“Alon” director: Ron Bryant
cast: Charee Pineda, Eula Valdez, and Mark Gil
Two lonely people meet by the sea, and find themselves caught up in waves of emotion.
Winner: 2008 Cinema One Originals award for Best Actor, Best Actress, and Best Musical Score
“Dose” written and directed by Senedy H. Que
cast: Irma Adlawan, Alessandra de Rossi, Emilio Garcia, Yul Servo, and introducing Fritz Arvhie Chavez
An unlikely friendship develops between a curious 12 year-old-boy and a lonely gardener, resulting in a relationship that defies age and gender.
“Imburnal” written and directed by Sherad Anthony Sanchez
cast: Jelieta Ruca, Allen Lumanog, Joel San Juan, and Reyson Yap
Two eight-year-old friends find sanctuary in the sewers, where they encounter and explore something that will push them into early manhood.
Winner: 2008 Cinema One originals Best Picture, Best Screenplay, Best Cinematography, 10th Cinemanila International Film Festival Lino Brocka Grand Prize Digital Lokal category
“Kolorete” directed by Ruelo Lozendo screenplay by Sherad Anthony Sanchez
cast: Roder Camanag, Jean Judith Javier, Angeli Bayani, Perry Dizon, Frank Garcia, Edgar Sandalo, Coreen Chan, Lawrence Roxas, Althea Vega, and Chiqui Xeres Burgos
In a town where friars and landlords rule the laymen and peasants, trust is a foreign word. As they prepare a despedida for the dismissed alcalde mayor, suspicions heat up, unraveling secrets that could change the course of their history.
Winner: 2008 Cinema One Originals Jury Prize, Best Production Design
“Motorcycle” written by Karlo de Guzman and directed by Jon Red
cast: Jason Abalos,Nonie Buencamino, Kat Alano, Lance Raymundo, Jao Mapa, Shamaine Centenera, Soliman Cruz, and Lovely Rivero
To fulfill his father's dying wish, a young man takes a motorcycle trip to Ilocos Norte. Along the way he remembers everything in reverse, which helps him to grieve and eventually uncover a family secret.
“Upcat” directed by Roman Carlo Olivarez
written by Inna Miren Salazar and Alfred Geoffrey Reyes
cast: Felix Roco, Mark Gil, Yas Neri, Bembol Roco, Joseph Roble, Malou Crisologo, and Richard Quan
Lucas and Joaquin believe that passing the University of the Philippines College Admissions Test is the passport to their dreams. While Joaquin's goal is to eventually get a well-paying job, Lucas wants nothing nor than to win the heart of his schoolmate Jane and her UP-educated family.
“Yanggaw’ directed by Richard Somes
written by Dwight Gaston and Richard Somes
cast: Ronnie Lazaro, Tetchie Agbayani, Joel Torre, Aleera Montalla, Gio Raspall, and Monette Gaston
A young woman afflicted with a mysterious illness discovers that she is turning into a bizarre beastly creature. How does her family deal with this seriously unnerving development?
Winner: 2008 Cinema One Originals Best Director, Audience Award for Best Digital Movie, Best Actor, Best Supporting Actress, Best Supporting Actor, Best Sound, and Best Editing. (Press release)
