MMFF New Wave 2012: Paglaya sa Tanikala

An official entry to the Metro Manila Film Festival New Wave Section 2012 Director: Michael Angelo Dagñalan Production House: Kwentista Productions, Inc. Cast: Matteo Guidicelli, Micko Laurente, Nicco Manalo Synopsis: Young Berto is a rugby-sniffing street child that has fallen prey to human traffickers. When the street urchin meets Somascan Bro. Jerry, he finds refuge in the Casa Miani orphanage. But the brotherhood of the streets compel him to follow their code.

MMFF New Wave 2012: Ad Ignorantiam

An official entry to the Metro Manila Film Festival New Wave Section 2012 Director: Armando Lao Production House: Quantum Films Cast: Kristoffer King, Ina Feleo, Kimmy Maclang, Mercedes Cabral Synopsis: A messenger is accused of snatching the necklace of a university professor and is formally charged with robbery. The film is a critical look at the Philippine justice system.

MMFF New Wave 2012: Gayak

An official entry to the Metro Manila Film Festival New Wave Section 2012 Director: Ronaldo Bertubin Production House: Pro.Pro Artist and Advertising Cast: Alan Paule, Evelyn Vargas, Richard Bradley, Sef Cadayona Synopsis: A story of a tailor and his struggles with his relationship with his son as he grows up.

MMFF New Wave 2012: The Grave Bandits

An official entry to the Metro Manila Film Festival New Wave Section 2012 Director: Tyrone Acierto Production House: Paper Boat Pictures Cast: Marti Sandino San Juan, Ronald Pacifico, Jill Palencia Synopsis: A story about two young graveyard thieves. Wanted by the village people, they take refuge in an island where they become preys to the undead cannibals.

Limang Dipang Tao Trailer

Synopsis: 13 individuals, 13 lives. Based on the song of "Maestro" Ryan Cayabyab entitled, "Limang Dipang Tao" (A Five-Long Queue of People), this film talks about different conflicts and realities of a Filipino individual. The jeepney route from Remedios (Manila) to Cubao (Quezon City), will show a splice of life of these individuals, as we take one day out of their busy lives. Witness what happens to each passenger, before and after their jeepney ride. Starring: Perla Bautista, Mercedes Cabral, Ella Guevara, Jao Mapa, Issa Litton, Vic Romano, Nico Antonio, Vishnu Sabio, Zandrei Santos, Ana Andres, Kevin Romero, Julian Cuevas, Nathalie Atendido Directed By: Eseng Cruz Story and Screenplay By: Eseng Cruz

Huling Biyahe Trailer

Noel Trinidad, Tessie Tomas, Mitch (Maya) Valdez, Gary Lising, Ronnie Lazaro, Joel Torre, and Jun Urbano, all part of the now-defunct 80's gag show "Champoy," return to the big screen via "Huling Biyahe" (Last Reel), a new film about an aging couple who work in the Filipino film industry. "Huling Biyahe," written and co-directed by Sigfreid Barros-Sanchez with wife Racquel Zaballero-Sanchez, is one of the recipients of a film grant from the Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP), which will stage the Ikalawang Yugto of its Sineng Pambansa National Film Festival from November 22 to 25 in Davao City, this time at the SM Lanang Premier Mall, the SM group's second and largest mall in the city. The full-length feature is about a linear editor (Trinidad) and his wife, an ex-dubber (Tomas), who, at the twilight of their lives, decide to part ways to know what is missing in their lives. They both explore things they have not explored before as they both undergo a sexual awakening in their lives. The wife finds comfort in a local school janitor (Lazaro) whom she sees as having a slight parallelism with her life. On the other hand, the husband gets enamored by a shy barrio lass whose face elicit the same weakness he has for women -- chinita eyes. Barros-Sanchez also enlisted the services of actors he has worked with in his previous films, Dwight Gaston, Raul Morit, Bombi Plata, Hector Macaso, and Ping Medina. The film also stars Therese Carlos, Bor Ocampo, Avi Siwa, and introduces newcomer Debbie Victa, a granddaughter of veteran actor Augusto Victa. "It is our tribute to these fabulous comedians and also to the post-production people who have worked behind the scenes during the glory days of celluloid cinema. It will also feature the extreme talents of young and seasoned actors in the industry," said Barros-Sanchez, who directed FDCP's first Sineng Pambansa grand prize winner "Ang Mga Kidnaper ni Ronnie Lazaro." Barros-Sanchez is an Urian-nominated filmmaker, a scriptwriter for film and TV, an advertising director, and an awarded music video director. His third full-length feature "Tsardyer," produced through a Cinema One Originals film grant, earned nominations from the Manunuris in the 34th Gawad Urian, namely for Best Picture, Best Director, Best Screenplay, Best Cinematography, Best Musical Score, and Best Supporting Actor. Aside from "Ang Mga Kidnaper ni Ronnie Lazaro" and "Tsardyer," he has completed three other full-length films, namely "Lasponggols" for the first Cinemalaya Philippine Independent Film Festival, "Ang Anak ni Brocka" for Cinema One Originals, and "In Bangka Ha Ut Sin Duwa Sapah" (The Boat Between Two Rivers) for the first Sineng Pambansa. Sineng Pambansa is FDCP's flagship program. With the same mission of developing and empowering filmmakers in the regions, the Ikalawang Yugto, a follow-up to the successful staging of the first leg of the festival last June, will feature winning finalists from Luzon and Mindanao -- each presenting unique stories and the distinct vision of the participating filmmakers -- in these categories: Full-Length, Documentary and Animation. For more information, visit www.fdcp.ph.

CinemaOne Originals 2012: Baybayin

A Unique Tale of two half-sisters who fall in love with a man who can't hear and speak to them- proof that love can speak even in Silence. Starring real-life siblings Assunta and Alessandra de Rossi under the direction of Aureus Solito.

CinemaOne Originals 2012: Slumber Party

On the eve of the Ms. Universe Pageant – the boxing main event for all gays in the Philippines, three friends decide 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. Slumber Party is directed by Emmanuel dela Cruz starring Archie Alemana, Sef Cadayona, Markki Stroem and RK Bagatsing.

Cinema One Originals 2012: Aberya

In Cebu City, a Fil-Am boxer is in search for a Filipina wife; a prostitute from Manila is on a mission; a local drug dealer has discovered a way to travel through time; and a nurse from Davao becomes an accidental pornstar. Cinemaone Originals 2012 entry directed by Christian Linaban starring Will Devaughn, Mercedes Cabral and Iwa Moto.

Cinema One Originals 2012: Melodrama Negra

'Melodrama Negra' is a CinemaOne Originals 2012 entry by Maribel Legarda. Gee Canlas/Jerald Napoles/Bong Cabrera/Sheng Belmonte/Gerard Acao/Nicco Manalo/Cindy Lopez/Ria Garcia/Acey Aguilar/Mara Lopez/Arnel Ignacio/Bembol Roco/Upeng Fernandez/Cai Cortez/Ku Aquino/Issa Litton/Richard Manabat/Jim Pebangco/Roi Calilong/Denzel Guiao/She Maala/Mae Paner/Carla del Rosario/Ernie Conception