Populär Vun Philippines

Coming soon. 202?.

A messenger delivers heartfelt and haunting letters to sites where victims of extrajudicial killings died or were last seen at, each message a brief foray into the tail-end of lives abruptly cut short and the anguish of those left behind.

In a world where pain is her sole companion, Jackie's life takes an unexpected turn when she meets an odd stranger. This stranger bestows the essence of life on Jackie, triggering a chain of events that will uncover her fate. As they go together, Jackie realizes that her pain has prepared her for her destiny, connecting their lives in unforeseen ways.

His birthday is coming up. But, because of a heated argument between two close friends, everything suddenly changes. Even though it wasn't Gab's intention, he still carries the weight of the events. And with each passing day, he gradually loses himself. Problems keep piling up, and the number of people involved keeps increasing. When his birthday finally arrives, who will be celebrating with him?

A short documentary film about the stories, experiences, and struggles of closeted Filipino LGBTQ members.

"Through Each Thread" explores the intricate weaving tradition of Indang, Cavite, where local women continue an age-old craft that intertwines culture, history, and science. By focusing on the weaving process and the fibers they use, the film highlights the hidden genius and enduring principles of physics embedded in this timeless art.

"BANGHAY: Bangka, Hangin, at Buhay" is a captivating documentary that explores the tradition of naming winds in Malaban, Binan, Laguna. Through a compelling blend of folklore and science, the film uncovers the significance of these wind names to the local fishing community and their connection to the environment. By showcasing the interplay between tradition and modern knowledge, "BANGHAY" highlights the importance of preserving cultural heritage for future generations. This underscores the System Thinking Approach and Future-Proof Pedagogy in promoting conservation of culture and community in a sustainable way.

A little girl finds a necklace that grants magical powers.

Lein, the only daughter of the Lao Family, seeks to commemorate the death of her younger brother during the pandemic. As the story unfolds, a hidden truth will be revealed and the love, trust, and bond of the family falters— she loses parts of herself.

In the kingdom of Dumalángto ruled by Aetudhaman, the one-eyed king who feeds on people’s blood to gain power, everyone is blind. Meanwhile, Elhanan, a sighted and discerning slave, gets enraged by the evil occurences. Seeing the spread of darkness, famine and injustice, he strives to get hold of the winged horse to attack the one-eyed king and fuel the flames of the masses to rebel against the dominion.

Kalasag ng Tubod is a documentary that centers on the Twin Lakes Natural Park in Negros Oriental, Philippines, and examines the deep relationship that exists between traditional knowledge and modern understanding in protecting natural settings. The film emphasizes how this protected region has been kept safe thanks in large part to the ethos of "bayanihan," or local solidarity. This documentary film explores the history of the Twin Lakes, from their volcanic beginnings to their contemporary position as an essential ecological and cultural resource, through a series of interviews and expert observations. The documentary describes the difficulties the community has encountered, such as being uprooted during insurgent episodes and switching from customary ways of life like farming and hunting to environmentally friendly, sustainable lifestyles.

Ricky Balilid, who moved from the city to be a schoolteacher at a Lumad community, finds himself in an evacuation center with hundreds of Lumads after military and paramilitary troops occupy indigenous lands.

Lumad girl, Boye, and her community take it upon themselves to build their own school, despite the many challenges, to strengthen their cultural bearing and their resolve to stand up to encroachers.

A fame-hungry vlogger ventures into an abandoned cemetery in hopes of capturing a viral ghost encounter, but their quest for internet fame takes a hilarious turn as they uncover a chilling truth about their own existence.

During the early days of the pandemic, in a city recovering from the wrath of a siege, confusion arose while fake conspiracies and hearsays caused panic and mass hysteria, particularly in the Amai Pakpak Medical Center. This is the story of health workers of Marawi, a province in the Southern part of the Philippines, and the near-death experiences from misinformation amidst the Covid-19 pandemic.

Story of a COVID-19 survivor with a 6-month-old child, a barrio nurse who is discriminated against and misunderstood.

A short film about a young man left on his own during the COVID-19 lockdown.

A strict mother superior's world unravels as she uncovers shocking connections between herself and a troubled novice.

Maria, a college student who came from a modern indigenous family and a daughter of a tribal chieftain. Though influenced by the modern norms and away from poverty, her family still holds a rank among their tribe. Maria’s ill experiences as a minority made her contemplate disowning her heritage as she constantly encounters discrimination. Her perspective shifts when she crosses paths with Junjun, a rickshaw driver and who happens to be Maria’s schoolmate who, despite being mute, possesses a keen ability to listen and a resilient optimism.

A young man deals with unexpected feelings for his best friend, treading the bittersweet path of unrequited love and self-discovery in their final days of college.