Directing

Jacob Alcala

Jacob Alcala is a Filipino filmmaker and producer based in Vancouver, BC. Raised between the Philippines and the UAE, he graduated cum laude in Audiovisual Design from the Willem de Kooning Academy in the Netherlands. Working across directing, producing, cinematography, and post-production, his practice is rooted in his experience as a first-generation immigrant and explores the intersections of m…

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Amor Eterno

Amor Eterno · 2026

MovieDramaRomance

Amidst a solar flare phenomenon, two recently separated lovers seek to reconcile their relationship by revisiting their favourite pastime of karaoke.

Mama

MovieDocumentary

Two mothers strive to live a life of hope and strength while carrying the unbelievable pain of losing their husband and child to Rodrigo Duterte’s vicious war on drugs.

Red Light Rebel

Red Light Rebel · 2025

Red Light Rebel

A pastor stuck at a red light finds himself at a crossroads with God.

Ang Halikan sa Water Fountain

Ang Halikan sa Water Fountain · 2024

Ang Halikan sa Water Fountain

A silly bromance sparks out of the closeness of two laidback high school boys, Maki and Kaloy. When a night of reckless drinking with their friends leads them to share a bed together, they discover the true nature of their bromance and now must decide whether to embrace this or risk losing each other's friendship.

Until Then

Until Then · 2024

Poy, a second-gen migrant and Shirley, an exhausted local, strike an unlikely connection and wander through Manila at night.

Tomorrow, To Feel

Tomorrow, To Feel · 2025

Tomorrow, To Feel

In late 2040s Manila, Wax and Phil’s dying relationship is shaken by a family member's transient arrival. As they accommodate this estrangement, they find a final push to retrace an old desire—to feel.

Honey, My Love, So Sweet

Honey, My Love, So Sweet · 2025

Honey, My Love, So Sweet

In a decaying cinema in the heart of Manila, Life discovers first love through films and their new friend’s father.

My Dad is an Astronaut

My Dad is an Astronaut · 2025

My Dad is an Astronaut

Through dreamy textures and thermal imaging, the film hums with quiet longing, lost signals, and the strange intimacy of distance.

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Amor Eterno

Amor Eterno · 2026

MovieDramaRomance

Amidst a solar flare phenomenon, two recently separated lovers seek to reconcile their relationship by revisiting their favourite pastime of karaoke.

Producer

Mama

MovieDocumentary

Two mothers strive to live a life of hope and strength while carrying the unbelievable pain of losing their husband and child to Rodrigo Duterte’s vicious war on drugs.

Editor

Red Light Rebel

Red Light Rebel · 2025

Red Light Rebel

A pastor stuck at a red light finds himself at a crossroads with God.

Camera Trainee

Ang Halikan sa Water Fountain

Ang Halikan sa Water Fountain · 2024

Ang Halikan sa Water Fountain

A silly bromance sparks out of the closeness of two laidback high school boys, Maki and Kaloy. When a night of reckless drinking with their friends leads them to share a bed together, they discover the true nature of their bromance and now must decide whether to embrace this or risk losing each other's friendship.

Camera Operator

Until Then

Until Then · 2024

Poy, a second-gen migrant and Shirley, an exhausted local, strike an unlikely connection and wander through Manila at night.

Writer

Tomorrow, To Feel

Tomorrow, To Feel · 2025

Tomorrow, To Feel

In late 2040s Manila, Wax and Phil’s dying relationship is shaken by a family member's transient arrival. As they accommodate this estrangement, they find a final push to retrace an old desire—to feel.

First Assistant Camera

Honey, My Love, So Sweet

Honey, My Love, So Sweet · 2025

Honey, My Love, So Sweet

In a decaying cinema in the heart of Manila, Life discovers first love through films and their new friend’s father.

Producer

My Dad is an Astronaut

My Dad is an Astronaut · 2025

My Dad is an Astronaut

Through dreamy textures and thermal imaging, the film hums with quiet longing, lost signals, and the strange intimacy of distance.

Co-Producer

1... 2... Strike!!!

1... 2... Strike!!!

1... 2... Strike!!!

With the Sports City Meet fast approaching, the pressure is on for Kapatiran National High's sepak takraw team to secure their fourth consecutive championship. The arrogant team captain Kyle (17) is forced to work with Carl (15), their second-best striker, and long-time trainee Jake (16). The trio must overcome their differences and rediscover the true meaning of sportsmanship, teamwork, and respect.

Script Consultant

If I Were A Voice

If I Were A Voice · 2024

If I Were A Voice

A gay student leader finds himself in the collective voices of an ensemble to avenge and reclaim the voice once taken from him.

Camera Operator

RAMPAGE! (or the parade)

RAMPAGE! (or the parade) · 2024

RAMPAGE! (or the parade)

RAMPAGE! (or the parade)

Camera Operator

I Am A Halo-Halo

I Am A Halo-Halo · 2024

I Am A Halo-Halo

Ethan, a third culture Filipino and aspiring chef goes back to the Philippines for the first time in his life to visit his Lola Luningning. Here, he struggles as he immerses himself in the Filipino culture, while tackling his grandmother’s challenge of cooking noche buena.

Camera Operator