# 2013 Metro Manila Film Festival

The 39th Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF), presented by the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA), was held from 25 December 2013 to the first week of January 2014. During the festival, no foreign films are shown in Philippine theaters (except IMAX theaters) in order to showcase locally produced films. For this year, eight film entries were chosen by the MMDA to be showcased in the festival. Contrary to previous years, the Enteng Kabisote, Panday, and Shake, Rattle & Roll films were not presented for this year's festival.
10,000 Hours won the most awards with fourteen, including Best Actor for Robin Padilla, Best Director for Joyce Bernal, and Best Picture. Other winners included My Little Bossings with four awards, Girl, Boy, Bakla, Tomboy with three, and Pagpag: Siyam na Buhay and Boy Golden with one.

## Background

The 38th Metro Manila Film Festival held in 2012 became the highest earning MMFF to date with 767 million pesos, 21% higher than that of 2011. On a speech by Chairman Francis Tolentino of Metropolitan Manila Development Authority or MMDA, announcement was held on the creation of a new category, "Animation" under the "New Wave" will be launched on this year. He stated, "...With the growing talent of pool animators both locally and abroad, it is high time that we recognize and showcase their potential to a broader audience...". The Animahenasyon: Philippine Animation Festival will feature 5 animated films acts as Prelude to be shown in theater 1 week ahead of the mainstream films. In line with the move, the MMFF has partnered with the Animation Council of the Philippines, the country's lead organization in the promotion of the animation industry development. But in the press conference held on the announcement of 8 official entries, Chairman Tolentino announced that the animation category will have to be postponed until the next festival. He also announced the creation of the MMFF Review Committee which will assess and improve the rules, regulations, and implementing programs of the film festival.

## Entries
### Official entries

On 18 June 2013, the eight official entries were announced by MMDA Chairman Francis Tolentino namely 10,000 Hours, Girl, Boy, Bakla, Tomboy, Kimmy Dora: Ang Kiyemeng Prequel, Pagpag, Pedro Calungsod: Batang Martir, My Super Kap, and My Little Bossings. Due to technical difficulties and other external factors, some entries dropped out of the competition, in which the MMDA committee pick from other entries, which failed to be shortlisted, to replace the withdrawn entry.
| Title | Starring | Studio | Director | Genre |
| 10,000 Hours | Robin Padilla, Alden Richards, Bela Padilla, Mylene Dizon, Carla Humphries, Pen Medina, Joem Bascon, Michael de Mesa | Philippine Film Studios, N$^2$ Productions & Viva Films | Joyce Bernal | Action, drama, thriller |
| Boy Golden | Jeorge Estregan, KC Concepcion | Viva Films & Scenema Concept International | Chito S. Roño | Action, drama |
| Girl, Boy, Bakla, Tomboy | Vice Ganda, Maricel Soriano, Joey Marquez, Ruffa Gutierrez, Cristine Reyes, JC de Vera, Ejay Falcon | Star Cinema & Viva Films | Wenn Deramas | Comedy |
| Kaleidoscope World | Sef Cadayona, Yassi Pressman | iAct Productions | Eliza Cornejo | Romance, dance film |
| Kimmy Dora: Ang Kiyemeng Prequel | Eugene Domingo, Sam Milby | Spring Films, MJM Productions & Quantum Films | Chris Martinez | Comedy, action |
| My Little Bossings | Vic Sotto, Kris Aquino, Ryzza Mae Dizon, James "Bimby" Aquino-Yap | OctoArts Films, M-Zet Productions, APT Entertainment & K Productions | Marlon Rivera | Comedy |
| Pagpag: Siyam na Buhay | Kathryn Bernardo, Daniel Padilla, Paulo Avelino, Shaina Magdayao | Star Cinema & Regal Entertainment | Frasco Mortiz | Horror, suspense, thriller |
| Pedro Calungsod: Batang Martir | Rocco Nacino, Christian Vasquez, Jestoni Alarcon, Robert Correa, Ryan Eigenmann, Victor Basa, Johan Santos | HPI Synergy Group & Wings Entertainment | Francis O. Villacorta | Biography, epic |
* My Super Kap was withdrawn from the official list on 24 July 2013. Bong Revilla mentioned the conflicting schedules of the two of his cast members, Toni Gonzaga and Ai-Ai delas Alas as a reason for a foreseen delay of the film's special effects.
* Kulay Abo ang Langit was voted by the MMFF Screening Committee as replacement for My Super Kap on 2 August 2013. The film, which is technically No. 9 in the 15-picture line-up of MMFF finalists, has been retitled Pinoy Mutant Warriors by its producers. But due to significant changes from the original submitted film, Pinoy Mutant Warriors was not accepted.
* Boy Golden was picked as 7th official entry, replacing the withdrawn entry My Super Kap as well as rejected entry, Kulay Abo ang Langit.
* Be Careful with My Heart: The Movie was withdrawn from the official list on 12 September 2013. Tight schedule of the cast and crew of Be Careful with My Heart on shooting the ongoing series has been stated as the main reason.
* Kaleidoscope World was announced as the 8th official entry to the film festival on 25 September 2013, replacing Be Careful with My Heart.

### New Wave entries

These films were screened from 18 to 24 December as a prelude to the MMFF.
| Title | Starring | Studio | Director | Genre |
| Mga Anino ng Kahapon | Agot Isidro, TJ Trinidad, Carlo Cruz, Carl Acosta, Upeng Galang-Fernandez | Vim Yapan-Alem Chua Productions | Alvin Yapan | Drama |
| Dukit | Willy Layug, Raquel Villavicencio, Bor Ocampo, Bambalito Lacap, Thea Lelay, Rhea Lim, Mark Joseph Griswold, Grace Martinez | Centerstage Productions | Armando Lao | Drama |
| Island Dreams | Louise delos Reyes, Alexis Petitprez, Irma Adlawan, Chanel Latorre, Natasha Villaroman, Hector Macaso, Junar Vidal, Ronaldo Baxafra | Kenau Pictures Production | Aloy Adlawan, Gino M. Santos | Romance, comedy |
| Ang Maestra | Perla Bautista, Vaness del Moral, Jenine Desiderio, Dexter Doria, Mel Kimura, Lui Manansala | Pixel Works Enterprise, Scenema Concept International | Joven Tan | Drama |
| Saka-Saka | Ejay Falcon, Joseph Marco, Toby Alejar, Mon Confiado, Baron Geisler, Gigi Locsin | Cinebro | Toto Natividad | Action, drama |

## Awards

On 27 December 2013, the Metro Manila Film Festival Awards Night was held at Meralco Theater in Ortigas Center, Pasig. Winners are listed first and highlighted in boldface. The awards night was aired on TV5.

### Major awards

| Best Picture | Best Director |
| 10,000 Hours – Philippine Film Studios, Inc. and Viva Films Girl, Boy, Bakla, Tomboy – Viva Films and Star Cinema (2nd Best Picture) My Little Bossings – OctoArts Films, M-Zet TV Productions, APT Entertainment, Inc., and K Productions (3rd Best Picture) Boy Golden – Scenema Concept International, Inc. and Viva Films Kaleidoscope World – iACT Productions Kimmy Dora: Ang Kiyemeng Prequel – Spring Films Pagpag: Siyam na Buhay – ABS-CBN Film Productions, Inc. and Regal Entertainment, Inc. Pedro Calungsod: Batang Martir – H.P.I. Synergy Group | Joyce E. Bernal – 10,000 Hours Chito S. Roño – Boy Golden Wenn V. Deramas – Girl, Boy, Bakla, Tomboy Marlon Rivera – My Little Bossings Frasco Mortiz – Pagpag: Siyam na Buhay |
| Best Actor | Best Actress |
| Robin Padilla – 10,000 Hours as Gabriel Molino Alcaraz Vice Ganda – Girl, Boy, Bakla, Tomboy as Girlie, Peter, Mark Jill, and Panying Jackstone Jeorge Estregan – Boy Golden as Arturo "Boy Golden" Porcuna Vic Sotto – My Little Bossings as Victor "Torky" Villanueva Daniel Padilla – Pagpag: Siyam na Buhay as Cedric Rocco Nacino – Pedro Calungsod: Batang Martir as Pedro Calungsod | Maricel Soriano – Girl, Boy, Bakla, Tomboy as Pia Jackstone KC Concepcion – Boy Golden as Marla "Marla Dy" De Guzman Eugene Domingo – Kimmy Dora: Ang Kiyemeng Prequel as Kimmy and Dora Go Dong Hae Kathryn Bernardo – Pagpag: Siyam na Buhay as Leni Bela Padilla – 10,000 Hours as Maya Limchauco |
| Best Supporting Actor | Best Supporting Actress |
| Pen Medina – 10,000 Hours as Sebastian Jago Baron Geisler – Boy Golden as Datu Putla Janus del Prado – Pagpag: Siyam na Buhay as Dencio Christian Vasquez – Pedro Calungsod: Batang Martir as Diego Luis de San Vitores Michael de Mesa – 10,000 Hours as Dir. Dante Cristobal Cholo Barretto – 10,000 Hours as Benjo Alcaraz | Aiza Seguerra – My Little Bossings as Ice Gloria Sevilla – Boy Golden as Aling Puring Shaina Magdayao – Pagpag: Siyam na Buhay as Lucy Carla Humphries – 10,000 Hours as Isabelle Manahan Mylene Dizon – 10,000 Hours as Anna Alcaraz |
| Gatpuno Antonio J. Villegas Cultural Award | Fernando Poe Jr. Memorial Award for Excellence |
| 10,000 Hours | 10,000 Hours |
| Best Screenplay | Best Original Story |
| 10,000 Hours – Ryllah Epifania Berica and Keiko Aquino Girl, Boy, Bakla, Tomboy – Mel Mendoza del Rosario Kimmy Dora: Ang Kiyemeng Prequel – Chris Martinez My Little Bossings – Bibeth Orteza | 10,000 Hours – Neil Arce, Peter Serrano, Bela Padilla and Joyce Bernal Girl, Boy, Bakla, Tomboy – Mel Mendoza del Rosario My Little Bossings – Bibeth Orteza Pagpag: Siyam na Buhay – Joel Mercado |
| Gender Sensitivity Award | Best Cinematography |
| Girl, Boy, Bakla, Tomboy | 10,000 Hours – Marissa Floirendo and Gilberto Vistan Boy Golden – Carlo Mendoza Girl, Boy, Bakla, Tomboy – Sherman So My Little Bossings – Lee Briones Meily |
| Best Editor | Best Production Design |
| Marya Ignacio – 10,000 Hours Marya Ignacio – Girl, Boy, Bakla, Tomboy Joyce Bernal – Kimmy Dora: Ang Kiyemeng Prequel Jerrold Tarog – Pagpag: Siyam na Buhay | 10,000 Hours – Joey Luna Boy Golden – Fritz Silorio and Joel M. V. Bilbao Girl, Boy, Bakla, Tomboy – Danilo Cristobas Kimmy Dora: Ang Kiyemeng Prequel – Digo Ricio Pedro Calungsod: Batang Martir – Art Nicdao |
| Best Visual Effects | Best Make-up Artist |
| 10,000 Hours – Central Digital Boy Golden – Mothership, Inc. Girl, Boy, Bakla, Tomboy – Dodge Ledesma Kimmy Dora: Ang Kiyemeng Prequel – Optima Digital Pagpag: Siyam na Buhay – Blackburst, Inc. | Mountain Rock Productions and Leslie Lucero – Pagpag: Siyam na Buhay Juvan Bermil, Virginia Apolinario, and Benny Batoctoy – Boy Golden Edna Perida – Girl, Boy, Bakla, Tomboy Alex "Bo" Vicencio – 10,000 Hours |
| Best Original Theme Song | Best Musical Scorer |
| "My Little Bossings" from My Little Bossings – Jan K. Ilacad "Pahamak" from Kimmy Dora: Ang Kiyemeng Prequel – Yeng Constantino "Awit ni Pedro" from Pedro Calungsod: Batang Martir – Francis O. Villacorta and Tonton Africa | Teresa Barrozo – 10,000 Hours Vincent de Jesus – Girl, Boy, Bakla, Tomboy Jessie Lasaten – My Little Bossings Noel Espenida and Emlyn Oflindo Santos – Pedro Calungsod: Batang Martir |
| Best Sound Engineer | Best Child Performer |
| Emmanuel Clemente – 10,000 Hours Albert Michael Idioma and Adiss Tabong – My Little Bossings Arnel Labayo – Pagpag: Siyam na Buhay Albert Michael Idioma – Pedro Calungsod: Batang Martir | Ryzza Mae Dizon – My Little Bossings |
| Youth Choice Award | Best Float |
| Pagpag: Siyam na Buhay | Boy Golden |

### New Wave category
#### Full-Length Category

| Best Picture | Best Director |
| Dukit – Armando Y. Lao Mga Anino ng Kahapon – Alemberg Ang Island Dreams – Kenneth Au Ang Maestra – Maylyn V. Enriquez Saka Saka – Toto Natividad | Armando Y. Lao – Dukit Alvin B. Yapan – Mga Anino ng Kahapon Aloy Adlawan and Gino M. Santos – Island Dreams Joven M. Tan – Ang Maestra Toto Natividad – Saka Saka |
| Best Actor | Best Actress |
| Wilfredo Layug, Bor Ocampo, and Bambalito Lacap - Dukit | Agot Isidro - Mga Anino ng Kahapon |
| Most Gender Sensitivity Award | Special Jury Prize |
| Island Dreams | Mga Anino ng Kahapon |

#### Other Awards

* New Wave Student Short Film Special Jury Prize - #NoFilter
* New Wave Student Short Film Most Gender-Sensitive Film - Hintayin Mo sa Seq. 24
* New Wave Animation Best Picture - Kaleh and Mbaki
* New Wave Animation Special Jury Prize - Ang Lalong ni Kulakog

## Box Office gross

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority was criticized for only releasing the official earnings of the Top 4 films.
| Entry | Gross Ticket Sales | Gross Ticket Sales |
| Entry | 25 December | 7 January |
| My Little Bossings | ₱ 50,400,000* | ₱ 375,900,000* |
| Girl, Boy, Bakla, Tomboy | ₱ 47,600,000 | ₱ 375,450,000 |
| Pagpag: Siyam na Buhay | ₱ 23,700,000 | ₱ 170,500,000 |
| Kimmy Dora: Ang Kiyemeng Prequel | P 8,100,000 | ₱ 30,600,000 |
| | TOTAL | ₱ 999,302,000 |