Directing

Joseph Vitali

Born August 3, 2002 · Manila, Philippines (age 24)

Joseph Vitali (b. 2002) is an emerging Filipino filmmaker from Manila, shaped by a working-class upbringing in informal communities. His work focuses on quiet realities of everyday life, turning lived experiences into stories rooted in the streets he grew up in. Themes of safe spaces and social injustice remain central to his works, drawn from firsthand encounters growing up. He continues to deve…

Known For

Scytoscoscia

Scytoscoscia · 2024

a film by Cis De Luna

Bubble Bang

Bubble Bang · 2024

A film by Jude Lim

Pantog

A trio’s roadtrip bailout from a disastrous family outing gets hindered by tension, confrontation, and a very, very urgent bladder.

Daluyong

Daluyong · 2023

An artist is struck with a mysterious condition that fills up her lungs with water. As she is called to her imminent death, her sister serves as her salvation.

Ulit-ulit

Ulit-ulit · 2023

After being forced out of school, Kokoy, 20, finally finds hope after landing a job interview. Little does he know that he is living a real-life loop of badluck.

.WAVIEE

.WAVIEE · 2026

MovieDocumentary

Raves are the pinnacle of creating safe spaces; houses creative expression through music, fashion, and icons that promote community building. We follow D Waviee, a DJ and a trans icon in the Filipino rave scene, while we get a glimpse of the local rave scene—as she closes the night of queer joy, with her music.

never been there, never.

never been there, never. · 2026

never been there, never.

A street vendor races to sell his last sherbet before Christmas ends, chasing the simple chance to finally go home and rest.

Kung ang Ulan

Kung ang Ulan · 2023

MovieDramaFamily

Brothers Omar and Jepoy wait for the next rain to pick mushrooms to sell, test the magic of a song Jepoy learned from school, and prove a legend Omar heard.

Filmography

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Scytoscoscia

Scytoscoscia · 2024

a film by Cis De Luna

Art Department Coordinator

Bubble Bang

Bubble Bang · 2024

A film by Jude Lim

Producer

Pantog

A trio’s roadtrip bailout from a disastrous family outing gets hindered by tension, confrontation, and a very, very urgent bladder.

Director of Photography

Daluyong

Daluyong · 2023

An artist is struck with a mysterious condition that fills up her lungs with water. As she is called to her imminent death, her sister serves as her salvation.

Focus Puller

Ulit-ulit

Ulit-ulit · 2023

After being forced out of school, Kokoy, 20, finally finds hope after landing a job interview. Little does he know that he is living a real-life loop of badluck.

Camera Operator

.WAVIEE

.WAVIEE · 2026

MovieDocumentary

Raves are the pinnacle of creating safe spaces; houses creative expression through music, fashion, and icons that promote community building. We follow D Waviee, a DJ and a trans icon in the Filipino rave scene, while we get a glimpse of the local rave scene—as she closes the night of queer joy, with her music.

Camera Operator

never been there, never.

never been there, never. · 2026

never been there, never.

A street vendor races to sell his last sherbet before Christmas ends, chasing the simple chance to finally go home and rest.

Director

Kung ang Ulan

Kung ang Ulan · 2023

MovieDramaFamily

Brothers Omar and Jepoy wait for the next rain to pick mushrooms to sell, test the magic of a song Jepoy learned from school, and prove a legend Omar heard.

Assistant Camera

sa likod ng salamin

sa likod ng salamin · 2024

sa likod ng salamin

A local barbershop will be closing soon after serving for 28 years. Rey, the barber, has decided to open his shop for one last time. His last day will reveal his true purpose in life.

Director

nakalimutan ko na kung paano.

nakalimutan ko na kung paano. · 2026

nakalimutan ko na kung paano.

On the eve of his eviction, William's life fractures into three possible futures, each revealing a different gamble of survival.

Director

You Take My Breath Away.

You Take My Breath Away. · 2023

You Take My Breath Away.

MovieComedyDrama

Three friends are forced to organize their late friend’s necrological service after something unexpected happens to his dead body. In the process, a wound from the past will be opened for one of them.

Additional Photography

Patungo Sa Kung Saan Lahat Tayo Ay May Alam

Patungo Sa Kung Saan Lahat Tayo Ay May Alam · 2023

Patungo Sa Kung Saan Lahat Tayo Ay May Alam

MovieComedyMystery

As hearsay turns into lore, lore into facts, and facts into uncertainty; Koleen, Rica and Kiko, set out to discover that the lines between lies and truth are not so blurry after all.

Camera Operator