Five years ago, 30 animators started working on a project that aimed to be the first 3D animated film produced in the Philippines.

As a result of their hard work, viewers will be treated to a visual feast through RPG: Metanoia, a film depicting the adventures of Nico and his barkada in the real and online world.

To make its premiere more kid-friendly, the screening of RPG was held at around 3 pm yesterday, December 12.

Kids and kids-at-heart trooped to Cinema 3 of SM Megamall to watch the first Filipino full-length CG-animated feature film in 3D co-produced by Ambient Media and Star Cinema.

As one of the eight films competing in the 36^th Metro Manila Film Festival, RPG will open in cinemas starting December 25, 2010.

It has been graded A by the Cinema Evaluation Board and rated General Patronage by the Movie and Television Review and Classification Board.

Prior to the screening, guests had the chance to have their pictures taken at a photo booth.

ABS-CBN Chairman and CEO Eugenio "Gabby" Lopez III were among those who enjoyed having their photos taken at the photo booth while waiting for the movie to start.

Other Kapamilya network executives present were ABS-CBN President Charo Santos-Concio, Star Cinema head Malou Santos, and senior vice president for TV entertainment production Linggit Tan.

International singer Lea Salonga and child star Xyriel Manabat were not part of the movie, but they were spotted during the screening as they lent their support for this landmark film.

Zaijian Jaranilla wore hand wraps and carried around a yoyo just like Nico, the lead character of RPG that he voiced over. The nine-year-old actor said that he is proud to be part of this movie.

"Masaya po ako kasi napalabas na po ang movie namin at marami pong pumuntang mga tao. Pati po kasi dumating sina Ma'am Charo at Sir Gabby Lopez, ang mga bossing po."

He exclaimed, "Maganda ang RPG: Metanoia kasi ito po ang first 3D animation movie sa buong Pilipinas!" 

The other young cast members attended the event dressed up just like their characters in the 3D animated film.

Eugene Domingo, the actress who voiced-over the mother of Zaijian's character, also graced the premiere along with the other cast members Aaron Junatas, Basty Alcances, Jairus Aquino, Mika dela Cruz, Ketchup Eusebio, and Igiboy Flores.