The inaugural 2024 Manila International Film Festival (MIFF) is bridging the gap between the Philippine entertainment industry and the global cinematic community.
But aside from showing what Philippine cinema is made of in Hollywood and beyond, the festival also aims to celebrate the artistic achievements of Filipino filmmakers.
MIFF 2024 schedule and venue
The event started its run on January 29, 2024.
The gala will take place on February 2, 2024, and will be held in the Hollywood neighborhood of Los Angeles, California, United States.
Most of the MIFF 2024 events and screenings will be held at the TCL Chinese Theatres in Ovation Hollywood, a shopping center and entertainment complex located at the corners of Hollywood Blvd. and Highland Ave.
How to get tickets
Limited tickets are available at the event's official website. Each ticket costs around $275.
Award gala night schedule
Gala night will be on February 2, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
The main goal is to celebrate the best of Philippine Cinema. The celebration will take place at Directors Guild of America, 7920 Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles.
Here is the February 2 schedule set by the MIFF 2024 production team:
- 6:00 p.m. - Red Carpet
- 6:45 p.m. - Cocktails
- 7:30 p.m. - Awarding Ceremony
- 9:00 p.m. onwards - Dinner and Gala
MIFF 2024 movies
The 10 movies to be shown at MIFF 2024 feature the top award recipients and the most nominated films from the Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF 2023) awards night held on December 27, 2023. They are:
Directed by: Jun Robles Lana
Main cast members: Eugene Domingo and Pokwang
Directed by: Lemuel C. Lorca
Main cast member: Christian Bables
Family of Two (A Mother and Son Story)
Directed by: Nuel Naval
Main cast members: Sharon Cuneta and Alden Richards
Directed by: Zig Dulay
Main cast members: Alessandra De Rossi and Euwenn Mikaell
Directed by: Pepe Diokno
Main cast members: Enchong Dee, Dante Rivero, and Cedrick Juan
Kampon
Directed by: King Palisoc
Main cast members: Beauty Gonzalez and Derek Ramsay
Directed by: Derick Cabrido
Main cast members: Piolo Pascual and Janella Salvador
Directed by: Jason Paul Laxamana
Main cast members: Matteo Guidicelli and Kylie Verzosa
Directed by: Mae Cruz-Alviar
Main cast members: Marian Rivera and Dingdong Dantes
Directed by: Conrado Peru, Rommel Penesa, and Christopher de Leon
Main cast members: Vilma Santos and Christopher de Leon
What is MIFF 2024 about?
The goal of the MIFF is to enrich the cultural landscape of the Philippines by bringing diverse cinematic voices and stories to the forefront. It also aims to foster a deeper appreciation for film as an art form.
The festival typically features a variety of film screenings, workshops, and panel discussions.
It offers opportunities for networking and collaboration among filmmakers, industry professionals, and cinema enthusiasts.
MIFF 2024 in particular aims to serve as a platform for Filipino filmmakers to present their work to both a domestic and international audience.
The official poster of MIFF 2024 is a vibrant homage to the rich history and bright future of Philippine cinema.
Designed by Elton Lugay and Adam Lang, it intricately weaves together hundreds of stills from iconic movies such as Insiang and Maynila: Sa Mga Kuko ng Liwanag, both directed by Lino Brocka with Hilda Koronel as lead actress.
An even closer inspection of the poster reveals Brocka and Koronel standing side by side, which symbolizes the close collaboration between the actors and the filmmakers and their exceptional contributions to the art of cinema.
And in a way, the inaugural poster honors Hilda Koronel as the recipient of the first MIFF Monty Manibog Lifetime Achievement Award.