The Metro Manila Film Festival celebrated its 50th anniversary, generating significant buzz and controversy both online and in the news. While some opinions arose from disagreements regarding the awards, the festival's enduring relevance among Filipino filmmakers and audiences remains undeniable. The article delves into the history of MMFF, revisiting past controversies that shaped the festival's legacy.
Yugel LosorataThe Metro Manila Film Festival commemorated its 50th edition with a bang, generating significant buzz in the news and on social media. Whether these issues cast the household-name festival in a good or bad light, they essentially reflect its strong relevance among local filmmakers and audiences.
I casually browsed through the Wikipedia entry on MMFF and found some fascinating tidbits, a few of which I’ll mention here and share my thoughts on. In 1986, MMFF opted not to award trophies for Best and Second Best Picture, Best Story, and Best Screenplay. The jurors noted that none of the seven entries deserved recognition in these categories. Somehow, the real-life EDSA Revolution that year turned out to be far more cinematic.
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