The Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) is an annual film
festival organized by the Metro Manila Development Authority.
Except for its first edition in 1975, the MMFF runs
from Christmas Day through New Year's Day and into first weekend of January in
the following year.
Movie theaters show only films that are approved by the
MMFF's jurors during the course of the festival.
As the MMFF marks its fiftieth edition this year, let
us recall the official entries that have been selected for the much-awaited
event since 1975.
1st Metro Manila Festival (a.k.a. 1st Metropolitan Film Festival)
September 21, 1975 to September 30, 1975
Alat!
Araw-Araw, Gabi-Gabi
Batu-Bato sa Langit (Ang Tamaa'y Huwag Magagalit..!)
Diligin mo ng Hamog ang Uhaw na Lupa
Kapitan Kulas
Karugtong ang Kahapon
Postcards from China
Siya'y Umalis, Siya'y Dumating
2nd Metro Manila Film Festival (a.k.a. 1976 Filipino Film Festival)
December 25, 1976 to January 3, 1977
Barok
Dateline Chicago: Arrest the Nurse Killer
Ganito Kami Noon, Paano Kayo Ngayon
Insiang
The Interceptors
Kisame Street
Makahiya at Talahib
Minsa'y Isang Gamu-gamo
Puede Ako, Puwede Ka Pa Ba
The Rebel Hunter (True-to-Life Story of Brig. Gen. Romeo Gatan)
3rd Metro Manila Film Festival
December 24, 1977 to January 2, 1978
Babae ... Ngayon at Kailanman
Bakya Mo Neneng
Banta ng Kahapon
Mga Bilanggong Birhen
Burlesk Queen
Inay
Kung Mangarap Ka't Magising
Sa Piling ng mga Sugapa
Walang Katapusang Tag-araw
4th Metro Manila Film Festival
December 25, 1978 to January 3, 1979
Atsay
Garrote: Jai Alai King
Ang Huling Lalaki ng Baluarte
Jack n'Jill of the Third Kind
The Jess Lapid Story
Katawang Alabok
Kid Kaliwete
Rubia Servios
Salonga
5th Metro Manila Film Festival
December 25, 1979 to January 3, 1980
Alabok na Ginto
Ang Alamat ni Julian Makabayan
Bugoy
Ina Ka ng Anak Mo
Kadete
Kasal-Kasalan, Bahay-Bahayan
Ang Lihim ng Guadalupe
Modelong Tanso
Ang Sisiw ay Isang Agila
6th Metro Manila Film Festival
December 25, 1980 to January 3, 1981
Basag
Bona
Brutal
Dang-Dong
Kape't Gatas
Kung Ako'y Iiwan Mo
Langis at Tubig
Ang Panday
Taga sa Panahon
Tembong
7th Metro Manila Film Festival
December 25, 1981 to January 3, 1982
Ang Babae sa Ulog
Indio
Init O' Lamig
Kamlon
Kapitan Kidlat
Karma
Kisapmata
Pagbabalik ng Panday
Rock n' Roll
Tropang Bulilit
8th Metro Manila Film Festival
December 25, 1982 to January 3, 1983
The Cute ... The Sexy n' the Tiny
Desire
Haplos
Himala
Magindanao
Moral
Ang Panday: Ikatlong Yugto
Santa Claus Is Coming to Town
Tatlo Silang Tatay Ko
Tulisan ng Pasong Musang
9th Metro Manila Film Festival
December 25, 1983 to January 3, 1984
Bad Bananas sa Puting Tabing
Bago Kumalat ang Kamandag
D'Godson
Gunfighter
Hot Property
Karnal
Over My Dead Body
Tengteng De Sarapen
10th Metro Manila Film Festival
December 25, 1984 to January 3, 1985
Alapaap
Atsay Killer: Buti Nga Sa'yo
Bukas ... May Pangarap
Bulaklak sa City Jail
Idol
Misteryo sa Tuwa
Muntinlupa
Ang Panday IV: Ika- Apat na Aklat
Shake, Rattle & Roll
11th Metro Manila Film Festival
December 25, 1985 to January 3, 1986
Ano ang Kulay ng Mukha ng Diyos?
Boboy Tibayan: Tigre ng Cavite
Bomba Arienda
God … Save Me!
Hee Man: Master of None
I Can't Stop Loving You
Menudo at Pandesal
The Moises Padilla Story: The Missing Chapter
Oks na Oks Partner
Paradise Inn
12th Metro Manila Film Festival
December 25, 1986 to January 3, 1987
Bagets Gang
Bangkay Mo Akong Hahakbangan
Captain Barbell
Halimaw
Payaso
Salamangkero: The Magician
Tuklaw
13th Metro Manila Film Festival
December 25, 1987 to January 3, 1988
1+1=12+1 (Cheaper by the Dozen)
Action Is Not Missing (Crack Platoon)
Anak Badjao
Huwag Mong Buhayin ang Bangkay
Olongapo ... The Great American Dream
The Untold Story of Melanie Marquez
14th Metro Manila Film Festival
December 25, 1988 to January 3, 1989
Agila ng Maynila
Celestina Sanchez, Alyas Bubbles - Enforcer: Ativan Gang
Itanong Mo sa Buwan
Magkano ang Iyong Dangal?
Patrolman
Pik Pak Boom
15th Metro Manila Film Festival
December 25, 1989 to January 3, 1990
Ang Bukas ay Akin (Langit ay Uusig)
Imortal
Irosin: Pagputok ng Araw ... Babaha ng Dugo!
Last Two Minutes
Ang Mahiwagang Daigdig ni Elias Paniki
Tupang Itim
16th Metro Manila Film Festival
December 25, 1990 to January 3, 1991
Ama ... Bakit Mo Ako Pinabayaan?
Andrea, Paano Ba ang Maging Isang Ina?
Baril Ko ... Ang Uusig!
Espadang Patpat
Shake, Rattle & Roll II
Tumakbo Ka ... Hanggang May Lupa
17th Metro Manila Film Festival
December 25, 1991 to January 3, 1992
Contreras Gang
Darna
Juan Tamad at Mister Shooli: Mongolian Barbecue
Magdalena S. Palacol Story
Okay Ka, Fairy Ko!
Ang Totoong Buhay ni Pacita M.
Shake, Rattle & Roll III
18th Metro Manila Film Festival
December 25, 1992 to January 3, 1993
Andres Manambit: Angkan ng Matatapang
Bakit Labis Kitang Mahal
Engkanto
Okay Ka, Fairy Ko! Part 2
Shake, Rattle & Roll IV
Takbo ... Talon ... Tili!!!
19th Metro Manila Film Festival
December 25, 1993 to January 3, 1994
Doring Dorobo: Hagupit ng Batas
Gaano Kita Kamahal
Inay
Kung Mawawala Ka Pa
May Minamahal
Pusoy Dos
20th Metro Manila Film Festival
December 25, 1994 to January 3, 1995
Kanto Boy 2: Anak ni Totoy Guapo
Lucas Abelardo
Mama's Boys 2: Let's Go Na!
Ang Pagbabalik ni Pedro Penduko
Shake, Rattle & Roll V
Wanted: Perfect Father
21st Metro Manila Film Festival
December 25, 1995 to January 3, 1996
Dahas
Father en Son
Huwag Mong Isuko ang Laban
Isko: Adventures in Animasia
Magic Kombat
Muling Umawit ang Puso
22nd Metro Manila Film Festival
December 25, 1996 to January 3, 1997
Aring King King: Ang Bodyguard Kong Sexy
Emong Salvacion: Humanda Ka ... Oras Mo Na!
Kahit Kailan: Love Forgives
Magic Temple
Rubberman: Up, Up and Away!
Trudis Liit
23rd Metro Manila Film Festival
December 25, 1997 to January 3, 1998
Adarna: The Mythical Bird
Anak ng Bulkan
Babae
Magic Kingdom: Ang Alamat ng Damortis
Nasaan ang Puso
Padre Kalibre
24th Metro Manila Film Festival
December 25, 1998 to January 3, 1999
Babae sa Bintana
Hiwaga ng Panday
Jose Rizal
Kasal-kasalan Sakalan
Puso ng Pasko
Sambahin ang Ngalan Mo
25th Metro Manila Film Festival
December 25, 1999 to January 3, 2000
Ako ang Lalagot ng Hininga Mo
Bulaklak ng Maynila
Esperanza: The Movie
Muro-Ami
Pepeng Agimat
Sa Piling ng Aswang
26th Metro Manila Film Festival
December 25, 2000 to January 3, 2001
Deathrow
Markova: Comfort Gay
Ping Lacson: Super Cop
Spirit Warriors
Sugatang Puso
Tanging Yaman
27th Metro Manila Film Festival
December 25, 2001 to January 3, 2002
Bagong Buwan
Bahay ni Lola
Di Kita Ma-Reach
Hubog
Susmaryosep! Four Fathers
Tatarin
Yamashita: The Tiger's Treasure
28th Metro Manila Film Festival
December 25, 2002 to January 10, 2003
FIRST BATCH
Ang Agimat: Anting-Anting ni Lolo
Ang Alamat ng Lawin
Dekada '70
Home Along da Riber
Hula Mo ... Huli Ko
Lapu-Lapu
Mano Po
SECOND BATCH
Lastikman
Spirit Warriors: The Shortcut
29th Metro Manila Film Festival
December 25, 2003 to January 8, 2004
FIRST BATCH
Captain Barbell
Crying Ladies
Fantastic Man
Filipinas
Homecoming
Malikmata
Mano Po II: My Home
SECOND BATCH
Bridal Shower
Gagamboy
30th Metro Manila Film Festival
December 25, 2004 to January 5, 2005
Aishite Imasu 1941: Mahal Kita
Enteng Kabisote: Okay ka, Fairy Ko: The Legend
Lastikman: Unang Banat
Mano Po III: My Love
Panaghoy sa Suba
Sigaw
So Happy Together
Spirit of the Glass
31st Metro Manila Film Festival
December 25, 2005 to January 7, 2006
FIRST BATCH
Enteng Kabisote 2: Okay Ka Fairy Ko: The Legend Continues
Exodus: Tales from the Enchanted Kingdom
Kutob
Mano Po 4: Ako Legal Wife
Mulawin: The Movie
Shake, Rattle & Roll 2k5
Terrorist Hunter
SECOND BATCH
Blue Moon
Lagot Ka sa Kuya Ko!
Mourning Girls
32nd Metro Manila Film Festival
December 25, 2006 to January 7, 2007
Enteng Kabisote 3: Okay Ka, Fairy Ko: The Legend Goes On and On and On
Kasal, Kasali, Kasalo
Ligalig
Mano Po 5: Gua Ai Di
Matakot Ka sa Karma
Shake, Rattle and Roll 8
Super Noypi
Tatlong Baraha
Zsazsa Zaturnnah Ze Moveeh
33rd Metro Manila Film Festival
December 25, 2007 to January 7, 2008
FIRST BATCH
Bahay Kubo: A Pinoy Mano Po!
Enteng Kabisote 4: Okay Ka, Fairy Ko: The Beginning of the Legend
Katas ng Saudi
Resiklo
Sakal, Sakali, Saklolo
Shake, Rattle and Roll 9
SECOND BATCH
Anak ng Kumander
Banal
Desperadas
34th Metro Manila Film Festival
December 25, 2008 to January 7, 2009
Baler
Dayo: Sa Mundo ng Elementalia
Desperadas 2
Iskul Bukol 20 Years After: The Ungasis and Escaleras Adventure
Magkaibigan
One Night Only
Shake, Rattle & Roll X
Ang Tanging Ina N'yong Lahat
35th Metro Manila Film Festival
December 25, 2009 to January 7, 2010
Ang Darling Kong Aswang
I Love You, Goodbye
Nobody, Nobody But... Juan
Mano Po 6: A Mother's Love
Ang Panday
Shake, Rattle & Roll XI
Wapakman
36th Metro Manila Film Festival
December 25, 2010 to January 7, 2011
Si Agimat at si Enteng Kabisote
Dalaw
Father Jejemon
Rosario
RPG Metanoia
Shake, Rattle and Roll 12
Super Inday and the Golden Bibe
Ang Tanging Ina Mo (Last na 'To!)
37th Metro Manila Film Festival
December 25, 2011 to January 7, 2012
Enteng ng Ina Mo
My House Husband: Ikaw Na!
Ang Panday 2
Manila Kingpin: The Asiong Salonga Story
Segunda Mano
Shake, Rattle & Roll 13
Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow
38th Metro Manila Film Festival
December 25, 2012 to January 8, 2013
Si Agimat, si Enteng Kabisote at si Ako
El Presidente: General Emilio Aguinaldo Story and the First Philippine Republic
One More Try
Shake, Rattle and Roll Fourteen: The Invasion
Sisterakas
Sosy Problems
The Strangers
Thy Womb
39th Metro Manila Film Festival
December 25, 2013 to January 7, 2014
10,000 Hours
Boy Golden
Girl, Boy, Bakla, Tomboy
Kaleidoscope World
Kimmy Dora: Ang Kiyemeng Prequel
My Little Bossings
Pagpag: Siyam na Buhay
Pedro Calungsod: Batang Martir
40th Metro Manila Film Festival
December 25, 2014 to January 7, 2015
The Amazing Praybeyt Benjamin
Bonifacio: Ang Unang Pangulo
English Only, Please
Feng Shui 2
Kubot: The Aswang Chronicles 2
Muslim Magnum .357: To Serve and Protect
My Big Bossing
Shake, Rattle & Roll XV
41st Metro Manila Film Festival
December 25, 2015 to January 7, 2016
All You Need Is Pag-ibig
Beauty and the Bestie
Buy Now, Die Later
Haunted Mansion
Honor Thy Father
My Bebe Love: #KiligPaMore
Nilalang
#Walang Forever
42nd Metro Manila Film Festival
December 25, 2016 to January 7, 2017
Ang Babae sa Septic Tank 2: #ForeverIsNotEnough
Die Beautiful
Kabisera
Oro
Saving Sally
Seklusyon
Sunday Beauty Queen
Vince & Kath & James
43rd Metro Manila Film Festival
December 25, 2017 to January 7, 2018
All of You
Gandarrapiddo: The Revenger Squad
Meant to Beh
Ang Panday
Deadma Walking
Haunted Forest
Ang Larawan
Siargao
44th Metro Manila Film Festival
December 25, 2018 to January 7, 2019
Aurora
Fantastica
The Girl in the Orange Dress
Jack Em Popoy: The Puliscredibles
Mary, Marry Me
One Great Love
Otlum
Rainbow's Sunset
45th Metro Manila Film Festival
December 25, 2019 to January 7, 2020
Miracle in Cell No. 7
Mission Unstapabol: The Don Identity
The Mall, The Merrier
Sunod
3pol Trobol: Huli Ka Balbon!
Culion
Mindanao
Write About Love
46th Metro Manila Film Festival
December 25, 2020 to January 8, 2021
Coming Home
Fan Girl
Isa Pang Bahaghari
Magikland
Mang Kepweng: Ang Lihim ng Bandanang Itim
Pakboys Takusa
Suarez: The Healing Priest
Tagpuan
The Boy Foretold by the Stars
The Missing
47th Metro Manila Film Festival
December 25, 2021 to January 7, 2022
A Hard Day
Big Night!
Huling Ulan sa Tag-Araw
Huwag Kang Lalabas
Kun Maupay Man it Panahon
Love at First Stream
Nelia
The Exorsis
48th Metro Manila Film Festival
December 25, 2022 to January 7, 2023
Labyu with an Accent
Nanahimik ang Gabi
Partners in Crime
My Teacher
Deleter
Family Matters
Mamasapano: Now It Can Be Told
My Father, Myself
49th Metro Manila Film Festival
December 25, 2023 to January 14, 2024
Family of Two
Kampon
Penduko
Rewind
Becky & Badette
Broken Hearts Trip
Firefly
GomBurZa
Mallari
When I Met You in Tokyo
50th Metro Manila Film Festival
December 25, 2024 to January 7, 2025
And the Breadwinner Is...
Green Bones
Himala, Isang Musikal
The Kingdom
Strange Frequencies: Haunted Hospital
Topakk
Hold Me Close
My Future You
Uninvited
Espantaho