2014 Metro Manila Film Festival

The 40th Metro Manila Film Festival was the edition of the annual film festival that is held in Metro Manila, Philippines and is organized by the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA). During the film festival, no foreign films are shown in Philippine cinemas and theaters (except IMAX theaters) in order to showcase locally produced films. The film festival began on December 23, 2014 and was kicked off by the yearly Parade of Stars' float parade starting from the Quirino Grandstand. It is expected to run until January 7 of the following year.

The awards night commenced on December 27, 2014 at the Philippine International Convention Center, and was hosted by Edu Manzano and Kris Aquino. It was also aired via delayed telecast on ABS-CBN.

Official entries
The official list of entries were announced on June 21, 2014. From the 13 submissions, 8 were chosen for the festival;

New Wave entries
MMDA started to accept entries for the New Wave category until October 7, 2014. On October 24, 2014, the official list of entries were announced. Films were screened on selected cinemas from December 17 to 24, 2014.

Student shorts

 * Bimyana - Kim Zuñiga, De La Salle–College of Saint Benilde
 * Bundok Chubibo - Glenn Barit, University of the Philippines Diliman
 * Kalaw - Immy Belle Rempis, Asia Pacific Film Institute
 * Kubli - Regine Ynieto, Far Eastern University
 * Siyanawa - Gio Alpuente, Southern Luzon State University
 * Ang Soltera - Arielle Louise Naguit, De La Salle Lipa

Animated films

 * Cherry - Dustin Uy
 * Gymsnatch - Eric Dequitos
 * Isip-Bata - Eugene Ceriola & Keith Bercero
 * An Maogmang Lugar - Mary Ann Espedido
 * Shifter - Jerico Fuentes

Major awards


The following are the winners of the mainstream category:

Other awards

 * Commemorative Award for Vision and Leadership – Joseph Estrada
 * Special MMFF 40th Year Award – Francis Tolentino
 * Special Recognition Award (posthumous) – Guillermo de Vega; accepted by wife Maria de Vega
 * Face of the Night – Nadine Lustre

New Wave category
The following are the winners of the New Wave category:
 * Best Picture – Magkakabaung
 * Best Director – Jason Paul Laxamana, Magkakabaung
 * Best Actor – Allen Dizon, Magkakabaung
 * Best Actress – Zsa Zsa Padilla, M (Mother's Maiden Name)
 * Best Supporting Actor – Kristoffer King, Maratabat (Pride and Honor)
 * Best Supporting Actress – Gloria Sevilla, M (Mother's Maiden Name)
 * Special Jury Prize – M (Mother's Maiden Name)
 * Best Student Film – Bundok Chubibo by Glenn Barit
 * Student Film Special Jury Prize – Kalaw by Immy Rempis
 * Best Animation Film – An Maogmang Lugar by Mary Espedido
 * Animation Film Special Jury Prize – Cherry by Dustin Uy

Box office gross
The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority was criticized for releasing incomplete official earnings of each film. This led to some film studios releasing their own earnings.