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Doon Sa Isang Sulok (2019)
Character: JK
A supposed “happy gathering” amongst childhood friends becomes a bitter revelation as Jason, an openly gay man, attempts to discuss a serious and personal matter, only to find out that his friends are a homophobic bunch after all these years. Surprised with his friends’ views on his sexual orientation and LGBTQ issues in general, powdered with toxic masculinity, he decides to keep the issue to himself as he walks out of the party, and eventually from the friendship he thought he had with them.
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Tila (2014)
Character: N/A
In a world where the rain never stops, illegal multivitamin supplements are all the rage and bulalo' is a most precious commodity, two people - a flood control worker and a call center agent who sells summer vacation packages abroad - meet and find a sens of intimate normalcy and unfamiliar ease in each other.
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Balang Araw (2012)
Character: N/A
The lives of a taxi driver, a working student, an expectant mother, a call center agent and a petty thief all intersect one night as a small crime takes place in a convenience store.
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Fidel (2009)
Character: Fidel's friend
A Filipino worker is on the death row for killing his employer. Because of a lady reporter who is bent on doing a full story about him, government officials are now trying to help him. But Fidel insisted that he killed his employer on purpose. Vega learned about his past- a boy-next-door type of person who grew up with a loving family. His profile doesn't fit the picture of a killer. Sister Lourdes, the Filipino nun who visits Fidel regularly wants to know the truth too.
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Mamang (2018)
Character: Heme
At the twilight of her life, Mamang struggles against the senility and dementia of old age to be with her son Ferdie, who she suspects is set to teach and leave for another province. But as she grapples further, the more her condition worsens until she is haunted by the ghosts of her past. As she battles to drive them away, she starts reliving her bygone years, with visions that slowly turns into her reality. In the end, she is forced to decide between staying sane or letting her mind go in what has now become a labyrinth of memories.
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Mga Anak ng Kamote (2018)
Character: N/A
Set in the Philippines, 2052, the planting of kamote (sweet potatoes) has been outlawed and those caught planting and selling kamote are put in jail, no thanks to the Kamote Planting Regulation Act
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Third Eye (2014)
Character: Cenon
A young woman's supernatural ability to see ghosts is reawakened following the death of her mother. As she adjusts to her new, deathly surroundings, she and her loved ones become the target of some ill-meaning individuals.
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Pektus (2016)
Character: N/A
The story of a day in the lives of two men in the city -both proud, indifferent, and bound by the confines of their milieu and their choices in life- and their incidental yet preordained meeting in a one-way alley that would change their lives thereafter. Raising questions of how far people have control over what happens in their lives, the film seeks to explore circumstance versus choice, breaking points, and second chances.
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Palitan (2012)
Character: N/A
An erotic, psychological drama-thriller set on the gritty streets of Raon, Quiapo, Manila - a third world commercial avenue where everything from dildos, car parts and home accessories is available for a price. It is against this backdrop that the shrewd Ramiro, owner of an electronics shop, through a process of bartering and bargaining, convinceshis ill-tempered and non-too-bright employee Nestor to give him videos of his naked wife in exchange for the erasure of his debts.
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Babagwa (2013)
Character: Greg
An Internet scammer falls in love with a wealthy old maid while trying to swindle her using a fake Facebook profile.
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The Buy Bust Queen (2024)
Character: N/A
This tale centers on seven exceptional women who defy gender norms, showcasing their unwavering dedication and resilience in joining an institution traditionally dominated by men. Their commitment stems from a lifetime of virtues, forming an unshakable foundation that cannot be easily replicated.
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Iliw (2008)
Character: N/A
During the Japanese occupation of the Philippines during World War II, a young girl from Vigan and an idealistic Japanese officer fall in love. With a war between them and disapproval from both sides, the two struggle to find their own piece of happiness in the world as duty and family threaten to tear them apart.
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How to Find Love (2016)
Character: Chris Lopez
A millennial society's search for post-limerence in the digital landscape.
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Baka Siguro Yata (2015)
Character: N/A
An intertwined love stories within a dysfunctional extended family for three generations. It tells how each generation understands and perceives the idea of love.
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Honor: The Legacy of Jose Abad Santos (2018)
Character: Young Jose Abad Santos
The story of Jose Abad Santos is weaved together through interviews with descendants, top World War 2 Philippine historians, official documents, and excerpts from articles written by Abad Santos' son, Pepito, who was with his father through his last days.
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In Darkness We Live (2014)
Character: N/A
After a bank robbery gone wrong, the Gang drives out of town to hide but they run out of gas on a deserted road and go on foot deep into the woods. There they find an old dilapidated house occupied by a mysterious young Woman and her Grandmother. As they insist on staying, the Grandmother tells them that it is the night if Ang Kumakatok (Those Who Knock), a mythical being who takes away a soul from the occupants of the house they knock in. As the dead of night unfolds, we realize who they all really are and when the knock comes, none of them can run away from an evil that stays in their soul.
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Angustia (2013)
Character: N/A
Don Victorino Hernandez, a creole secular priest from Manila, has two passions: botany and the total conversion of the native population particularly the Agtas, who in spite of the rigorous undertakings of Spanish colonialism continue to live in the hinterlands, giving them a notorious reputation in the minds of the lowlanders as well as the colonizers.
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Sensitive and in Love (2020)
Character: Mark
A millennial writer from San Francisco travels to the Philippines where she and her brother, a music producer, must come face to face with their traumatic childhood and embrace their seemingly unbearable trait.
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Echorsis (2016)
Character: Carlo
A young hustler takes advantage of the love of a gay man, and pays consequences for it in the form of a demonic possession.
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Song of the Fireflies (2025)
Character: Hidol
The origin story of the Loboc Children’s Choir and how through their almost magical singing talent and the sheer determination of their teacher/founder from the 1980s to this day, continues to wow the world and bring pride and honor to the Philippines.
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Kid Kulafu (2015)
Character: Rosalio
Before he became one of the world's greatest boxers, Emmanuel "Manny" Pacquiao was a young boy living a hand-to-mouth existence, trying to survive from one day to the next. When he discovers his natural talent for boxing, he embarks on a brutal and intense journey that takes him from the mountains of the Philippines to the streets of Manila, and must risk everything to become a champion - for himself, his family, and his country.
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We Will Not Die Tonight (2018)
Character: N/A
Kray, an underappreciated and underpaid stuntwoman, takes on one last job with her former gang only to be trapped in a hellish underworld.
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K'na, The Dreamweaver (2014)
Character: Kagis
When Kana, a young T'boli woman, becomes a dreamweaver, she has the chance to weave together her village's warring clans. But, will she give up true love to do so?
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Dukot (2016)
Character: N/A
Based on a true kidnapping event, Carlo Sandoval was kidnapped instead of his sister.
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Kuya Wes (2018)
Character: N/A
Kuya Wes, a timid remittance clerk, feels like he does not exist, except when he is working at the remittance center. He is mostly ignored by his younger brother Raf and his family. His days are only brightened when his customer Erika comes in every month. One day, his life changes as Erika’s overseas husband leaves her. Wes decides to help her from his own pocket. His “relationship” with Erika and his friction with Raf starts to change him.
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PostMortem (2025)
Character: Rex
Rex, a paranormally-gifted investigator, can eavesdrop on the recent memories of the dead to determine their cause of death. Summoned by his brother-in-law Anton, he must solve the mystery of a deadly curse that claims the lives of many. Rex discovers the curse is fueled by fear and spread by witnessing headless people, a Filipino superstition. To end the curse, he must identify and kill the host with great resentment and agony. However, Rex and Anton become infected by the curse themselves, experiencing hallucinations and premonitions, as they race against time to uncover the mystery of the curse.
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Isang Gabi (2024)
Character: Andrew
One night, two strangers meet in a bar. Karla just lost her husband, but she doesn't know how to deal with grief since her husband abuses her. Meanwhile, it's Dindo's last night as a free man because he will surrender himself to the authorities the next day. They get to talk before the night is over and they discover a shocking truth that binds them forever. This bond leads to the unraveling of dark secrets from their individual pasts, secrets that have kept them in misery.
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Ka Oryang (2011)
Character: N/A
A young woman witnesses the beginnings of a revolution during Martial Law.
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U-Turn (2020)
Character: Blue
A young reporter's investigation into a string of grisly suicides takes a dangerous detour when she follows the clues to a cursed stretch of road.
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The Janitor (2014)
Character: N/A
Crisanto Espina, a cop on suspension and under investigation, is tasked to eliminate the suspects involved in a bank robbery/massacre that shocked the whole nation.
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Swipe (2017)
Character: N/A
When a CCTV is installed in an apartment, it starts to record their activities and show the tenant's private lives. It tells the story of Loida who is a lady guard, Gloria whose marriage has recently been annulled, Frank who is a married man and actively engaging into gay dating sites and Janet & Edward who are the new tenants hoping to make a clean start in their marriage.
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Pascalina (2012)
Character: N/A
After a series of unpleasant events in her life, Pascalina receives news that her Aunt Taba is dying but cannot do so unless she passes on a curse. Pascalina visits her dying aunt thinking that the news is only a big joke. But Pascalina begins to experience changes in her life that will push her to the edge of madness and monstrosity.
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Heneral Luna (2015)
Character: Jose Bernal
A Filipino general who believes he can turn the tide of battle in the Philippine-American war. But little does he know that he faces a greatest threat to the country's revolution against the invading Americans.
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Shift (2013)
Character: Kevin
Estela, an idealistic, call center slacker is mentored by Trevor, a pragmatic, senior agent. Their interaction develops into an unconventional relationship that would challenge their most personal convictions.
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The Ride (2025)
Character: N/A
Set in the roads of Manila, the rural, the sea, and the “underground”, the film tells the story of Leo, the son, forced to grant his dying mother’s request to accompany his estranged father, Barry, to come home.
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Tayo Sa Huling Buwan Ng Taon (2019)
Character: Frank
Five years after their break-up, ex-lovers turned friends Sam and Isa attempt to find their own selves in the realm of their respective romantic relationships. What they discover instead is pain and uncertainty as they come to terms with their feelings for each other and everyone around them.
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Camp Sawi (2016)
Character: Nelson
A group of brokenhearted women end up at a resort that specializes in helping people ease their pain.
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Nakalimutan Ko Nang Kalimutan Ka (2018)
Character: Doc Rolex's Ex-Husband
A romantic comedy story on how to move on with heartaches and painful memories. A tale full of tears and laughter as Jaz Cruz deals with different stages of moving on.
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The Love Affair (2015)
Character: N/A
Often in the backseat and a second priority to her partner, a lawyer decides to end her relationship and focuses on herself with a help of a man out of her league.
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Class of 2018 (2018)
Character: Kuya Junix
When Section Zamora contracts a mysterious virus during a field trip, they are quarantined by the military in an abandoned facility. Students Ada, RJ, Princess, and Migs fight for their survival as they deal with the dangers of the infectious virus and politics among untrustworthy classmates.
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How to Be Yours (2016)
Character: N/A
A story about two people who met and fell in love. Niño, a sales agent who's bent on attaining stability and Anj, a self-taught cook who dreams of working in a high-end restaurant someday.
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English Only, Please (2014)
Character: Dino
A Filipino-American man hires a translator to help translate a letter he wrote for the woman that broke his heart.
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Sampung Utos Kay Josh (2025)
Character: Holdaper 1
Josh, a devout loan executive who believes his faith and adherence to the Ten Commandments have brought him a good life. However, when a series of misfortunes strike. Josh begins to feel abandoned by his faith. In his frustration, he decides to rebel by breaking each commandment.
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Layas (2024)
Character: Aldrin
In a poignant bid to break free from the confines of their impoverished provincial existence, five determined youths set out on a journey fueled by dreams of a better life. However, their aspirations are brutally shattered when they unwittingly fall prey to the sinister clutches of a ruthless child labor camp lurking within the bustling streets of Metro Manila. Exploited by a heartless syndicate, their innocence is ruthlessly exploited for profit.
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Angelito (2017)
Character: Jose Bernal
A short film about Antonio Luna’s aides-de-camp Jose and Manuel Bernal during the aftermath of Luna’s assassination.
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Historiographika Errata (2017)
Character: Mateo
A disillusioned and suicidal Rizal, a cross-dressing Bonifacio gripped with paranoia, an ex-Katipunero who joins the US army to save his own neck, and a widow whose sex-for-food errands lead her to become the first ever Makapili. These are the historical mosaics that will form a singular hypothesis as to why we are like this as a people and up to now still reeling from our damaged culture.
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