In September 2011 , Atty. Francis Tolentino , chairman of the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority ( MMDA ) changed the category name of " Indie " films to " New Wave " films to make it sound better and more attractive to hear , as well as including " Student Short Film Category " for the first time . The '' New Wave '' category starts during the 37th Metro Manila Film Festival in 2011
37th Metro Manila Film Festival
2011 Metro Manila Film Festival
Metro Manila Film Festival New Wave Awards