MMFF 2025 Rounds Out Lineup with Films Exploring Family, Youth, and Love
The first four movies were announced last July at a press conference in Makati
The last four movies for the 51st Metro Manila Film Festival were announced on Friday, October 10, at the University of Makati Performing Arts Theater.
Enchong Dee and KaladKaren served as the hosts of the event. Members of the committee recalled the first four movies announced in July. These films are:
- Call Me Mother starring Vice Ganda and Nadine Lustre
- Manila’s Finest, starring Piolo Pascual
- Rekonek, starring Carmina Villaroel, Zoren Legaspi, and Gerald Anderson
- Shake, Rattle, and Roll: Evil Origins, starring Richard Gutierrez, Ivana Alawi, Carla Abellana, and Manilyn Reynes
Last Four Movies
The new four movies joining the festival are:
Unmarry, starring Angelica Panganiban and Zanjoe Marudo
Produced by Quantum Films and Cineko, Unmarry is inspired by annulment cases in the country through the story of a couple who want to have their marriage annulled. Lawyer Joji Alonso, one of the producers, wrote on Instagram: ” UnMarry was conceptualized as early as 2022. It was inspired by a number of annulment cases (petitions for declaration of nullity of marriage), and its impact on the children of the couples. This 2025, we finally have a film.”
The movie is directed by Jeffrey Jeturian.
Love You So Bad, starring Will Ashley, Bianca de Vera, and Dustin Yu
Former Pinoy Big Brother housemates Will Ashley, Bianca de Vera, and Dustin Yu star in their first film under director Mae Cruz Alviar. In the film, Savannah (Bianca) finds herself torn between two different men. There’s LA (Dustin), the guy who brings out her wild side, while Vic (Will) challenges her to grow her principles and be ambitious.
The question is, who will Savannah choose?
I’m Perfect, starring Krystel Go, Earl Amaba, and Sylvia Sanchez
I’m Perfect is directed by Sigrid Bernardo and tells the story of two people with Down Syndrome who defied society norms about their situation.
Bar Boys: After School, starring Carlo Aquino, Rocco Nacino, Enzo Pineda, Kean Cipriano, and Odette Khan
Bar Boys: After School is directed by Kip Oebanda. The story picks up on the lives of Torran, Erik, Christian, and Joshua. A teaser has already hinted at a subplot involving Torran and a student, played by Will Ashley
Festival Details
With the line-up complete, the MMFF organizers also announced that the Parade of Stars is scheduled for December 19, while the Awards Night is scheduled on December 27.
The Metro Manila Film Festival has been a highlight during Christmas and the New Year for many families in the country. It allows them to bond while watching their favorite stars.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
The City of Makati will be hosting this year’s film festival.
Eight films are participating in the festival. The genre includes romance, family, horror, and action films.
The Parade of Stars is scheduled on December 19.
The Metro Manila Film Festival is an annual festival dedicated to Filipino films that opens on Christmas Day and lasts until the first week of January.
