# 1994 Metro Manila Film Festival

The 20th Metro Manila Film Festival was held in December 1994. This film festival is notable because no film won the award for Best Picture, the Gatpuno Antonio J. Villegas Cultural Awards, Best Director, and Best Screenplay. When asked on the absence of these awards, Board of Jurors chairman Alejandro Roces stated that none of the entries during that year were deserving of the awards. Furthermore, this film festival is different from the Manila Film Festival (MFF) that took place earlier that year, which was marked by a scandal over the recipient of the Best Actor and Best Actress award.

## Entries

| Title | Starring | Studio | Director | Genre |
| Kanto Boy 2: Anak ni Totoy Guapo | Ian Veneracion, Kimberly Diaz, Ramon Christopher, Dick Israel, Bob Soler, Max Laurel, Dencio Padilla, Jimmy Fabregas | Moviestars Productions | Augusto Salvador | Action, Crime, Drama |
| Lucas Abelardo | Roi Vinzon, Dante Rivero, Bembol Roco, Bob Soler, Karen Timbol, Zando Zamora, King Gutierrez, Conrad Poe, Levy Ignacio, Dencio Padilla | Levin Films | Jose "Kaka" Balagtas | Action, Crime, Drama |
| Mama's Boys 2: Let's Go Na! | Anjo Yllana, Ogie Alcasid, Michael V., Patrick Guzman, Sunshine Cruz, Lailani Navarro, Aileen Angeles, Jennifer Mendoza | OctoArts Films | Tony Y. Reyes | Comedy |
| Ang Pagbabalik ni Pedro Penduko | Janno Gibbs, Chiquito, Leo Martinez, Jun Aristorenas, Vina Morales, Donita Rose, Arnmel Ignacio, Malu de Guzman | VIVA Films | J. Erastheo Navoa | Action, Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy |
| Shake, Rattle & Roll V | Episode 1: "Maligno" - Ruffa Gutierrez, Monsour del Rosario Episode 2: "Anino" - Sheryl Cruz, Jacklyn Jose, Dingdong Dantes, Ogie Diaz Episode 3: "Impakto" - Manilyn Reynes, Tom Taus, Jr., Chuck Perez, Don Pepot | Regal Films | Manny Castaneda and Jose Javier Reyes | Horror, Comedy |
| Wanted: Perfect Father | Dolphy, Dawn Zulueta, Edu Manzano, Babalu, Jeffrey Quizon, Rochelle Barrameda | Star Cinema | Efren Jarlego | Comedy, Drama, Family |

## Winners and nominees
### Awards

Winners are listed first and highlighted in boldface.
| Best Film | Best Director |
| None | None |
| Best Actor | Best Actress |
| Roi Vinzon – Lucas Abelardo | Kimberly Diaz – Kanto Boy 2: Anak ni Totoy Guapo |
| Best Supporting Actor | Best Supporting Actress |
| Dick Israel – Kanto Boy 2: Anak ni Totoy Guapo | Teresa Loyzaga – Lucas Abelardo |
| Best Art Direction | Best Cinematography |
| Ben Payumo – Ang Pagbabalik ni Pedro Penduko | Ben Lobo - Ang Pagbabalik ni Pedro Penduko |
| Best Child Performer | Best Editing |
| Tom Taus, Jr. – Shake, Rattle & Roll V | Renato de Leon - Lucas Abelardo |
| Best Story | Best Screenplay |
| Jose "Kaka" Balagtas – Lucas Abelardo | None |
| Best Original Song | Best Music |
| Rey Magtoto – Lucas Abelardo | Jaime Fabregas - Kanto Boy 2: Anak ni Totoy Guapo |
| Best Visual Effects | Best Make-up |
| Cinemagic – Ang Pagbabalik ni Pedro Penduko | Rey Salamat – Ang Pagbabalik ni Pedro Penduko |
| Best Sound Recording | Best Float |
| Rolly Ruta - Lucas Abelardo | Ang Pagbabalik ni Pedro Penduko - VIVA Films |
| Gatpuno Antonio J. Villegas Cultural Awards |
| None |

## Multiple awards

| Awards | Film |
| 6 | Lucas Abelardo |
| 5 | Ang Pagbabalik ni Pedro Penduko |
| 3 | Kanto Boy 2: Anak ni Totoy Guapo |

## Ceremony information
### Lack of award-winners

During the "Gabi ng Parangal" held in PICC, December 27 of Tuesday night, Alejandro Roces, chairman of the Board of Jurors announced that: "none of the entries was deserving". Therefore, the six major awards (Three Best Pictures, Gatpuno Antonio J. Villegas Cultural Awards, Best Director, and Best Screenplay) were not given. Manila Standard columnist Emil P. Jurado praised the jurors' decision not to give out the major awards, stating that "[u]nless and until our filmmakers raise their professional and moral standards, the festival serves no purpose."