The 40th Metro Manila Film Festival is part of the annual film festival that is held in Metro Manila, Philippines and is organized by the Metro Manila Development Authority (MMDA). During the film festival, no foreign films are shown in Philippine cinemas and theaters in order to showcase locally produced films. The film festival began on December 23, 2014 and was kicked off by the yearly Parade of Stars' float parade starting from the Quirino Grandstand.[2] It is expected to run until January 6 of the following year.[3] The awards night commenced on December 27, 2014 at the Philippine International Convention Center, and was hosted by Edu Manzano and Kris Aquino.[4] It was also aired via delayed telecast on ABS-CBN. From Wikipedia
The 40th Metro Manila Film Festival or the 2014 MMFF awards night, was held on December 27, Saturday at the Philippine International Convention Center. The event was hosted by Edu Manzano and Kris Aquino.
The following are the winners ...
3rd Best Picture: Kubot: The Aswang Chronicles 2
2nd Best Picture: English Only, Please
Best Picture: Bonifacio: Ang Unang Pangulo
Best Actor: Derek Ramsay, English Only, Please
Best Actress: Jennylyn Mercado, English Only, Please
Best Supporting Actor: Joey Marquez, Kubot: The Aswang Chronicles 2
Best Supporting Actress: Lotlot de Leon, Kubot: The Aswang Chronicles 2
Best Director: Dan Villegas, English Only, Please
Best Child Performer: Ryzza Mae Dizon, My Big Bossing
Best Float Award: Bonifacio: Ang Unang Pangulo
Youth Choice Award: Bonifacio: Ang Unang Pangulo
Best Festival Sound Engineering: Wild Sound, Bonifacio, Ang Unang Pangulo
Best Musical Score: Von de Guzman, Bonifacio, Ang Unang Pangulo
Best Original Theme Song: Bonifacio, Ang Unang Pangulo
Best Cinematography: Carlo Mendoza, Bonifacio: Ang Unang Pangulo
FPJ Memorial Award for Film Excellence: Bonifacio, Ang Unang Pangulo
Gat Puno Antonio Villegas Cultural Award: Bonifacio: Ang Unang Pangulo
Best Makeup: Kubot: The Aswang Chronicles 2
Best Visual Effects: Mothership Inc., for Kubot: The Aswang Chronicles 2
Production Design: Ericson Navarro, Kubot: The Aswang Chronicles 2
Best Editing: Marya Ignacio, English Only, Please
Best Original Story: English Only, Please
Best Screenplay: English Only, Please
Celebrity face of the night, sponsored by Erase: Nadine Lustre
New Wave Student Short Film Special Jury Prize: Kalaw
Best New Wave Film: Magkakabaung
New Wave Best Supporting Actor: Kristopher King, Maratabat (Pride and Honor)
New Wave Best Supporting Actress: Gloria Sevilla, M. Mother's Maiden Name
Best New Wave Film Director: Jason Paul Laxamana,Magkakabaung
New Wave Best Actress: Zsa Zsa Padilla, M. Mother's Maiden Name
New Wave Best Actor: Allen Dizon, Maratabat
New Wave Special Jury Prize: M. Mother's Maiden Name
New Wave Best Picture: Jason Paul Laxamana, Magkakabaung
