Production on '' Saving Sally '' commenced in 2005 and came to a halt for lack of financing . French producers then took interest in funding the film and production resumed in 2010 . The film is an official entry to the 2016 Metro Manila Film Festival where it had a lackluster opening at the box office , but went on to earn and was one of the festival 's top-grossing entries by the end of its run . Critical reception was mostly positive , with particular praise for its creativity , visual effects , and film score , while some criticized the plot for being too formulaic
2016 Metro Manila Film Festival
2016 Metro Manila Film Festival
Saving Sally