Cinema One Originals proudly presents its biggest lineup for its 8th year run with 13 competition feature films; divided into two categories: “Cinema One Plus,” composed of seasoned directors awarded with a two million pesos production budget each and “Cinema One Currents,” composed of new breeds awarded with a one million pesos budget each.

“Cinema One Plus” entries include “Mariposa Sa Hawla Ng Gabi” by Richard Somes, “Mater Dolorosa” by Adolfo Alix Jr., and “Baybayin” by Auraeus Solito.

“Ang Paglalakbay Ng Mga Bituin Sa Gabing Madilim” by Arnel Mardoquio; “CATNIP” by Kevin Dayrit, “Melodrama Negra” by Ma. Isabel Legarda, “Slumber Party” by Emmanuel Dela Cruz, “Pascalina” by Pam Miras, “Anak Araw” by Gym Lumbera, “Edsa Xxx” by Khavn De La Cruz, “Aberya” by Christian Linaban, “Palitan” by Ato Bautista, and “Mamay Umeng” by Dwein Baltazar complete the entries for “Cinema One Currents.”

The festival will also give tribute to Philippine classics through the screening of three of the most important restored films that greatly contributed to the foundation of Philippine Cinema: “Oro Plata Mata,” “Himala” and “Genghis Khan.”

“Oro Plata Mata,” the 1892 film directed by Peque Gallaga, will serve as the opening film for the prestigious event while the award-winning film “Himala” will celebrate its 30th anniversary through an exclusive showing of a documentary special by “Ka Oryang” director Sari Dalena and writer/editor Keith Sicat.

An exhibition programme featuring guest films will also take place in the festival to include special screenings of “Alagwa,” “Supremo,” “Jungle Love,” and “Graceland.”

The 2012 Cinema One Originals Festival will run from Nov. 28 to Dec. 9 at Robinsons Galleria Movie World and from Nov. 29 to Dec. 4 at the Edsa Shang Cineplex. The awards night will be held on Dec. 3 at Studio 1 ABS-CBN Main Building.

The 2012 Cinema One Originals Festival is an annual project of the Cinema One, the local movie channel on cable, owned and operated by Creative Programs, Inc. (CPI).