Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. The 34th Annual 2008 Metro Manila Film Festival is considered quite historical because it included for the first time an animated film as one of its official entries (Dayo: Sa Mundo ng Elementalia). This year also marks the return of the Escalera brothers (Iskul Bukol 20 Years After (Ungasis and Escaleras Adventure)) and the hardworking mother, Ina Montecillo (Ang Tanging Ina Ninyong Lahat). Compared to last year's nine official entries, this year has only eight, all of which are being shown simultaneously during the 10-day run of the film fest. The lineup includes four comedy movies, two dramatic flicks, a horror trilogy and a digital animated film. It is expected to run from December 25, 2008 to January 5, 2009. All official entries will open on Christmas Day.