lahat' tops MMFF's first day box office". ABS-CBN News Online. 2008-12-26. Archived from the original on 4 February 2009. http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/entertainment/12/26/08/tanging-ina-niyong-lahat-tops-mmffs-first-day-box-office. Retrieved 2009-01-14.
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