Pagpanginyawat 2025
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.
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.
Toyang is short film that follows the life of a young man named Tonyo. With the current status of an adult, this somewhat took a toll on his optimistic perspective in life, resulting to him reminiscing moments of his life in the past. Him looking back at his past is a wakeup call, making him realize how far he has come and how life has treated him well.
In search of clarity, a Catholic girl’s beliefs are challenged when God gives an otherworldly answer to her prayers.
Two academic high school rivals unknowingly become roommates for a semester. Chaos develops as they pull pranks on each other inside their door room, intentionally disrupt each other’s academics, determined to make the other fail. Will they succeed in outdoing one another, or will their rivalry lead to failure?
A wealthy Japanese family settled in Manila, hired a tubero (plumber) because of a clogged toilet, the tubero was shocked as he discovered the smelliest luck doing his job.
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.
The dysfunctional dance between an aging mother and an angry man she believes to be her son.
"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.
Boyet is a certified "gay kontesera". He joins gay beauty pageants as a living and as a hobby. One night, Boyet decides to tell the story about his journey in life.
A man's journey to easy money through the mystical powers granted by the sigbin. Will his life flourish through the infinite possibilities? or be devoured by his obligations.
A little girl finds a necklace that grants magical powers.
Aya, a Kataw, returns home to protect what she loves.
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.
A glimpse into the Mt. Banahaw spirituality of the Tagalogs in the Philippines. This is a journey to visit the spiritual sites up the holy mountain in Luzon, guided by Anthropologist Dr. Prospero R. Covar, the leading expert in the field of Filipino spirituality. It is also a personal recollection and reflection to unravel a belief system the filmmakers grew up with. The documentary celebrates the Filipino genius and the complex realms of beliefs they navigate in order to have a peaceful life free from want and difficulties, and to attain spiritual bliss and salvation in the “other“ life.