Cinema One Originals Opens Its Doors Once Again for 2011

Cinema One Originals is fast-becoming one of the most important entities in the local film industry. Since its inception in 2005, Cinema One Originals has chosen 7 winners annually. These winners get a million peso grant to help them develop their screenplays and film projects. Some of Cinema One Originals' notable titles are "Confessional", "Yanggaw", "North Diversion Road", "Imburnal", "Wanted:Border". All in all, they have helped in the creation 36 films. Now in its 6th year, Cinema One Originals plans to be bigger than ever before. From the initial 7 winners, they are now increasing this to 10 (ten) winners. Read on to find out more on how you can join the Cinema One Originals 2011. You never know, you just might be the next big thing in Philippine cinema.

This is definitely big news for budding filmmakers. You can now submit your film projects and screenplays to Cinema One. Instructions are the ff:

1. Submit a completed screenplay with updated curriculum vitae or resume.
2. Fill-up and include the application form. Application forms are available at the Cinema One office (8th floor of ELJ Building ABS-CBN) or at the Cinema One Official Website.
3. A representative of each film group must sign the application form to be eligible in the 2011 Cinema One Originals project.

The announcement of the 10 finalists will be made on March 2011.

Cinema One Originals is owned and produced by Cinema One, the top movie cable channel in the country. Cinema One is owned and operated by Creative Programs, Inc. (CPI).