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Cinema One Originals
LocationQuezon City, Philippines
Founded2005
Hosted byCinema One
(ABS-CBN Films)
No. of films15
LanguageFilipino and/or other Philippine languages
Websitecablechannels.abs-cbn.com/cinemaone/

The Cinema One Originals Film Festival, a division of ABS-CBN Films commonly known as Cinema One Originals, is an independent film festival in the Philippines held annually in the month of November in Quezon City. Its primary goal is to showcase the diverse talent and voices of Filipino film makers. The film festival is produced by Cinema One, a cable television network owned by ABS-CBN Corporation.

The film entries are split into two categories, Plus and Currents, based on the films' marketability.[1] From the scripts submitted to the screening committee, five films are granted two million pesos each for the Cinema One Plus category while ten films are granted one million pesos each for the Cinema One Currents category. The selection is based on the quality of scripts and presentation of the film makers.[2]

2005 Cinema One Originals Film Festival

The film festival ran from July 29–31, 2005. The following films selected for 2005 Competition:

Title Director Cast
Anak ng Tinapa Jon Red China Conjuanco, Forsythe Cordero, Soliman Cruz, Ryan Eigenmann
Ang Anak ni Brocka Sigried Barros-Sanchez Gina Alajar, Phillip Salvador, Bembol Roco, Jaclyn Jose
Dilim Topel Lee Mario Magallona, Rica Peralejo, Emilio Garcia, Archie Adamos
Sandalang Bahay Mark Gary Albert Martinez, Adriana Agcaoili, Madeleine Nicolas, Tala Santos
Sa North Diversion Road Dennis Marasigan John Arcilla, Irma Adlawan, Madeleine Nicolas
Sitak Liza Cornejo Carlo Arejola, Angeli Bayani, Daniella Cornejo, Gerry Cornejo

2006 Cinema One Originals Film Festival

The film festival ran from November 24–26, 2006. The following films selected for 2006 Competition:

Title Director Cast
Huling Balyan ng Buhi Sherad Anthony Sanchez Ronald Arguelles, Jelieta Mariveles-Ruca, Marilyn Roque, Jun Lizada
Metlogs Cris Pablo Paolo Ballesteros, Tyrone Perez, Marky Lopez, Chokoleit, K Brosas
Pandanggo Dennis Empalmado
Wilfred Allen Galila
Ruelo Lozendo		 Chin Chin Gutierrez, Raymond Bagatsing, Andre Tiangco, Vangie Labalan
Raket ni Nanay Lawrence Fajardo Mark Gil, Sarsi Emmanuelle, Archie Adamos, Rolando Inocencio
Rekados Paolo Herras Meryll Soriano, Eula Valdez, Boots Anson-Roa, Ana Capri
Rome and Juliet Connie Macatuno Andrea del Rosario, Mylene Dizon, Rafael Rosell, Tessie Tomas
Seroks Ed Lejano Juliana Palermo, Soliman Cruz, Nathan Lopez, Gammy Lopez

2007 Cinema One Originals Film Festival

The film festival ran from November 30 – December 2, 2007. The following films selected for 2007 Competition:

Title Director Cast
Altar Rico Maria Ilarde Zanjoe Marudo, Nor Domingo, Dimples Romana, Dido de la Paz
Confessional Jerrold Tarog
Ruel Dahis Antipuesto		 Publio Briones III, Jerrold Tarog, Greg Fernandez, Owee Salva
Maling Akala Veronica Velasco
Pablo Biglang-awa Jr.		 Jodi Sta. Maria, Victor Basa
Prinsesa Lawrence Fajardo Romnick Sarmenta, Trina Legaspi, Archie Adamos, Shamaine Buencamino
Tambolista Adolfo Alix, Jr. Jiro Manio, Sid Lucero, Coco Martin, Anita Linda

2008 Cinema One Originals Film Festival

The film festival ran from December 3–10, 2008. The following films selected for 2008 Competition:

Title Director Cast
Alon Ron Bryant Mark Gil, Charee Pineda, Eula Valdez
Dose Senedy Que Yul Servo, Fritz Chavez, Emilio Garcia
Imburnal Sherad Anthony Sanchez Brian Monterola, Jelieta Mariveles-Ruca, Allen Lumanog
Kolorete Ruelo Lozendo Roeder, Jean Judith Javier, Angeli Bayani
MotorCYCLE Jon Red Jason Abalos, Nonie Buencamino, Kat Alano
UPCAT Roman Olivarez Felix Roco, Joseph Roble, Hiyasmin Neri
Yanggaw Richard Somes Ronnie Lazaro, Joel Torre, Tetchie Agbayani

2009 Cinema One Originals Film Festival

The film festival ran from November 13–17, 2009. The following films selected for 2009 Competition:

Title Director Cast
Bala-Bala Melvin Brito Micah Muñoz, Rold Salamat, Angel Jacob, Jao Mapa
Paano ko Sasabihin? Richard Legaspi Erich Gonzales, Enchong Dee
Maximus & Minimus Nap Jamir Cai Cortez, Mikel Campos, Malou Crisologo, Baron Geisler
Si Baning, Si Maymay at ang Asong Si Bobo Rommel Tolentino Joana Jean Evangelista, Jan Harley Hicana, Simon Ibarra, Gene Karley Largueza
Wanted: Border Ray Gibraltar Rosanna Roces, Joy Louise Evidente, Kristoffer Rhys Grabato, Publio Briones III

2010 Cinema One Originals Film Festival

The film festival ran from November 10–16, 2010. The following films selected for 2010 Competition:

Title Director Cast
Ang Damgo ni Eleuteria Kirschbaum Remton Zuasola Donna Gimeno, Suzette Ranillo, Alex Uypuanco
Astro Mayabang Jason Paul Laxamana Arron Villaflor, Megan Young, John Lapus, Marco Morales
Dagim Joaquin Pedro Valdes Marc Abaya, Luis Alandy, Bembol Roco
Ishmael Richard Somes Ronnie Lazaro, Mark Gil, Pen Medina
Layang Bilanggo Michael Angelo Dagnalan Pen Medina, Miriam Quiambao, Mailes Kanapi
Third World Happy EJ Salcedo Sam Milby, Jodi Sta. Maria
Tsardyer Sigfreid Barros-Sanchez Dimples Romana, Jhong Hilario

2011 Cinema One Originals Film Festival

The film festival ran from November 9–15, 2011. The following films selected for 2011 Competition:

Title Director Cast
Anatomiya ng Korupsiyon Dennis Marasigan Maricar Reyes, Sid Lucero
Big Boy Shireen Seno Ian Lomongo, Pam Miras
Cartas de la Soledad Gutierrez 'Teng' Mangansakan II Perry Dizon, Mayka Lintongan, Alexis Libres
Di Ingon Nato (Not Like Us) Ivan Zaldarriaga
Brandon Relucio		 Mercedes Cabral
Ka Oryang Sari Dalena Alessandra de Rossi, Joem Bascon, Emilio Garcia, Alex Vincent Medina
Mga Anino sa Tanghaling Tapat Ivy Universe Baldoza Martha Nikko Comia, Althea Vega
My Paranormal Romance Victor Villanueva Phoebe Kaye Fernandez, Van Roxas, Paul Jake Castillo, Publio Briones III
Sa Ilalim ng Tulay Earl Bontuyan Bong Cabrera, Cris Pasturan
Sa Kanto ng Ulap at Lupa Mes de Guzman Japo Escobedo, Jeremie Cercenia, Zanderson Vicente
Six Degrees of Separation from Lilia Cuntapay Antoinette Jadaone Lilia Cuntapay, Geraldine Villamil

2012 Cinema One Originals Film Festival

The film festival ran from November 28 – December 9, 2012.

Plus Category

The following films contending for 2012 Plus Category:

Title Director Cast
Baybayin Auraeus Solito Alessandra de Rossi, Assunta de Rossi, Adrian Sebastian
Mater Dolorosa Adolfo Alix, Jr. Gina Alajar, Alessandra de Rossi, Cogie Domingo, Carlo Aquino, Joem Bascon, Mercedes Cabral
Mariposa sa Hawla ng Gabi Richard Somes Erich Gonzales, Alfred Vargas, Joel Torre

Currents Category

The following films contending for 2012 Currents Category:

Title Director Cast
Aberya Christian Linaban Will Devaughn, Mercedes Cabral, Iwa Moto, Nicholas Varela
Anak Araw Gym Lumbera Jay De La Vega
Ang Paglalakbay Ng Mga Bituin Sa Gabing Madilim Arnel Mardoquio Fe “Gingging” Hyde, Irish Karl Monsanto, Roger Gonzales, Glory Pearl Dy
Catnip Kevin Dayrit Lauren Young, Maxene Magalona
Edsa XXX Khavn De La Cruz Epy Quizon, Althea Vega, Sheree Cabrera, Bong Cabrera
Mamay Umeng Dwein Baltazar Sue Prado
Melodrama Negra Ma. Isabel Legarda Gee Canlas, Bong Cabrera, Sheng Belmonte, Ria Garcia, Mara Lopez, Bembol Roco
Palitan Ato Bautista Mara Lopez, Alex Vincent Medina, Mon Confiado
Pascalina Pam Miras Maria Veronica Santiago, Peewee O’Hara, Cara Eriguel, Alex Vincent Medina
Slumber Party Emmanuel Dela Cruz Markki Stroem, Archie Alemania, RK Bagatsing

2013 Cinema One Originals Film Festival

The film festival ran from November 11–19, 2013.

Plus Category

The following films contending for 2013 Plus Category:

Title Director Cast
Alamat ni China Doll Adolfo Alix, Jr. Angelica Panganiban, Cherry Pie Picache, Cesar Montano, Phillip Salvador
Kabisera Alfonso “Borgy” Torre III Joel Torre, Art Acuña, Bing Pimentel, Bernard Palanca, Ketchup Eusebio, Meryll Soriano
Sitio Mes de Guzman John Prats, Ria Garcia, Anja Aguilar, Arnold Reyes
Woman of the Ruins Keith Sicat Alessandra de Rossi, Art Acuña, Chanel Latorre, Elizabeth Oropesa, Peque Gallaga
Blue Bustamante Miko Livelo Joem Bascon, Jun Sabayton, Dimples Romana, Jhiz Deocareza

Currents Category

The following films contending for 2013 Currents Category:

Title Director Cast
Angustia Kristian Cordero Alex Vincent Medina, Maria Isabel Lopez, Michelle Smith
Ang Pagbabalat ng Ahas Timmy Harn Mervin Brondial, Kay Brondial, Sebastian Karl Sanchez, Jaime Fabregas
Islands Whammy Alcarazen Luis Alandy, Benjamin Alves, Meryll Soriano, Irma Adlawan, Peque Gallaga
Bukas Na Lang Sapagkat Gabi Na Jet Leyco Nika Santiago, Raul Morit, Dan de Guzman
Iskalawags Keith Deligero Kerwin Otida, Reynaldo Formentera, Windel Otida
Philippino Story Benjamin Garcia Mark Gil, Jun-Jun Quintana, Benjamin Alves
Shift Siege Ledesma Yeng Constantino, Felix Roco
Bendor Ralston Jover Vivian Velez, Chanel Latorre
Riddles of my Homecoming Arnel Mardoquio Fe Hyde, Perry Dizon, Madz Garcia
Saturday Night Chills Ian Loreños Rayver Cruz, Matteo Guidicelli, Joseph Marco

2014 Cinema One Originals Film Festival

The film festival ran from November 9 to 18, 2014. There is only one category for 2014. Ten full-length feature films competed this year. (There were also screenings for six short films, five restored classics, and seven Asian films.) The following are the contending films:

Title Director Cast Awards[3]
The Babysitters Paolo O'Hara Jason Gainza, Katya Santos, Jhiz Deocareza
Bitukang Manok Alec Figuracion Missy Maramara, Guji Lorenzana, Ken Anderson, Mara Lopez, Teri Malvar
  • Best Cinematography (Aditya Kumar)
Esprit de Corps Kanakan-Balintagos Sandino Martin, JC Santos, Lharby Policarpio, Garry Lim
  • Best Director (Kanakan-Balintagos)
  • Best Actor (Sandino Martin)
  • Best Production Design (Hai Balbuena)
Hindi Sila Tatanda Malay Javier Kean Cipriano, Dawn Jimenez, Mara Lopez, Ketchup Eusebio Best Musical Score (Tengal Drilon)
Lorna Sigrid Andrea Bernardo Shamaine Buencamino, Lav Diaz, Felix Roco, Maria Isabel Lopez, Raquel Villavicencio Best Supporting Actress (Maria Isabel Lopez)
Red Jay Abello Jericho Rosales, Mercedes Cabral, Nico Antonio, Mylene Dizon, JM Rodriguez Best Screenplay (Jay Abello & Dwight Gaston)
Seoul Mates Nash Ang Mimi Juareza, Ji Soo
Soap Opera Remton Zuasola Lovi Poe, Rocco Nacino, Bugoy Cariño, Matt Daclan, Natileigh Sitoy, Chris Perris, Lex Zander Flores, Mercedes Cabral Best Actor (Matt Daclan)
That Thing Called Tadhana Antoinette Jadaone Angelica Panganiban, JM de Guzman
  • Best Actress (Angelica Panganiban)
  • Audience Choice
  • Champion Bughaw Award for Full-length Feature
Violator Eduardo Dayao Joel Lamangan, Victor Neri,Alfie Apodaca, RK Bagatsing, Anthony Falcon, Andy Bais
  • Best Picture
  • Best Supporting Actor (Andy Bais)
  • Best Editing (Lawrence Ang)
  • Best Sound (Corinne de San Jose)

2015 Cinema One Originals Film Festival

The film festival ran from November 9 to 17, 2015. There are nine films in competition for this year, which had the tagline "Kakaiba Ka Ba?" There were also screenings for two special presentation films, four Filipino classics, 10 short films, and 12 foreign films.

Title Director Cast Awards[4][5]
Baka Siguro Yata Joel Ferrer Bangs Garcia, Dino Pastrana, Cherie Gil, Ricky Davao
  • Audience Choice Award
  • Best Actor (Dino Pastrano)
Bukod Kang Pinagpala Sheron Dayoc Bing Pimentel, Maxie Eigenmann, Paolo Paraiso, Lou Veloso
  • Best Sound (Jess Carlos)
  • Best Production Design (Harley Alcasid)
The Comeback Ivan Andrew Payawal Kaye Abad, Sheena Ramos, Adrienne Vergara, Julia Enriquez, Bea Galvez, Matt Evans, Patrick Garcia
Dahling Nick Sari Dalena Raymond Bagatsing, Alessandra de Rossi, Maria Isabel Lopez
Dayang Asu Bor Ocampo Ricky Davao, Junjun Quintana, Inna Tuason
  • Best Director (Bor Ocampo)
  • Best Cinematography (Albert Banzon)
Hamog Ralston Jover Zaijan Jaranilla, Therese Malvar, Sam Quintana, Bor Lentejas, OJ Mariano, Anna Luna
  • Jury Award
  • Best Actress (Therese Malvar)
  • Best Supporting Actor (Bor Lentejas)
  • Best Editing (Charliebebs Gohetia)
Manang Biring Carl Joseph Papa Erlinda Villalobos, Mailes Kanapi
  • Best Film
  • Champion Bughaw Award
  • Best Music (Dinno Christopher Parafina)
Mga Rebeldeng May Kaso Raymond Red Felix Roco, Nicco Manalo, Epy Quizon, Earl Ignacio, Angela Cortez
Miss Bulalacao Ara Chawdhury Russ Ligtas, Tessie Tomas, Chai Fonacier, Mon Confiado, Ferdinand Mesias
  • Best Supporting Actress (Chai Fonacier)
  • Best Screenplay (Ara Chawdhury)

2016 Cinema One Originals Film Festival

The film festival ran from November 14 to 22, 2016. There are ten films in competition for this year, which had the tagline "Anong tingin mo?" The competition also opened itself to documentaries.

Documentary Feature Category

Title Director Awards
Forbidden Memory Teng Mangansakan
  • Best Documentary
Piding Paolo Picones and Gym Lumbera
People Power Bombshell: The Diary of Vietnam Rose John Torres
  • Special Citation

Narrative Feature Category

Title Director Cast Awards
2 Cool 2 Be 4gotten Petersen Vargas Khalil Ramos, Ethan Salvador, Jameson Blake, Ana Capri, Peewee Ohara, Jomari Angeles, Joel Saracho, Mean Espinosa
  • Best Picture
  • Best Supporting Actor (Jameson Blake)
  • Best Cinematography (Carlos Mauricio)
Baka Bukas Samantha Lee Jasmine Curtis-Smith, Louise delos Reyes, Kate Alejandrino, Gio Gahol, Nelsito Gomez, Cheska Iñigo, Lexter Tarriela
  • Best Actress (Jasmine Curtis-Smith)
  • Best Sound
  • Audience Choice Award
Lily Keith Deligero Shaina Magdayao, Rocky Salumbides, Natileigh Sitoy
  • Best Director
  • Best Editing
  • Best Actor (Rocky Salumbides)
  • Best Supporting Actress (Natileigh Sitoy)
Si Magdalola at Ang Mga Gago Jules Katanyag Peewee O'Hara, Ricky Davao, Rhen Escaño, Josh Bulot, Gio Gahol
  • Special Jury Prize
Every Room is a Planet Malay Javier Rap Fernandez, Valeen Montenegro, Antoinette Taus
Malinak Ya Labi Jose Abdel Langit Angeline Quinto, Allen Dizon, Althea Vega, Marcus Madrigal, Menggie Cobarrubias, Dexter Doria, Richard Quan, Luz Fernandez
  • Best Screenplay (Jose Abdel Langit)
Tisay Borgy Torre JC De Vera, Nathalie Hart, Joel Torre
  • Champion Bughaw Award
  • Best Music (Francis de Veyra)
  • Best Production Design (Michael Español)

2017 Cinema One Originals Film Festival

The film festival ran from November 13 to 28, 2017. There are nine films in competition for this year, which had the tagline "Walang takot!" The competition also opened itself to documentaries.

Documentary Feature Category

Title Director Awards
Bundok Banahaw, Sacred and Profane Dempster Samarista
  • Best Documentary
Haunted: A Last Visit to the Red House Phyllis Grande

Narrative Feature Category

Title Director Cast Awards
Changing Partners Dan Villegas Agot Isidro, Anna Luna, Jojit Lorenzo, Sandino Martin
  • Audience Choice Award
  • Champion Bughaw Award
  • Best Actor (Jojit Lorenzo)
  • Best Actress (Agot Isidro)
  • Best Director (Dan Villegas)
  • Best Acting Ensemble
  • Best Music (Vincent de Jesus)
  • Best Editing (Marya Ignacio)
Si Chedeng at Si Apple Fatrick Tabada & Rae Red Gloria Diaz, Elizabeth Oropesa
  • Best Supporting Actress (Mae Paner)
  • Special Jury Mention
Nervous Translation Shireen Seno Jana Agoncillo, Sid Lucero
  • Best Sound (Leeroy New)
Paki Giancarlo Abrahan Dexter Doria, Shamaine Buencamino, Ricky Davao, Noel Trinidad, Eula Valdes, Ina Feleo
  • Best Picture
  • Best Director (Giancarlo Abrahan)
  • Best Supporting Actor (Ricky Davao)
  • Best Screenplay (Giancarlo Abrahan)
Historiographika Errata Richard Somes Joem Bascon, Alex Medina, Nathalie Hart, Max Eigenmann, Jess Mendoza, Rafa Siguion-Reyna, Jett Pangan, Basti Artadi, Kean Cipriano, Dong Abay, Kevin Roy, Sarah Abad, Alvin Anson, Paolo Paraiso, Chickoy Pura, Robert Javier, Manu Respall
  • Jury Prize
  • Best Cinematography (Alex Esparted)
  • Best Production Design (Donald Camon and Julius Somes)
Throwback Today Joseph Teoxon Carlo Aquino, Empress Schuck, Annicka Dolonius, Allan Paule, Benj Manalo, Kat Galang
Nay Kip Oebanda Sylvia Sanchez, Enchong Dee, Jameson Blake

2018 Cinema One Originals Film Festival

The film festival ran from October 12 to 21, 2018. There are nine films in competition for this year, which had the tagline "I Am Original", encompassing the theme of what it truly means to be human. The competition also opened itself to short films.

Short Films Feature Category

Narrative Feature Category

Title Director Cast Awards
A Short History of a Few Bad Things Keith Deligero Victor Neri, Jay Gonzaga
  • Special Citation
Asuang Raynier Brizuela Alwyn Uytingco, Jon Lucas, Chai Fonacier, Nats Sitoy, Jun Sabayton
  • Best Actor (Alwin Uytingco)
Bagyong Bheverlynn Charliebebs Gohetia Rufa Mae Quinto
Double Twisting Double Back Joseph Abello Joem Bascon, Tony Labrusca
Hospicio Bobby Bonifacio Loisa Andalio, Mary Joy Apostol, Ana Abad Santos
  • Best Supporting Actress (Mary Joy Apostol)
Mamu; and A Mother Too Rod Singh Iyah Mina, Arron Villaflor, EJ Jallorina
  • Audience Choice Award
  • Best Actress (Iyah Mina)
  • Best Supporting Actor (Arron Villaflor)
Never Tear Us Apart Whammy Alcazaren Ricky Davao, Meryll Soriano, Jasmine Curtis-Smith
  • Jury Prize
  • Best Director (Whammy Alcazaren)
  • Best Cinematography (Sasha Palomares)
  • Best Production Design (Thesa Tang)
  • Best Editing (Ilsa Malsi)
  • Best Music (Erwin Romulo)*
Paglisan Carl Joseph Papa Ian Veneracion, Eula Valdes
  • Champion Bughaw Award
  • Best Picture
  • Best Screenplay (Carl Papa and Aica Ganhinhin)
  • Best Music (Teresa Barrozo)*
  • Best Sound (Jess Carlos)
Pang MMK John Lapus Neil Coleta, Nikki Valdez, Joel Torre, Ricky Davao, Cherry Pie Picache

2019 Cinema One Originals Film Festival

The film festival ran from November 7 to 17, 2019. There are eight films in this year competition, which had the tagline "I Am Original, Kaya Mo?".

Best Short Film

Student Film Award

Narrative Feature Category

Title Director Cast Awards
Lucid Natts Jadaone, Victor Villanueva and Dan Villegas Alessandra De Rossi, JM de Guzman
  • Best Actress (Alessandra De Rossi)
  • Best Musical Score (Emerzon Texon)*
  • Best Editing (Benjamin Tolentino)
Metamorphosis J.E. Tiglao Gold Aceron, Ivan Padilla, Iana Bernardez, Yayo Aguila, Ricky Davao
  • Best Director (J.E. Tiglao)
  • Best Actor (Gold Aceron)
  • Best Supporting Actress (Iana Bernardez)
  • Best Cinematography (Tey Clamor)**
  • Best Sound (Immanuel Verona and Vince Banta)
O Kevin Dayrit Anna Luna, Jasmine Curtis-Smith, Lauren Young, Sarah Carlos, IV of Spades
  • Best Musical Score (Kevin Dayrit)*
Sila Sila Giancarlo Abrahan Gio Gahol, Topper Fabregas
  • Audience Choice Award
  • Best Film
  • Best Supporting Actor (Topper Fabregas)
  • Best Screenplay (Daniel Saniana)
Tayo Muna Habang Hindi Pa Tayo Denise O’Hara JC Santos, Jane Oineza
Tia Madre Eve Baswel Jana Agoncillo, Cherie Gil
  • Best Cinematography (Carlos Mauricio)**
Utopia Dustin Celestino Joem Bascon, Enzo Pineda, Arron Villaflor, Karen Toyoshima
  • Special Jury Prize
  • Best Production Design (Eero Yves Francisco)
Yours Truly, Shirley Nigel Santos Rayt Carreon, Dennis Padilla, Regine Velasquez

References

  1. ^ "'Plus' factor in Cinema One Originals Filmfest 2013". November 3, 2013.
  2. ^ "CINEMA ONE ORIGINALS DIGITAL FILM FESTIVAL 2013". Facebook.
  3. ^ Winners, Cinema One Originals Film Festival 2014
  4. ^ Winners of Cinema One Originals Film Festival 2015
  5. ^ Winners, Cinema One Originals Film Festival 2015

External links

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