Late Bloomers

Before Kian leaves for a new life abroad, he and Amara escape into the pages of an old diary, imagining an adventure across Cagayan and creating one last shared memory before growing up pulls them apart.

This short documentary showcases Tatay "Ifan" Juan Datul of Amulung, Cagayan, one of the last makers of the cinco-cinco, a rare Itawit lute. His craft preserves the cultural memory and identity of the Itawit people, highlighting the role of music and craftsmanship in keeping traditions alive. As the practice faces the risk of fading, the video emphasizes the importance of safeguarding intangible heritage, ensuring that future generations may continue to value and appreciate the history and artistry embodied in the cinco-cinco.

Sedrick, a hardworking college student, is apprehended after a viral CCTV footage links him to a journalist's murder. Now, he must confront the truth and prove his innocence before social media's judgment becomes his sentence.

When Angela is forced to trace her roots for a family tree assignment, she turns to the sacred chants of her fading culture-guided not by blood, but by love for her ailing grandmother.