Metro Manila Film Festival Award for Best Picture

Main article: Metro Manila Film Festival
Metro Manila Film Festival Award for Best Picture
Awarded forBest Picture
CountryPhilippines
Presented byMMDA
First awarded1975
Currently held byGreen Bones (2024)
Websitewww.mmda.gov.ph/mmff/

The Metro Manila Film Festival Award for Best Picture (previously known as Dangal ng Bagong Lipunan) is an award presented annually by the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA). It was first awarded at the 1st Metropolitan Film Festival ceremony, held in 1975; the film Diligin Mo ng Hamog ang Uhaw na Lupa starring Joseph Estrada received the award and it is given in honor of the film that has delivered an outstanding creation of the film, including directing, acting, music composing, writing, editing and other efforts put forth into a film.[1] The category was first named "Best Film" before changing it to "Best Picture" in 2007. Currently, nominees and winners are determined by Executive Committees, headed by the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority Chairman and key members of the film industry.[2]

Winners and nominees

Key Explanation
‡ Indicates the winning film/picture

1970s

Year Film Production company(ies) Producer(s) Ref
1975
(1st) 		Diligin Mo ng Hamog ang Uhaw na Lupa‡ JE Production, Inc Joseph Ejercito [1]
Batu-Bato sa Langit (3rd) NV Productions
1976
(2nd) 		Ganito Kami Noon, Paano Kayo Ngayon‡ Hemisphere Dennis Juban [3]
Minsa'y Isang Gamu-gamo Premiere Productions Digna Santiago
1977
(3rd) 		Burlesk Queen‡ Ian Films Romy Ching [4]
1978
(4th) 		Atsay‡ Ian Films Romy Ching [5]
1979
(5th) 		Kasal-kasalan, Bahay-bahayan‡ HPS Films Hermogenes P. Santiago [6]
Ina ka ng Anak Mo Lourdes A. Marquez (executive producer)

1980s

Year Film Production Company(ies) Producer(s) Ref
1980
(6th) 		Taga sa Panahon‡ [7]
Brutal
Langis sa Tubig
1981
(7th) 		Kisapmata‡ Bancom Productions Ronaldo S. Atienza [8]
Ang Babae Sa Ulog
1982
(8th) 		Himala‡ Experimental Cinema of the Philippines (1982) Bibsy N. Carballo and Charo Santos-Concio [9]
Moral
Haplos
1983
(9th) 		Karnal‡ Cine Suerte Films (1983) Ben Yalung [10]
Bago Kumalat ang Kamandag
Hot Property
1984
(10th) 		Bulaklak sa City Jail‡ Cherubim Films Archie Cobarrubias and Cherry Cobarrubias [11]
Alapaap (2nd)
Shake, Rattle & Roll (3rd)
Misteryo sa Tuwa
Atsay Liller Buti Nga Sa'yo
Idol
Muntinlupa
Bukas... May Pangarap
Ang Panday IV: Ika-Apat na Aklat
1985
(11th) 		Paradise Inn‡ Amazaldy Film Productions Amado Tan [12]
Moises Padilla Story: The Missing Chapter (2nd) Triple A Films
Ano Ang Kulay Ng Mukha ng Diyos? (3rd) Lea Productions
1986
(12th) 		Halimaw sa Banga (3rd)[Note 1] NCV Productions [13]
Bagets Gang
Payaso
1987
(13th) 		Olongapo, The Great American Dream‡ [14]
The Untold Story of Melanie Marquez (2nd)
Anak Badjao (3rd)
Huwag Mong Buhayin Ang Patay Seiko Films
Action Is not Missing
1 + 1 = 12 + 1 Regal Films
1988
(14th) 		Patrolman‡ [15]
Celestina Sanchez, Alyas Bubbles/ Enforcer: Ativan Gang (2nd)
Magkano ang iyong dangal (3rd)
1989
(15th) 		Imortal‡ VIVA Films Vic del Rosario [16]
Ang Bukas ay Akin Seiko Films

1990s

Year Film Production Company(ies) Producer(s) Ref
1990
(16th) 		Andrea, Paano Ba ang Maging Isang Ina?‡ MRN Film International Mely Nicandro [17]
Ama, Bakit Mo Ako Pinabayaan? (2nd)
Tumakbo Ka... Hanggang May Lupa (3rd)
Espadang Patpat
1991
(17th) 		Ang Totoong Buhay ni Pacita M.‡ MRN Film International Mely Nicandro [18]
Juan Tamad at Mister Shooli sa Mongolian Barbeque (The Movie) (2nd) FLT Films International
Darna (3rd) VIVA Films
Contreras Gang Moviestars Production
Magdalena S. Palacol Story
1992
(18th) 		Andres Manambit: Angkan ng Matatapang‡ [19]
Takbo Talon Tili! (2nd) Seiko Films
Engkanto (3rd)
Bakit Labis Kitang Mahal OctoArts Films
Shake, Rattle & Roll IV Regal Films
Okey Ka Fairy Ko! Regal Films and M-Zet Productions
1993
(19th) 		Kung Mawawala Ka Pa‡ Reyna Films [20]
May Minamahal (2nd) Star Cinema Charo Santos-Concio and Lily Y. Monteverde
Doring Dorobo: Hagupit ng Batas (3rd) LEA Productions
Gaano Kita Kamahal Pioneer Films
Pusoy Dos VIVA Films
Inay OWNI Films
1994
(20th) 		None[Note 2] [21][22][23]
1995
(21st) 		Muling Umawit ang Puso‡ VIVA Films Vic del Rosario Jr [24]
Dahas
1996
(22nd) 		Magic Temple‡ Malou Santos, Charo Santos-Concio, and Trina Dayrit Star Cinema [25]
Emong Salvacion: Humanda Ka...Oras Mo Na! (2nd) Regal Films
Trudis Liit (3rd) RJ Films
1997
(23rd) 		Nasaan ang Puso?‡ MaQ Productions [26]
Babae (2nd) GEM
Magic Kingdom (3rd) Viva Films and Neo Films
1998
(24th) 		José Rizal‡ GMA Films Gilberto Duavit Jr., Felipe Gozon, and Menardo Jimenez [27]
Babae sa Bintana (2nd) Regal Films
Puso ng Pasko (3rd) Star Cinema
1999
(25th) 		Muro Ami‡ GMA Films Butch Jimenez, Jimmy Duavit, Marilou Diaz-Abaya [28]
Bulaklak ng Maynila (2nd) VIVA Films
Sa Piling ng mga Aswang (3rd) Regal Films

2000s

Year Film Production Company(ies) Producer(s) Ref
2000
(26th) 		Tanging Yaman‡ Star Cinema Star Cinema [29]
Deathrow (2nd) GMA Films
Sugatang Puso (3rd) Regal Films
2001
(27th) 		Yamashita: The Tiger's Treasure‡ Regal Films Douglas Quijano, Sherida Monteverde, and Allan Escaño [30]
Bagong Buwan (2nd) Star Cinema Charo Santos-Concio, Malou N. Santos and Marilou Diaz-Abaya
Hubog (3rd) Good Harvest Productions
2002
(28th) 		Mano Po‡ Regal Films Roselle Monteverde-Teo [31]
Dekada ’70 (2nd) Star Cinema Tess V. Fuentes
Spirit Warriors: The Shortcut (3rd) MAQ Productions, Regal Films Sherida Monteverde, Douglas Quijano, Allan Escaño, and Christopher Rodriguez
2003
(29th) 		Crying Ladies‡ Unitel Pictures Vincent Nebrida, Jun Reyes and Tony Gloria [32]
Mano Po 2: My Home (2nd) Regal Films Lily Y. Monteverde
Filipinas (3rd)
2004
(30th) 		Mano Po III: My Love‡ Regal Films Roselle Monteverde-Teo [33]
Panaghoy sa Suba (2nd) CM Films Inc. Cesar Montano
Aishite Imasu 1941: Mahal Kita (3rd) Regal Films and BASFILM Productions
2005
(31st) 		Blue Moon‡ Regal Films Roselle Monteverde-Teo [34]
Exodus: Tales from the Enchanted Kingdom (2nd) Imus Productions and Media Asia Distribution Imus Productions and Reality Entertainment
Kutob (3rd) Canary Films
2006
(32nd) 		Enteng Kabisote 3: Okay Ka, Fairy Ko: The Legend Goes On and On and On‡ OctoArts Films and M-Zet Productions Orly R. Ilacad [35]
Kasal, Kasali, Kasalo (2nd) Star Cinema
Shake, Rattle & Roll 8 (3rd) Regal Films Roselle Monteverde-Teo
2007
(33rd) 		Resiklo‡ Imus Productions and Media Asia Films Marlon Bautista and Dave Hukom [36]
Sakal, Sakali, Saklolo (2nd) Star Cinema
Enteng Kabisote 4: Okay Ka Fairy Ko...The Beginning of the Legend (3rd) OctoArts Films & MZet Productions Orly R. Ilacad, Marvic Sotto
2008
(34th) 		Baler‡ VIVA Films Vicente Del Rosario III, Veronique Del Rosario [37]
Ang Tanging Ina N'yong Lahat (2nd) Star Cinema Tess V. Fuentes and Malou Santos
Iskul Bukol 20 Years After (3rd) Octoarts Films, M-Zet Productions and APT Entertainment
2009
(35th) 		Ang Panday‡ GMA Films Annette Gozon-Abrogar, Jose Mari Abacan, and Marlon Bautista [38]
I Love You, Goodbye (2nd) Star Cinema Malou Santos
Ang Darling Kong Aswang (3rd) OctoArts Films, APT Entertainment and M-Zet Productions Orly R. Ilacad, Antonio P. Tuviera and Marvic Sotto

2010s

Year Film Production Company(ies) Producer(s) Ref
2010
(36th) 		Ang Tanging Ina Mo (Last na 'To!)‡ Star Cinema Charo Santos-Concio and Malou Santos [39]
Rosario (2nd) Cinemabuhay International and Studio5 Bong Sta. Maria
RPG Metanoia (3rd) Star Cinema, Ambient Media and Thaumatrope Animation Production Charo Santos-Concio, Malou Santos, Rob Chien, and Charles A. Rapoport
2011
(37th) 		Manila Kingpin: The Asiong Salonga Story‡ VIVA Films Leonard Villalon and Maylyn Villalon-Enriquez [40]
Enteng Ng Ina Mo (2nd) Star Cinema, M-Zet TV Productions, APT Entertainment, Octo Arts Films Charo Santos-Concio, Malou Santos, Marvic Castelo Sotto, Orly R. Ilacad, Antonio P. Tuviera
Shake, Rattle & Roll 13 (3rd) Regal Films Roselle Monteverde - Teo
2012
(38th) 		One More Try‡ Star Cinema Star Cinema [41]
El Presidente (2nd) VIVA Films Scenema Concept International, CMB Films, VIVA Films
Sisterakas (3rd) Star Cinema, VIVA Films Charo Santos-Concio, Malou Santos, Vic R. Del Rosario Jr., Kristina Bernadette Aquino, Jose Marie Viceral, Martina Aileen de las Alas
2013
(39th) 		10,000 Hours‡ Viva Pictures N2 Pictures, Philippine Film Studios [42]
Girl, Boy, Bakla, Tomboy (2nd) Star Cinema, VIVA Films ABS-CBN Film Productions, Inc.
My Little Bossings (3rd) OctoArts Films, M-Zet Productions, APT Entertainment, Kris Aquino Productions Orly Ilacad, Marvic Sotto, Antonio Tuviera, Kristina Bernadette Aquino
2014
(40th) 		Bonifacio: Ang Unang Pangulo‡ Philippians Productions Rina Navarro, E.A. Rocha [43]
English Only, Please (2nd) Quantum Films Joji Alonso
Kubot: The Aswang Chronicles (3rd) Reality Entertainment, GMA Films, Agostodos Pictures Jose Mari Abacan, Erik Matti
2015
(41st) 		Walang Forever‡ Quantum Films, MJM Production, Tuko Film Productions, Buchi Boy Films Josabeth Alonso, Edgardo Mangahas, Fernando Ortigas, EA Rocha [44]
Buy Now, Die Later (2nd) Quantum Films, MJM Production, Tuko Film Productions Quantum Films
My Bebe Love: #KiligPaMore (3rd) OctoArts Films, M-Zet Productions, APT Entertainment, GMA Films, MEDA Productions Marvic Sotto, Martina Eileen delas Alas, Orly Ilacad, Antonio P. Tuviera, Annette Gozon-Abrogar, Jason Emmanuel
2016
(42nd) 		Sunday Beauty Queen[Note 3] Voyage Studios Chuck Gutierrez [45]
2017
(43rd) 		Ang Larawan‡ Culturtain Musicat Productions Girlie Rodis, Celeste Legaspi [46]
Siargao (2nd) Solar Pictures Ten17 Productions
All of You (3rd) Quantum Films MJM Productions
2018
(44th) 		Rainbow's Sunset‡ Heaven's Best Entertainment Harlene Bautista [47]
Aurora (2nd) Viva Films Aliud Entertainment
One Great Love (3rd) Regal Entertainment Roselle Monteverde-Teo
2019
(45th) 		Mindanao‡ Centre Stage Productions, Solar Pictures Brillante Mendoza and Carlo Valenzona [48]
Write About Love (2nd) TBA Studios Fernando M. Ortigas, E.A. Rocha and Lexter Favor Tarriela
Sunod (3rd) Ten17P, Globe Studios -

2020s

Year Film Production Company(ies) Producer(s) Ref
2020
(46th) 		Fan Girl‡ Black Sheep Productions, Globe Studios Bianca Balbuena and Dan Villegas [49]
The Boy Foretold by the Stars (2nd) Clever Minds Inc., The Dolly Collection, and Brainstormers Lab Derick Cabrido, Jodi Sta. Maria, Omar Sortijas, Jose Maria Mendoza, Patricia Coronado, and Cenon Palomares
Tagpuan (3rd) Alternative Vision Cinemas Alfred Vargas
2021
(47th) 		Big Night!‡ Cignal Entertainment, The IdeaFirst Company Guido Zaballero, Sienna Olaso, Vitto Lazatin, Isabel Santillan and Ferdinand Lapuz [50]
Kun Maupay Man it Panahon (2nd) Globe Studios, Black Sheep Productions, Dreamscape Entertainment Josabeth Alonso, Yulia Evina Bhara, Armi Rae Cacanindin, Arleen Cuevas, Ling Tiong, Vincent Wang and Jonas Weydemann
A Hard Day (3rd) Viva Films Vincent del Rosario III and Veronique del Rosario-Corpus
2022
(48th) 		Deleter‡ Viva Films, Pelikula Red

Mikhail Red, Vicente G. del Rosario III, Veronique del Rosario-Corpus, Vicente Del Rosario Jr.

[51]
Mamasapano: Now It Can Be Told (2nd) Borracho Film Production and Viva Films Juvz Tesalona
Nanahimik ang Gabi (3rd) Rein Entertainment Philippines Lino Cayetano and Philip King
2023
(49th) 		Firefly‡ GMA Pictures, GMA Public Affairs

Nessa Valdellon, Angeli Atienza and Kristian Julao, Exec. Producer Annette Gozon-Valdes

[52]
GomBurZa (2nd) Jesuit Communications Foundation, MQuest Ventures, and CMB Film Services Pauline Mangilog-Saltarin, Ernestine Tamana
Mallari (3rd) Mentorque Productions John Brian Diamante, Ronalyn Bana-ag
When I Met You In Tokyo (4th) JG Productions Redgie A. Magno
2024
(50th) 		Green Bones‡ GMA Pictures, GMA Public Affairs Nessa Valdellon, Angeli Atienza [53]
The Kingdom (2nd) APT Entertainment, Mzet Productions, MediaQuest Camille Montaño, Ruth Racela
My Future You (3rd) Regal Entertainment Lily Monterverde, Roselle Monteverde, Keith Monteverde
Isang Himala (4th) Kapitol Films, UXS Madonna Tarayo, Pepe Diokno

Notes

  1. ^ Only the 3rd "Best Picture" was announced.
  2. ^ Most of the major awards were not given including the "Best Picture" category.
  3. ^ Only one Best Picture winner was announced

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