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Indie Films Will Debut in 2010 MMFF

5 Indie Films will be highlighted in this year's Metro Manila Film Festival.

For the first time in the 36 years of the annual and much-anticipated filmfest, 5 indie films will have a place to shine.

According to Atty. Francis Tolentino, the chairman of the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) which organizes the annual MMFF, five independent films will be shown in selected theaters from Dec. 16 to 21, a week before the actual film festival when 8 mainstream entries are scheduled to open on Christmas Day.

This move will surely help the growing industry of independent films in the country, some of which brought home honors from various international film festival abroad.

The 5 Indie Films to be screened as part of the 2010 Metro Manila Film Festival are as follows:

SLOW FADE – Starring Diether Ocampo, Precious Lara Quigaman, Archie Adamos, Jaime Fabregas, Alchris Galura, Mosang, Alwyn Uytingco, Fonz Deza, Lui Manansala, Abel Napuran, Richard Manabat, Irene Tan-Gurango and German Moreno; Directed by: Rommel Sales (CLICK HERE TO WATCH TRAILER).

NASAAN SI HEFTE? – Starring Darryl Shaw, Anna Luna, Kenneth Go and Rommel Luna; Directed by Jonah Lim (CLICK HERE TO WATCH TRAILER).

PRESA – Starring Anita Linda, Jodi Sta. Maria-Lacson, Tetchie Agbayani, Liza Lorena, Daria Ramirez, Ina Feleo, Angeli Bayani, Cherry Madrigal and Rosanna Roces; Directed by: Adolfo Alix Jr.

RINDIDO – Starring Chanel Latorre, Vic Tiro, Banjo Romero, Jek Jumawan, Marlon Jarito and Lotlot Bernardo; Directed by Noriel Jarito.

SENIOR YEAR – Starring Dimples Romana, Ina Feleo, RJ Ledesma, Arnold Reyes, Che Ramos, LJ Moreno, Ramon Bautista, Daniel Medrana and Kalila Aguilos; Directed by Jerrold Tarog.

These five indie films are not in competition with the 8 mainstream films but they will receive special citations during the awards night. Furthermore, one entry will be given the award for achievement in technical excellence. The winner will receive a sponsorship from Fuji Film to convert the film into 35-millimeter format for showing during the regular commercial run after Jan. 7, 2011.

8 Comments on Indie Films Will Debut in 2010 MMFF

  1. THE MOST EVIL KUPALMILYA SSTARS MUST BE IN LINE WITH THE MOST BITTER OF STARMOMETER COMMENTERS katulad ni Miss Style! // November 30, 2010 at 5:41 pm //

    Correct, 7.
    Baka mabubuhay muli ang Pinoy film industry sa ganyang pagkakataon.

  2. kapamilya ruled // November 30, 2010 at 1:41 pm //

    sana madami manood dito…

  3. haha as if naman may manonood nyan. Mas mainam kung gawan yan ng sarili nilang filmfest like mmff ung walang forenger mubi na kalaban for at least one week.

  4. Personally I don’t like most indie films because they could be (1) preachy, (2) they have low production values, (3) the acting is sub par, (4) the score is distracting, and (5) too many “artistic visuals” of clouds or buildings.

    Oo nga, magaling ang mga leads na kilalang artista, pero dapat maalala nila na ang mga Pilipino ay nanonuod ng pelikula para maka-escape. Hindi para tumingin ng mga paintings. Oo karamihan gusto “ma-kilig” pero at least mayroon entertainment doon.

  5. exkapamilya // November 30, 2010 at 11:37 am //

    to no 3, hayaan mo na yang si no. 1 halatang walang taste yan, hindi nakakaintindi ng art. mga gags lang pinapanood nyan

  6. to no. 1 kaya nga po indie eh, they’re not up to the saleability of these movies but the quality…

  7. ang guapo ni dieter ocampo sa picture……but yung iba hindi kilala..parang each movie ay may kapamilya star na gumanap pero yung iba ay hindi kilala- o baka hindi sila artista or baguhan…..

  8. waste of money

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