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| Awards | Gabi ng Parangal (lit. 'Awards Night') |
|---|---|
| No. of films | 8 |
| Festival date | December 25, 2014 to January 7, 2015 |
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.[1] 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.[2] It was also aired via delayed telecast on ABS-CBN.
- ^ "Traffic rerouted for MMFF 'Parade of Stars' Dec 23". Rappler. December 22, 2014. Retrieved December 28, 2014.
- ^ Chuck Smith (December 28, 2014). "IN PHOTOS: 2014 Metro Manila Film Festival Awards Night". The Philippine Star. Retrieved December 28, 2014.