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MMFF is returning to cinemas: Here are this year's 8 official entries

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<div class="embed-wrap"><figure data-feedback="fb:likes,fb:comments"><img alt="‘Kun Maupay Man It Panahon’ and ‘Love At First Stream’ are among the entries in the 2021 edition of the MMFF. Black Sheep/Star Cinema" src="https://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2021/patrolph/11/12/mmff.jpg"/><figcaption>‘Kun Maupay Man It Panahon’ and ‘Love At First Stream’ are among the entries in the 2021 edition of the MMFF. Black Sheep/Star Cinema</figcaption></figure></div>MANILA — The Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) announced on Friday the eight competing entries in its 2021 edition, which also marks the festival’s return to physical cinemas amid the coronavirus pandemic.The selection of the MMFF executive committee spans genres, from drama, action, comedy, horror, to romance.A notable inclusion is “Kun Maupay Man It Panahon,” the Yolanda-set drama which has drawn critical acclaim internationally, clinching a special award at the Locarno Film Festival and the best director trophy for Carlo Francisco Manatad at the London East Asia Film Festival.<ul class="op-related-articles">	<li><a href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/08/15/21/kun-maupay-man-it-panahon-wins-at-locarno-filmfest">Kun Maupay Man It Panahon&#x27; wins at Locarno Film Festival in Switzerland</a></li>	<li><a href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/11/03/21/carlo-francisco-manatad-wins-best-director-at-london-film-fest">Carlo Francisco Manatad wins best director for ‘Kun Maupay Man It Panahon’ at London film fest</a></li></ul>This year’s MMFF will open Christmas Day and will run until January 8. Owing to eased lockdown measures, it will screen entries in cinemas, unlike the 2020 edition, when it held the entire festival virtually.Below is the full list of the selected films, trimmed down from a total of 19 submissions:A HARD DAY Directed by Law Fajardo Starring Dingdong Dantes and John Arcilla Produced by Viva Communications, Inc. Genre: ActionBIG NIGHT Directed by Jun Robles Lana Starring Christian Bables and John Arcilla Produced by Cignal Entertainment, The Ideafirst Company, Octobertrain Films, and Quantum Films Genre: ComedyHULING ULAN SA TAG-ARAW Directed by Louie Ignacio Starring Rita Daniela and Ken Chan Produced by Heaven’s Best Entertainment Genre: Romantic ComedyHUWAG KANG LALABAS Directed by Adolf Alix, Jr. Starring Kim Chiu, Jameson Blake, Beauty Gonzalez, and Aiko Melendez Produced by Obra Cinema Genre: HorrorKUN MAUPAY MAN IT PANAHON Directed by Carlo Francisco Manatad Starring Charos Santos-Concio, Daniel Padilla, and Rans Rifol Produced by Cinematografica, Plan C, House on Fire, iWant TFC, Globe Studios, Black Sheep, Quantum Films, Inc., AAAND Company, Kawankawan Media, Weydemann Bros., CMB Films Genre: DramaLOVE AT FIRST STREAM Directed by Cathy Garcia-Molina Starring Kaori Oinuma, Jeremiah Lisbo, Daniela Stranner, and Anthony Jennings Produced by Star Cinema and Kumu Genre: Romantic ComedyNELIA Directed by Lester Dimaranan Starring Winwyn Marquez and Raymond Bagatsing Produced by A and Q Production Films, Inc. Genre: Suspense DramaTHE EXORSIS Directed by Fifth Solomon Starring Toni Gonzaga and Alex Gonzaga Produced by TINCAN Genre: Horror Comedy

The Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) announced on Friday the eight competing entries in its 2021 edition, which also marks the festival’s return to physical cinemas amid the coronavirus pandemic.