MMFF 2025: What Filipino Families Can Expect from the First 4 Films
The city of Makati will play host to the film festival happening in December
Four movies were announced at a press conference on Tuesday, July 8, as part of the Metro Manila Film Festival 2025, scheduled this December.
The city of Makati, under new Mayor Nancy Binay, will host this year’s festival. Enchong Dee and Kaladkaren hosted the event.
The four films are among the eight movies that will be screened in the festival. The other four will be announced on September 30.
The movies announced are:
Call Me Mother starring Vice Ganda and Nadine Lustre
Produced by ABS-CBN, The Idea First Company, and Viva Communications Inc., the film is a drama-comedy, directed by Jun Robles Lana, who helmed Vice’s movie And The Breadwinner Is last year.
In the synopsis announced, the film is a story of a queer mom named Twinkle who plans on surprising her adopted child Angel with a Disneyland trip and finalizing the adoption process if no one gets him. Things become complicated with the arrival of Mara, making Twinkle prove that she can take care of both of them.
Manila’s Finest, starring Piolo Pascual
Manila’s Finest is described as a crime thriller under the direction of Rae Red. Piolo returns to the MMFF after starring in The Kingdom alongside Vic Sotto.
Rekonek, starring Carmina Villaroel, Zoren Legaspi, and Gerald Anderson
A family drama, Rekonek, is directed by Jade Castro and produced by Reality MM Studios. This marks the return of real-life couple Carmina Villaroel and Zoren Legaspi back on the big screen.
Shake, Rattle, and Roll: Evil Origins
The classic horror film from the famous franchise is returning to give some screams. The movie boasts a star-studded cast that includes Ivana Alawi, Carla Abellana, Richard Gutierrez, Janice de Belen, Manilyn Reynes, and today’s upcoming stars.
Ian Loreños, Shugo Praico, and Joey de Guzman will direct the three-episode film under Regal Entertainment Inc.
The festival families await
The Metro Manila Film Festival has been a highlight during Christmas and New Year for many families in the country. It allows them to bond while watching their favorite stars.
We have to wait for the other films in the line-up, but it’s already shaping up to be something to look forward to.
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