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Metro Manila Film Festival New Wave Awards
The following are the New Wave Awards given by the Metro Manila Film Festival. History In 2010, the film festival had undergone some changes. One change is that the festival format will give a tribute to independent "indie" films. For the first time in the 36 editions of the Metro Manila Film Festival, it paid tribute to the independent filmmakers in the country by featuring five indie films in addition to the eight mainstream movie entries in the 36th Metro Manila Film Festival. In September 2011, Atty. Francis Tolentino, chairman of the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) changed the category name of "Indie" films to "New Wave" films to make it sound better and more attractive to hear, as well as including "Student Short Film Category" for the first time. The ''New Wave'' category starts during the 37th Metro Manila Film Festival in 2011. In 2016, they announced that there would no longer be a distinction made between "mainstream" and "indie" films in the MMFF ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Metro Manila Film Festival
The Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) is an annual film festival held in Metro Manila, Philippines. The festival, which runs from December 25 (Christmas) through New Year's Day and into first weekend of January in the following year, focuses on Filipino films. During the course of the festival, movie theaters show only films that are approved by its jurors and exclude foreign films except in 3D theaters and IMAX theaters. Since 2010s, film entries were played in select 3D cinemas that it can show movies in 2D format. It is one of the two Filipino major film festivals to exclude movies out of the country in a week-long period, the other being the Pista ng Pelikulang Pilipino happening during August. The annual event began with the 1975 Metro Manila Film Festival, during which ''Diligin Mo ng Hamog ang Uhaw na Lupa'' ("''Water the Thirsty Earth with Dew''") by Augusto Buenaventura won the best film award. One of the festival highlights is the parade of floats at the opening of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ateneo De Davao University
, mottoeng = Strong in Faith , type = Private Catholic Research Non-profit Coeducational Basic and Higher education institution , established = , founder = Society of Jesus , religious_affiliation = Roman Catholic (Jesuits) , academic_affiliations = AJCU-AP PAASCU UMAP ASEACCU CEAP COCOPEA DACS JBEC FAAP , chairman = Benjamin A. Lizada , president = Fr. Joel E. Tabora, SJ , vice-president = , principal = Camila V. Samblaceño(Junior High School) , director = , head_label = Headmaster , head = Geraldine Niña Rocel A. Libron(Grade School) , faculty = 840(665 full-time & 175 part-time) , administrative_staff = 400 , students = 3,900 (Grade School)4,800 (Junior High School and Senior High School) , undergrad = 6,400 (College) , postgrad = 1,600 (Graduate Scho ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Metro Manila Film Festival Awards
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Manila Bulletin
The ''Manila Bulletin'' (), (also known as the ''Bulletin'' and previously known as the ''Manila Daily Bulletin'' from 1906 to September 23, 1972, and the ''Bulletin Today'' from November 22, 1972, to March 10, 1986) is the Philippines' largest English language broadsheet newspaper by newspaper circulation, circulation. Founded in 1900, it is the second oldest extant newspaper published in the Philippines and the second oldest extant English language, English newspaper in the Far East. It bills itself as "The Nation's Leading Newspaper", which is its official slogan. According to a survey done by the Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalism, Manila Bulletin is considered "one of the most trusted news organizations"; placing 2nd with 66% of Filipinos trusting the organization. History ''Manila Bulletin'' was founded in 1900 by Carlson Taylor as a shipping journal. In 1957, the newspaper was acquired by Swiss expatriate named Hans Menzi. From 1938 to his death in 2002, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Thou Reyes
Joseph Kollins Reyes (born March 28, 1985), known professionally as Thou Reyes, is a Filipino actor and model A model is an informative representation of an object, person or system. The term originally denoted the plans of a building in late 16th-century English, and derived via French and Italian ultimately from Latin ''modulus'', a measure. Models c .... Filmography Television Film Theatre Awards and nominations References External links * {{DEFAULTSORT:Reyes, Thou 1985 births Living people Filipino male child actors People from Quezon City ABS-CBN personalities Star Magic GMA Network personalities Male actors from Metro Manila Filipino television personalities Filipino people of African-American descent 20th-century Filipino male actors 21st-century Filipino male actors Filipino male television actors ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2015 Metro Manila Film Festival
The 2015 Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) is the 41st edition of the annual Metro Manila Film Festival held in Metro Manila and throughout the Philippines. It organized by the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA, a government agency. During the festival, no foreign films are shown in Philippine theaters (except IMAX, 4D, and large format 3D theaters). The festival began on December 23, 2015, kicking off with the traditional Parada ng mga Artista (''Parade of the Stars'') float parade from Mall of Asia in Pasay to Quirino Grandstand in Manila. Showings are from December 25 until January 7. The Gabi ng Parangal (''Awards Night'') was held on December 27 at the Kia Theatre, Araneta Center, Quezon City, hosted by KC Concepcion and Richard Gutierrez. Both the Parade of Stars and the Awards Night are aired via delayed telecast on TV5 thru a co-production with Viva Entertainment. Metro Manila Film Festival reported that the total earnings of the festival was 1 billion p ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gloria Sevilla
Gloria Sevilla (January 31, 1932 – April 16, 2022) was a Filipino film actress. Career Sevilla was heralded as the "Queen of Visayan Movies" for her screen portrayal legacy in Visayan-made movies in the Philippines during the 1950s and 1960s. The Gawad Urian Awards honored her with a "Lifetime Achievement award" while The EDDYS honoured her with an "Icon Award", both for her contributions to Philippine cinema. Sevilla received her first FAMAS Award Best Supporting Actress in the movie ''Madugong Paghihiganti'' (1962). She won the FAMAS Award Best Actress twice for the movies - ''Badlis Sa Kinabuhi'' (1969) and ''Gimingaw Ako'' (1973). Throughout her career, Sevilla has starred in several iconic films such as ''Dyesebel'' (1978), ''Guhit Ng Palad'' (1988), ''Matud Nila'' (1991), ''The Flor Contemplacion Story'' (1995), ''Kay Tagal Kang Hinintay'' (2002), ''Lapu-lapu'' (2002), ''Bida si Mister, Bida si Misis'' (2002), and '' El Presidente'' (2012). Sevilla also remained active ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Allen Dizon
Allen Dizon (born on October 3, 1977), is a Filipino actor, model and producer in the Philippines. A former member of the Viva Hot Men, Dizon has transitioned from his early years in daring roles to become an independent film actor and producer. In 2007, he won the Best Supporting Actor FAMAS award and Star Award for Movies in the film ''Twilight Dancers''. Dizon appeared in movies such as ''Dukot'' (2009), ''Sigwa'' (2010), ''Patikul'' (2011), ''Deadline'' (2011), and ''Migrante'' (2012). He played as Sonny Burgos in the film ''Burgos'' (2013) starring Lorna Tolentino and Rocco Nacino, directed by Joel Lamangan. Dizon played as a soldier in ''Lauriana'' (2013) with Bangs Garcia and Rich Asuncion. He starred in ABS-CBN's melodrama series ''Doble Kara'' (2015), as Antonio Dela Rosa. Dizon produced the indie films ''Crossroads (Paupahan)'' (2008), ''Marino'' (2009) and ''Dukot'' (2009). Awards and nominations International Film Festivals * Note: The Special Jury Prize in the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Magkakabaung
''Magkakabaung'' (), is a 2014 Philippine drama independent film directed, written and edited by Jason Paul Laxamana. The film is known for winning the NETPAC Award for Best Asian Film at the 3rd Hanoi International Film Festival in Vietnam in November 2014. The film was also an official entry at the New Wave Category of the 40th Metro Manila Film Festival. Plot A single father accidentally kills his eight-year-old daughter by administering the wrong medication. He finds it challenging not only to have her body buried but also to bury his culpability. Cast *Allen Dizon as Randy *Gladys Reyes as Mabel *Chanel Latorre as Neri * Emilio Garcia as Mr. Canda *Felixia Crysten Dizon as Angeline Production Magkakabaung was shot with Kapampangan as the primary language accompanied with English subtitles. Release ''Magkakabaung'' was first released at the Montréal World Film Festival on 29 August 2014. It was first shown in the United States on 11 September 2014 at the Harlem Internatio ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
