Rumaragasa (Raging)

Year: 2025

Director: Ryan Machado

Cast: Elijah Canlas, Ron Angeles, Reynald Raissel Santos, Glenn Sevilla Mas, Rodney Galicha

Runtime: 110 min

Genre: Drama

Animal Lovers

Year: 2023

Director: Aedrian Araojo

Cast: Iana Bernardez, Karl Medina, Ryanne Murcia

Runtime: 17 min (Short Film)

Genre: Short Film, Drama, Dark Comedy

Huling Palabas (Fin)

Year: 2023

Director: Ryan Machado

Cast: Shun Mark Gomez, Bon Andrew Lentejas, Cedrick Juan, Jay Gonzaga, Serena Magiliw, Senandra Gomez

Runtime: 90 min

Genre: Drama, Coming-of-Age

Pamilya Ordinaryo (Ordinary People)

Year: 2016

Director: Eduardo W. Roy Jr.

Cast: Ronwaldo Martin, Hasmine Killip, Maria Isabel Lopez, Sue Prado, Ruby Ruiz, Karl Medina

Runtime: 107 min

Genre: Drama

Signal Rock

Year: 2018

Director: Chito S. Roño

Cast: Christian Bables, Daria Ramirez, Nanding Josef, Mon Confiado, Elora Españo, Sue Prado, Francis Magundayao, Arnold Reyes, Kokoy de Santos

Runtime: ~120 min

Genre: Drama

Bwaya (Crocodile)

Year: 2014

Director: Francis Xavier Pasion

Cast: Angeli Bayani, Karl Medina, RS Francisco, Jolina Espana

Runtime: 96 min

Genre: Drama

Apple of My Eye

Year: 2019

Director: James Robin Mayo

Cast: Marco Gumabao, Krystal Reyes, Dennis Padilla, Moi Marcampo

Runtime: ~90 min

Genre: Romance, Drama

Silly Red Shoes

Year: 2019

Director: James Robin Mayo

Cast: Francine Diaz, Kyle Echarri, Herbert Bautista, Anna Luna, Karen Reyes

Runtime: 87 min

Genre: Romance, Comedy, Fantasy

Kuya Wes

Year: 2018

Director: James Robin Mayo

Cast: Ogie Alcasid, Ina Raymundo, Moi Bien, Alex Medina, Karen Gaerlan

Runtime: 90 min

Genre: Comedy, Drama

Set in the mid-1990s on the Filipino island of Sibuyan, the film follows Eli, a teenager whose life is altered after being raped by a peer. When authorities dismiss his report, Eli retreats into silence. After witnessing a mysterious plane crash, he embarks on a quest for truth and justice, uncovering connections between personal trauma and environmental destruction from mining.

A pregnant woman, suspicious of her husband’s romantic relationship with his carabao, schemes to banish her four-legged rival and reclaim her title as the most beautiful animal on earth. Shot in black and white, the film finds dark humor in the cruelty of rural life.

Set in 2001 in Romblon during the transition from VHS to VCD, 16-year-old Andoy creates narratives from every movie he watches to find answers about his identity and his absent father. His reality becomes mystified when two movie-like characters appear in his hometown.

Based on true events set in the 1990s, the film follows Intoy who lives with his family on Biri Island in Northern Samar. His sister Vicky works in Finland and can only be contacted from atop the island’s distinctive rock formations. When Vicky’s marriage to a foreigner falls apart, Intoy navigates family obligations, community dynamics, and the harsh realities of Filipino overseas labor.

Based on true events from 2009, Divina, a Manobo mother in the marshlands of Agusan del Sur, prepares for her daughter Rowena’s 12th birthday when she learns her daughter has been attacked and killed by a crocodile. As Divina searches for the body, she discovers that not all predators are underwater—confronting corruption and exploitation in her community.

An iWant original digital film created by actress Bela Padilla. A girl who wishes for a traditional relationship free from technology finds love in a boy who happens to be a web developer. A light romantic film that deliberately avoids the risqué content typical of digital releases.

Set in Manila, the film revolves around Jane and Aries, two teenage street children who recently had a baby. Living in poverty and resorting to pickpocketing, their lives are shattered when their infant is kidnapped. A raw, unflinching portrait of urban destitution.

In the town of Liliw, Ashley struggles with unusually calloused feet, earning her ridicule. Chuck, an amateur shoemaker with a failing family business, asks Ashley to model for the annual Shoe Princess contest. As they prepare together, they uncover the mystery behind a pair of red shoes gifted to Ashley, leading her to reconnect with her family.

Wes is a timid and earnest remittance clerk who feels invisible, mostly ignored by his younger brother Raf and his family. His days brighten only when his regular customer Erika comes in each month. When Erika’s overseas husband leaves her, Wes begins helping her from his own pocket, transforming his life and relationships.

Cinemalaya 2025 - Best Cinematography - Theo Lozada

Cinemalaya 2025 – Best Sound (Lamberto Casas Jr.)

Cinemalaya Philippine Independent Film Festival 2025 – Full-Length Competition (World Premiere)

76th Berlin International Film Festival (Berlinale) 2026 – Panorama Section (International Premiere, Feb 12–22)

QCinema International Film Festival 2023 – Best Short Film

Singapore International Film Festival

Cinemalaya 2023 – Best Director (Ryan Machado)

Cinemalaya 2023 – Best Supporting Actor (Bon Andrew Lentejas)

Young Critics Circle (YCC) – Best Film of 2023

Young Critics Circle (YCC) – Best First Feature (shared with Gitling)

Society of Filipino Film Reviewers – Best Film of 2023

Nominated: 74th Berlinale – Crystal Bear (Generation 14plus)

Nominated: 74th Berlinale – Teddy Award (Best Feature Film)

Nominated: Gawad Urian – Best Cinematography, Best Production Design

Philippine entry for Best Foreign Language Film at the 91st Academy Awards (not nominated)

Pista ng Pelikulang Pilipino 2018 – Various awards

International Festival Participation

Pista ng Pelikulang Pilipino 2018 (Official Entry)

23rd Busan International Film Festival 2018

San Diego Asian Film Festival 2018

Udine Far East Film Festival 2019


Nominated: Luna Awards – Best Sound Design

Cinemalaya 2016 – Best Film

Cinemalaya 2016 – Best Director (Eduardo Roy Jr.)

Cinemalaya 2016 – Best Actress (Hasmine Killip)

Cinemalaya 2016 – Best Editing (Carlo Francisco Manatad)

Cinemalaya 2016 – NETPAC Award

Venice International Film Festival 2016 – Venice Days BNL Audience Award

London East Asian Film Festival – Special Mention for Best Director and Best Actress

Hanoi International Film Festival 2016 – Best Director Award

Hanoi International Film Festival 2016 – Best Actress Award

Nominated: Asia Pacific Screen Awards – Best Actress (Hasmine Killip)

International Festival Participation

12th Cinemalaya Philippine Independent Film Festival 2016 (World Premiere)

73rd Venice International Film Festival 2016 – Venice Days

London East Asian Film Festival

Hanoi International Film Festival 2016

Five Flavours Asian Film Festival (Warsaw, Poland)

Dhaka International Film Festival 2017

Cinemalaya 2014 – Best Film (New Breed Category)

Cinemalaya 2014 – Best Cinematography (Neil Daza)

Cinemalaya 2014 – Best Musical Score (Erwin Fajardo)

Cinemalaya 2014 – NETPAC Award

Tokyo FILMeX 2015 – Award Winner

Vesoul International Film Festival of Asian Cinema (France) – Cyclo d’Or (Golden Rickshaw) Award

International Festival Participation

10th Cinemalaya Philippine Independent Film Festival 2014 (World Premiere)

Tokyo FILMeX 2015

Vesoul International Film Festival of Asian Cinema (France)

9th Five Flavours Film Festival (Warsaw, Poland) 2015


14th Cinemalaya Philippine Independent Film Festival 2018

39th Fantasporto – Porto International Film Festival 2019 (Directors Week / Orient Express Section)