The Cinema One Originals Film Festival, commonly known as Cinema One Originals, was an independent film festival in the Philippines organized by ABS-CBN Films. The festival was held annually in the month of November in Quezon City, showcasing the diverse talent and creativity of Filipino filmmaking. The film festival was produced by Cinema One, a cable television network owned by ABS-CBN Corporation. Its last edition was held in 2019.
2005 Cinema One Originals Film Festival The film festival ran from July 29–31, 2005. The following films selected for 2005 Competition:
Title Director Cast Anak ng Tinapa Jon Red China Conjuanco, Forsythe Cordero, Soliman Cruz, Ryan Eigenmann Ang Anak ni Brocka Sigried Barros-Sanchez Gina Alajar, Phillip Salvador, Bembol Roco, Jaclyn Jose Dilim Topel Lee Mario Magallona, Rica Peralejo, Emilio Garcia, Archie Adamos Sandalang Bahay Mark Gary Albert Martinez, Adriana Agcaoili, Madeleine Nicolas, Tala Santos Sa North Diversion Road Dennis Marasigan John Arcilla, Irma Adlawan, Madeleine Nicolas Sitak Liza Cornejo Carlo 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:
Title Director Cast Huling Balyan ng Buhi Sherad Anthony Sanchez Ronald Arguelles, Jelieta Mariveles-Ruca, Marilyn Roque, Jun Lizada Metlogs Cris Pablo Paolo Ballesteros, Tyrone Perez, Marky Lopez, Chokoleit, K Brosas Pandanggo Dennis Empalmado Wilfred Allen Galila Ruelo Lozendo Chin Chin Gutierrez, Raymond Bagatsing, Andre Tiangco, Vangie Labalan Raket ni Nanay Lawrence Fajardo Mark Gil, Sarsi Emmanuelle, Archie Adamos, Rolando Inocencio Rekados Paolo Herras Meryll Soriano, Eula Valdez, Boots Anson-Roa, Ana Capri Rome and Juliet Connie Macatuno Andrea del Rosario, Mylene Dizon, Rafael Rosell, Tessie Tomas Seroks Ed Lejano Juliana 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:
Title Director Cast Altar Rico Maria Ilarde Zanjoe Marudo, Nor Domingo, Dimples Romana, Dido de la Paz Confessional Jerrold Tarog Ruel Dahis Antipuesto Publio Briones III, Jerrold Tarog, Greg Fernandez, Owee Salva Maling Akala Veronica Velasco Pablo Biglang-awa Jr. Jodi Sta. Maria, Victor Basa Prinsesa Lawrence Fajardo Romnick Sarmenta, Trina Legaspi, Archie Adamos, Shamaine Buencamino Tambolista Adolfo 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:
Title Director Cast Alon Ron Bryant Mark Gil, Charee Pineda, Eula Valdez Dose Senedy Que Yul Servo, Fritz Chavez, Emilio Garcia Imburnal Sherad Anthony Sanchez Brian Monterola, Jelieta Mariveles-Ruca, Allen Lumanog Kolorete Ruelo Lozendo Roeder, Jean Judith Javier, Angeli Bayani MotorCYCLE Jon Red Jason Abalos, Nonie Buencamino, Kat Alano UPCAT Roman Olivarez Felix Roco, Joseph Roble, Hiyasmin Neri Yanggaw Richard Somes Ronnie 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: Title Director Cast Bala-Bala Melvin Brito Micah Muñoz, Rold Salamat, Angel Jacob, Jao Mapa Paano ko Sasabihin? Richard Legaspi Erich Gonzales, Enchong Dee Maximus & Minimus Nap Jamir Cai Cortez, Mikel Campos, Malou Crisologo, Baron GeislerSi Baning, Si Maymay at ang Asong Si Bobo Rommel Tolentino Joana Jean Evangelista, Jan Harley Hicana, Simon Ibarra, Gene Karley LarguezaWanted: Border Ray Gibraltar Rosanna 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:
Title Director Cast Ang Damgo ni Eleuteria Kirschbaum Remton Zuasola Donna Gimeno, Suzette Ranillo, Alex Uypuanco Astro Mayabang Jason Paul Laxamana Arron Villaflor, Megan Young, John Lapus, Marco Morales Dagim Joaquin Pedro Valdes Marc Abaya, Luis Alandy, Bembol Roco Ishmael Richard Somes Ronnie Lazaro, Mark Gil, Pen Medina Layang Bilanggo Michael Angelo Dagnalan Pen Medina, Miriam Quiambao, Mailes Kanapi Third World Happy EJ Salcedo Sam Milby, Jodi Sta. Maria Tsardyer Sigfreid Barros-Sanchez Dimples 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:
Title Director Cast Anatomiya ng Korupsiyon Dennis Marasigan Maricar Reyes, Sid Lucero Big Boy Shireen Seno Ian Lomongo, Pam Miras Cartas de la Soledad Gutierrez 'Teng' Mangansakan II Perry Dizon, Mayka Lintongan, Alexis Libres Di Ingon Nato (Not Like Us) Ivan Zaldarriaga Brandon Relucio Mercedes Cabral Ka Oryang Sari Dalena Alessandra de Rossi, Joem Bascon, Emilio Garcia, Alex Vincent Medina Mga Anino sa Tanghaling Tapat Ivy Universe Baldoza Martha Nikko Comia, Althea Vega My Paranormal Romance Victor Villanueva Phoebe Kaye Fernandez, Van Roxas, Paul Jake Castillo, Publio Briones III Sa Ilalim ng Tulay Earl Bontuyan Bong Cabrera, Cris Pasturan Sa Kanto ng Ulap at Lupa Mes de Guzman Japo Escobedo, Jeremie Cercenia, Zanderson Vicente Six Degrees of Separation from Lilia Cuntapay Antoinette Jadaone Lilia 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:
Title Director Cast Baybayin Auraeus Solito Alessandra de Rossi, Assunta de Rossi, Adrian SebastianMater Dolorosa Adolfo Alix, Jr. Gina Alajar, Alessandra de Rossi, Cogie Domingo, Carlo Aquino, Joem Bascon, Mercedes CabralMariposa sa Hawla ng Gabi Richard Somes Erich Gonzales, Alfred Vargas, Joel Torre
Currents Category The following films contending for 2012 Currents Category:
Title Director Cast Aberya Christian Linaban Will Devaughn, Mercedes Cabral, Iwa Moto, Nicholas Varela Anak Araw Gym Lumbera Jay De La Vega Ang Paglalakbay Ng Mga Bituin Sa Gabing Madilim Arnel Mardoquio Fe “Gingging” Hyde, Irish Karl Monsanto, Roger Gonzales, Glory Pearl Dy Catnip Kevin Dayrit Lauren Young, Maxene Magalona Edsa XXX Khavn De La Cruz Epy Quizon, Althea Vega, Sheree Cabrera, Bong Cabrera Mamay Umeng Dwein Baltazar Sue Prado Melodrama Negra Ma. Isabel Legarda Gee Canlas, Bong Cabrera, Sheng Belmonte, Ria Garcia, Mara Lopez, Bembol Roco Palitan Ato Bautista Mara Lopez, Alex Vincent Medina, Mon Confiado Pascalina Pam Miras Maria Veronica Santiago, Peewee O’Hara, Cara Eriguel, Alex Vincent Medina Slumber Party Emmanuel Dela Cruz Markki 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:
Title Director Cast Alamat ni China Doll Adolfo Alix, Jr. Angelica Panganiban, Cherry Pie Picache, Cesar Montano, Phillip SalvadorKabisera Alfonso “Borgy” Torre III Joel Torre, Art Acuña, Bing Pimentel, Bernard Palanca, Ketchup Eusebio, Meryll SorianoSitio Mes de Guzman John Prats, Ria Garcia, Anja Aguilar, Arnold ReyesWoman of the Ruins Keith Sicat Alessandra de Rossi, Art Acuña, Chanel Latorre, Elizabeth Oropesa, Peque GallagaBlue Bustamante Miko Livelo Joem Bascon, Jun Sabayton, Dimples Romana, Jhiz Deocareza
Currents Category The following films contending for 2013 Currents Category:
Title Director Cast Angustia Kristian Cordero Alex Vincent Medina, Maria Isabel Lopez, Michelle Smith Ang Pagbabalat ng Ahas Timmy Harn Mervin Brondial, Kay Brondial, Sebastian Karl Sanchez, Jaime Fabregas Islands Whammy Alcarazen Luis Alandy, Benjamin Alves, Meryll Soriano, Irma Adlawan, Peque Gallaga Bukas Na Lang Sapagkat Gabi Na Jet Leyco Nika Santiago, Raul Morit, Dan de Guzman Iskalawags Keith Deligero Kerwin Otida, Reynaldo Formentera, Windel Otida Philippino Story Benjamin Garcia Mark Gil, Jun-Jun Quintana, Benjamin Alves Shift Siege Ledesma Yeng Constantino, Felix Roco Bendor Ralston Jover Vivian Velez, Chanel Latorre Riddles of my Homecoming Arnel Mardoquio Fe Hyde, Perry Dizon, Madz Garcia Saturday Night Chills Ian Loreños Rayver 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. (There were also screenings for six short films, five restored classics, and seven Asian films.) The following are the contending films:
Title Director Cast AwardsWinners, Cinema One Originals Film Festival 2014The Babysitters Paolo O'Hara Jason Gainza, Katya Santos, Jhiz Deocareza Bitukang Manok Alec Figuracion Missy Maramara, Guji Lorenzana, Ken Anderson, Mara Lopez, Teri Malvar Best Cinematography (Aditya Kumar)Esprit de Corps Kanakan-Balintagos Sandino Martin, JC Santos, Lharby Policarpio, Garry Lim Best Director (Kanakan-Balintagos) Best Actor (Sandino Martin) Best Production Design (Hai Balbuena)Hindi Sila Tatanda Malay Javier Kean Cipriano, Dawn Jimenez, Mara Lopez, Ketchup Eusebio Best Musical Score (Tengal Drilon)Lorna Sigrid Andrea Bernardo Shamaine Buencamino, Lav Diaz, Felix Roco, Maria Isabel Lopez, Raquel Villavicencio Best Supporting Actress (Maria Isabel Lopez)Red Jay Abello Jericho Rosales, Mercedes Cabral, Nico Antonio, Mylene Dizon, JM Rodriguez Best Screenplay (Jay Abello & Dwight Gaston) Seoul Mates Nash Ang Mimi Juareza, Ji Soo Soap Opera Remton Zuasola Lovi Poe, Rocco Nacino, Bugoy Cariño, Matt Daclan, Natileigh Sitoy, Chris Perris, Lex Zander Flores, Mercedes Cabral Best Actor (Matt Daclan)That Thing Called Tadhana Antoinette Jadaone Angelica Panganiban, JM de Guzman Best Actress (Angelica Panganiban) Audience Choice Champion Bughaw Award for Full-length FeatureViolator Eduardo Dayao Joel Lamangan, Victor Neri, Alfie Apodaca, RK Bagatsing, Anthony Falcon, Andy Bais Best Picture Best Supporting Actor (Andy Bais) Best Editing (Lawrence Ang) Best Sound (Corinne de San Jose)
2015 Cinema One Originals Film Festival The film festival ran from November 9 to 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.
Title Director Cast AwardsWinners of Cinema One Originals Film Festival 2015Winners, Cinema One Originals Film Festival 2015Baka Siguro Yata Joel Ferrer Bangs Garcia, Dino Pastrana, Cherie Gil, Ricky Davao Audience Choice Award Best Actor (Dino Pastrano)Bukod Kang Pinagpala Sheron Dayoc Bing Pimentel, Maxie Eigenmann, Paolo Paraiso, Lou Veloso Best Sound (Jess Carlos) Best Production Design (Harley Alcasid)The Comeback Ivan Andrew Payawal Kaye Abad, Sheena Ramos, Adrienne Vergara, Julia Enriquez, Bea Galvez, Matt Evans, Patrick Garcia Dahling Nick Sari Dalena Raymond Bagatsing, Alessandra de Rossi, Maria Isabel Lopez Dayang Asu Bor Ocampo Ricky Davao, Junjun Quintana, Inna Tuason Best Director (Bor Ocampo) Best Cinematography (Albert Banzon)Hamog Ralston Jover Zaijan Jaranilla, Therese Malvar, Sam Quintana, Bor Lentejas, OJ Mariano, Anna Luna Jury Award Best Actress (Therese Malvar) Best Supporting Actor (Bor Lentejas) Best Editing (Charliebebs Gohetia)Manang Biring Carl Joseph Papa Erlinda Villalobos, Mailes Kanapi Best Film Champion Bughaw Award Best Music (Dinno Christopher Parafina)Mga Rebeldeng May Kaso Raymond Red Felix Roco, Nicco Manalo, Epy Quizon, Earl Ignacio, Angela Cortez Miss Bulalacao Ara Chawdhury Russ Ligtas, Tessie Tomas, Chai Fonacier, Mon Confiado, Ferdinand Mesias Best Supporting Actress (Chai Fonacier) Best Screenplay (Ara Chawdhury)
2016 Cinema One Originals Film Festival