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The Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) is set to bring in more excitement and entertainment for Filipino movie enthusiasts with the announcement of its official entries for the first-ever summer edition of the film festival.

From a record high of 33 film submissions, the Selection Committee carefully selected the top 8 entries that showcase artistic excellence, commercial appeal, Filipino cultural values, and global appeal. The official entries include a mix of genres such as crime drama, romantic comedy, drama thriller, musical, drama, comedy, romance drama, and romance.

The official 8 entries to the 1st Summer MMFF 2022 are:

1. Apag
Producer: Center Stage Production
Director: Brillante Mendoza
Cast: Coco Martin, Lito Lapid, Jaclyn Jose, Gladys Reyes
Genre: Crime Drama

2. Singlebells
Producer: TINCAN
Director: Fifth Solomon
Cast: Aljur Abrenica, Alex Gonzaga, Angeline Quinto
Genre: Romantic Comedy

3. About Us But Not About Us
Producer: Octoberian Films, The Ideafirst Company, Quantum Films
Director: Jun Robles Lana
Cast: Romnick Sarmenta, Elijah Canlas
Genre: Drama Thriller

4. Kahit Maputi Na Ang Buhok Ko
Producer: Saranggola Media Productions, Inc.
Director: Joven Tan
Cast: RK Bagatsing, Meg Imperial
Genre: Musical

5. Unravel: A Swiss Side Love Story
Producer: MAVX Productions Inc.
Director: RC Delos Reyes
Cast: Gerald Anderson, Kylie Padilla
Genre: Drama

6. Here Comes The Groom
Producer: Quantum Films, CineKo Productions, Brightlight Productions
Director: Chris Martinez
Cast: Enchong Dee, Keempee De Leon, Awra Briguela, Xilohuette, Maris Racal, Kalad Karen
Genre: Comedy

7. Yung Libro Sa Napanuod Ko
Producer: Viva Communications, Inc.
Director: Bela Padilla
Cast: Yoo Min-Gon, Bela Padilla
Genre: Romance Drama

8. Love You Long Time
Producer: Studio Three Sixty Inc.
Director: JP Habac
Cast: Carlo Aquino, Eisel Serrano
Genre: Romance

The 1st Summer MMFF 2022 promises to be a must-see event for all moviegoers in Metro Manila and beyond. The festival will run from April 28 to May 7, 2022, in cinemas nationwide.