Cinema One Originals Film Festival 2015 Winners Revealed

The winners of the 2015 Cinema One Originals Film Festival were revealed during the awarding ceremonies on Sunday, November 15, 2015, at the Dolphy Theater. The event was hosted by Matteo Guidicelli, Jasmine Curtis-Smith and Alessandra de Rossi.

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"Manang Biring" won three awards, including Best Film. Directed by Carl Joseph Papa, the movie is about a terminally-ill old woman who will go to great lengths to prolong her life just to be able to meet her long-estranged daughter who is coming back home from abroad for the holidays.

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Cinema One Originals 2015 finalists revealed - Animated, comedy, drama, horror, rom-com stories make the cut

A promising and diverse line-up which features ten stories on comedy, drama, romantic comedy, and animation have made the cut for this year’s Cinema One Originals finalists, coming from a pool of veteran and up-and-coming film makers who are allocated with P2 million each to showcase their films in November for the annual film fest.

Raymond Red, the only Filipino who has won the coveted Palme D’Or in the short film category at the Cannes Film Festival is back in the film competition scene with his Cinema One Originals 2015 entry, “Mga Rebeldeng May Kaso,” a youth drama film revolving on the aftermath of the 1986 People Power Revolution which spawns a group of young dreamers who immerse themselves in the culture of independent and alternative cinema.

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'That Thing Called Tadhana' holds outdoor screening at Boracay

“That Thing Called Tadhana” is destined to go places.

Aside from a slated US release on March 27 (Friday), the Cinema One Originals film is set to be screened outdoors at Boracay for Cinema One’s “Club C1 Movies by the Beach” on March 28 (Saturday) with Angelica Panganiban and JM de Guzman in attendance.

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'That Thing Called Tadhana' returns to big screen

After its blockbuster success last month, The Cinema One Originals film “That Thing Called Tadhana” will be returning to the big screen as it runs at UP Cine Adarna together with Cinema One Originals 2014 films next week.

From March 9 to 12, film lovers are granted another chance to watch the ten films from last year’s crème de la crème of Cinema One Originals, which had a limited run in key theatres in the metro last November.

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'That Thing Called Tadhana' grosses P100M in less than 2 weeks

The Cinema One Originals 2014 film “That Thing Called Tadhana,” has lived up to its hype as it reached the P100 million mark on Sunday (February 15), only less than two weeks since it hit theaters nationwide.

The Cinema One Originals breakthrough movie of Antoinette Jadaone is tagged as the “Ultimate Hugot Film” of the year, with thousands praising it for its simple yet exceptional storytelling. Angelica Panganiban and JM de Guzman star in the romantic-comedy hit, which bagged the Audience Choice Award and Best Actress Award for Panganiban last November at the Cinema One Originals film festival.

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Cinema One Originals Festival 2014 - Winners

Kapamilya actress Angelica Panganiban was named Best Actress at the recently-held 2014 Cinema One Originals Festival awards night for her role in Antoinette Jadaone's "That Thing Called Tadhana."

The "Esprit de Corps" won Best Director for Kanakan Balintagos, Best Actor for Sandino Martin (who tied with Matt Daclan of "Soap Opera"), and Best Production Design for Hal Balbuena.

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Press Advisory: Cinema One Originals 2014 Festival Change of Screening Schedule

Due to technical concerns, film screenings at the Greenhills Dolby Atmos Theatre will be moved to Theater Mall Cinema 2 starting today, November 13 (Thursday) until the end of the Cinema One Originals festival on November 18 (Tuesday).

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Cinema One Originals 2014 opening night is "Intense"

The 2014 Cinema One Originals Festival opening night lived up to its “intense” theme. The event was intense as hundreds flocked to Trinoma Cinema 7 to catch director Elwood Perez’s 51st feature film, “Esoterika: Maynila.”

Written by Elwood Perez in collaboration with columnist Jessica Zafra, “Esoterika: Maynila” follows the story of Mario, a restaurant worker who transforms himself into a literary artist. The cast are Ronnie Liang, Boots Anson Roa, Vince Tañada, Carlos Celdran, Snooky Serna, Lance Raymundo, Jon Hall, and Cecile Guidote Alvarez. Perez says that his new film is inspired by his youth and personal experiences.

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Angelica Panganiban, JM De Guzman travel to Sagada for Cinema One Originals 'That Thing Called Tadhana'

“Where do broken hearts go?”

This is the question that the film attempts to answer. “That Thing Called Tadhana” is a feel-good love story of a heartbroken woman (Angelica Panganiban) struggling to meet the strict airline baggage requirements when suddenly a man (JM de Guzman) comes to help her. The pair then forms a friendship which would lead them out of the bustling airport and into the secluded city of Sagada.

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Jason Gainza, Katya Santos kidnap a child in Cinema One Originals 'The Babysitters'

Rod (Jason Gainza) and Lucy (Katya Santos) are a couple who resort to illicit means just to raise Ben (Jhiz Deocareza of the film “Nino”), a child prodigy. The adventure begins when the couple decided to run away with the child and raise Ben as their own rather than have the latter be killed after his parents reported the incident to the cops.

After Rod and Lucy discover Ben’s exceptional talents, they try to utilize the child’s abilities to make money in an attempt to live honestly while running away from the kidnapping syndicate that’s tracking them down.

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Shamaine Buencamino is 'Lorna' for Cinema One Originals

Reaching 60 years old is a blessing, but being alone when you’re 60 can be a curse.

Sigrid Andrea Bernardo’s midlife comedy drama “Lorna” tells about the tale of a 60 year old woman who is in a constant search for the right man and living with regret. She finds not just one, but two potential lovers – an online friend and an old flame.

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Jericho Rosales topbills Cinema One Originals 'Red'

“Red” is directed by Jay Abello, the brains behind the culinary-themed romance “Namets,” the documentary on the Negros sugar industry “Pureza,” and quaint ode to letter-writing “Ligaw Liham.”

In his latest film, Abello offers a crime action drama set in Bacolod. “Red” the title of the film that refers to the lead character is a shy orphan who grew up in a girlie bar. Known as the best “fixer” in town who can bail anyone out of trouble, Red gets hired by Art, a socialite who requests Red’s assistance in settling the mess involving the disappearance of eight million pesos worth of drugs.

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Joel Lamangan, Victor Neri star in Cinema One Originals 'Violator'

When a raging typhoon hits Manila, word about the world coming to an end spreads.  Five men, among them two policemen played by veteran director Joel Lamangan and actor Victor Neri become hold up in a police precinct and the presence of a prisoner makes their current situation worse.

“Violator” is Dodo Dayao’s first full-length feature film and his entry for the 2014 Cinema One Originals Festival. Written and directed by Dayao, the film also stars award-winning actors Cesar Montano and Elizabeth Oropesa in special roles. RK Bagatsing, Anthony Falcon, Timothy Mabalot, and Andy Bais are also part of the cast.

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Mimi Juareza finds her soul mate in Cinema One Original 'Seoul Mate'

Shot on location in Seoul, Korea, “Seoul Mates” is a funny love story about a 30-year old Filipino transgender woman Alice (Mimi Juareza) and a 25-year old Korean musician Joon. Both are heartbroken when their souls fatedly cross paths and they decided to team-up to get their exes back.

“Seoul Mates” is a full-length feature of Nash Ang, a Filipino filmmaker based in Seoul where he is currently pursuing his Masters in Filmmaking major in Directing at the Korea National University of Arts. He is also a recipient of the 2011 Ani ng Dangal for Cinema recognition from the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA).

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Ken Anderson and Guji Lorenzana, lost in Cinema One Original 'Bitukang Manok'

While driving along the notorious Old Maharlika Highway in Quezon Province popularly called “bitukang manok” because of its winding path, three groups of strangers get lost and trapped by mysterious forces.

“Bitukang Manok,” is a story of the experiences of three groups of strangers who find themselves isolated by unknown forces. The film is a trilogy which stars indie actress Mara Lopez, stage thespian Missy Maramara, actor-musician Guji Lorenza, award-winning child actress Therese “Teri” Malvar and rising actor Ken Anderson (brother of Gerald Anderson).

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Sandino Martin stars in sexy military drama 'Esprit De Corps' for Cinema One Originals

The eighth feature film of the director of “Ang Pagdadalaga ni Maximo Oliveros” features a military corruption drama starring Sandino Martin, Lharby Policarpio, and JC Santos.

“Esprit de Corps” tells the tale of cadets Cain and Abel who are vying for the coveted position held by Major Mac Favila. While Cain and Abel (Lharby and Sandino) do everything they can to attain the powerful rank in the army, a unique bond develops between them.

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Lovi Poe, Rocco Nacino star in Cinema One Original 'Soap Opera'

After admitting last July that they are exclusively dating, Lovie Poe and Rocco Nacino star together in the drama film “Soap Opera” which is the entry of director Remton Zuasola in this year’s Cinema One Originals Festival.

“Soap Opera,” the latest full-length feature of Zuasola, director of the award-winning Cinema One Original “Damgo ni Eleuteria,” chronicles the struggle of Noel (Matt Daclan) and Liza (Natleigh Sitoy) as they try to find support for their sickly child.

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UFO sightings, conflicts and friendships in Cinema One Original 'Hindi Sila Tatanda'

Cinematographer and actor Malay Javier displays his directing skills in his Cinema One Original entry, “Hindi Sila Tatanda” which focuses on the adventures of a group of friends who travel to Zambales to retrace the legend of a UFO sighting in the 1990s.

As their adventure continues, the group befriends a local, who they presume to be in their age group. Little do they know that the local will become the central figure that would cause their friendship to break apart and for conflicts to happen.

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'Esoterika: Maynila' starring Ronnie Liang, to open 2014 Cinema One Originals Festival

Filmmaker Elwood Perez unveils his latest opus entitled “Esoterika: Maynila” at the 2014 Cinema One Originals Festival on November 9, at 7pm at Trinoma Cinema 7. The new work is Direk Elwood’s 51st feature since he began in the industry in the 1970s, and his first since he was honored by Cinema One Originals with a tribute in 2013.

“Esoterika: Maynila” is written by Direk Elwood and book author/columnist Jessica Zafra. The story is about a restaurant worker named Mario who transforms himself into a literary artist. In the cast are, among others, Ronnie Liang, Boots Anson Roa, Vince Tañada, Carlos Celdran, Snooky Serna, Lance Raymundo, Jon Hall, and Cecile Guidote Alvarez. The director says that his new film draws from his youth and personal experiences.

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'Violator' - Poster and Trailer (2014 Cinema One Originals Festival)

"Violator" is directed by Eduardo Dayao and stars Joel Lamangan, Victor Neri, RK Bagatsing, Anthony Falcon, Andy Bais and Timothy Mabalot. It is one of the 10 full-length digital movie entries to the 2014 Cinema One Originals Festival which runs from November 9 to 18 at Glorietta 4, Trinoma, Fairview Terraces and Greenhills Dolby Atmos.

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