Philippines Philippines Short Films

Charmingly nicknamed the Cateneans, the cats of the Ateneo de Manila University campus give the students, faculty, and staff some semblance of peace in an otherwise stressful academic setup. But beyond their cute and furry appearances, the Cateneans play a vital role in ADMU's ecosystem and sustainable development.

Years after their breakup, Martin and Joey reconnect over dinner in Silay City and reminisce about the past. As they talk, they discover new truths about themselves and each other, leading them to question whether closure is truly possible for the two of them. But when they stumble upon the iconic story of the woman who never spoke again, they realize that it's never too late to forgive, let go, and move on.

a villager is being mistreated and discriminated because of a rumor of him practicing witchery. but is he really an evil warlock like they say?

Mira and Pradeep are grieving parents who’ve unexpectedly lost their son. To pack his belongings they visit his house in London. During their short stay, they experience his life vicariously while navigating the ups and downs in their relationship. Pradeep is more practical whereas Mira is unstable. She meets Aubrey, the son's lover and bonds with her over their mutual longing for him. Soon the trio realises that they have to come to terms with his death in order to make way for healing. Though they cannot overcome the grief, they start to build their lives around it.

After moving into his 'safe space,' Dino faces simultaneous events challenging his deepest and most difficult desire—to 'come out'.

A girl has been locked in a white room, lying in a bed, for so long that she has amassed a large number of red ties all over her body. Iris begins her routine anew each time she awakens. Once accustomed to it, she wakes up with several ties around her body, washes her face, dresses nicely, and makes the bed, all while confined to the locked room.It's not until one day, while cleaning her room, that Iris stumbles upon a typewriter. She feels a powerful sensation while using it, and this newfound feeling lingers even after she falls asleep. In her dream, she witnesses women being dictated to, and upon awakening, she feels frustrated and enraged, scribbling on her typewriter, 'I shouldn't be dictated to.' She doesn't know where these thoughts come from, but guilt is evident in her eyes.After finishing typing, she resumes her tasks, but various voices begin to echo around her. She wonders where these voices are coming from and discovers they emanate from beyond her walls. The voices mimic her actions, triggering Iris. To calm herself, she drinks water, closes her eyes, and panics, eventually falling asleep, feeling weak and gasping for air.Upon waking, Iris finds herself in the field where she used to escape, surrounded by people without faces who order her to perform her routine. Lost and overwhelmed, she starts running as the voices fade. That's when she notices a girl staring at her. Iris starts whispering to the little girl, and the young girl looks at the camera with a determined expression. Zooming in on her eyes reveals a heart vase filled with vibrant flowers.

The Barong Tagalog is a Filipino symbol of celebration and hope. When it is old, it is frequently kept in the cabinets of many Filipino families. Maricel Amora revives these barongs and transforms them into another Filipino emblem of joy and optimism - the parol.

Dos meets a mysterious woman in the midst of a forest. Mesmerized by her beauty, he becomes determined to pursue her and they develop a deep connection. Unbeknownst to him, this encounter will alter his life forever. This film shows that human rights and the environment are intertwined.

After finding out her boyfriend cheated, a young woman met her guardian angel while having a drinking session in the grotto.

Two brothers are tasked to get fruits on the hills, secrets from the past are discovered as monsters ruin the journey.

A run-of-the-mill theater actor got involved in a thought-out audition for government propaganda. A director and his crew led the audition in a conventional manner, meanwhile, a famous figure seems to be watching the filmed audition. After being satisfied with what inhumanity was filmed. Deceit and manipulation take place in a room filled with cigarette smokes, heavy liquor, and hard cash joyfully being consumed by the pigs in the pen.

The story is divided into 3 parts: Bakit (Why), Sino (Who), and Paano (How)Bakit (Why) Jian and her previous boyfriend Requim saw each other in a mall. In a flashback, Jian was reminded of how happy their relationship went and how he told her he did not have a reason why he loved her because he believed that once the reason fades, the love follows. Back to the present, Requim's now girlfriend, Erin, was also there at the mall. She hugged Requim from the back and the two left, leaving Jian behind.Sino (Who) Erin and Requim were sitting in a cafe, discussing their eventual breakup that Requim initiated. In a flashback, Erin was reminded of how she saw Jian and Requim looking at each other at the mall. Noticing the tension, she ran to Requim, hugging him from the back. While they were leaving, Erin asked Requim if that girl was his ex-girlfriend. Requim agrees. Walking home, Erin told Requim that whatever happens, he should be honest with her, even if she is going to be hurt by the truth. Back to the present, Erin asked Requim if she was just a rebound girl. Requim answered, "I loved you."Paano (How) Continuing from the breakup at the cafe, Requim was reminded of how Jian told him how she wished that her love for him would immediately disappear once they broke up. He also thought of the time when he and Jian broke up because he needed space, which is parallel to the reason why he broke up with Erin. At his house, he tried to take the breakup with Erin as calmly as possible while being reminded of how violently he reacted when he and Jian broke up. In the end, he can be seen holding a mended broken vase, a gift Jian gave him.