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Cinema One proudly announces its seven finalists for the 2008 Cinema One
Originals Digital Film Festival. Screened, trimmed down and finally chosen to
vie for the top awards, each of these independent films have stories that are
as individualistic and diverse, yet still very reflective of the Filipino
culture and which caters to a wide variety of audiences locally and
internationally.
The awarding ceremony will be held on November 28 (Friday) at ABS-CBN's Dolphy Theater (formerly Studio 1). As to be expected, the Best Picture is the much-coveted trophy. The jury members of this year's digital film festival are director Brilliante Mendoza, actress Eugene Domingo, director Jeffrey Jeturian, as well as Manunuri ng Pelikulang Pilipino members Grace Javier Alfonso, and Lito Zulueta.
Motorcyle
Directed by Jon Red
Screenplay by Karlo de Guzman
Cast: Jason Abalos, Nonie Buencamino, Kat Alano, Shamaine Centenera, Lovely Rivero, Jao Mapa, Soliman Cruz, Jojit Lorenzo, Lance Raymundo
A tale of self-discovery, centered around a young man who journeys to Vigan, Ilocos Norte. Instead his trip becomes a sojourn that will unlock his real identity and the secrets of his family. He goes on this road trip onboard his motorcycle as a favor to his father.
Dose
Directed by Senedy Que
Screenplay by Senedy Que
Cast: Yul Servo, Emilio Garcia, Irma Adlawan, Fritz Chavez, Allesandra de Rossi
November 20, UP Film Center, 7pm
When a friendly acquaintance develops into an unlikely
closeness between a curious 12-year-old boy named Edy (Fritz Arvhie Chavez) and
a lonely gardener Danny (Yul Servo), the line that defines love and friendship,
passion and trust inevitably intersects.
Kolorete
Directed by Ruello Lozendo
Screenplay by Sherad Anthony Sanchez
Cast: Roeder Camanag, Angeli Bayani, Perry Dizon, Jean Judith Javier, Frank Garcia, Coreen Chan, Chiqui Xeres Burgos, Lawrence Roxas and Edgar Sandalo
November 19, FEU Auditorium, 3:30 pm
November 24, College of Saint Benilde Amphitheater, 1pm
In the Spanish period, a town prepares for a stage play to serve as a despedida for the Alcalde Mayor or Gobernadorcillo who was dismissed by the town's friar. Adding to the controversy is the visit of a Filipina soprano who is suspected to be an entourage of the incoming Alcalde Mayor. Suspicions arise but the secrets are inevitably unraveled. Everyone is taken aback when the play is finally staged.
Imburnal
Directed by Sherad Anthony Sanchez
Screenplay by Sherad Anthony Sanchez
Cast: Brian Monterola, Jelieta Mariveles-Ruca, Allen Lumanog, Lawrence Garrido, Elvis Zerna, Dianne Zipagan, Maricel Rosello, Carmela de Guzman and Reyson Yap
Cinematography: John Torres, Joel Geolamen, Mark Limbaga
November 20, UP Film Center, 9 pm (director's cut)
This is a tale of manhood about to erode two pubescent males. While always hanging out in the crevasses of Punta Dumalog to escape poverty, Rabat (Brian Monterola) and Allen (Allen Lumanod) also find solace, dent their friendship and shape their orientations in life.
Winner: Lino Brocka Grand Prize, Digital Lokal 10th Cinemanila International Film Festival
UPCAT
Directed by Roman Olivares
Screenplay by Alfred Geoffrey Reyes
Cast: Felix Roco, Joseph Roble, Hiyasmien Neri, Mark Gil, BembolRoco, Malou Crisologo, Richard Cuan
November 20, UP Film Center, 5pm
November 25, Assumption College, 1pm
A coming-of-age light melodrama that centers around Lucas (Felix Roco) and best buddy Jaoquin (Joseph Roble), provincial lads who believe passing the UPCAT (University of the Philippines College Admission Test) is the passport to their dreams of a better future. However, Lucas is more concerned about winning the heart of his rich schoolmate Jane (Yas Neri).
Yanggaw
Directed by Richard Somes
Screenplay by Richard Somes
Cast: Ronnie Lazaro, Tetchie Agbayani, Joel Torre, Erik Matti, Dwight Gaston, Gio Raspall, Monet Gaston, Keith Bryan Cabanez and Aleera Montalla
November 24, College of Saint Benilde Amphitheater, 7:30pm
In a tiny province, superstitions are still embedded in the lives of a particular family. When Junior's (Ronnie Lazaro) daughter Amor (Aleera Montalla) becomes stricken with an unknown illness affecting her behavior, Junior has to choose between his family or Amor.
Alon
Directed by Ron Bryant
Screenplay by Ron Bryant
Cast: Mark Gil, Eula Valdez and Charee Pineda
November 24, College of Saint Benilde Amphitheater, 6pm
November 25, Assumption College, 3:30pm
Vanni (Charee Pineda), a 17-year-old girl, spends her vacation in a seaside village. While looking for her lost puppy, she sees Fiel (Mark Gil), a lonesome 50-year-old man. Vanni decides to hang out in the man's house and a fondness develops between them. However, he has an ailing wife afflicted with cancer.
Watch all the seven new movies also at IndieSine at Robinsons Galleria Movieworld from December 3 to 10. Please call Dwight Pangilinan at 0917-6040824 or Ruby Gonzalez at 0918-9794175 for block screenings and school showings.