Trapped in the Dark 2023
Four classmates learn of an urban legend about their school and try to debunk it but the story turns out to be more than just a myth. The beginning ends and the end begins.
Four classmates learn of an urban legend about their school and try to debunk it but the story turns out to be more than just a myth. The beginning ends and the end begins.
Andrea, a second-year political science student, was late for her 8 a.m. class on Wednesday. By the time she reached the jeepney stop, it was already 9 a.m. As she boarded the jeepney, she noticed another second-year college student from a different school sitting nearby. Andy was stunned by her beauty: she had never truly felt in love until that moment.
A struggling artist troubled by grief must gather the courage to clean up she once shared with her grandfather who recently passed away.
While waiting for a ride home at a bus terminal, Stella stumbles upon an old friend, Dani, who happens to be waiting to depart. The hanging space between them led to a long conversation that unpacks what once was, and the in betweens.
As a young Muslimah high school achiever, Farasha never had it easy pursuing her passion for filmmaking. Her parents didn't like the fact that the one thing she loves is something far more challenging to accept in their religion. As her parents started disagreeing with her passion, she felt more trapped, as if her wings were being held, like she was being confined in a cage. Farasha is standing between a thin line on whether to keep going or stop since she doesn't have the right to live as per her choice. Farasha developed a disorder involving behavioral challenges that could harm her self-image. While battling her condition, Farasha tries to find her freedom to flight or fight in a situation where it was never an option.
Althea is a social media streamer who heavily uses social media filters. Dealing with her struggles of confidence in real life where she couldn't use filters she learns from her good friend Ana on how to love and take care of herself.
An adopted daughter of a sex worker explores the world of sex work as a form of rebellion against her mother.
Through body and movement, a fallen angel learns to surrender herself to the power, beauty, and violence of love.
A lonely woman, longing for connection, clings to the old superstition that a fallen spoon or fork means someone will visit. She drops them again and again, hoping for company, but no one comes. It’s only when a picture frame falls that people finally arrive—reminding us that sometimes, we only show up when it’s too late.
A visually poetic documentary that celebrates the birthplace of Philippine surfing in Baler through the empowering stories of its women surfers. Blending captivating imagery with lyrical narration, the film explores the rich cultural heritage and profound connection between the sea and the local surf community.
Ashley is in turmoil when she finds out that her girlfriend, Maggie, is pregnant. The turmoil in her heart and mind grows when Maggie reveals the reason behind her pregnancy: the apparition of Mama Mary to her. Thirsting for the truth, Ashley consults various important people to get answers. But when a nun suddenly approaches her, a dark past is unearthed that contains the answers she is looking for.
This Joel Haver Style Animation is a mental health public service announcement (PSA) made by Abigail Jashael Bagabaldo, Amziel Jaezer Bagabaldo, Ralph Janpers Tiama, Uriah Gabriel Venida of BSCpE-312 and BSCS-321 for their subject Euthenics 2.
Seven-year-old Ding's dream of being a flight attendant shifts when he bonds with 'Bao,' a carabao.
Two mystical beings coexist with the people of Brgy. Fabrica, silently witnessing their daily lives—the good, the bad, and the absurdity in between.
Dante, a determined student, longs to attend school daily, but his dreams are stifled by his overbearing mother and the relentless struggle of poverty, forcing him to choose between education and survival.
Kael, now a serial killer, tracks down the man who ordered his parents’ murder.
Dalluyon focuses on the lives of our underwater divers or agbatbatok in Ilocano. revealing the experiences and uncovering the true struggles of our ilocano fishermen. The film will follow the stories of our three subjects from Currimao Ilocos Norte spotlighting their courage and determination to go with the flow of the waves of life.
“A Gifted Journey” is a documentary that follows a mother’s journey of raising her daughter, Zandy, who lives with cerebral palsy and microcephaly. The film highlights the struggles of a mother as she navigates the realities of raising her child with disability. It also gives a closer look into Zandy’s daily routine. The documentary explores the mother’s coping mechanisms for tasks that require patience, from everyday activities to consoling her child during difficult times. As the story unfolds, it shows the importance of support and the special bond between a mother and her child, allowing viewers to see the resilience, hope, and humanity that defines their journey.
Since childhood, Mark has been aware of his true gender. Using his mother's lipstick, he learned to use it as magic to reveal his true identity. However, the world around him was not ready for that kind of freedom. Under the fear and hatred of his father, he was forced to hide and lock away his true self. Now, as a young man full of responsibility, the door to his past will open again and with it, the chance to be free.
In search of clarity, a Catholic girl’s beliefs are challenged when God gives an otherworldly answer to her prayers.