Joseph Salas

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Joseph Salas

Joseph Marc Salas (he/him) is a host, theater actor, and student filmmaker from Cagayan de Oro City. He is currently pursuing a degree in AB Communication at the University of Santo Tomas. But prior to being based in Manila, he studied for a year at the University of San Carlos in Cebu City. Being on the writer and director’s chair for more than six years, Joseph has helmed student short films, i…

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Already HomeAlready Home · 2025
Already Home
2025
MovieDrama
As Manila empties out for the holidays, a chance encounter at a Simbang Gabi unites two classmates, Keith and Chrip—one fleeing his personal conflicts, the other eagerly waiting for his father’s return from abroad. They share a single night to get to know each other further, and to exchange their differing emotions for the Christmas season.
Hala, Lan!Hala, Lan! · 2020
Hala, Lan!
2020
MovieDrama
A group of school friends finds a suspicious political event and they try to urge their schoolmates to avoid it. But things turn out of hand as their schoolmates disagree with what they're fighting for. Will they still win in their fight against dirty politics and injustice?
If OnlyIf Only · 2019
If Only
2019
MovieComedy
A secondary student is known to be an intellect, but because of this, he is always chosen to lead all group projects and his groupmates always depend on him. Working with groupmates who are unhelpful and abusive, will he let his emotions out?
Best FriendsBest Friends · 2019
Best Friends
2019
MovieComedyDrama
Two conflicting high school friends get paired for a school project, leading them to unexpected encounters in their lives.
HappinessHappiness · 2022
Happiness
2022
MovieDramaRomance
After the death of her mother, a vlogger struggles to find the light in her life until she meets a boy who makes her happier.
Cut To: TFSCut To: TFS · 2026
Cut To: TFS
2026
Movie
From the four corners of UST, a young woman blazes as a mysterious figure chases her, while fractured stories reveal the joys, doubts, and realities of filmmaking in TFS. Cornered and scared, she must finally face what and who has been following her.
For Better or For Worse?For Better or For Worse? · 2025
For Better or For Worse?
2025
MovieDocumentary
The Philippines remains the only nation without legalized divorce. Through the perspectives of a controversial priest, a women's rights advocate, and a child of a separated couple, this documentary explores whether the legalization of divorce in the country would be for better or worse.
My Dearly LoveMy Dearly Love · 2020
My Dearly Love
2020
MovieComedyDrama
David asks help from Elise for a special occasion during the pandemic in which everyone is required to stay at home. Will things be successful when unspoken feelings become more visible in one of them?

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