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Since its inception in 2005, Cinema One Originals has been showcasing
the originality and creativity of Filipino filmmakers through original films
that provide a unique experience to those who have been used to watching in
cinemas, young and old alike. For 15 years, C1 Originals became an avenue for new
and veteran filmmakers to helm, produce and release their own masterpieces that
are at par with those coming from other renouned local film festivals.
This year's edition will be no different as it features a bold and
colorful mix of new original Filipino flicks that are set to serve a uniquely
intriguing taste to moviegoers. Four new directors, three who have been previously
participating in the C1 Originals and a first-time filmmaker were given a
budget of Php3 million each to produce their own film. Regardless of their
genre and concept, one thing for certain is that each movie has a different story
to tell much like before but beyond what we can expect.
Here are the eight official entries of the 15th annual Cinema One Originals
film festival.
* "Metamorphosis", a coming-of-age drama about an intersex
child, by J.E. Tiglao starring Gold Aceron, Iana Bernaldez, Ivan Padilla, Ricky
Davao and Yayo Aguila
* "Utopia", a black comedy ripoff by Dustin Celestino starring
Enzo Pineda, Joem Bascon and Aaron Villaflor
* "Tia Madre", a gothic horror film about the doubts of a
child whose mother suddenly changed her identity, by Eve Baswel starring Cherie
Gil and Jana Agoncillo
* "Yours Truly, Shirley" by Nigel Santos starring Regine Velasquez-Alcasid
as a widow who believes that a young and budding popstar is the reincarnation
of her late husband and Rayt Carreon as the popstar
* "Lucid", a fantasy romantic comedy flick about a lucid dreamer
whose reality and dreams are about to change after meeting someone, by Victor
Villanueva of "My Paranormal Activity" starring Alessandra De Rossi
and JM De Guzman
* "O" by Kevin Dayrit of "Catnip" starring Anna
Luna, Lauren Young and Jasmine Curtis-Smith that takes moviegoers to the world
of vampires, necromancy and war on drugs
* "Sila-Sila", an LGBT ghosting story about the relationship
between an extended family and a group of friends amidst the challenges
hounding them, by Giancarlo Abraham of "Paki" starring Gio Gahol and
Toffer Fabregas
* "Tayo Muna Habang Hindi Pa Tayo" by Denise O'Hara starring
Jane Oineza and JC Santos about the deep trauma caused by love
These entries will be shown on November 7-17, 2019 in Trinoma,
Glorietta, Ayala Manila Bay, Gateway and Powerplant Makati as well as Vista Cinemas
in Iloilo and Evia Lifestyle, Cinema Centenario, Cinema '76, Black Maria, UP
Cine Adarna and FDCP Cinematheque Manila. The 15th Cinema One Originals is part
of Cinema One's 25th year anniversary as the number one cable channel in the
Philippines and the year-long celebration of 100 Years of Philippine Cinema.
For more updates, visit and follow Cinema One Originals on Facebook
(@CinemaOneOriginals), Twitter (@c1origs) and Instagram (@c1originals).
