MEMORIES OF THE RISING SUN
21 Minutes and 16 Seconds
Pelikulaw
Written by: John Bedia and Lawrence Fajardo
Directed by: Lawrence Fajardo
SYNOPSIS
In the time of war, can goodness be still found? “Memories of the Rising Sun” traces a Japanese soldier’s journey to humanity as he find himself torn between his loyalty to his mother country and his love and care for the Filipino family that cared for him. In the darkest of times, where hope is only a glimmer, can the heart still find its way to care?
In the time of war, can goodness be still found? “Memories of the Rising Sun” traces a Japanese soldier’s journey to humanity as he find himself torn between his loyalty to his mother country and his love and care for the Filipino family that cared for him. In the darkest of times, where hope is only a glimmer, can the heart still find its way to care?
MARIAN
15 Minutes
One Man Crew | Run & Gun Films
Written and Directed by: Brian Patrick Lim
SYNOPSIS
There’s a haunting in the house. However, things are not what they seem. Marian soon finds out that the horror in the household is much more familiar than she thinks. A short that explores what happens when we suppress our demons, and how they come back more powerful than ever.
KILOS
13 Minutes and 26 Seconds
Written, Produced, and Directed by: Marjon Santos
SYNOPSIS
Lino, a lonely and poor fisherman finds a mysterious package while out in the ocean.
BISPERAS
12 minutes and 7 seconds
Sinepanghalina| ScreamPlay
Written and Directed by: Ralph Quincena
SYNOPSIS
An hour before new year comes, a family’s year-ender celebration gets disrupted by an unexpected, tragic incident.
KISS
10 Minutes and 58 Seconds
Likhang Silangan Entertainment | Heaven’s Best Entertainment
Directed by: Harlene Bautista
SYNOPSIS
A random kiss with a stranger has always been memorable for her. She offers, he reluctantly gives in, and he proves to himself that she has a point.
DANA JUNG
15 Minutes
Estrella Productions
Written by: Josh Vincent Mortel
Directed by: John Carney Rogers
SYNOPSIS
Alvy Jung, a young father, is given a task to think of elaborate and terribly humorous ways to easily tell his 6-year-old daughter, Dana Alda, that she has brain cancer.
PANAGHOY
14 Minutes and 58 Seconds
ABP Films
Written and Directed by: Alvin Baloloy
SYNOPSIS
It’s a typical day for the young, innocent Sofia and Mameng, her seemingly loving and overly protective mother, living in the ancestral house which was passed on to them as the worthy heirs.
Sofia reveals her strange to mysterious character in the first few scenes, shifting significantly as Mameng also unravels her dreadful, belligerent character from a caring mother to a complete stranger.
NAGMAMAHAL, SAL
13 Minutes and 51 Seconds
Harana
Written by: Bea Mate Chaves
Directed by: Jeff Subrabas
SYNOPSIS
Salvador or Sal to his family, a man who has been engaging to all unhealthy vices, is complemented with an understanding, conservative, health-conscious, loving wife Isabela. Although they have a long list of differences and disagreements, their opposing traits set the balance that creates happiness and serenity in their marriage.
Until an illness came to test their faith and love to each other. Both if them unprepared and shaken by the ironic turn of events in their lives. But despite if it all, they still lived up to their vows.
“Nagmamahal, Sal” is a straightforward short film about two people whose marriage, no matter how mundane and taxing it gets, becomes a testament that unconditional love has not ceased yet to exist.
DUDE PARE BRO
14 Minutes and 59 Seconds
Chicharon Productions
Written by: Lora Cerdan and Cholo Dela Cruz
Directed by: Lora Cerdan
SYNOPSIS
Desperate to pass his final plate on time, architecture student Franco seeks the help of his classmate Seth, who, despite his reputation for being a weirdo, always gets the highest grade in class. Seth agrees to help him in one condition: Franco has to come along with him on a night out–which includes smoking weed and getting high. Reluctant at first, Franco ends up enjoying the night with Seth—until a woman gets shot in front of them.
NGITI NI NAZARENO
Ignacio Films
Written and Directed by: Louie Lagdameo Ignacio
SYNOPSIS
Nazareno’s birthday falls on a very special day, as thousands of people move through the streets of Manila. When he comes back to his mother after the festival, with a piece of aluminum foil as a gift, of all things, it is touching and shaking at once.
