The 32nd Metro Manila Film Festival will be held in Metro Manila, Philippines from December 25, 2006 up to the second week of January 2007.

All cinemas within Metro Manila are prohibited to exhibit other films which aren't a part of the festival.

Entries

It has been confirmed that there are only 9 official entries to the 32nd Metro Manila Film Festival. One entry "Short Time" backed out. Here are the following entries:

Enteng Kabisote 3: The Legend goes on and on and on

Genre: Comedy, Fantasy

Starring: Vic Sotto , Kristine Hermosa, G. Toengi, Bing Loyzaga, Angelica Jones, Wally, Jose Manalo

Directed by: Tony Reyes

Distributed by: OctoArts Films and M-Zet Productions

Kasal Kasali Kasalo

Genre: Drama, Romance

Starring: Judy Ann Santos and Ryan Agoncillo

Directed by: Jose Javier Reyes

Distributed by: Star Cinema

Ligalig

Genre: Action, Thriller

Starring: Cesar Montano, Gwen Garci, Celia Rodriguez and Sunshine Cruz Geraldine Jaspe

Directed by: Cesar Montano

Distributed by: CM Films

Mano Po 5: Gua Ai Di

Genre: Comedy, Drama, Horror

Starring: Richard Gutierrez, Angel Locsin, Lorna Tolentino, Christian Bautista and Ethel Booba

Directed by: Joel Lamangan

Distributed by: Regal Entertainment Inc.

Matakot Ka Sa Karma

Genre: Horror, Thriller, Comedy, Flop

Starring: Rica Peralejo, Gretchen Barreto, Angelica Panganiban and Dingdong Dantes

Directed by: Jose Javier Reyes

Distributed by: Canary Films

Shake, Rattle & Roll 8

Genre: Comedy, Horror Film

Starring: Keanna Reeves, Bearwin Mely, Keempee de Leon, Manilyn Reynes, Sheryl Cruz and Iza Calzado

Directed by: Mike Tuviera, Topel Lee and Rahyan Carlos

Distributed by: Regal Entertainment Inc.

Super Noypi

Genre: Action, Adventure

Starring: John Prats, Sandara Park,Mark Herras, Jennylyn Mercado, Polo Ravales, Katrina Halili, Monsour del Rosario , Aubrey Miles and Andrew Muhlach

Directed by: Quark Henares

Distributed by: Regal Entertainment Inc.

Tatlong Baraha

Genre: Adventure, Fantasy

Starring: Lito Lapid, Mark Lapid, Jackie Rice and Phoemela Barranda

Directed by: Toto Natividad

Distributed by: Violett Films

Zsa Zsa Zsaturnah

Genre: Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy

Starring:Zsa Zsa Padilla, Rustom Padilla, Pops Fernandez, Say Alonzo, Chokoleit and Alfred Vargas and Joy Viado

Directed by: Joel Lamangan

Distributed by: Regal Entertainment Inc.

Awards Night

On December 29, 2006, awards are handed to movies included in the Metro Manila Film Festival. By default, all movies are included in the roster of nominees. The categories for the awards are the following:

Best Film

Best Actor

Best Actress

Best Supporting Actor

Best Supporting Actress

Best Director

Best Screenplay

Best Cinematography

Best Sound Recording

Best Visual Effects

Best Movie Theme Song

Best Musical Score

Best Child Performer

Best Production Design

Best Story

Best Editor

Best Make-Up

Audience Award- Best Film

Audience Award- Best Actor

Audience Award- Best Actress

Audience Award- Best Director

Most Gender-Sensitive film

Gatpuno Antonio J. Villegas Cultural Award