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{{Short description|Annual Philippine Festival edition}}
{{Infobox film festival
{{Infobox film festival
| name = 2016 Metro Manila Film Festival<br>{{small|42nd Metro Manila Film Festival}}
| name = 2016 Metro Manila Film Festival<br>{{small|42nd Metro Manila Film Festival}}
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| date = {{Start date|2016|12|25}} to {{End date|2017|1|7}}
| date = {{Start date|2016|12|25}} to {{End date|2017|1|7}}
| language = Primarily [[Filipino language|Filipino]]
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| followed_by = [[2017 Metro Manila Film Festival|43rd ed.]]
| followed_by = [[2017 Metro Manila Film Festival|43rd ed.]]
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The '''2016 Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF)''' is the 42nd edition of the annual [[Metro Manila Film Festival]] held in Metro Manila and throughout the Philippines. It is organized by the [[Metropolitan Manila Development Authority|Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA)]]. This is the first time that the festival committee required producers to submit either [[picture lock]] versions or finished films, instead of screenplays in previous editions.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.pep.ph/guide/movies/24990/mmff-exe-com-addresses-concerns-about-picture-lock-versions-of-submissions|title=MMFF Exe Com addresses concerns about picture lock versions of submissions|publisher=[[Philippine Entertainment Portal]]|last=Dimaculangan|first=Jocelyn|date=November 5, 2016|accessdate=November 19, 2016}}</ref> During the festival, no foreign films are shown in Philippine theaters (except [[IMAX]], [[4DX]], and [[Christie (company) |Christie]] [[Dolby Cinema|laser-projection]] powered theaters), however there are some non-MMFF entries like ''[[The Super Parental Guardians]]'', and ''[[Enteng Kabisote 10 and the Abangers]]'' shown on [[SM Supermalls|SM Cinema]] branches.<ref>https://www.thesummitexpress.com/2016/12/sm-cinema-pull-off-mmff-2016-movies-vice-ganda-vic-sotto.html}</ref><ref>http://manilastandard.net/showbitz/225736/is-mmff-2016-a-big-success-.html</ref>
The '''2016 Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF)''' is the 42nd edition of the annual [[Metro Manila Film Festival]] held in Metro Manila and throughout the Philippines. It is organized by the [[Metropolitan Manila Development Authority|Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA)]]. This is the first time that the festival committee required producers to submit either [[picture lock]] versions or finished films, instead of screenplays in previous editions.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.pep.ph/guide/movies/24990/mmff-exe-com-addresses-concerns-about-picture-lock-versions-of-submissions|title=MMFF Exe Com addresses concerns about picture lock versions of submissions|publisher=Philippine Entertainment Portal|last=Dimaculangan|first=Jocelyn|date=November 5, 2016|access-date=November 19, 2016}}</ref> During the festival, no foreign films are shown in Philippine theaters (except [[IMAX]], [[4D film|4D]], and large format 3D theaters), however there are some non-MMFF entries like ''[[The Super Parental Guardians]]'', and ''[[Enteng Kabisote 10 and the Abangers]]'' shown on [[SM Supermalls|SM Cinema]] branches.<ref>{{cite web |title=SM Cinema pulled off some MMFF 2016 entries to prioritize Vice Ganda, Vic Sotto's films? |url=https://www.thesummitexpress.com/2016/12/sm-cinema-pull-off-mmff-2016-movies-vice-ganda-vic-sotto.html |website=The Summit Express |access-date=29 October 2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Is MMFF 2016 a big success? |url=http://manilastandard.net/showbitz/225736/is-mmff-2016-a-big-success-.html |access-date=29 October 2021 |work=Manila Standard |language=en}}</ref>


The festival began with the traditional ''Parada ng mga Artista'' (Parade of Stars) on December 23, 2016. The float parade started from Bonifacio Shrine to [[Plaza Miranda]] in [[Manila]].<ref name="mmff parade">{{cite news|url=http://balita.net.ph/2016/12/08/erap-ama-ng-mmff/|title=Erap, ama ng MMFF (Erap, father of the MMFF)|publisher=Balita|language=Tagalog|date=December 8, 2016|accessdate=December 11, 2016}}</ref>
The festival began with the traditional ''Parada ng mga Artista'' (Parade of Stars) on December 23, 2016. The float parade started from Bonifacio Shrine to [[Plaza Miranda]] in [[Manila]].<ref name="mmff parade">{{cite news|url=http://balita.net.ph/2016/12/08/erap-ama-ng-mmff/|title=Erap, ama ng MMFF (Erap, father of the MMFF)|publisher=Balita|language=tl|date=December 8, 2016|access-date=December 11, 2016}}</ref>
Regular showing of the 8 full-feature movies and 8 short films happens from December 25, 2016 until January 7, 2017 in major cinemas across Metro Manila and other parts of the country. The ''Gabi ng Parangal'' (Awards Night) occurred on December 29, 2016 in [[Kia Theatre]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.interaksyon.com/entertainment/mmff-announces-simpler-parade-of-stars-early-awards-night/|title=MMFF announces simpler parade of stars, early awards night|publisher=[[Interaksyon]]|last=Sallan|first=Edwin|date=December 6, 2016|accessdate=December 10, 2016}}</ref>
Regular showing of the 8 full-feature movies and 8 short films took place from December 25, 2016 until January 7, 2017 in major cinemas across Metro Manila and other parts of the country. The ''Gabi ng Parangal'' (Awards Night) was held on December 29, 2016 in [[Kia Theatre]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.interaksyon.com/entertainment/mmff-announces-simpler-parade-of-stars-early-awards-night/|title=MMFF announces simpler parade of stars, early awards night|publisher=[[Interaksyon]]|last=Sallan|first=Edwin|date=December 6, 2016|access-date=December 10, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161209040345/http://www.interaksyon.com/entertainment/mmff-announces-simpler-parade-of-stars-early-awards-night/|archive-date=December 9, 2016|url-status=dead}}</ref>


In the awards night, the film ''[[Sunday Beauty Queen]]'' won the Best Picture award, the first documentary film to receive the top honor.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.rappler.com/entertainment/news/156865-mmff-2016-sunday-beauty-queen-wins-best-picture|title=MMFF 2016: 'Sunday Beauty Queen' wins Best Picture|publisher=[[Rappler]]|date=December 29, 2016|accessdate=December 30, 2016}}</ref> ''EJK'' won the Best Short Film, while ''[[Seklusyon]]'' garnered the most number of major awards in the festival, with 8 awards including the Best Director award for [[Erik Matti]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/12/29/16/erik-mattis-seklusyon-dominates-mmff-awards-night|title=Erik Matti's 'Seklusyon' dominates MMFF awards night|publisher=[[ABS-CBN News]]|date=December 29, 2016|accessdate=December 30, 2016}}</ref>
In the awards night, the film ''[[Sunday Beauty Queen]]'' won the Best Picture award, the first documentary film to receive the top honor.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.rappler.com/entertainment/news/156865-mmff-2016-sunday-beauty-queen-wins-best-picture|title=MMFF 2016: 'Sunday Beauty Queen' wins Best Picture|publisher=[[Rappler]]|date=December 29, 2016|access-date=December 30, 2016}}</ref> ''EJK'' won the Best Short Film, while ''[[Seklusyon]]'' garnered the most major awards in the festival, with 8 awards including the Best Director award for [[Erik Matti]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/12/29/16/erik-mattis-seklusyon-dominates-mmff-awards-night|title=Erik Matti's 'Seklusyon' dominates MMFF awards night|publisher=[[ABS-CBN News]]|date=December 29, 2016|access-date=December 30, 2016}}</ref>


The television coverage of the Parade of Stars and the Awards Night was produced by [[Viva Entertainment]] and it was shown via delayed basis on [[Intercontinental Broadcasting Corporation|IBC-13]].<ref name="mmff parade"/>
The television coverage of the Parade of Stars and the Awards Night was produced by [[Viva Entertainment]] and it was shown via delayed basis on [[Intercontinental Broadcasting Corporation|IBC-13]].<ref name="mmff parade"/>
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==Launch and reform==
==Launch and reform==
[[File:2016 MMFF launching 2.jpg|thumb|Launch of the 2016 Metro Manila Film Festival.]]
[[File:2016 MMFF launching 2.jpg|thumb|Launch of the 2016 Metro Manila Film Festival.]]
The 2016 Metro Manila Film Festival was formally launched on June 28, 2016 at the [[SMX Convention Center]]. It was announced that there would be major changes from the previous edition such as the criteria of choosing the final 8 films to be shown, and the awarding.<ref name=revamp>{{cite news|last1=Abad|first1=Paolo|title=MMFF 2016 revamped: 10 important changes to know|url=http://www.rappler.com/entertainment/news/138064-metro-manila-film-festival-mmff-2016-new-rules-changes|accessdate=24 November 2016|publisher=Rappler|date=29 June 2016}}</ref>
The 2016 Metro Manila Film Festival was formally launched on June 28, 2016 at the [[SMX Convention Center]]. It was announced that there would be major changes from the previous edition such as the criteria of choosing the final 8 films to be shown, and the awarding.<ref name=revamp>{{cite news|last1=Abad|first1=Paolo|title=MMFF 2016 revamped: 10 important changes to know|url=http://www.rappler.com/entertainment/news/138064-metro-manila-film-festival-mmff-2016-new-rules-changes|access-date=24 November 2016|publisher=Rappler|date=29 June 2016}}</ref>


A grand launch for the film festival dubbed as "Countdown to MMFF 2016" took place on December 3, 2016 at the [[SM North EDSA|SM North EDSA Skydome]]. The MMFF Awards Night (Gabi ng Parangal) was later announced to take place in December 29, 2016, instead of January 8, 2017, the last day of the MMFF.<ref name="simpler">{{cite news|last1=Sallan|first1=Edwin|title=MMFF announces simpler parade of stars, early awards night|url=http://www.interaksyon.com/entertainment/mmff-announces-simpler-parade-of-stars-early-awards-night/|accessdate=22 December 2016|work=InterAksyon|date=6 December 2016}}</ref>
A grand launch for the film festival dubbed as "Countdown to MMFF 2016" took place on December 3, 2016 at the [[SM North EDSA|SM North EDSA Skydome]]. The MMFF Awards Night (Gabi ng Parangal) was later announced to take place in December 29, 2016, instead of January 8, 2017, the last day of the MMFF.<ref name="simpler">{{cite news|last1=Sallan|first1=Edwin|title=MMFF announces simpler parade of stars, early awards night|url=http://www.interaksyon.com/entertainment/mmff-announces-simpler-parade-of-stars-early-awards-night/|access-date=22 December 2016|work=InterAksyon|date=6 December 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161220082426/http://www.interaksyon.com/entertainment/mmff-announces-simpler-parade-of-stars-early-awards-night/|archive-date=20 December 2016|url-status=dead}}</ref>


In the latter half of December 2016, it was announced that the 2016 MMFF will last until January 3, 2017 instead of January 8. The run will be four days shorter than the run of the last 16 editions of the film festival. Previous editions lasted 14 days and as of the 2015 edition an Implementing Rules and Regulation sets a "extended" run for the film festival until January 7. The decision to shorten the run of the MMFF was made by the executive committee citing that the executive order by [[Imelda Marcos]] mandates that the ending date of the film festival should be on January 3.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://entertainment.inquirer.net/209681/shortened-mmff-shocks-saddens-industry-folk|title=Shortened MMFF shocks, saddens industry folk|publisher=[[Philippine Daily Inquirer]]|last=San Diego|first=Bayani|date=December 16, 2016|accessdate=December 21, 2016}}</ref> But due to public demand, the MMDA has asked the owners of theaters scattered around malls in the country to extend the film showing of the 8 movies of the MMFF until January 7, 2017.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/857862/mmda-wants-metro-filmfest-extended-to-jan-7-due-to-public-demand|title=MMDA wants metro filmfest extended to Jan. 7 due to public demand|publisher=[[Philippine Daily Inquirer]]|last=Sauler|first=Erika|date=December 30, 2016|accessdate=December 31, 2016}}</ref> The MMFF Executive Committee was successful to extend the screenings of all entries until January 7 in selected cinemas, particularly in [[SM Supermalls]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.gmanetwork.com/news/story/594400/lifestyle/artandculture/mmff-2016-entries-to-be-screened-until-january-7-in-selected-cinemas|title=MMFF 2016 entries to be screened until January 7 in selected cinemas|publisher=[[GMA News and Public Affairs]]||date=January 2, 2017|accessdate=January 2, 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.rappler.com/entertainment/news/157204-mmff-executive-committee-announcement-extension-8-movies-sm-cinemas|title=MMFF films get extension in select SM cinemas|publisher=[[Rappler]]|date=January 2, 2017|accessdate=January 3, 2017}}</ref>
In the latter half of December 2016, it was announced that the 2016 MMFF will last until January 3, 2017 instead of January 8. The run will be four days shorter than the run of the last 16 editions of the film festival. Previous editions lasted 14 days and as of the 2015 edition an Implementing Rules and Regulation sets an "extended" run for the film festival until January 7. The decision to shorten the run of the MMFF was made by the executive committee citing that the executive order by [[Imelda Marcos]] mandates that the ending date of the film festival should be on January 3.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://entertainment.inquirer.net/209681/shortened-mmff-shocks-saddens-industry-folk|title=Shortened MMFF shocks, saddens industry folk|publisher=[[Philippine Daily Inquirer]]|last=San Diego|first=Bayani|date=December 16, 2016|access-date=December 21, 2016}}</ref> But due to public demand, the MMDA has asked the owners of theaters scattered around malls in the country to extend the film showing of the 8 movies of the MMFF until January 7, 2017 while foreign films will returns on January 4 2017. <ref>{{cite news|url=http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/857862/mmda-wants-metro-filmfest-extended-to-jan-7-due-to-public-demand|title=MMDA wants metro filmfest extended to Jan. 7 due to public demand|publisher=[[Philippine Daily Inquirer]]|last=Sauler|first=Erika|date=December 30, 2016|access-date=December 31, 2016}}</ref> Later that month, the MMFF Executive Committee was successful to extend the screenings of all entries until January 7 in selected cinemas, particularly in [[SM Supermalls]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.gmanetwork.com/news/story/594400/lifestyle/artandculture/mmff-2016-entries-to-be-screened-until-january-7-in-selected-cinemas|title=MMFF 2016 entries to be screened until January 7 in selected cinemas|publisher=[[GMA News and Public Affairs]]|date=January 2, 2017|access-date=January 2, 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.rappler.com/entertainment/news/157204-mmff-executive-committee-announcement-extension-8-movies-sm-cinemas|title=MMFF films get extension in select SM cinemas|publisher=[[Rappler]]|date=January 2, 2017|access-date=January 3, 2017}}</ref>


==Brand image==
==Brand image==
[[File:MMFF 2016 logo launch 1.jpg|thumb|Launching of the film festival's new logo to be used starting the 2016 edition. September 2016.]]
[[File:MMFF 2016 logo launch 1.jpg|thumb|Launching of the film festival's new logo to be used starting the 2016 edition. September 2016.]]
It was announced in June 2016 that a logo design competition and theme song making competition was to be held.<ref name=revamp/> The competitions lasted from July 15 until August 31, 2016.<ref name="mmffunveil">{{cite news|title=MMFF Unveils New Logo, Theme Song for This Year’s Festival|url=http://www.mmda.gov.ph/41-news/news-2016/2208-mmff-unveils-new-logo-theme-song-for-this-year-s-festival|accessdate=22 December 2016|publisher=Metropolitan Manila Development Authority|date=20 September 2016}}</ref>
It was announced in June 2016 that a logo design competition and theme song making competition was to be held.<ref name=revamp/> The competitions lasted from July 15 until August 31, 2016.<ref name="mmffunveil">{{cite news|title=MMFF Unveils New Logo, Theme Song for This Year's Festival|url=http://www.mmda.gov.ph/41-news/news-2016/2208-mmff-unveils-new-logo-theme-song-for-this-year-s-festival|access-date=22 December 2016|publisher=Metropolitan Manila Development Authority|date=20 September 2016}}</ref>


By September 2016, the winning logo and theme song was announced. Nawruz Paguidopon's ''Jeepney'' logo was the winning design among the about 400 entries submitted. The MMFF Executive Committee reasons that the logo was the "simplest but the most iconic logo" among the submitted entries and that it represented the film festival's new vision "CineSama para sa Bagong MMFF". The logo consists of blue and red geometric shapes which portrays an image of a jeepney along with shapes depicting select landmarks of Metro Manila. The winning theme song was "Cinesama Kayo" by Emilyn Ofindo which bested over 13 other entries.<ref name="mmffunveil"/>
By September 2016, the winning logo and theme song was announced. Nawruz Paguidopon's ''Jeepney'' logo was the winning design among the about 400 entries submitted. The MMFF Executive Committee reasons that the logo was the "simplest but the most iconic logo" among the submitted entries and that it represented the film festival's new vision "CineSama para sa Bagong MMFF". The logo consists of blue and red geometric shapes which portrays an image of a jeepney along with shapes depicting select landmarks of Metro Manila. The winning theme song was "Cinesama Kayo" by Emilyn Ofindo which bested over 13 other entries.<ref name="mmffunveil"/>


==Entries==
==Entries==
===Feature films===
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The official list of entries was announced on November 18, 2016. From the 27 entries,<ref name=pepscoop>{{cite news|url=http://www.pep.ph/guide/mmff/25059/strongpep-scoopstrong-one-submission-disqualified-from-mmff-2016|title=PEP SCOOP: One movie disqualified from MMFF 2016|publisher=[[Philippine Entertainment Portal]]|date=November 16, 2016|accessdate=November 20, 2016}}</ref> 8 were chosen for the festival.<ref name="official">{{cite web|url=http://www.pep.ph/guide/mmff/25068/mmff-2016-official-entries-revealed|title=MMFF 2016 official entries revealed|date=18 November 2016|access-date=18 November 2016|publisher=[[Philippine Entertainment Portal|PEP]]}}</ref><ref name="absofficial">{{cite web|url=http://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/11/18/16/here-are-the-films-competing-in-mmff-2016|title=Here are the films competing in MMFF 2016|date=18 November 2016|access-date=18 November 2016|publisher=[[ABS-CBN News]]}}</ref>
The official list of entries was announced on November 18, 2016. From the 27 entries,<ref name=pepscoop>{{cite news|url=http://www.pep.ph/guide/mmff/25059/strongpep-scoopstrong-one-submission-disqualified-from-mmff-2016|title=PEP SCOOP: One movie disqualified from MMFF 2016|publisher=Philippine Entertainment Portal|date=November 16, 2016|access-date=November 20, 2016}}</ref> 8 were chosen for the festival.<ref name="official">{{cite web|url=http://www.pep.ph/guide/mmff/25068/mmff-2016-official-entries-revealed|title=MMFF 2016 official entries revealed|date=18 November 2016|access-date=18 November 2016|publisher=PEP}}</ref><ref name="absofficial">{{cite web|url=http://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/11/18/16/here-are-the-films-competing-in-mmff-2016|title=Here are the films competing in MMFF 2016|date=18 November 2016|access-date=18 November 2016|publisher=[[ABS-CBN News]]}}</ref>


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===Official entries===
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! width=20%|Title !!width=50%|Starring!!width=15%|Studio!!width=15%|Director!!Genre
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| '''''[[Ang Babae sa Septic Tank 2: Forever is Not Enough|Ang Babae sa Septic Tank 2: #ForeverIsNotEnough]]'''''|| [[Eugene Domingo]], [[Jericho Rosales]], [[Kean Cipriano]], Cai Cortez, [[Khalil Ramos]], [[Joel Torre]] || Martinez Rivera Films, Quantum Films, Tuko Film Productions, Buchi Boy Films, MJM Production || Marlon Rivera || [[Comedy]]
| '''''[[Ang Babae sa Septic Tank 2: Forever is Not Enough|Ang Babae sa Septic Tank 2: #ForeverIsNotEnough]]'''''|| [[Eugene Domingo]], [[Jericho Rosales]], [[Kean Cipriano]], [[Cai Cortez]], [[Khalil Ramos]], [[Joel Torre]] || Martinez Rivera Films, Quantum Films, Tuko Film Productions, Buchi Boy Films, MJM Production || Marlon Rivera || [[Comedy]]
|-
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| '''''[[Die Beautiful]]''''' || [[Paolo Ballesteros]], Christian Bables, [[Joel Torre]], [[Gladys Reyes]], [[Luis Alandy]], [[Albie Casiño]], || The IdeaFirst Company, Octobertrain Films || [[Jun Lana]] || [[Comedy]]
| '''''[[Die Beautiful]]''''' || [[Paolo Ballesteros]], [[Christian Bables]], [[Joel Torre]], [[Gladys Reyes]], [[Luis Alandy]], [[Albie Casiño]], || The IdeaFirst Company, Octobertrain Films || [[Jun Lana]] || [[Comedy]]
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| '''''[[Kabisera]]''''' || [[Nora Aunor]], [[Ricky Davao]], [[JC De Vera]], [[Jason Abalos]], RJ Agustin, Victor Neri, Ronwaldo Martin || Firestarters Productions,<br> Silver Story Production || Arturo San Agustin, <br>[[Real Florido]] || [[Drama]]
| '''''[[Kabisera]]''''' || [[Nora Aunor]], [[Ricky Davao]], [[JC De Vera]], [[Jason Abalos]], RJ Agustin, Victor Neri, Ronwaldo Martin || Firestarters Productions,<br> Silver Story Production || Arturo San Agustin, <br>[[Real Florido]] || [[Drama]]
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* ''Momo'' – Avid Liongoren
* ''Momo'' – Avid Liongoren
* ''Passage of Life'' – Renz Vincemark Cruz & Hannah Daryl Gayapa
* ''Passage of Life'' – Renz Vincemark Cruz & Hannah Daryl Gayapa
* ''Heart’s All Gone'' – Marlontje
* ''Sitsiritsit'' – Brian Spencer Reyes
* ''Sitsiritsit'' – Brian Spencer Reyes


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The Film Development Council of the Philippine coordinated with the MMFF organizers described to be "simpler" Parade of Stars than parades of the previous editions. The parade took place in December 23, 2016. "Standard size" vehicles were used instead of grand floats.<ref name="simpler"/>
The Film Development Council of the Philippine coordinated with the MMFF organizers described to be "simpler" Parade of Stars than parades of the previous editions. The parade took place in December 23, 2016. "Standard size" vehicles were used instead of grand floats.<ref name="simpler"/>


The parade began at N. Lopez Street beside the [[Manila City Hall]]. The parade convoy passed through [[Taft Avenue]] then crossed the [[Jones Bridge]]. Quintin Paredes Street in [[Chinatown, Manila|Manila Chinatown]], as well as Reina Regente Street, [[Recto Avenue|Recto]] and [[Rizal Avenue|Rizal Avenues]], Fugoso Street, and [[Quezon Boulevard]] were also part of the parade route. The parade ended at [[Plaza Miranda]].<ref>{{cite web|title=MMFF Parade of Stars Route on December 23, 2016|url=http://www.mmda.gov.ph/41-news/news-2016/2280-mmff-parade-of-stars-route-on-dec-23-2016|website=Metropolitan Manila Development Authority|accessdate=22 December 2016}}</ref>
The parade began at N. Lopez Street beside the [[Manila City Hall]]. The parade convoy passed through [[Taft Avenue]] then crossed the [[Jones Bridge]]. Quintin Paredes Street in [[Chinatown, Manila|Manila Chinatown]], as well as Reina Regente Street, [[Recto Avenue|Recto]] and [[Rizal Avenue]]s, Fugoso Street, and [[Quezon Boulevard]] were also part of the parade route. The parade ended at [[Plaza Miranda]].<ref>{{cite web|title=MMFF Parade of Stars Route on December 23, 2016|url=http://www.mmda.gov.ph/41-news/news-2016/2280-mmff-parade-of-stars-route-on-dec-23-2016|website=Metropolitan Manila Development Authority|access-date=22 December 2016}}</ref>


==Awards==
==Awards==
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| most_wins = ''[[Seklusyon]]'' (8)
| most_wins = ''[[Seklusyon]]'' (8)
| most_nominations =
| most_nominations =
| network =
| network = [[Intercontinental Broadcasting Corporation|IBC 13]]
| website =
| website =
| last = [[2014 Metro Manila Film Festival|40th]]
| last = [[2014 Metro Manila Film Festival|40th]]
| next = [[2016 Metro Manila Film Festival|42nd]]
| next = 42nd
}}
}}

=== Major awards ===
=== Major awards ===
The following are the winners:<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rappler.com/entertainment/news/156705-winners-mmff-2016-awards-night-full-list-gabi-ng-parangal|title=FULL LIST: Winners, MMFF 2016 Gabi ng Parangal|publisher=[[Rappler]]|date=December 29, 2016|accessdate=December 29, 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bworldonline.com/content.php?section=Arts&Leisure&title=mmff-isunday-beauty-queeni-wins-best-picture-iseklusyoni-bags-8-awards&id=138419|title=MMFF: Sunday Beauty Queen wins Best Picture, Seklusyon bags 8 awards|publisher=[[BusinessWorld]]|date=December 30, 2016|accessdate=December 30, 2016}}</ref>{{better source needed|reason=Given sources does not mention nominations for any of the awards; only winners.|date=December 2017}}
Winners are listed first, highlighted with '''boldface''' and indicated with a double dagger ({{double-dagger}}). Nominees are also listed if applicable.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rappler.com/entertainment/news/156705-winners-mmff-2016-awards-night-full-list-gabi-ng-parangal|title=FULL LIST: Winners, MMFF 2016 Gabi ng Parangal|publisher=[[Rappler]]|date=December 29, 2016|access-date=December 29, 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bworldonline.com/content.php?section=Arts&Leisure&title=mmff-isunday-beauty-queeni-wins-best-picture-iseklusyoni-bags-8-awards&id=138419|title=MMFF: Sunday Beauty Queen wins Best Picture, Seklusyon bags 8 awards|publisher=[[BusinessWorld]]|date=December 30, 2016|access-date=December 30, 2016|archive-date=December 27, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171227235817/http://www.bworldonline.com/content.php?section=Arts&Leisure&title=mmff-isunday-beauty-queeni-wins-best-picture-iseklusyoni-bags-8-awards&id=138419|url-status=dead}}</ref>{{better source|reason=Given sources does not mention nominations for any of the awards; only winners.|date=December 2017}}


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*'''''[[Sunday Beauty Queen]]'' – Voyage Studios, Tuko Film Productions, <br>Buchi Boy Films'''
*'''''[[Sunday Beauty Queen]]'' – Voyage Studios, Tuko Film Productions, <br>Buchi Boy Films'''{{double-dagger}}
**''[[Ang Babae sa Septic Tank 2: Forever is Not Enough|Ang Babae sa Septic Tank 2: #ForeverIsNotEnough]]'' – Martinez Rivera Films,<br> Quantum Films, Tuko Film Productions, Buchi Boy Films, MJM Production
**''[[Ang Babae sa Septic Tank 2: Forever is Not Enough|Ang Babae sa Septic Tank 2: #ForeverIsNotEnough]]'' – Martinez Rivera Films, Quantum Films, Tuko Film Productions, Buchi Boy Films, MJM Production
**''[[Die Beautiful]]'' – The IdeaFirst Company, Octobertrain Films
**''[[Die Beautiful]]'' – The IdeaFirst Company, Octobertrain Films
**''[[Kabisera]]'' – Firestarters Productions,<br> Silver Story Production
**''[[Kabisera]]'' – Firestarters Productions,<br> Silver Story Production
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*'''[[Erik Matti]] – ''[[Seklusyon]]'''''
*'''[[Erik Matti]] – ''[[Seklusyon]]'''''{{double-dagger}}
**[[Jun Lana]] – ''[[Die Beautiful]]''
**[[Jun Lana]] – ''[[Die Beautiful]]''
**Avid Liongoren – ''[[Saving Sally]]''
**Avid Liongoren – ''[[Saving Sally]]''
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*'''[[Paolo Ballesteros]] – ''[[Die Beautiful]]'''''
*'''[[Paolo Ballesteros]] – ''[[Die Beautiful]]'''''{{double-dagger}}
**[[Joem Bascon]] – ''[[Oro (film)|Oro]]''
**[[Joem Bascon]] – ''[[Oro (film)|Oro]]''
**[[Kean Cipriano]] – ''[[Ang Babae sa Septic Tank 2: Forever is Not Enough|Ang Babae sa Septic Tank 2: #ForeverIsNotEnough]]''
**[[Kean Cipriano]] – ''[[Ang Babae sa Septic Tank 2: Forever is Not Enough|Ang Babae sa Septic Tank 2: #ForeverIsNotEnough]]''
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*'''[[Irma Adlawan]] – ''[[Oro (film)|Oro]]'''''
*'''[[Irma Adlawan]] – ''[[Oro (film)|Oro]]'''''{{double-dagger}}
**[[Nora Aunor]] – ''[[Kabisera]]''
**[[Nora Aunor]] – ''[[Kabisera]]''
**Rhed Bustamante – ''[[Seklusyon]]''
**Rhed Bustamante – ''[[Seklusyon]]''
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*'''Christian Bables – ''[[Die Beautiful]]'''''
*'''[[Christian Bables]] – ''[[Die Beautiful]]'''''{{double-dagger}}
**Cedrick Juan – ''[[Oro (film)|Oro]]''
**[[Cedrick Juan]] – ''[[Oro (film)|Oro]]''
**[[Joel Torre]] – ''[[Ang Babae sa Septic Tank 2: Forever is Not Enough|Ang Babae sa Septic Tank 2: #ForeverIsNotEnough]]''
**[[Joel Torre]] – ''[[Ang Babae sa Septic Tank 2: Forever is Not Enough|Ang Babae sa Septic Tank 2: #ForeverIsNotEnough]]''
**[[Lou Veloso]] – ''[[Seklusyon]]''
**[[Lou Veloso]] – ''[[Seklusyon]]''


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*'''Phoebe Walker – ''[[Seklusyon]]'''''
*'''Phoebe Walker – ''[[Seklusyon]]'''''{{double-dagger}}
**[[Mercedes Cabral]] – ''[[Oro (film)|Oro]]''
**[[Mercedes Cabral]] – ''[[Oro (film)|Oro]]''
**Cai Cortez – ''[[Ang Babae sa Septic Tank 2: Forever is Not Enough|Ang Babae sa Septic Tank 2: #ForeverIsNotEnough]]''
**Cai Cortez – ''[[Ang Babae sa Septic Tank 2: Forever is Not Enough|Ang Babae sa Septic Tank 2: #ForeverIsNotEnough]]''
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*'''''[[Oro (film)|Oro]]'''''
*'''''[[Oro (film)|Oro]]'''''{{double-dagger}}
**''[[Ang Babae sa Septic Tank 2: Forever is Not Enough|Ang Babae sa Septic Tank 2: #ForeverIsNotEnough]]''
**''[[Ang Babae sa Septic Tank 2: Forever is Not Enough|Ang Babae sa Septic Tank 2: #ForeverIsNotEnough]]''
**''[[Die Beautiful]]''
**''[[Die Beautiful]]''


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*'''Anton Santamaria – ''[[Seklusyon]]'''''
*'''Anton Santamaria – ''[[Seklusyon]]'''''{{double-dagger}}
**[[Chris Martinez (director)|Chris Martinez]] – ''[[Ang Babae sa Septic Tank 2: Forever is Not Enough|Ang Babae sa Septic Tank 2: #ForeverIsNotEnough]]''
**[[Chris Martinez (director)|Chris Martinez]] – ''[[Ang Babae sa Septic Tank 2: Forever is Not Enough|Ang Babae sa Septic Tank 2: #ForeverIsNotEnough]]''
**Charlene Sawit-Esguerra and Carlo Ledesma – ''[[Saving Sally]]''
**Charlene Sawit-Esguerra and Carlo Ledesma – ''[[Saving Sally]]''
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*'''Neil Bion – ''[[Seklusyon]]'''''
*'''Neil Bion – ''[[Seklusyon]]'''''{{double-dagger}}
**Lee Briones-Meily – ''[[Ang Babae sa Septic Tank 2: Forever is Not Enough|Ang Babae sa Septic Tank 2: #ForeverIsNotEnough]]''
**Lee Briones-Meily – ''[[Ang Babae sa Septic Tank 2: Forever is Not Enough|Ang Babae sa Septic Tank 2: #ForeverIsNotEnough]]''
**Odyssey Flores and Rommel Sales – ''[[Saving Sally]]''
**Odyssey Flores and Rommel Sales – ''[[Saving Sally]]''
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*'''Ericson Navarro – ''[[Seklusyon]]'''''
*'''Ericson Navarro – ''[[Seklusyon]]'''''{{double-dagger}}
**Angel Diesta – ''[[Die Beautiful]]''
**Angel Diesta – ''[[Die Beautiful]]''
**Rommel Laquian and Erik Manalo – ''[[Saving Sally]]''
**Rommel Laquian and Erik Manalo – ''[[Saving Sally]]''
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*'''Chuck Gutierrez – ''[[Sunday Beauty Queen]]'''''
*'''Chuck Gutierrez – ''[[Sunday Beauty Queen]]'''''{{double-dagger}}
**Jether Amar and Jethro Razo – ''[[Saving Sally]]''
**Jether Amar and Jethro Razo – ''[[Saving Sally]]''
**Jay Halili – ''[[Seklusyon]]''
**Jay Halili – ''[[Seklusyon]]''


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*'''Lamberto Casas, Jr. and Albert Michael Idioma – ''[[Seklusyon]]'''''
*'''Lamberto Casas, Jr. and Albert Michael Idioma – ''[[Seklusyon]]'''''{{double-dagger}}
**Jess Carlos – ''[[Oro (film)|Oro]]''
**Jess Carlos – ''[[Oro (film)|Oro]]''
**Joshua Cantillon and Mikko Quizon – ''[[Saving Sally]]''
**Joshua Cantillon and Mikko Quizon – ''[[Saving Sally]]''
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*'''"Dominus Miserere" from ''[[Seklusyon]]'' – Francis de Veyra'''
*'''"Dominus Miserere" from ''[[Seklusyon]]'' – Francis de Veyra'''{{double-dagger}}
**"Nananaghoy ang Puso Ko" from ''[[Oro (film)|Oro]]'' – Tonton Hernandez
**"Nananaghoy ang Puso Ko" from ''[[Oro (film)|Oro]]'' – Tonton Hernandez
**"Hey Crush" from ''[[Vince and Kath and James|Vince & Kath & James]]'' – Volts Vallejo
**"Hey Crush" from ''[[Vince and Kath and James|Vince & Kath & James]]'' – Volts Vallejo


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* '''Pablo Pico – ''[[Saving Sally]]'''''
* '''Pablo Pico – ''[[Saving Sally]]'''''{{double-dagger}}
**Francis de Veyra – ''[[Seklusyon]]''
**Francis de Veyra – ''[[Seklusyon]]''
**Jessie Lasaten – ''[[Vince and Kath and James|Vince & Kath & James]]''
**Jessie Lasaten – ''[[Vince and Kath and James|Vince & Kath & James]]''
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* '''''[[Sunday Beauty Queen]]'''''
* '''''[[Sunday Beauty Queen]]'''''{{double-dagger}}


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*'''''[[Oro (film)|Oro]]'''''{{double-dagger}}
*'''''[[Oro (film)|Oro]]''''' (revoked due to dog slaughter scene issue)<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.gmanetwork.com/news/story/594479/lifestyle/artandculture/mmff-recalls-fpj-award-from-oro-amid-animal-cruelty-issue|title=MMFF recalls FPJ award from ‘Oro’ amid animal cruelty issue|publisher=[[GMA News]]|date=January 3, 2017|accessdate=January 3, 2017}}</ref>
(revoked due to dog slaughter scene issue)<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.gmanetwork.com/news/story/594479/lifestyle/artandculture/mmff-recalls-fpj-award-from-oro-amid-animal-cruelty-issue|title=MMFF recalls FPJ award from 'Oro' amid animal cruelty issue|publisher=[[GMA News]]|date=January 3, 2017|access-date=January 3, 2017}}</ref>


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*'''Rhed Bustamante – ''[[Seklusyon]]'''''
*'''Rhed Bustamante – ''[[Seklusyon]]'''''{{double-dagger}}


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*'''''[[Die Beautiful]]'''''
*'''''[[Die Beautiful]]'''''{{double-dagger}}
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! style="background:#EEDD82;" ! style="width="50%" | My Most Favorite Film
! style="background:#EEDD82;" ! style="width="50%" | My Most Favorite Film
! style="background:#EEDD82;" ! style="width="50%" | Children’s Choice Award
! style="background:#EEDD82;" ! style="width="50%" | Children's Choice Award
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*'''''[[Die Beautiful]]'''''
*'''''[[Die Beautiful]]'''''{{double-dagger}}


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* '''''[[Saving Sally]]'''''
* '''''[[Saving Sally]]'''''{{double-dagger}}
* '''''[[Sunday Beauty Queen]]'''''
* '''''[[Sunday Beauty Queen]]'''''{{double-dagger}}
* '''''[[Vince and Kath and James|Vince & Kath & James]]'''''
* '''''[[Vince and Kath and James|Vince & Kath & James]]'''''{{double-dagger}}
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==Box Office gross==
==Box Office gross==
The MMFF Executive Committee announced on December 26, that it has reached the target gross ticket sales during the opening of the festival on December 25, [[Christmas Day]].<ref name="box office update">{{cite news|url=http://www.rappler.com/entertainment/news/156685-box-office-update-mmff-2016-top-grossing-films|title=Box office update: MMFF 2016 reveals day 1 top grossing films|publisher=[[Rappler]]|date=December 26, 2016|accessdate=December 30, 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/12/26/16/mmff-2016-meets-new-target-for-opening-day|title=MMFF 2016 meets 'new' target for opening day|publisher=[[ABS-CBN News]]|date=December 30, 2016|accessdate=December 30, 2016}}</ref> The MMFF also announced the 4 top grossing movies during the opening day, in alphabetical order, namely ''[[Ang Babae sa Septic Tank 2: Forever is Not Enough|Ang Babae sa Septic Tank 2: #ForeverIsNotEnough]]'', ''[[Die Beautiful]]'', ''[[Seklusyon]]'' and ''[[Vince and Kath and James|Vince & Kath & James]]''.<ref name="box office update"/> However, the committee did not disclose the actual box office earnings at that time, since most of the cinemas reportedly didn't submit the full ticket gross reports.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.businessmirror.com.ph/which-film-topped-the-2016-mmff-box-office/|title=Which film topped the 2016 MMFF box office?|publisher=[[BusinessMirror]]|date=December 27, 2016|accessdate=December 28, 2016}}</ref> According to MMDA Chairman [[Thomas Orbos]], the 2016 edition had grossed only half a billion pesos or half of last year's total gross.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2017/01/19/1664116/tim-orbos-mocha-and-indies-next-mmff|title=Tim Orbos on Mocha and indies in the next MMFF|publisher=[[Philippine Star]]|date=January 19, 2017|accessdate=January 19, 2017}}</ref> The [[Metro Manila Development Authority]] was criticized for not releasing official earnings of each film. This led to some film studios releasing their own earnings.
The MMFF Executive Committee announced on December 26, that it has reached the target gross ticket sales during the opening of the festival on December 25, [[Christmas Day]].<ref name="box office update">{{cite news|url=http://www.rappler.com/entertainment/news/156685-box-office-update-mmff-2016-top-grossing-films|title=Box office update: MMFF 2016 reveals day 1 top grossing films|publisher=[[Rappler]]|date=December 26, 2016|access-date=December 30, 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/12/26/16/mmff-2016-meets-new-target-for-opening-day|title=MMFF 2016 meets 'new' target for opening day|publisher=[[ABS-CBN News]]|date=December 30, 2016|access-date=December 30, 2016}}</ref> The MMFF also announced the 4 top-grossing movies during the opening day, in alphabetical order, namely ''[[Ang Babae sa Septic Tank 2: Forever is Not Enough|Ang Babae sa Septic Tank 2: #ForeverIsNotEnough]]'', ''[[Die Beautiful]]'', ''[[Seklusyon]]'' and ''[[Vince and Kath and James|Vince & Kath & James]]''.<ref name="box office update"/> However, the committee did not disclose the actual box office earnings at that time, since most of the cinemas reportedly didn't submit the full ticket gross reports.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.businessmirror.com.ph/which-film-topped-the-2016-mmff-box-office/|title=Which film topped the 2016 MMFF box office?|publisher=[[BusinessMirror]]|date=December 27, 2016|access-date=December 28, 2016}}</ref> According to MMDA Chairman [[Thomas Orbos]], the 2016 edition had grossed only half a billion pesos or half of last year's total gross.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2017/01/19/1664116/tim-orbos-mocha-and-indies-next-mmff|title=Tim Orbos on Mocha and indies in the next MMFF|publisher=[[Philippine Star]]|date=January 19, 2017|access-date=January 19, 2017}}</ref> The [[Metropolitan Manila Development Authority]] was criticized for not releasing official earnings of each film. This led to some film studios releasing their own earnings.


Here are the rankings and overall gross ticket sales as of January 3, 2017:
Here are the rankings and overall gross ticket sales as of January 3, 2017:
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2016 Metro Manila Film Festival
42nd Metro Manila Film Festival
AwardsGabi ng Parangal (lit. 'Awards Night')
No. of films8
Festival dateDecember 25, 2016 (2016-12-25) to January 7, 2017 (2017-01-07)
MMFF chronology

The 2016 Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) is the 42nd edition of the annual Metro Manila Film Festival held in Metro Manila and throughout the Philippines. It is organized by the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA). This is the first time that the festival committee required producers to submit either picture lock versions or finished films, instead of screenplays in previous editions.[1] During the festival, no foreign films are shown in Philippine theaters (except IMAX, 4D, and large format 3D theaters), however there are some non-MMFF entries like The Super Parental Guardians, and Enteng Kabisote 10 and the Abangers shown on SM Cinema branches.[2][3]

The festival began with the traditional Parada ng mga Artista (Parade of Stars) on December 23, 2016. The float parade started from Bonifacio Shrine to Plaza Miranda in Manila.[4] Regular showing of the 8 full-feature movies and 8 short films took place from December 25, 2016 until January 7, 2017 in major cinemas across Metro Manila and other parts of the country. The Gabi ng Parangal (Awards Night) was held on December 29, 2016 in Kia Theatre.[5]

In the awards night, the film Sunday Beauty Queen won the Best Picture award, the first documentary film to receive the top honor.[6] EJK won the Best Short Film, while Seklusyon garnered the most major awards in the festival, with 8 awards including the Best Director award for Erik Matti.[7]

The television coverage of the Parade of Stars and the Awards Night was produced by Viva Entertainment and it was shown via delayed basis on IBC-13.[4]

The festival serves as the first MMFF edition under the leadership of MMDA General Manager and MMFF Overall Chairman Thomas Orbos.

Launch and reform

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Launch of the 2016 Metro Manila Film Festival.

The 2016 Metro Manila Film Festival was formally launched on June 28, 2016 at the SMX Convention Center. It was announced that there would be major changes from the previous edition such as the criteria of choosing the final 8 films to be shown, and the awarding.[8]

A grand launch for the film festival dubbed as "Countdown to MMFF 2016" took place on December 3, 2016 at the SM North EDSA Skydome. The MMFF Awards Night (Gabi ng Parangal) was later announced to take place in December 29, 2016, instead of January 8, 2017, the last day of the MMFF.[9]

In the latter half of December 2016, it was announced that the 2016 MMFF will last until January 3, 2017 instead of January 8. The run will be four days shorter than the run of the last 16 editions of the film festival. Previous editions lasted 14 days and as of the 2015 edition an Implementing Rules and Regulation sets an "extended" run for the film festival until January 7. The decision to shorten the run of the MMFF was made by the executive committee citing that the executive order by Imelda Marcos mandates that the ending date of the film festival should be on January 3.[10] But due to public demand, the MMDA has asked the owners of theaters scattered around malls in the country to extend the film showing of the 8 movies of the MMFF until January 7, 2017 while foreign films will returns on January 4 2017. [11] Later that month, the MMFF Executive Committee was successful to extend the screenings of all entries until January 7 in selected cinemas, particularly in SM Supermalls.[12][13]

Brand image

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Launching of the film festival's new logo to be used starting the 2016 edition. September 2016.

It was announced in June 2016 that a logo design competition and theme song making competition was to be held.[8] The competitions lasted from July 15 until August 31, 2016.[14]

By September 2016, the winning logo and theme song was announced. Nawruz Paguidopon's Jeepney logo was the winning design among the about 400 entries submitted. The MMFF Executive Committee reasons that the logo was the "simplest but the most iconic logo" among the submitted entries and that it represented the film festival's new vision "CineSama para sa Bagong MMFF". The logo consists of blue and red geometric shapes which portrays an image of a jeepney along with shapes depicting select landmarks of Metro Manila. The winning theme song was "Cinesama Kayo" by Emilyn Ofindo which bested over 13 other entries.[14]

Entries

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Feature films

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The following was the criteria used in determining the final 8 entries:[15]

  Story, audience appeal, overall impact (40%)
  Cinematic attributes or technical excellence (40%)
  Global appeal (10%)
  Filipino sensibility (10%)

The official list of entries was announced on November 18, 2016. From the 27 entries,[15] 8 were chosen for the festival.[16][17]

Title Starring Studio Director Genre
Ang Babae sa Septic Tank 2: #ForeverIsNotEnough Eugene Domingo, Jericho Rosales, Kean Cipriano, Cai Cortez, Khalil Ramos, Joel Torre Martinez Rivera Films, Quantum Films, Tuko Film Productions, Buchi Boy Films, MJM Production Marlon Rivera Comedy
Die Beautiful Paolo Ballesteros, Christian Bables, Joel Torre, Gladys Reyes, Luis Alandy, Albie Casiño, The IdeaFirst Company, Octobertrain Films Jun Lana Comedy
Kabisera Nora Aunor, Ricky Davao, JC De Vera, Jason Abalos, RJ Agustin, Victor Neri, Ronwaldo Martin Firestarters Productions,
Silver Story Production		 Arturo San Agustin,
Real Florido		 Drama
Oro Irma Adlawan, Joem Bascon, Mercedes Cabral Feliz Film Productions Alvin Yapan Political thriller
Saving Sally Rhian Ramos, Enzo Marcos Rocketsheep Studios Avid Liongoren Live-action/
animation, Romance, Sci-fi
Seklusyon Rhed Bustamante, Neil Ryan Sese, Ronnie Alonte, Lou Veloso, Phoebe Walker, Dominic Roque, Elora Españo, John Vic De Guzman, JR Versales Reality Entertainment Erik Matti Horror
Sunday Beauty Queen Rudelyn Acosta, Cherrie Mae Bretana, Mylyn Jacobo, Hazel Perdido, Leo Selomenio Voyage Studios, Tuko Film Productions, Buchi Boy Films Baby Ruth Villarama Documentary drama
Vince & Kath & James Julia Barretto, Joshua Garcia, Ronnie Alonte Star Cinema Theodore Boborol Romantic comedy

Short films

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  • Birds – Christian Paolo Lat
  • EJK – Bor Ocampo
  • Manila Scream – Roque Lee & Blair Camilo
  • Mga Bitoon sa Siudad – Jarell Serencio
  • Mitatang – Arvin Jezer Gagui
  • Momo – Avid Liongoren
  • Passage of Life – Renz Vincemark Cruz & Hannah Daryl Gayapa
  • Heart’s All Gone – Marlontje
  • Sitsiritsit – Brian Spencer Reyes

Parade of Stars

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The Film Development Council of the Philippine coordinated with the MMFF organizers described to be "simpler" Parade of Stars than parades of the previous editions. The parade took place in December 23, 2016. "Standard size" vehicles were used instead of grand floats.[9]

The parade began at N. Lopez Street beside the Manila City Hall. The parade convoy passed through Taft Avenue then crossed the Jones Bridge. Quintin Paredes Street in Manila Chinatown, as well as Reina Regente Street, Recto and Rizal Avenues, Fugoso Street, and Quezon Boulevard were also part of the parade route. The parade ended at Plaza Miranda.[18]

Awards

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2016 Metro Manila Film Festival
Gabi ng Parangal
DateDecember 29, 2016 (2016-12-29)
Highlights
Best PictureSunday Beauty Queen
Most awardsSeklusyon (8)
Television coverage
NetworkIBC 13

Major awards

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Winners are listed first, highlighted with boldface and indicated with a double dagger (‡). Nominees are also listed if applicable.[19][20][better source needed]

Best Picture Best Director
Best Actor Best Actress
Best Supporting Actor Best Supporting Actress
Best Ensemble Cast Best Screenplay
Best Cinematography Best Production Design
Best Editing Best Sound Design
  • Lamberto Casas, Jr. and Albert Michael Idioma – Seklusyon‡
Best Original Theme Song Best Musical Score
  • "Dominus Miserere" from Seklusyon – Francis de Veyra‡
Gatpuno Antonio J. Villegas Cultural Award Fernando Poe Jr. Memorial Award for Excellence

(revoked due to dog slaughter scene issue)[21]

Special Jury Prize Best Float
My Most Favorite Film Children's Choice Award

Other awards

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Short Film category

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  • Best Picture – EJK by Bor Ocampo
  • Special Jury Prize – Manila Scream by Roque Lee & Blair Camilo
  • Best Director – Jarell Serencio, Mga Bitoon sa Siudad
  • Best Screenplay – Mitatang
  • Best Work for Children – Passage of Life

Multiple awards

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Awards Film
8 Seklusyon
4 Die Beautiful
Sunday Beauty Queen
2 Oro
Saving Sally

Box Office gross

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The MMFF Executive Committee announced on December 26, that it has reached the target gross ticket sales during the opening of the festival on December 25, Christmas Day.[22][23] The MMFF also announced the 4 top-grossing movies during the opening day, in alphabetical order, namely Ang Babae sa Septic Tank 2: #ForeverIsNotEnough, Die Beautiful, Seklusyon and Vince & Kath & James.[22] However, the committee did not disclose the actual box office earnings at that time, since most of the cinemas reportedly didn't submit the full ticket gross reports.[24] According to MMDA Chairman Thomas Orbos, the 2016 edition had grossed only half a billion pesos or half of last year's total gross.[25] The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority was criticized for not releasing official earnings of each film. This led to some film studios releasing their own earnings.

Here are the rankings and overall gross ticket sales as of January 3, 2017:

References

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  1. ^ Dimaculangan, Jocelyn (November 5, 2016). "MMFF Exe Com addresses concerns about picture lock versions of submissions". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved November 19, 2016.
  2. ^ "SM Cinema pulled off some MMFF 2016 entries to prioritize Vice Ganda, Vic Sotto's films?". The Summit Express. Retrieved 29 October 2021.
  3. ^ "Is MMFF 2016 a big success?". Manila Standard. Retrieved 29 October 2021.
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  5. ^ Sallan, Edwin (December 6, 2016). "MMFF announces simpler parade of stars, early awards night". Interaksyon. Archived from the original on December 9, 2016. Retrieved December 10, 2016.
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