Zechri Jacob Alvarez

Narding, a boy denied schooling, discovers his voice through an unlikely bond with Maya, a deaf child—where silence becomes a language of learning and hope.

As the day races toward her grandmother's birthday, a determined granddaughter must complete the missing requirements for financial assistance while stretching herself in every direction to make the celebration possible.

AC, an 8-year-old girl, uncovers the rich tradition of abel weaving, a cherished craft in her community. Guided by her grandmother, AC learns the intricate techniques of this art form, deepening her connection to her heritage and family legacy. The film beautifully captures AC's self-discovery and the profound bonds she forges with her community, inviting viewers to reflect on cultural preservation and the importance of familial ties.

Ishang sells fish on the street with her mother, who is determined to afford Ishang’s dental braces and a better life. Eventually, Ishang begins to notice unsettling changes in her body, feeling as if she transformed into the very fish they sell—and realizing she may not be so different from them after all.

Tala, accustomed to walking 2.75 kilometers to school daily, opts for walking despite ride offers. When Mr. De Guzman unexpectedly joins her, they forge an unexpected but familiar bond. How far can she go in that 2.75-kilometer walk?

A poetic documentary that follows the quiet grief of two brothers during gulgol, an Ilocano post-burial cleansing ritual in flowing water, as their mourning mirrors a community confronting drought and the slow disappearance of the river that sustains them.

Legend says that catching the first drop of rain grants you one wish. Shane and Mela, childhood best friends, tried everything, from rain dances to made-up spells, hoping to catch it. But the rain took someone far away. Now, Shane, a ghost, waits each day for that first raindrop, watching as her best friend slowly moves on without her.