Cinema One Originals


The Cinema One Originals Film Festival, a division of ABS-CBN Films commonly known as Cinema One Originals, is an independent film festival in the Philippines held annually in the month of November in Quezon City. Its primary goal is to showcase the diverse talent and voices of Filipino film makers. The film festival is produced by Cinema One, a cable television network owned by ABS-CBN.
The film entries are split into two categories, Plus and Currents, based on the films' marketability. From the scripts submitted to the screening committee, five films are granted two million pesos each for the Cinema One Plus category while ten films are granted one million pesos each for the Cinema One Currents category. The selection is based on the quality of scripts and presentation of the film makers.

2005 Cinema One Originals Film Festival

The film festival ran from July 29–31, 2005. The following films selected for 2005 Competition:
TitleDirectorCast
Anak ng TinapaJon RedChina Conjuanco, Forsythe Cordero, Soliman Cruz, Ryan Eigenmann
Ang Anak ni BrockaSigried Barros-SanchezGina Alajar, Phillip Salvador, Bembol Roco, Jaclyn Jose
DilimTopel LeeMario Magallona, Rica Peralejo, Emilio Garcia, Archie Adamos
Sandalang BahayMark GaryAlbert Martinez, Adriana Agcaoili, Madeleine Nicolas, Tala Santos
Sa North Diversion RoadDennis MarasiganJohn Arcilla, Irma Adlawan, Madeleine Nicolas
SitakLiza CornejoCarlo Arejola, Angeli Bayani, Daniella Cornejo, Gerry Cornejo

2006 Cinema One Originals Film Festival

The film festival ran from November 24–26, 2006. The following films selected for 2006 Competition:
TitleDirectorCast
Huling Balyan ng BuhiSherad Anthony SanchezRonald Arguelles, Jelieta Mariveles-Ruca, Marilyn Roque, Jun Lizada
MetlogsCris PabloPaolo Ballesteros, Tyrone Perez, Marky Lopez, Chokoleit, K Brosas
PandanggoDennis Empalmado
Wilfred Allen Galila
Ruelo Lozendo		Chin Chin Gutierrez, Raymond Bagatsing, Andre Tiangco, Vangie Labalan
Raket ni NanayLawrence FajardoMark Gil, Sarsi Emmanuelle, Archie Adamos, Rolando Inocencio
RekadosPaolo HerrasMeryll Soriano, Eula Valdez, Boots Anson-Roa, Ana Capri
Rome and JulietConnie MacatunoAndrea del Rosario, Mylene Dizon, Rafael Rosell, Tessie Tomas
SeroksEd LejanoJuliana Palermo, Soliman Cruz, Nathan Lopez, Gammy Lopez

2007 Cinema One Originals Film Festival

The film festival ran from November 30-December 2, 2007. The following films selected for 2007 Competition:
TitleDirectorCast
AltarRico Maria IlardeZanjoe Marudo, Nor Domingo, Dimples Romana, Dido de la Paz
ConfessionalJerrold Tarog
Ruel Dahis Antipuesto		Publio Briones III, Jerrold Tarog, Greg Fernandez, Owee Salva
Maling AkalaVeronica Velasco
Pablo Biglang-awa Jr.		Jodi Sta. Maria, Victor Basa
PrinsesaLawrence FajardoRomnick Sarmenta, Trina Legaspi, Archie Adamos, Shamaine Buencamino
TambolistaAdolfo Alix, Jr.Jiro Manio, Sid Lucero, Coco Martin, Anita Linda

2008 Cinema One Originals Film Festival

The film festival ran from December 3–10, 2008. The following films selected for 2008 Competition:
TitleDirectorCast
AlonRon BryantMark Gil, Charee Pineda, Eula Valdez
DoseSenedy QueYul Servo, Fritz Chavez, Emilio Garcia
ImburnalSherad Anthony SanchezBrian Monterola, Jelieta Mariveles-Ruca, Allen Lumanog
KoloreteRuelo LozendoRoeder, Jean Judith Javier, Angeli Bayani
MotorCYCLEJon RedJason Abalos, Nonie Buencamino, Kat Alano
UPCATRoman OlivarezFelix Roco, Joseph Roble, Hiyasmin Neri
YanggawRichard SomesRonnie Lazaro, Joel Torre, Tetchie Agbayani

2009 Cinema One Originals Film Festival

The film festival ran from November 13–17, 2009. The following films selected for 2009 Competition:
TitleDirectorCast
Bala-BalaMelvin BritoMicah Muñoz, Rold Salamat, Angel Jacob, Jao Mapa
Paano ko Sasabihin?Richard LegaspiErich Gonzales, Enchong Dee
Maximus & MinimusNap JamirCai Cortez, Mikel Campos, Malou Crisologo, Baron Geisler
Si Baning, Si Maymay at ang Asong Si BoboRommel TolentinoJoana Jean Evangelista, Jan Harley Hicana, Simon Ibarra, Gene Karley Largueza
Wanted: BorderRay GibraltarRosanna Roces, Joy Louise Evidente, Kristoffer Rhys Grabato, Publio Briones III

2010 Cinema One Originals Film Festival

The film festival ran from November 10–16, 2010. The following films selected for 2010 Competition:
TitleDirectorCast
Ang Damgo ni Eleuteria KirschbaumRemton ZuasolaDonna Gimeno, Suzette Ranillo, Alex Uypuanco
Astro MayabangJason Paul LaxamanaArron Villaflor, Megan Young, John Lapus, Marco Morales
DagimJoaquin Pedro ValdesMarc Abaya, Luis Alandy, Bembol Roco
IshmaelRichard SomesRonnie Lazaro, Mark Gil, Pen Medina
Layang BilanggoMichael Angelo DagnalanPen Medina, Miriam Quiambao, Mailes Kanapi
Third World HappyEJ SalcedoSam Milby, Jodi Sta. Maria
TsardyerSigfreid Barros-SanchezDimples Romana, Jhong Hilario

2011 Cinema One Originals Film Festival

The film festival ran from November 9–15, 2011. The following films selected for 2011 Competition:
TitleDirectorCast
Anatomiya ng KorupsiyonDennis MarasiganMaricar Reyes, Sid Lucero
Big BoyShireen SenoIan Lomongo, Pam Miras
Cartas de la SoledadGutierrez 'Teng' Mangansakan IIPerry Dizon, Mayka Lintongan, Alexis Libres
Di Ingon Nato Ivan Zaldarriaga
Brandon Relucio		Mercedes Cabral
Ka OryangSari DalenaAlessandra de Rossi, Joem Bascon, Emilio Garcia, Alex Vincent Medina
Mga Anino sa Tanghaling TapatIvy Universe BaldozaMartha Nikko Comia, Althea Vega
My Paranormal RomanceVictor VillanuevaPhoebe Kaye Fernandez, Van Roxas, Paul Jake Castillo, Publio Briones III
Sa Ilalim ng TulayEarl BontuyanBong Cabrera, Cris Pasturan
Sa Kanto ng Ulap at LupaMes de GuzmanJapo Escobedo, Jeremie Cercenia, Zanderson Vicente
Six Degrees of Separation from Lilia CuntapayAntoinette JadaoneLilia Cuntapay, Geraldine Villamil

2012 Cinema One Originals Film Festival

The film festival ran from November 28-December 9, 2012.

Plus Category

The following films contending for 2012 Plus Category:
TitleDirectorCast
BaybayinAuraeus SolitoAlessandra de Rossi, Assunta de Rossi, Adrian Sebastian
Mater DolorosaAdolfo Alix, Jr.Gina Alajar, Alessandra de Rossi, Cogie Domingo, Carlo Aquino, Joem Bascon, Mercedes Cabral
Mariposa sa Hawla ng GabiRichard SomesErich Gonzales, Alfred Vargas, Joel Torre

Currents Category

The following films contending for 2012 Currents Category:
TitleDirectorCast
AberyaChristian LinabanWill Devaughn, Mercedes Cabral, Iwa Moto, Nicholas Varela
Anak ArawGym LumberaJay De La Vega
Ang Paglalakbay Ng Mga Bituin Sa Gabing MadilimArnel MardoquioFe “Gingging” Hyde, Irish Karl Monsanto, Roger Gonzales, Glory Pearl Dy
CatnipKevin DayritLauren Young, Maxene Magalona
Edsa XXXKhavn De La CruzEpy Quizon, Althea Vega, Sheree Cabrera, Bong Cabrera
Mamay UmengDwein BaltazarSue Prado
Melodrama NegraMa. Isabel LegardaGee Canlas, Bong Cabrera, Sheng Belmonte, Ria Garcia, Mara Lopez, Bembol Roco
PalitanAto BautistaMara Lopez, Alex Vincent Medina, Mon Confiado
PascalinaPam MirasMaria Veronica Santiago, Peewee O’Hara, Cara Eriguel, Alex Vincent Medina
Slumber PartyEmmanuel Dela CruzMarkki Stroem, Archie Alemania, RK Bagatsing

2013 Cinema One Originals Film Festival

The film festival ran from November 11–19, 2013.

Plus Category

The following films contending for 2013 Plus Category:
TitleDirectorCast
Alamat ni China DollAdolfo Alix, Jr.Angelica Panganiban, Cherry Pie Picache, Cesar Montano, Phillip Salvador
KabiseraAlfonso “Borgy” Torre IIIJoel Torre, Art Acuña, Bing Pimentel, Bernard Palanca, Ketchup Eusebio, Meryll Soriano
SitioMes de GuzmanJohn Prats, Ria Garcia, Anja Aguilar, Arnold Reyes
Woman of the RuinsKeith SicatAlessandra de Rossi, Art Acuña, Chanel Latorre, Elizabeth Oropesa, Peque Gallaga
Blue BustamanteMiko LiveloJoem Bascon, Jun Sabayton, Dimples Romana, Jhiz Deocareza

Currents Category

The following films contending for 2013 Currents Category:
TitleDirectorCast
AngustiaKristian CorderoAlex Vincent Medina, Maria Isabel Lopez, Michelle Smith
Ang Pagbabalat ng AhasTimmy HarnMervin Brondial, Kay Brondial, Sebastian Karl Sanchez, Jaime Fabregas
IslandsWhammy AlcarazenLuis Alandy, Benjamin Alves, Meryll Soriano, Irma Adlawan, Peque Gallaga
Bukas Na Lang Sapagkat Gabi NaJet LeycoNika Santiago, Raul Morit, Dan de Guzman
IskalawagsKeith DeligeroKerwin Otida, Reynaldo Formentera, Windel Otida
Philippino StoryBenjamin GarciaMark Gil, Jun-Jun Quintana, Benjamin Alves
ShiftSiege LedesmaYeng Constantino, Felix Roco
BendorRalston JoverVivian Velez, Chanel Latorre
Riddles of my HomecomingArnel MardoquioFe Hyde, Perry Dizon, Madz Garcia
Saturday Night ChillsIan LoreñosRayver Cruz, Matteo Guidicelli, Joseph Marco

2014 Cinema One Originals Film Festival

The film festival ran from November 9 to 18, 2014. There is only one category for 2014. Ten full-length feature films competed this year. The following are the contending films:
TitleDirectorCastAwards
The BabysittersPaolo O'HaraJason Gainza, Katya Santos, Jhiz Deocareza
Bitukang ManokAlec FiguracionMissy Maramara, Guji Lorenzana, Ken Anderson, Mara Lopez, Teri Malvar
  • Best Cinematography
Esprit de CorpsKanakan-BalintagosSandino Martin, JC Santos, Lharby Policarpio, Garry Lim
  • Best Director
  • Best Actor
  • Best Production Design
    • Hindi Sila TatandaMalay JavierKean Cipriano, Dawn Jimenez, Mara Lopez, Ketchup EusebioBest Musical Score
    LornaSigrid Andrea BernardoShamaine Buencamino, Lav Diaz, Felix Roco, Maria Isabel Lopez, Raquel VillavicencioBest Supporting Actress
    RedJay AbelloJericho Rosales, Mercedes Cabral, Nico Antonio, Mylene Dizon, JM RodriguezBest Screenplay
    Seoul MatesNash AngMimi Juareza, Ji Soo
    Soap OperaRemton ZuasolaLovi Poe, Rocco Nacino, Bugoy Cariño, Matt Daclan, Natileigh Sitoy, Chris Perris, Lex Zander Flores, Mercedes CabralBest Actor
    That Thing Called TadhanaAntoinette JadaoneAngelica Panganiban, JM de Guzman
  • Best Actress
  • Audience Choice
  • Champion Bughaw Award for Full-length Feature
    • ViolatorEduardo DayaoJoel Lamangan, Victor Neri,Alfie Apodaca, RK Bagatsing, Anthony Falcon, Andy Bais
  • Best Picture
  • Best Supporting Actor
  • Best Editing
  • Best Sound

    • 2015 Cinema One Originals Film Festival

    The film festival ran from November 9 to November 17, 2015. There are nine films in competition for this year, which had the tagline "Kakaiba Ka Ba?" There were also screenings for two special presentation films, four Filipino classics, 10 short films, and 12 foreign films.
    TitleDirectorCastAwards
    Baka Siguro YataJoel FerrerBangs Garcia, Dino Pastrana, Cherie Gil, Ricky Davao
    • Audience Choice Award
    • Best Actor
    Bukod Kang PinagpalaSheron DayocBing Pimentel, Maxie Eigenmann, Paolo Paraiso, Lou Veloso
  • Best Sound
  • Best Production Design
    • The ComebackIvan Andrew PayawalKaye Abad, Sheena Ramos, Adrienne Vergara, Julia Enriquez, Bea Galvez, Matt Evans, Patrick Garcia
    Dahling NickSari DalenaRaymond Bagatsing, Alessandra de Rossi, Maria Isabel Lopez
    Dayang AsuBor OcampoRicky Davao, Junjun Quintana, Inna Tuason
  • Best Director
  • Best Cinematography
    • HamogRalston JoverZaijan Jaranilla, Therese Malvar, Sam Quintana, Bor Lentejas, OJ Mariano, Anna Luna
  • Jury Award
  • Best Actress
  • Best Supporting Actor
  • Best Editing
    • Manang BiringCarl Joseph PapaErlinda Villalobos, Mailes Kanapi
  • Best Film
  • Champion Bughaw Award
  • Best Music
    • Mga Rebeldeng May KasoRaymond RedFelix Roco, Nicco Manalo, Epy Quizon, Earl Ignacio, Angela Cortez
    Miss BulalacaoAra ChawdhuryRuss Ligtas, Tessie Tomas, Chai Fonacier, Mon Confiado, Ferdinand Mesias
  • Best Supporting Actress
  • Best Screenplay

    • 2016 Cinema One Originals Film Festival

    The film festival ran from November 14 to 22, 2016. There are ten films in competition for this year, which had the tagline "Anong tingin mo?" The competition also opened itself to documentaries.

    Documentary Feature Category

    Narrative Feature Category

    2017 Cinema One Originals Film Festival

    The film festival ran from November 13 to 28, 2017. There are nine films in competition for this year, which had the tagline "Walang takot!" The competition also opened itself to documentaries.

    Documentary Feature Category

    Narrative Feature Category

    2018 Cinema One Originals Film Festival

    The film festival ran from October 12 to 21, 2018. There are nine films in competition for this year, which had the tagline "I Am Original", encompassing the theme of what it truly means to be human. The competition also opened itself to short films.

    Short Films Feature Category

    Narrative Feature Category

    The film festival ran from November 7 to 17, 2019. There are eight films in this year competition, which had the tagline "I Am Original, Kaya Mo?".
    Best Short Film
    Student Film Award