MMDA Chairman and head of the Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF), Francis Tolentino, made a personal appeal to Star Cinema, the film production outfit of ABS-CBN to reconsider its decision to withdraw “Be Careful With My Heart: The Movie” as a competing entry in the upcoming 2013 MMFF.
Chairman Francis Tolentino, the MMFF Chairman for fourth year, addressed his appeal during an interview with dZMM on Thursday night. The MMFF Chairman earlier announced the withdrawal of “Be Careful Movie,” shortly after receiving Star Cinema’s letter formalizing its decision.
According to the explanation of Star Cinema, the reason of the pull-out was due to the “tight schedule” of the cast and crew of “Be Careful With My Heart,” in shooting the ongoing series.
The MMFF Chairman tries to convince the Star Cinema to reconsider its decision, he said that the festival organizers can be more lenient with regard to the deadline of certain requirements, such as the early previews for the film.
Watch the interview video of MMFF Chairman Francis Tolentino: