The 38th Metro Manila Film Festival held in 2012 becomes the highest earning MMFF to date with 767 Million Pesos, 21% higher than that of 2011.On a speech by Chairman Francis Tolentino of Metropolitan Manila Development Authority or MMDA, announcement was held on the creation of a new category, "Animation" under the "New Wave" will be launched on this year. He stated, "...With the growing talent of pool animators both locally and abroad, it is high time that we recognize and showcase their potential to a broader audience...". The Animahenasyon: Philippine Animation Festival will feature 5 animated films acts as Prelude to be shown in theater 1 week ahead of the mainstream films. In line with the move, the MMFF has partnered with the Animation Council of the Philippines, the country’s lead organization in the promotion of the animation industry development.[5] But in the press conference held on the announcement of 8 official entries, Chairman Tolentino announced that the animation category will have to be postponed until the next festival. He also announced the creation of the MMFF Review Committee which will assess and improve the rules, regulations, and implementing programs of the film festival.On June 18, 2013, the 8 official entries were announced by MMDA Chairman Francis Tolentino namely 10,000 Hours, Girl, Boy, Bakla, Tomboy, Kimmy Dora: Ang Kiyemeng Prequel, Pagpag, San Pedro Calungsod Batang Martir, My Super Kap, and My Little Bossings. Due to technical difficulties and other external factors, some entries dropped out of the competition, in which the MMDA committee pick from other entries, which failed to be shortlisted, to replace the withdrawn entry.Here are the 8 official entries as of November 22, 2013.
10,000 Hours Robin Padilla, Alden Richards, Joem Bascon, Mylene Dizon, Pen Medina, Michael de Mesa, Bobby Andrews, Bela Padilla, Joross Gamboa Special Participation: Sen. Lito Lapid, Ramon Christopher Gutierrez, Raymart Santiago, Efren Reyes & Phillip Salvador Philippine Film Studios Joyce Bernal Action, Drama, Thriller
Girl, Boy, Bakla, Tomboy Vice Ganda, Maricel Soriano, Joey Marquez Star Cinema & VIVA Films Wenn Deramas Comedy
Kimmy Dora: Ang Kiyemeng Prequel Eugene Domingo, Sam Milby, Angel Aquino, Joel Torre Spring Films, MJM Productions, and Quantum Films Chris Martinez Comedy, Action
Pagpag: Siyam na Buhay Kathryn Bernardo, Daniel Padilla, Paulo Avelino, Shaina Magdayao Star Cinema, & Regal Films Frasco Mortiz Horror, Suspense, Romance
My Little Bossings Vic Sotto, Kris Aquino, Ryzza Mae Dizon, James 'Bimby' Aquino-Yap OctoArts Films, MZET, APT Entertainment & Kris Aquino Productions Marlon Rivera Comedy
Kaleidoscope World Sef Cadayona, Yassi Pressman, Elmo Magalona, Diva Montelaba, Steven Silva, Enzo Pineda Melcor Enterprises TBA Romance, Musical
Pedro Calungsod: Batang Martir Rocco Nacino, Christian Vasquez, Jestoni Alarcon, Robert Correa, Ryan Eigenmann, Victor Basa, Johan Santos HPI Synergy Group, Wings Entertainment Francis O. Villacorta Biography, epic
Boy Golden: The Arturo Porcuna Story ER Ejercito, KC Concepcion, Eddie Garcia, John Estrada, Tonton Gutierrez, Joem Bascon Viva Films Chito Rono Action, Thriller
