40th Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF 2014) List of Entries

The 40th Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF 2014) is a part of the annual film festival in Metro Manila, Philippines that will be held from December 25, 2014 until the first week of January, 2015. During the festival, no foreign films are shown in Philippine theaters in order to showcase locally produced films. This year, there were early registration started on the MMFF Appreciation Dinner on March 2, 2014 and will end on June 15, 2014.

In June, it was announced that 13 film entries were submitted to the Film Festival for consideration. A few days after, the MMDA board chairman Francis Tolentino announced the official eight entries on June 21. 

The official eight entries of the films 40th Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF 2014). Please click on the titles for the official movie trailers of each film. 

• Bonifacio, Ang Unang Pangulo
Cast:  Robin Padilla, Vina Morales, Daniel Padilla, Eddie Garcia, Jasmine Curtis-Smith
Film Company: Philippians Productions & Events, Inc.
Director: Enzo Williams

• English Only, Please
Cast: Jennylyn Mercado, Derek Ramsay
Film Company: Quantum Films, MJM Productions, Uno Productions
Director: Dab Villegas

• Feng Shui 2
Cast: Kris Aquino, Coco Martin, Cherry Pie Picache, Carmi Martin, Ian Veneracion
Film Company: Star Cinema, Kris Aquino Productions
Director: Chito Roño

• Kubot: The Aswang Chronicles 2
Cast: Dingdong Dantes, Isabelle Daza, Hannah Ledesma
Film Company: Reality Entertainment, GMA Films, Agostodos Pictures
Director: Erik Matti

• Magnum Muslim .357
Cast: ER Ejercito, Sam Pinto
Film Company: Scenema Concept International, Viva Films
Director: Jun Posadas
See the film poster, here.

• My Big Bossing
Cast: Ryzza Mae Dizon, Vic Sotto, Marian Rivera, Manilyn Reynes, Nikki Gil, Pauleen Luna, Wally Bayola, Jose Manalo, Paolo Ballesteros
Film Company: Octoarts, MZET, APT Ent.
Directors: Joyce Bernal, Marlon Rivera, Tony Reyes
See the film poster, here.

• Praybeyt Benjamin 2
Cast: Vice Ganda, Richard Yap, Roderick Paulate, James "Bimby" Aquino-Yap, Alex Gonzaga, Karla Estrada, Negi
Film Company: Star Cinema, VIVA Films
Director: Wenn Deramas

• Shake, Rattle & Roll XV
Cast: Dennis Trillo, Carla Abellana, Matteo Guidicelli, JC De Vera, Erich Gonzales, Lovi Poe
Film Company: Regal Films
Directors: Jerrold Tarog, Dondon Santos, Perci Intalan

Check the Full list of winners for the 40th Metro Manila Film Festival here

However, if ever one or more of the official entries back out, two standby entries are picked:

• Kid Kulafu (Ten17 Productions) - starring Cesar Montano and Alessandra de Rossi, and directed by Paul Soriano
• Kung ang Hanap mo ay Ligaya sa Buhay (T-Rex Ent) - starring Boots Anson-Roa and Ronnie Liang, and directed by Elwood Perez.

Meanwhile, submitted, but not chosen, entries include:

• Above the Clouds (ATC Motion Pictures) - starring Ruru Madrid and Pepe Smith, directed by Pepe Diokno
• Bonggangster (Double Tap Films) - starring BB Gandanghari, directed by Val Iglesias
• Whistle-blower (Quento Media, Deus Lux Mea) - starring Nora Aunor, Cherry Pie Picache and Angelica Panganiban, directed by Adolfo Alix, Jr.

Source: MMDA Official Site