HERE ARE THE OFFICIAL FINALISTS FOR CINEMA ONE ORIGNALS 2012:
The 3 Films That Received 2 Million Pesos Grant:
1. BAYBAYIN
Directed by Auraeus Solito
Cast: Alessandra de Rossi / Assunta de Rossi / Mon Confiado
Synopsis: A tale of two half sisters both in love with a man who can’t hear or talk to
them, proof that love can communicate even in silence. The sequel/ prequel
to "Busong" is also based on Palawan legends.
2. MARIPOSA SA HAWLA NG GABI
Directed by Richard Somes
Cast: Erich Gonzales / Maria Isabel Lopez
Synopsis: About an innocent woman from the province who comes to Manila to look for
her missing sister. Her journey to the city unravels horrible truths.
3. LOURDES
Directed by Adolfo Alix, Jr.
Synopsis: A film about a typical Filipino mother in a non-stereotypical kind of
profession,living a dark shadowy life in Manila’s underground. She
leads a group of professional criminals in the province.
The 10 Films That Received 1 Million Pesos Grant:
1. CATNIP
Directed by Kevin Dayrit
Cast: Lauren Young / Maxene Magalona / Rommel Luna
Synopsis: A psychological film on two friends who, despite their differences, find
comfort in being together.
2. ABERYA
Directed by Christian Linaban
Cast: Mercedes Cabral / Will Devaughn / Iwa Moto / Gabby Nazareno / Nicholas Varela
Synopsis: About love, sex and psychedelic potions that affect the lives of four people
in one night.
3. SLUMBER PARTY
Directed by Emmanuel Dela Cruz
Cast: Archie Alemania / RK Bagatsing / Markii Stroem
Synopsis: A riotous comedy about fraternity initiations and homosexuality.
4. MEKANIKO NI MONICA
Directed by Cesar Hernando
Synopsis: Set in the ’50s and is about a man torn between his newfound love and
fighting for his country.
5. MELODRAMA NEGRA
Directed by Maribel Legarda
Synopsis: About three dead people who find unanticipated things in the acclaimed
City of Stars - Quezon City.
6. PALITAN
Directed by Ato Bautista
Synopsis: A sex movie similar to the classic ‘Scorpio Nights’”; has claustrophobic
locations as its backdrop to depict the life of lovers who find themselves
asphyxiated and trapped in an erotic triangle.
7. MAMAY UMENG
Directed by Dwein Baltazar
Synopsis: It tells a story of an 84-year-old woman who is alone and
waiting, prays not for long life, but for a fast escape.
8. PASCALINA
Directed by Pam Miras
Synopsis: Story of a girl who, after visiting her dying aunt, experiences changes in her
life that will push her to the edge of madness and monstrosity.
9. ANAK ARAW
Directed by Gym Lumbera
Synopsis: About the colonial illusion of an albino, who believes that he is the son of
an American.
10. PAGLALABAY NG MGA BITUIN SA GABING MADILIM
Directed by Arnel Mardoquio
Synopsis: Set in Mindanao, it tells of a boy’s journey to safety after his parents are
killed in a gun battle.
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