Vahn Leinard Pascual
Biography: Vahn Leinard C. Pascual is a young and talented Filipino film director, writer, and actor. He was born on April 30, 2000, and studied at De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde, where he graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Digital Filmmaking. Pascual's passion for filmmaking started at a young age, and he has been honing his craft ever since. While he was a student, Pascual has already made more than twenty short films that have been officially selected and won numerous awards in different film festivals worldwide. He is known for his unique style and artistic approach, which often explores political and queer themes. In recognition of his outstanding contributions, Pascual was awarded the prestigious Ani ng Dangal or "Harvest of Honors" for Cinema by the National Commission for Culture and the Arts, an agency under the Office of the President of the Republic of the Philippines. He was also recognized as a Film Ambassador at Film Ambassador's Night by the Film Development Council of the Philippines. In 2022, Pascual was named one of CNN Philippines Life's "Eight emerging Filipino directors to watch out for.” And in 2023, Pascual represented the Philippines in the Tokyo International Film Festival's student exchange program, fully funded by the Japan Foundation. Building on his achievements, in 2024, he secured a scholarship for the Niigata International Animation Film Festival Camp in Japan. Additionally, he also became the youngest recipient of the first-ever CREATE Awards in the Audiovisual domain from the Congress, House of Representatives of the Philippines.
Place of Birth: Not available
Birthday: April 30, 2000
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Sickboy
2022-04-13
Sickboy
Overview: A determined graphic designer, Mike, takes part in Jan Jan’s, an enthusiastic vlogger, 18-hour long “TRY NOT TO EAT” challenge in exchange for money. Once the challenge approaches its end, a dreadful consequence intervenes Mike that shocks his friends.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: tl
Release Date: 2022-04-13
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The Chicks in the Forest
2022-08-06
The Chicks in the Forest
Overview: Due to the persistent presence of a hungry monster in their town, a chick living in the forest strives to live peacefully together with its own community.
Genres: Animation
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2022-08-06
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I Will Never Forget You
2022-08-06
I Will Never Forget You
Overview: A teenage girl troubled by her thoughts does not want to attend the final day of her deceased father's funeral.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: tl
Release Date: 2022-08-06
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IX
2022-09-30
IX
Overview: A mysterious young woman wanders around what seems to be a city of distraught, only to discover humanity's social collapse and the true monsters behind it.
Genres: Thriller Science Fiction Mystery
Original Language: tl
Release Date: 2022-09-30
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Mga Gawaing Bahay
Mga Gawaing Bahay
Overview: A young adult's recollection of his mother's pieces of advice in doing household chores and living a life.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: en
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Alexa, Xander and the Universe
2020-12-25
Alexa, Xander and the Universe
Overview: Two siblings namely Alexa and Xander annually decorate their room into a Miss Universe arena and secretly pretend to be one of the contestants. Suddenly, their lives changed as something unexpected happened.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: tl
Release Date: 2020-12-25
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Ante
2009-07-23
Ante
Overview: LV and her family make their living by operating an illegal off track betting outlet. But things haven't been going well for them lately, and the future is uncertain with Sta. Ana Park closing down.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: tl
Release Date: 2009-07-23
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Sisa
2008-06-12
Sisa
Overview: Narcisa "Sisa" Dalangin is a young Filipina during the Spanish Occupation & is a childhood friend of Jose Rizal.
Genres: Drama History
Original Language: tl
Release Date: 2008-06-12
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Boy Talk
2020-08-17
Boy Talk
Overview: A simple boy talk about how "normal and easy" for some Filipinos to tolerate and embrace acts of objectification towards women, rape culture, and toxic masculinity; and how the current youth struggles to invalidate and fight it.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: tl
Release Date: 2020-08-17
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Ikay
2019-04-02
Ikay
Overview: A young girl named Ikay can't play with her dolls properly because there are things that keep on flashing back inside her memories.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: tl
Release Date: 2019-04-02
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A Poem for The One Who Left
2019-09-23
A Poem for The One Who Left
Overview: A young man keeps on coming back and searching for his loved-one at the place where they last met.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: tl
Release Date: 2019-09-23
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Auntie Rosita
2019-04-29
Auntie Rosita
Overview: Auntie Rosita, a widow, prepares a special food for her one and only son that rarely visits her. Now, to entertain her dull life, she tries to pretend that she’s in a cooking show while making the dish.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: tl
Release Date: 2019-04-29
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Blue Is Not My Favorite Color
2020-07-03
Blue Is Not My Favorite Color
Overview: A short documentary film about a family photo album that becomes an animated journey for an only-child reflecting on his parent's belief that a color could influence his gender preference.
Genres: Documentary Animation Family
Original Language: tl
Release Date: 2020-07-03
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Sala, Salin-Laway
2020-12-09
Sala, Salin-Laway
Overview: Three siblings—the chief, the saintly, and the closeted—are spontaneously reunited by a ridiculously long commercial break.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: tl
Release Date: 2020-12-09
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Washing of Hands
2021-08-07
Washing of Hands
Overview: A short experimental film about how the government of the Philippines responded to the Corona Virus Disease pandemic. Hugas Kamay or Washing of Hands is an idiomatic expression in the Philippines which means refusing to hold responsibility for or involvement with.
Genres: Drama Horror
Original Language: tl
Release Date: 2021-08-07
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Washing of Hands
2021-08-07
Washing of Hands
Overview: A short experimental film about how the government of the Philippines responded to the Corona Virus Disease pandemic. Hugas Kamay or Washing of Hands is an idiomatic expression in the Philippines which means refusing to hold responsibility for or involvement with.
Genres: Drama Horror
Original Language: tl
Release Date: 2021-08-07
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