'Slumber Party' Official Trailer (Starring Markki Stroem, Archie Alemania, RK Bagatsing)

Check out the official trailer of Cinema One Originals 2012 entry Slumber Party starring Markki Stroem, Archie Alemania, RK Bagatsing and Sef Cadayona, with the special participation of Venus Raj. 

SLUMBER PARTY PLOT – On the eve of the Ms. Universe Pageant – the boxing main event for all gays in the Philippines, three friends decides to throw a SLUMBER PARTY as part of their yearly vigil to support our representative. Mending a broken heart, Elle and Jhana consoles their friend, Phillippe, as his romance with his recent guy was tragically and abruptly nipped in the bud. However, the supposedly fun spectacle for the three was cut-short when, Jonel, a young frat boy burgled the three lovely ladies’ castle. Afraid and petrified, they attacked the frat boy who became unconscious. This gave the three a time to marvel at the young frat boy’s enigmatic boyish looks and amusing hot body. As they go on with their fantasies, the decision to keep the guy with arms and legs tied in the chair and hold him hostage will challenge their views on life, love and friendship all in one night. Set on the eve of Aug 23, 2010 of the new Noynoy administration when 2 "MAJOR MAJOR" events are underway: the heated bus hostage-taking of HK nationals in Quirino Grand Stand, and Phil. Candidate Ms. Venus Raj pressured to bring home the coveted crown to vindicate her country mired in shame in the international community.

The movie is directed by Emmanuel Dela Cruz from the screenplay of Troy Espiritu and Phillipe Salvador Palmos. The lead characters, though straight men portray gay roles in this true-blue Pinoy satire film. See other entries here.

Don't miss this "major major" film event from November 28 to December 9 at Robinson’s Galleria Movie World and from November 29 to December 4 at the Edsa Shang Cineplex. Meanwhile, here is the official trailer of Slumber Party.

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Cinema One Originals 2012 Film Festival Finalists

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.

Here are the 13 finalists at the 2012 Cinema One Originals Digital Film Festival:

FIRST CATEGORY (Budget: P2 Million)
		MARIPOSA SA HAWLA NG GABI A tale of an innocent woman who unravels horrible truths while in search of her long lost sister in the city Director: Richard Somes Starring: Erich Gonzales, Alfred Vargas, Joel Torre, Maria Isabel Lopez, John Lapus and Mark Gil
		MATER DOLOROSA A story about a typical Filipino mother who lives a dark, shadowy life in Manila’s underground Director: Adolfo Alix, Jr. Starring: Gina Alajar, Cogie Domingo, Alessandra de Rossi, Carlo Aquino, Joem Bascon, and Mercedes Cabral with the special participation of Phillip Salvador
		BAYBAYIN A unique tale of two sisters who fall in love with a man who can’t hear and speak Director: Auraeus Solito Starring: Assunta and Alessandra de Rossi and introducing Adrian Sebastian
SECOND CATEGORY (Budget: P1 Million)
		ANG PAGLALAKBAY NG MGA BITUIN SA GABING MADILIM A story about the companionship between three escaping rebels and a young war survivor against a Mindanao war backdrop Director: Arnel Mardoquio
		CATNIP A psychological film on two friends who despite their frequent rifts and differences find comfort in being together Director: Kevin Dayrit Starring: Lauren Young and Maxene Magalona
		MELODRAMA NEGRA A dark comedy which follows the complicated and macabre lives of a woman and her ‘dead’ friends, blood-hungry sociopaths and a wealthy political family Director: Ma. Isabel Legarda
		SLUMBER PARTY A riotous comedy about a tied-up cute frat boy and three curious gays Director: Emmanuel Dela Cruz Starring: Markki Stroem, Archie Alemania and RK Bagatsing
		PASCALINA An untypical story of a simple girl who, after visiting her dying aunt, experiences changes in her life that will push her to the edge of madness and monstrosity Director:  Pam Miras
		ANAK ARAW Talks about the colonial illusion of an albino who believes that he is a son of an American Director: Gym Lumbera
		EDSA XXX A futuristic black comedy film infused with original rock soundtrack. It tells the story of the reign of Three Eyes in the Philippines in year 2030 Director: Khavn De La Cruz Starring: Epi Quizon
		ABERYA Cebu story about love, sex, and psychedelic potions which intertwine the lives of four people in one night Director: Christian Linaban Starring: Will Devaughn, Mercedes Cabral, Iwa Moto, and Nicholas Varela
		PALITAN Depicts lovers who find themselves asphyxiated and trapped in an erotic triangle Director: Ato Bautista
		MAMAY UMENG Gives a glimpse into the life of an 84-year-old man who is alone, waiting, and praying not for long life, but for a quick escape Director: Dwein Baltazar

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Markki Stroem is a 'Beki' in Slumber Party Movie (Video Teaser)

Singer-actor Markki Stroem plays a gay role in the indie movie Slumber Party, one of the finalists at the 2012 Cinema One Originals digital film festival. One of the movie's leads, the role is quite new to Markki who is also known to be a hunky model.

Slumber Party is a true-blue Pinoy satire film "set on the eve of August 23, 2010 of the new Noynoy administration when 2 'MAJOR MAJOR' events are underway: the heated bus hostage-taking of HK nationals in Quirino Grand Stand, and Philippine Candidate Ms. Venus Raj pressured to bring home the coveted crown to vindicate her country mired in shame in the international community."

Photo: Markki Stroem at the 2012 Cosmo Bachelor Bash

From the screenplay of Troy Espiritu and Phillipe Salvador Palmos and under the direction of Emmanuel Dela Cruz, Slumber Party is one 'major major' comedy movie you don't want to miss.

Watch the first teaser of Slumber Party starring Markki Stroem:

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