100% Manusia
Film Festival 2026
100% MABUHAY QCINEMA (17+)
100% MABUHAY QCINEMA (17+)
Under the heavy heat of Manila, the glaring jeepney sounds and the hustle bustle of people around, we brought you slice-of-life stories from QCinema International Film Festival in Quezon City, Manila. Take a peek into these 6 short films and say mabuhay to a life blessed with dried fruits, ice cream and rainbows.
Screening Time:
Sat. 08 Aug. 19.15 – 21.15 Taksu Book Cafe*
Fri. 14 Aug. 18.15 – 20.15 Wisma Samadi, Jakarta*
Tue. 11 Aug. 19.00 – 21.00 Institut Francais Indonesia Thamrin*
TUMATAWA, UMIIYAK
8 minutes | 2023 | Animation |Philippines|Tagalog with English subtitles
Director: Che Tagyamon
A young boy’s afternoon walk with his grandfather in search of flowers brings him to the more upscale part of the city that frowns upon them.
Accolades:
- Best Animated Short Film, Society of Filipino Film Reviewers 2024
- Best Short Competition, Jury Prize, QCinema International Film Festival 2023
- Best Short Film Nominee, Gawad Urian Awards 2024
A CATHOLIC SCHOOLGIRL
18 minutes | 2023 |Coming of Age|Philippines|Tagalog with English subtitles
Director: Myra Angeline Soriaso
A 15-year-old A-student defies the views of her all-girls Catholic schools as she confronts her feelings for a school nun.
Accolades:
- Best Short Film Nominee, Melbourne International Film Festival 2024
- Best Short, Gender Sensitivity Award,QCinema International Film Festival 2023
WHAT DID THE SKY TELL YOU, CELSO?
Kinakausap ni Celso Ang Diyos
20 minutes | 2024 |Coming of Age|Philippines|Tagalog with English subtitles
Director: Glib Baldoz
After discovering a hidden clause in his work insurance, Celso, a factory worker, goes extreme and face a life-altering decision, challenging reality to secure his family’s future.
Accolades:
- Best Short Film and Young Critics Prize, QCinema International Film Festival 2024
RAMPAGE!
20 minutes | 2024 |Crime, Thriller|Philippines|Tagalog with English subtitles
Director: Kukay Zinampan
On the first of May, three friends band together to plan a heist. Their sister was murdered and subsequently taxidermied to look like a saint. The three go up against a surveillance state to retrieve the dignity of their fallen sister.
Accolades:
- Best Short Film, Gender Sensitivity Award, QCinema International Film Festival 2024
SUPERMASSIVE HEAVENLY BODY
15 minutes | 2024 |Coming of Age|Philippines|Tagalog with English subtitles
Director: Sam-Villa Real
A chubby 10-year old living with a ravenous black hole on her stomach, strives to attain the perfect body in time for picture day.
Accolades:
- Official Selection, Berlin NewGen Film Festival 2025
- Official Selection, QCinema International Film Festival 2024
RUNO!
14 minutes | 2025 |Animation|Philippines|Tagalog with English subtitles
Director: Jazmine Gin Patena, Lysa Catolico
Two hours after the apocalypse started in the Philippines, a silly Filipino stray rescue dog is set on finding her student owner. Through a long dangerous journey to defeat her worst enemy: an empty food bowl.
Accolades:
- Official Selection, Los Angeles Asian Pacific Film Festival 2026
- Official Selection, Cinemalaya Film Festival 2026
- Official Selection, QCinema International Film Festival 2025
