Academic & University Works: Film & Video

Writing, production, and design work from my BA Communication coursework and university involvements.

Documentary - Excellence Award

Hearth

Part of the writing team behind a short documentary capturing the UST-L Paskuhan 2025 experience through the perspectives of those working behind the scenes. The documentary received the Excellence Award at the 11th Philippine Student Quill Awards under Division 1: Communication Management (Internal Communication).

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Script excerpt

An excerpt from the rough script of Hearth, a table of section, subtopic and narration: under “What is Paskuhan?”, the narrator introduces UST-Legazpi’s Paskuhan as a festival of lights, music and friendship, then turns to the people who make it and how it is produced.

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Short film

Balik-Tanaw

A short film exploring family, revisiting the past, and reconnecting with culture and identity. Produced as a final requirement for “Introduction to Film”, with me serving as Head Writer and Assistant Director.

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Script excerpt

An excerpt from the Balik-Tanaw screenplay: over a meal, Dan silences his phone, full of missed calls from his mother, as Thea plans their next stop; at Farmplate she films a vlog while Dan feels he has been there before, and she asks to interview him.

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Short film

Tugon

A short film exploring issues in the education sector, produced as a final requirement for “Development Communication”. I served as Director, Writer, Supporting Actor, and Poster Designer.

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Short film

Padayon

An independent short film created by a group of passionate Communication students and submitted to the ASEAN New Generation Short Film Award 2025, with me contributing to the project as an actor.

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