# 2022 Metro Manila Film Festival

The 2022 Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) is the 48th edition of the annual Metro Manila Film Festival held in Metro Manila and throughout the Philippines. It is being organized by the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA). During the festival, no foreign films are shown in Philippine theaters (excluding IMAX and 4D theaters).

## Entries
### Feature films

The following was the criteria used in determining the final 8 entries:
The Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) Executive Committee announced the first four official entries in July 2022 which were entered as script submissions. The last four entries was announced after the submission period for finished films ended on September 30, 2022.
On October 20, 2022, the last four films was announced by MMFF Executive Committee. These four additional films are finished films selected within the record high of 22 films that were submitted. Now on its 48th edition, this year theme is "Balik Saya sa MMFF 2022".
| Title | Starring | Production company | Director/s | Genre |
| First batch |||||
| Labyu with an Accent | Coco Martin, Jodi Sta. Maria | ABS-CBN Film Productions and CCM Creatives | Rodel Nacianceno | Romance, Comedy |
| Nanahimik ang Gabi | Ian Veneracion, Heaven Peralejo, Mon Confiado | Rein Entertainment Philippines | Shugo Praico | Horror, Thriller, Action |
| Partners in Crime | Vice Ganda, Ivana Alawi | ABS-CBN Film Productions and Viva Films | Cathy Garcia-Molina | Action, Comedy |
| My Teacher | Toni Gonzaga, Joey de Leon | TEN17P, DepEd Entertainment and APT Entertainment | Paul Soriano | Drama, Family |
| Second batch |||||
| Deleter | Nadine Lustre, Louise delos Reyes, McCoy de Leon, Jeffrey Hidalgo | Viva Films | Mikhail Red | Techno-horror, Psychological thriller |
| Family Matters | Noel Trinidad, Liza Lorena | Cineko Productions, Inc. | Nuel Naval | Drama, Family |
| Mamasapano: Now It Can Be Told | Edu Manzano, Aljur Abrenica, Paolo Gumabao | Borracho Film Production and Viva Films | Lester Dimaranan | Action, Drama |
| My Father, Myself | Dimples Romana, Sean de Guzman, Jake Cuenca | 3:16 Media Network and Regal Entertainment | Joel Lamangan | Drama |

## Parade of Stars

The Parade of Stars, the traditional motorcade of floats featuring the eight official entries, for the 2022 MMFF was held in Quezon City on December 21, 2022. The route traversed Quezon Avenue from Welcome Rotonda to the Quezon Memorial Circle. The route is 7.36 kilometers (4.57 mi) long. The parade ended on Quezon Memorial Circle.

## Awards

The Gabi ng Parangal (transl. Awards Night) of the 2022 Metro Manila Film Festival was held at the New Frontier Theater in Quezon City on December 27, 2022.
Viva Live was the producer of the program which was hosted by Giselle Sanchez, Cindy Miranda, and BB Gandanghari.
The criteria for judging was based on a definition by Eddie Romero, National Artist for film. Jurors underwent a secret vote but were briefed on the Romero criteria and the MMFF Executive Committee tallied the votes.
The board of jurors include: Laurice Guillen (head), Jose Arturo Garcia (cochair), Tirso Cruz III (Film Development Council of the Philippines chair), Dan Fernandez, Raquel Villavicencio, Ino Manalo, Alex Cortez, Noah Tonga, Victor Pablo Trinidad and Lucky Blanco.

### Major awards

Winners are listed first, highlighted in boldface, and indicated with a double dagger (‡). Nominations are also listed if applicable.
| Best Picture | Best Director |
| Deleter – Pelikula Red, Top Story‡ Mamasapano: Now It Can Be Told – Borracho Film Productions (2nd Best Picture) Nanahimik ang Gabi – Rein Entertainment (3rd Best Picture) | Mikhail Red – Deleter‡ Shugo Praico – Nanahimik ang Gabi Lester Dimaranan – Mamasapano: Now It Can Be Told Joel Lamangan – My Father, Myself Paul Soriano – My Teacher |
| Best Actor | Best Actress |
| Ian Veneracion – Nanahimik ang Gabi‡ Jake Cuenca – My Father, Myself Noel Trinidad – Family Matters | Nadine Lustre – Deleter‡ Ivana Alawi – Partners in Crime Toni Gonzaga – My Teacher Heaven Peralejo – Nanahimik ang Gabi |
| Best Supporting Actor | Best Supporting Actress |
| Mon Confiado – Nanahimik ang Gabi‡ Nonie Buencamino – Family Matters Sean de Guzman – My Father, Myself | Dimples Romana – My Father, Myself‡ Tiffany Grey – My Father, Myself Louise delos Reyes – Deleter |
| Best Screenplay | Best Cinematography |
| Eric Ramos – Mamasapano: Now It Can Be Told‡ Shugo Praico – Nanahimik ang Gabi Toni Gonzaga – My Teacher Quinn Carillo – My Father, Myself | Ian Guevarra – Deleter‡ Mo Zee – Nanahimik ang Gabi Paolo Emmanuel Magsino – Mamasapano: Now It Can Be Told TM Malones – My Father, Myself |
| Best Production Design | Best Editing |
| Mariel Hizon – Nanahimik ang Gabi‡ Ericson Navarro – Mamasapano: Now It Can Be Told Marc Jayson Jose – Deleter | Nikolas Red – Deleter‡ Paolo Emmanuel Magsino – Mamasapano: Now It Can Be Told Mo Zee – Nanahimik ang Gabi |
| Best Sound | Best Original Theme Song |
| Deleter‡ Mamasapano: Now It Can Be Told Nanahimik ang Gabi Partners in Crime | "Aking Mahal" from Mamasapano: Now It Can Be Told – by Ferdinand Topacio and Cristy Fermin‡ Labyu with an Accent Family Matters Sandal Ka Lang from My Teacher – by Cesar Francis Concio |
| Best Musical Score | Best Visual Effects |
| Greg Rodriguez III – Nanahimik ang Gabi‡ Riki Gonzales – Mamasapano: Now It Can Be Told Cesar Francis Concio – Family Matters Myka Magsaysay-Sigua and Paul Sigua – Deleter | Gaspar Mangalin – Deleter‡ Nanahimik ang Gabi Mamasapano: Now It Can Be Told |
| Best Child Performer | Gatpuno Antonio J. Villegas Cultural Award |
| Shawn Niño Gabriel – My Father, Myself‡ | Family Matters‡ |
| Fernando Poe Jr. Memorial Award for Excellence | Best Float |
| Mamasapano: Now It Can Be Told‡ | My Father, Myself‡ |
| Special Jury Prize | Gender Sensitivity Award |
| Mamasapano: Now It Can Be Told‡ | My Teacher‡ Nanahimik ang Gabi Deleter Family Matters |

### Other awards

* Manay Ichu Vera-Perez Maceda Memorial Award – Vilma Santos
* Phoenix Stars of the Night – Ian Veneracion and Nadine Lustre

### Multiple awards

| Awards | Film |
| 7 | Deleter |
| 5 | Nanahimik ang Gabi |
| 5 | Mamasapano: Now It Can Be Told |
| 3 | My Father, Myself |

### Multiple nominations

| Nominations | Film |
| 13 | Nanahimik ang Gabi |
| 12 | Mamasapano: Now It Can Be Told |
| 11 | Deleter |
| 10 | My Father, Myself |
| 6 | Family Matters |
| 4 | My Teacher |
| 2 | Partners in Crime |

## Box office gross

MMDA Chairman Atty. Romando Artes stated that the eight entries of 2022 Metro Manila Film Festival reaches a combined box office gross of ₱500 million during the official run of the film festival, with the actual box office gross figure deemed "acceptable in the industry practice". The top four grossing films in alphabetical order was also released namely: Deleter, Family Matters, Labyu with an Accent, and Partners in Crime. He added that the inaugural edition of Metro Manila Summer Film Festival starting April 8, 2023.