2008 Cinema One Digital Film Festival Finalists

7 new digital films will compete in the 4th edition of Cinema One Digital Film Festival.

Cinema One Digital Filmfest is hailed as the prelude to the Cinemalaya featuring up and coming films that will create some noise in various movie award-giving bodies in the coming months. This year, the 7 films represent some of filmdom’s freshest, brightest talents in features that capture the flavors and attitudes of modern Philippine life.

The seven movies vying for the P1 million cash prize are:

1. Alon by Ron Bryant

2. Dose by Senedy Que

3. Kolorete by Ruelo Lozendo

4. Imburnal by Sherad Anthony Sanchez

5. Motorcycle by Jon Red

6. UPCAT by Roman Carlo Olivares

7. Yanggaw by Richard Somes

The 7 finalists will be screened on November 18 to 27, 2008 at IndieSine in Robinsons Galleria in Ortigas. The Awards Night will be held on November 28, 2008 at the ABS-CBN’s Dolphy Theater.

This year’s judges are award-winning director Brillante “Dante” Mendoza (Serbis, Kaleldo, Manoro), award-winning comedienne-actress Eugene Domingo (Pisay, ITALY), film and TV director Jeffrey Jeturian (Bridal Shower, Kubrador), and Manunuri ng Pelikulang Pilipino members Lito Zulueta and Grace Javier Alfonso.

Source: http://www.starmometer.com/2008/11/01/2008-cinema-one-digital-film-festival-finalists/

Kolorete - Cinema One Originals Digital Film Festival

“Kolorete” is an insightful and colorful indie movie vying for the 2008 Cinema One Originals Digital Film Festival.

Kolorete is written by Sherad Anthony Sanchez and directed by Ruello Lozendo. The cast of Kolorete includes Roeder Camanag, Angeli Bayani, Perry Dizon, Jean Judith Javier, Frank Garcia, Coreen Chan, Chiqui Xeres Burgos, Lawrence Roxas and Edgar Sandalo

Synopsis: 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.

Kolorete will have an advance screening on November 19 at 3:30 p.m. at the FEU Auditorium and on
November 24 at the College of Saint Benilde Amphitheater, 1:00 p.m. Regular screening is on December 3-10 at the Robinsons IndieSine.

Source: http://www.starmometer.com/2008/11/20/kolorete-cinema-one-originals-digital-film-festival/

UPCAT - Cinema One Originals Digital Film Festival

“UPCAT” is a coming of age film about dreams and self-discovery. It is one of the 7 finalists in this year’s Cinema One Originals Digital Film Festival.

UPCAT is written by Alfred Geoffrey Reyes and directed by Roman Olivares. The cast includes Felix Roco, Joseph Roble, Hiyasmien Neri, Mark Gil, Bembol Roco, Malou Crisologo and Richard Cuan.

Synopsis: 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).

UPCAT will have an advance screening on November 20 at the UP Film Center, 5pm and on November 25, at the Assumption College, 1:00 p.m. Regular screening will be on December 3-10 at the Robinsons IndieSine.

Source: http://www.starmometer.com/2008/11/20/upcat-cinema-one-originals-digital-film-festival/

Alon - Cinema One Originals Digital Film Festival

“Alon” reels off its beautiful drama with a wave of emotions for the 2008 Cinema One Originals Digital Film Festival.

Alon is written and directed by Ron Bryant. It stars Mark Gil, Eula Valdez and Charee Pineda.

Synopsis: 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.

It will have an advance screening on November 24 at the College of Saint Benilde Amphitheater at 6:00 p.m. and on November 25 at the Assumption College at 3:30 p.m.

Source: http://www.starmometer.com/2008/11/20/alon-cinema-one-originals-digital-film-festival/

Imburnal - Cinema One Originals Digital Film Festival

“Imburnal” is another controversial finalist in this year’s Cinema One Originals Digital Film Festival.

Imburnal is written and directed by Sherad Anthony Sanchez. The cast includes Brian Monterola, Jelieta Mariveles-Ruca, Allen Lumanog, Lawrence Garrido, Elvis Zerna, Dianne Zipagan, Maricel Rosello, Carmela de Guzman and Reyson Yap. Cinematography by John Torres, Joel Geolamen and Mark Limbaga.

Synopsis: 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.

Imburnal was rated X by the MTRCB. It recently won the Lino Brocka Grand Prize, at the Digital Lokal category of the 10th Cinemanila International Film Festival.

It will have an advance screening on November 20 at the UP Film Center, 9 pm (director’s cut). Regular screenings will be on December 3-10 at the Robinsons IndieSine.

Source: http://www.starmometer.com/2008/11/20/imburnal-cinema-one-originals-digital-film-festival/

Motorcyle - Cinema One Originals Digital Filmfest

Motorcyle is one of the 7 finalists for the 2008 Cinema One Originals Digital Film Festival starring Jason Abalos.

Motorcyle is an entry by Jon Red with screenplay by Karlo de Guzman. The cast of Motorcycle includes Urian Best Actor Jason Abalos, Nonie Buencamino, Kat Alano, Sharmaine Centenera, Lovely Rivero, Jao Mapa, Soliman Cruz, Jojit Lorenzo and Lance Raymundo.

Synopsis: 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.

Source: http://www.starmometer.com/2008/11/20/motorcyle-cinema-one-originals-digital-filmfest/