MMFF unveils New Wave finalists

JM DE GUZMAN (left) and Nico Antonio in “Tandem”

The Metro Manila Film Festival has chosen five entries for this year’s New Wave section: Carlo Enciso Catu’s “Ari, My Life With a King,” Arlyn dela Cruz’s “Mandirigma,” King Palisoc’s “Tandem,” John Paul Su’s “Toto” and Ray Ann Dulay’s “Turo-Turo.” The five independently produced films will be shown from Dec. 17 to 24 at Glorietta, SM Megamall and Robinsons Place Ermita. Bayani San Diego Jr.