Cinema One is now accepting entries for the "2009 Cinema One Originals Digital Movie Festival" competition.
Now on its fifth year, the festival provides an opportunity for directors and writers to film their original stories. Five finalists will be chosen and be given P1 million each to produce their movie. The festival and awards will be on November 2009. Veteran or amateur filmmakers may submit a one page story or storyline, a concept brief or a full screenplay. Entries may also include character descriptions and detailed production team lineup.
Spearheaded by Director for Programming of Cinema One Ronald Arguelles who is also the executive producer of the digital movie festival, the "Cinema One Originals" has succeeded in introducing new talents and new films which paved the way for more fresh, diverse concepts to be produced. "Cinema One Originals" became a venue for movies that defy traditional or formulaic stories but still possessed commercial viability.
Entries should be in hard copy or CD, sent via snail mail or submitted in person to the Cinema One Office at the 8th floor of the ELJ Communications Center, along Lopez Drive, Quezon City. Please look for Lani de Guzman from Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Deadline of submission is February 27.