 For the second time in the 37 editions of the Metro Manila Film Festival, it paid tribute to the independent filmmakers in the country by featuring fourteen "Indie films" under the "New Wave" category in addition to the seven mainstream movie entries in the MMFF.These films were exhibited from December 17 to 21, 2011.On December 28, 2011 at Newport Performing Arts Theater, Resorts World Manila in Pasay, the Metro Manila Film Festival Awards Night was held.