MMFF 2012 Official Entries (Mainstream and New Wave Films Final Roster)

The Metro Manila Development Authority (MMDA) has released the final roster  of the official entries to the 38th Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF 2012). The movies will be released on the big screen Christmas Day.

The 2012 MMFF will be kicked off by the Parade of Stars on December 23 (Sunday), with the Gabi ng Parangal set for December 27. The filmfest officially ends on January 7, 2013.

Here are the 8 official entries to the 2012 MMFF:

		‘THE STRANGERS’ Genre: Horror Starring Enrique Gil, Enchong Dee and Julia Montes Produced by Quantum Films Directed by Lawrence Fajardo Watch trailer here
		‘EL PRESIDENTE’ Genre: Historical Starring Jeorge “E.R.”Estregan, Nora Aunor, Cristine Reyes, more Produced by Scenema Concept International Directed by Mark Meily Watch trailer here
		‘THY WOMB’ Genre: Drama Starring Nora Aunor, Lovi Poe and BembolRoco Produced by Centerstage Productions and Solar Entertainment Directed by Brillante Mendoza Watch trailer here
		‘SISTERAKAS’ Genre: Comedy Starring Vice Ganda, Kris Aquino and Ai-Ai Delas Alas Produced by Star Cinema and Viva Entertainment Directed by Wenn V. Deramas Watch trailer here
		‘ONE MORE TRY’ Genre: Romance-Drama Starring Angel Locsin, Angelica Panganiban and Dingdong Dantes Produced by Star Cinema Directed by Ruel S. Bayani Watch trailer here
		‘SI AGIMAT, SI ENTENG KABISOTE AT SI AKO’ Genre: Comedy, Fantasy, Action Starring Bong Revilla, Vic Sotto and Judy Ann Santos Produced by OctoArts Films, M-Zet, Imus Productions, Apt Entertainment and GMA Films Directed by Tony Y. Reyes Watch trailer here
		‘SOSY PROBLEMS’ Genre: Comedy Starring Rhian Ramos, Heart Evangelista, Solenn Heussaff and Bianca King Produced by GMA Films Directed by Andoy Ranay Watch trailer here
		‘SHAKE, RATTLE AND ROLL 14′ Genre: Horror Starring Vhong Navarro, Dennis Trillo, Lovi Poe and Eula Caballero Produced by Regal Entertainment Directed by Chito Roño Watch trailer here

For the New Wave Feature Film section, here are the 5 official entries:

‘AD IGNORANTIAM’ Starring Kristoffer King, Ina Feleo, Kimmy Maclang, Mercedes Cabral Produced by Quantum Films Directed by Armando Lao

‘GAYAK’ Starring Allan Paule, Evelyn Vargas, Richard Bradley, Sef Cadayona Produced by Pro.Pro Artist & Advertising Directed by Ronaldo Bertubin

‘IN NOMINE MATRIS’ Starring Liza Diño, Biboy Ramirez, Al Gatmaitan, Clara Ramona, Tami Monsod Produced by HUBO Productions Directed by Will Fredo

‘PAGLAYA SA TANIKALA’ Starring Matteo Guidicelli, Micko Laurente, Nicco Manalo Produced by Kuwentista Production, Inc Directed by Michael Angelo Dagñalan

‘THE GRAVE BANDITS’ Starring Marti Sandino San Juan, Ronald Pacifico, Jill Palencia Produced by Paper Boat Pictures Directed by Tyrone Acierto

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Cinema One Originals 2012 Presents its Biggest Line-up with 13 Competition Feature Films

Cinema One Originals 2012 proudly presents its biggest line-up 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 production budget each and “Cinema One Currents” composed of new breeds awarded with a one million budget each.

Chosen through careful deliberation from hundreds of entries, these 13 films, six of which debuts as the filmmakers first feature film, have the potential to make names for its filmmakers, directors, writers and actors in the local and international arena.

“The festival is definitely bigger now in terms of content, variety and ambitions compared to the past years of Cinema One Originals. We have something for everyone not answered by mainstream cinema,” said Cinema One channel head, Ronald Arguelles.

Check out the 8th Cinema One Originals Festival 2012 line-up here

Apart from these originals, the festival will 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 November 28 to December 9 at Robinson’s Galleria Movie World and from November 29 to December 4 at the Edsa Shang Cineplex. The festival’s much awaited awards night will be held on December 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).

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8th Cinemalaya Film Festival 2012 Official List of Entries Revealed!

The Cinemalaya Foundation and the Cultural Center of the Philippines announced on Friday, May 25 the official list of films that made it as entries to the 8th Cinemalaya Film Festival 2012.

There are 25 films that will be competing in three different categories namely: the New Breed Full Length Feature category, the New Breed Short Film category, and the Director's Showcase category.

The 25 films, each of which received a seed grant of P500, 000, will be shown on July 20-29 at the Cultural Center of the Philippines and the Ayala Cinemas in Greenbelt Makati and Trinoma Quezon City.

Here are the official list of entries for the 8th Cinemalaya Film Festival 

New Breed Full Length Feature - 10 Film Entries:

Emmanuel Palo's "Santa Nina"
Gino Santos and Jeff Stelton's "The Animals"
Vincent Sandoval's "Aparisyon"
Mes de Guzman's "Diablo"
Lemuel Lorca and Jerry Gracio's "Intoy Syokoy ng Kalye Marino"
Alfred Aloysius Adlawan's "Ang Katiwala"
Marietta Jamora's "Ang Nawawala"
Paul Sta. Ana's "Oros"
Julius Sotomayor Cena's "Mga Dayo"
Loy Arcenas' "Requieme"

New Breed Short Film - 10 Film Entries:

Nadjoua Bansil's "Bohe: Son of the Sea"
Sigrid Andrea Bernardo's "Ang Paghihintay sa Bulong"
Mario Celada's "Pasahero"
Sheron Dayoc's "As He Sleeps"
Marianito Dio Jr.'s "Sarong Aldaw"
Emmanuel Escalona, Jr.'s "Balintuna"
Hannah Espia's "Ruweda"
Chuck Gutierrez's "Ulian"
Richard Legaspi's "Manenaya"
Jarell Serencio's "Victor"

Director's Showcase - 5 Film Entries:

Adolfo Alix, Jr.'s "Kalayaan"
Joey Javier Reyes' "Mga Mumunting Lihim"
Raymond Red's "Kamera Obskura"
Jun Lana's "Bwakaw"
Lawrence Fajardo's "Posas"

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Paul Soriano's 'Thelma' Wins at the 2012 Mexico International Film Festival

The digital film Thelma starring Maja Salvador and directed by Paul Soriano won the Bronze Palm Award at the 2012 Mexico International Film Festival for excellent and outstanding film-making.

This is another feather on the cap of director Paul Soriano and actress Maja Salvador as Thelma continue to reap awards in and outside the country.

Last month, Thelma also bagged awards at the 2012 Star Awards for Movies including Digital Film of the Year, Best Director and Best Screenplay (click here for complete list of winners).

Thelma has also been a favorite of international film festivals. Prior to the 2012 Mexico International Filmfest, the said movie has been invited at the Cinequest Film Festival in San Jose, California and the 36th Cleveland International Film Festival.

Late last year, Thelma was also invited at the 31st Hawaii International Film Festival, the sister festival of Shanghai International Film Festival and an official partner with Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences (AMPAS), the organization behind the acclaimed OSCAR Awards.

The movie was under Time Horizon and distributed by Star Cinema.

Congratulations to Thelma team especially to Direk Paul Soriano and Maja Salvador!

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