Brigada Nueve (Cell No. 9) is a film about the collective experiences of former female political prisoners in the Philippines, who share their struggles, the truth of living inside the prison walls, and how they fought for their freedom.
The plot revolves around a potential romantic relationship between Ivan and Diego, which takes a turn when they engage in a sexual encounter. However, Ivan's uncertainty about his feelings for Diego and a crucial moment during their intimacy triggers an identity crisis for Diego, revealing that he suffers from split personality disorder, alternating between Diego and his alter ego, Dante.
In the hopes of a more inclusive society, a group of students explore the stories of the deaf community in Kidapawan City as they initiate a campaign for them.
Driven by a passion for sustainability, a resourceful man transforms discarded restaurant food from dump sites into innovative food, forging a unique livelihood while challenging societal norms around food waste.
Upon returning from a simple grocery run, a young man is in for a surprise when he finds out his supposedly empty home is not as vacant as he thought.
Skyrocketing prices of onions are stoking public anger in the Philippines, but farmers also bear the brunt of the cost. Merlita, an onion farmer for over 30 years, has had to deal with debt of over half a million pesos, unsustainable farming conditions, and the suicide of her husband.
At the age of 72, Elmer Cordero better known as "Tatay Elmer" of PISTON 6 always has the stand to fight for his fellow drivers. He continuously campaign against jeepney phaseout here in the Philippines.
58-year-old Nolan Grulla provided for his children’s education by working as a jeepney driver for over 20 years. But with the Philippine government’s jeepney phase-out program, Nolan’s livelihood and his family's future are at risk.
A lady stands in front of a bridge built over a river. While crossing it, it reminded her of her past—her younger self crossing a makeshift bridge over the same river to go to school.
A doll's journey in the digital world to find the solution to remove the huge scar on its face and be beautiful like the people online. There it will encounter obstacles such as unrealistic beauty standards and most of all itself.
Along the street lives an elderly toymaker who makes a living by peddling action figures he created from recycled Tsinelas (Filipino for rubber flip-flops). Outside his shanty, a homeless boy hangs around; his innocent desire to experience how it is to play with toys tempts him to break into the dwelling.
An ode to the multiplicity, mutability, and expansion of what constitutes a body and a self, through imaging and technological mediations.
an experimental short film on current musings on the different struggles of the different sectors of the Filipino working class.
A fan becomes excited when The Beatles announce a tour in Manila. Shot on Super 8mm.
A man befriends a cloud in order to find his lost family. Shot on Super 8mm.
Orphaned siblings strive to save money for sparklers in time for the New Year's firework show, but something unforeseeable occurs.
Teng and Mai seek temporary refuge inside a shelter for pregnant women and girls. Mai, unlike Teng, is not a first time mother. She went to Manila to work as housekeeper after her passport was faked by the agency that’s supposed to help her get a job abroad. On the other hand, Teng left Negros Occidental without her father’s consent. Her eagerness to provide for her family was driven by her mother who abandoned them. Their personal dilemma led them to a shelter where they receive proper care as they prepare for motherhood. Now that their stay has come to an end, they are bound to make the hardest decisions of their lives not just as daughters to their parents but as mothers to their babies.
With the Public Utility Vehicle Modernization Program (PUVMP) lying in wait for its implementation, we get a glimpse on the drastic cultural effect of losing our traditional jeepneys. This documentary also amplifies the voices of jeepney operators, drivers, and the public masses who will be on the receiving end of its economical change.
In her struggle to find the right path in life, Selya finds comfort and peace with “The Blinding Light.” Selya, a preacher in the morning and a prostitute at night, is a victim of her father’s lust. Psychologically disturbed, she seeks solace in the blinding light of the flashlight on her eyes and ultimately discovers peace, which also gives her an immediate relief from all her problems.
basta't mahal kita is an examination of a woman's cognitive experience during a time when space for self-reality is suffocating. this is an intersection of materials that trigger perception and memory of a woman who reflects the society whose anger comes from love. memory is both an ally and an enemy.
