PASIG CITY, (PIA) — Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) chairperson Atty. Don Artes thanked the public for their continued support of the 10 movie entries in this year’s film festival.
According to the concurrent MMFF chairperson, this year’s first-day ticket sales had surpassed last year’s first-day ticket sales.
“Apart from long queues at cinemas since December 25, the first day of this year’s film festival grossed more than the first-day ticket sales in 2022,” said Artes.
He added that this proves that all 10 film entries are quality and impressive. Indeed, the MMFF 2023 is very much alive and the enthusiasm of the moviegoers has returned.
Meanwhile, Artes said that reports circulating on the Internet showing the earnings of each movie are fake news.
He said that the MMFF does not release or publish any rankings or earnings of each film to prevent trends that could influence or impact moviegoers’ decisions.
Artes added that the MMFF hopes to provide equal exposure, spotlight, and support from moviegoers around the country for each of the ten films participating in this year’s festival.
The 49th Metro Manila Film Festival will be until January 7, 2024/ (MMDA/PIA-NCR)
