IN PICTURES: Metro Manila Film Festival 2022 Parade of Stars

Fans cheered for their idols as the 48th annual Metro Manila Film Festival kicked off with the Parade of Stars in Quezon City on Wednesday, Dec. 21.

This year’s Parade of Stars, featuring floats carrying celebrities of the film festival’s entries, started from Welcome Rotunda-Quezon Avenue to Quezon Memorial Circle. The parade was hosted by the local government of Quezon City.

The official eight entries to the MMFF 2022 are: “Deleter” by Viva Communications, Inc.; “Family Matters” by Cineko Productions, Inc.; “Mamasapano: Now It Can Be Told” by Borracho Film Production; “My Father, Myself” by 3:16 Media Network and Mentorque Productions; “Nanahimik ang Gabi” by Rein Entertainment Productions; “Partners in Crime” by ABS-CBN Film Productions; “Labyu with an Accent” by ABS-CBN Film Productions and “My Teacher” by TEN17P.

The 48th MMFF will run in theaters nationwide from Dec. 25, 2022 until Jan. 7, 2023. On the other hand, the Gabi ng Parangal (Awards Night) is set at the New Frontier Theater in Cubao, Quezon City on Dec. 27.

Here are photos of the eight entries in this year’s MMFF, taken by Manila Bulletin photographer Mark Balmores. So relax, enjoy and watch Filipino movies during the holidays.