2OO8 Cinema One Originals-- Which Will Be Best Picture? by Jose Francisco Cruz III | YEHEY! Contributors
The Cinema One Originals film festival Awards ceremonies will be on
Nov.28 at the ABS-CBN's Dolphy Theater. 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, Manunuri member Grace Javier Alfonso, director Jeffrey
Jeturian and Manunuri member Lito Zulueta.
"MotorCycle"
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
Nov. 19, FEU Auditorium, 1pm
A tale of self discovery, centered around a young man who journeys to
Vigan, Ilocos Norte. Instead his travel becomes a sojourn that will
unlock his real identity and the secrets of his family. The road trip
is a favor from his father to commence after his death.
"DOSE"
Directed by Senedy Que
Screenplay by Senedy Que
Cast: Yul Servo, Emilio Garcia, Irma Adlawan, Fritz Chavez, Allesandra
de Rossi
Nov. 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
Nov. 19, FEU Auditorium, 3:30 pm
Nov. 24, College of Saint Benilde Amphitheater, 1pm
In the Spanish period, when a town prepares for a stage play as
farewell for the Mayor who was dismissed by the town friar, and a
Filipina soprano visits the incoming Mayor, suspicions arise, but 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
Nov. 20, UP Film Center, 9pm (uncut director's cut version)
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
Nov.20, Up Film Center, 5pm
Nov. 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.
"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
Nov. 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
Nov. 24, College of Saint Benilde Amphitheater, 6pm
Nov. 25, Assumption College, 3:30pm
Vanni (Charee Pineda), a 17-year-old, spends 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. But he has a wife.
Watch all the seven (7) new movies also at IndieSine Cinema at
Robinsons Galleria Movieworld starting on December 03. Please call
Dwight Pangilinan at 0917-6040824 or Ruby Gonzalez at 0918-9794175 for
block screenings and school showings.
Source:
2008 Cinema One Originals November 28, 2008
Dolphy Theater
