FRAMES
Filipino Shorts Competition
Active Vista features short films that tell revealing stories on different frames of human struggles.
Schedule
Screening
Awarding Ceremony
Short Films
Ang Kabug aton sa Nangabilin
By Ma. Katrina Rustia & Herald Christian Guillena
Drama | 2025 | 17m | Language: Cebuano
LOGLINE
Returning to Iligan to settle their old home, a daughter confronts her estranged mother, forcing them to face grief, regret, and the choice to rebuild or let go.
Dela Cruz, Juan P.
By Sean Rafael A. Verdejo
Drama | 2025 | 19m | Language: Filipino
LOGLINE
After being forced to resign from his previous job, Juan attempts to apply for a new one with absurd qualifications.
Isang Jeep Pa
(One More Ride)
By Terrence Camposano
Drama | 2025 | 11m | Language: Filipino
LOGLINE
A drag performer and a construction worker share a quiet dawn at a waiting shed, where a brief encounter sparks unexpected understanding across gender norms.
Mga Bag-ong Anito
By Nik Azcuna
Drama | 2025 | 18m | Language: Cebuano
LOGLINE
During election season in the Philippines, a madman believes new leaders are false gods bringing the apocalypse — but is he insane, or just seeing the truth?
Muli Na Ka, Merlie
By Shane David
Drama | 2025 | 20m | Language: Filipino, Kapampangan
LOGLINE
Merlie is a playful girl whose imagination makes her drawings come alive. As her home, their community, face the threat of demolition, she makes her bravest decisions in her final bid to mark their space in a cruel world.
Sa Pwesto ni Pistong
(The Barber's Chair)
By Vincent Joseph Entuna
Drama | 2024 | 20m | Language: Hiligaynon
LOGLINE
A humble barber navigates a tumultuous era while serving a diverse array of customers including a prominent haciendero and an idealistic nephew.
Things You Wanted To Say But You Typed It Nalang Sa Socmed
(Things You Wanted To Say But You Ended Up Just Typing On Socmed)
By Ja Turla
Experimental | 2025 | 5m | Language: Filipino, English
LOGLINE
While cardinals choose the next pope, Filipino netizens wage war in the comment section of the Conclave livestream—armed with sarcasm, anonymity, and 3AM brainrot. In a country where it feels safer to post than protest, they say what they can’t out loud… by typing it nalang.
Tiduk Nu Katupuwan
(Touch of Ancestors)
By Ralph Jason Larida
Documentary | 2024 | 11m | Maguindanaon
LOGLINE
A Maguindanaon folk healer turns to haram practices in response to the lack of health services in their town.
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