Metro Manila Film Festival 2013 Complete List of Entries

Here is the updated list of entries and available trailers for the most watched film festival in the country. Since the original announcement last June, two films were so far pulled out and two lead actors were replaced.

1. 10,000 Hours

Philippine Film Studio Inc.

Robin Padilla, Alden Richards

2. San Pedro Calungsod, Batang Martir

Hubo Productions

JM de Guzman  Lead actor JM de Guzman reportedly pulled out for "health reasons."

3. Boy, Girl, Bakla, Tomboy

Viva Films and Star Cinema

Vice Ganda, Ruffa Gutierrez and Maricel Soriano

4. Pagpag: Syam na Buhay (Click to read movie review here)

ABSCBN Film Productions, Skylight Films And Regal

Daniel Padilla and Kathryn Bernardo

5. Kimmy Dora Prequel

Spring Films Inc.

Eugene Domingo and Piolo Pascual - Sam Milby was cast as replacement for Piolo as Eugene's leading man.

6. My Little Bossings

Octoarts, MZET, Apt and Kris Aquino Prod

Vic Sotto and Kris Aquino

7. Boy Golden
Scenema Concept Intl.
E.R. Ejercito, KC Concepcion - Laguna Governor (former) and lead actor/producer of the film, ER Ejercito, was recently disqualified by the Commission on Elections (COMELEC) for overspending during the recent elections. Despite this, the film still seems to be on the go. It is of course comforting to know that disgraced politicians can always turn to showbiz when their political careers turn sour (sarcasm). Politics aside though, the trailer looks pretty decent.

8. Kaleidoscope World
Melcor Enterprises
Sef Cadayona, Yassi Pressman, Elmo Magalona, Diva Montelaba, Steven Silva, Enzo Pineda

List of films Pulled out:

Be Careful with my Heart

ABSCBN Film Productions

Richard Yap and Jodi Sta. Maria

Pulled out due to schedule constraints.

My Super Kap

Imus Productions Inc.

Bong Revilla, AiAi delas Alas and Toni Gonzaga

Pulled out supposedly because of conflicting schedules of its lead actresses. Incidentally, Producer/Lead Actor is also under investigation for alleged involvement in a massive pork barrel scam where he was named as a major player in pocketing public funds. I wonder if that pork money has ever produced a string of MMFF movies in the past. If so, I wouldn't be surprised.

With the recent changes in the festival entries, there seems to be a better mix of films this year. There are still incarnations of the usual box-office trash but hopefully along with the change of title, the worn out formula used are also updated.

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