Saturday 6 October 2018

Cinema One Originals Film Festival 2018 Official Entries









A year ago, Badger is one of the best gymnasts in the Philippines. He wants to be the very best, until his reckless best friend sabotaged his athletic career. Now, Badger is miserably working as a distributor, selling alcoholic beverages to the managers of bars and supermarkets. To his delight, Badger receives a new opportunity to pursue his quest to be the best Filipino gymnast. He immediately resigns from his job. His reckless best friend, who fulfills his desires through this job, gets pissed and vows to stop Badger’s dreams once again



Starring: Joem Bascon, Tony Labrusca, Elora Españo, Mon Confiado, Acey Aguillar

Written and Directed By: Joseph Abello











After surviving what seems to be a drug-related incident that left her sister, LIAN, in a coma, LESLIE, a budding 20-something artist, is left in deep grief. With great guilt, Leslie is forced by her parents to go to a rehabilitation facility to recover from her drug dependency. As Leslie stays longer, she gets to uncover even more mysteries and secrets. She would later realize that the promised change is actually more sinister than it seems, and she has to do something before it’s too late.

Starring: Loisa Andalio, Ana Abad Santos, MM Gigante, Elle Ramirez, Mary Joy Apostol, Kurt Kendrick, Manny Castañeda, Aurora Yumul, Francis Mata


Written By: Bobby Bonifacio Jr., Juvy Galamiton

Directed By:  Bobby Bonifacio Jr








 Three months matapos ang break-up ni Bheverlynn sa jowa niya of 4 years, magko-conjure ang hugot at kalungkutan niya ng isang superduper-uber-grab-angkas typhoon na matatalo lang niya through achieving genuine happiness. Ngayon, ang safety ng buong Pilipinas at santinakpan ay nakasalalay sa pagmo-move on ni Bheverlynn.


Starring: Rufa Mae Quinto, Edgar Allan Guzman, Angelina Kanapi, Barbie Capacio, Jude Matthew Servilla,  Juan Miguel Severo


Directed By: Charliebebs Gohetia







It’s gonna hurt. An aging spy, his delusional wife, and promiscuous son are driven into madness as they confront the terrors caused by the monster known as The Shadow.

 Starring: Jasmine Curtis-Smith, Meryll Soriano, Ricky Davao


Written and Directed By: Whammy Alcazaren




 


 
In the southern Philippine city of Cebu a troubled detective struggles to solve a series of grisly killings, while a deep conspiracy works to keep the truth just out of his reach.

Starring: Victor Neri, Jay Gonzaga

Directed By: Keith Deligero









 A transgender sex worker in her late 40s along Fields Avenue whose only aspiration is to have breast implants for her profession unexpectedly assumes the role of a mother to her orphaned niece, a transgender youth who is only beginning to discover her own sexuality. As she works more shifts to save for her implants, troubles arise when she begins to feel the weight of her struggles -- being an aging sex worker in fast-evolving society, a partner to her young fiancé, and a parent to a teenager she just met. 


Starring: Aaron Villaflor, Markus Paterson, EJ Jallorina, Jovani Manansala
Introducing Iyah Mina


Written and Directed By: Rod Singh








Asuang, the God of Sins, was once a ruthless and fickle God of Bicol, but now he is a loner and a loser who has no place in the world that is overrun by sinful human beings. He resorted to social media to regain his former glory and fame but to no avail. On his track to retirement, he was approached by the Seers to help them stop Armageddon. Along with a group of sinful misfits, Asuang will go on a quest, against his nature, to help mankind... Or so he think he will. 


Starring: Alwyn S. Uytingco, Chai Fonacier, Natileigh Sitoy, Jon Lucas


Written By: Carl Papa & Rayn Brizuela

Directed By: Rayn Brizuela








Crisanto and Dolores' marriage is going through a rough patch. Going through marital crisis, a couple's marriage is tested when Crisanto is diagnosed with early onset Alzheimer’s disease as Dolores sinks deeper into depression. Paglisan tells the story of how a married couple attempt to survive together through fading memories and fleeting identities.


Starring: Ian Veneracion, Eula Valdes, Khalil Ramos, Junjun Quintana


Written By: Carl Papa & Aica Ganhinhin

Directed By: Carl Papa








Being the legitimate son, Janus was given the stressful responsibility to take care of his father’s funeral. With the presence of a senator, constant phone calls from his mother (who was in the United States), and the conflict between his scandalous sister and his father’s mistress; the funeral became dramatic, chaotic, and hilarious. “Pang MMK” is about one’s strength of character, overcoming adversities, and facing them head strong!


Starring: Neil Coleta, Nikki Valdez Garcia, Zeppi Borromeo

Written and Directed By: John Lapuz




Cinema One Originals 2018 runs from October 12-21 in TriNoma, Glorietta, Gateway, Santolan Town Plaza, Powerplant; in Cinelokal theaters—SM North Edsa, SM Megamall, SM Manila, and SM Sta. Mesa, and in alternative cinemas—FDCP Cinematheque Manila, Up Cine Adarna, Cinema ’76, Black Maria Theater and Cinema Centenario.




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