Film Fund Recipients
We take great pride in showcasing the exceptional talents of the filmmakers who have been recipients of the Bipolaroid Film Fund.
These inspiring individuals have brought their creative visions to life with the support of our fund, and their films have captivated audiences with their compelling stories and unique perspectives. Through their hard work, dedication, and the financial assistance provided by our program, these talented filmmakers have been able to overcome barriers and share their voices with the world. We celebrate their accomplishments and are honored to have played a part in their filmmaking journey. Discover the diverse and remarkable films brought to fruition by our past recipients, and witness the power of independent cinema in shaping our cultural landscape.
2024
Manila is a Gate of Hell
By Jerome David Zamora
On the hottest day of the year in Binondo, a young mother faces an emotional and physical crisis as a distant threat, a relentless boss, and her son's sudden illness push her to the brink—forcing her to choose between duty and the life of her child.
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human?
By Aura Jade
Sleepless during her commute to work, a grief-stricken Bisaya artist has her phone stolen, leading to a delirious series of unfortunate events and encounters with her childhood fear -- Navigating daydreams about her own hard work and mortality.
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Dalawang Pulgada
By Anjella Gieneena Cruz
A hopeless romantic woman, who has just been laid off from her job, finds love again amidst the jeepney transport strike.
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Ang Lolo Kong Out Of This World
By Betina Andrea Santiago
A child's quest to reunite with his grandfather inspires a daring plan with his best friend to bring him home.
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Ang Halikan sa Waterfountain
By Clyde Gamale
A silly bromance sparks out of the closeness of two laidback high school boys, Maki and Kaloy. When a night of reckless drinking with their friends leads them to share a bed together, they discover the true nature of their bromance and now must decide whether to embrace this or risk losing each other's friendship.
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If I Were a Voice
By Denbert Tiamson
After discovering the dismissal of abuse and violation occurring inside school premises, a queer student leader who finds himself barred from a speech choir performance, sought to an ensemble to uncover the truth behind the academe, liberating survivors of abuse and addressing corruption in the institution.
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Bahay, Baboy, Bagyo
By Miko Biong
Kulas, a 10-year-old boy, resides in an informal settlement where he yearns to cherish his childhood with his closest friend, Gabo. However, the impending demolition of their community threatens to disrupt their idyllic world.
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gusto kong maging fishball
By Macky Esquibel
Potpot's house it at risk. He and his two friends Bonbon and Cheche come up with a plan of becoming millionaires by selling a million fishballs to save his house.
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2023
to drown a fish
By Hanns Scheewe
To cope with his mother’s death, a graduating college student adopts a pet fish - only to slowly discover how his grief causes his emotions to grow more intense as strange fish-like traits appear around his body.
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When the Sunflowers Bloom
By Kla Imperial
In a world where the end is fast approaching, Mika and Noah are two UP students at the cusp of graduation who attempt to make sense of what little time they have left.
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Old World
By Roland Cartagena
While hunting for pitcher plants, a taciturn poacher encounters an unexpected object in the middle of the forest and finds himself listening to someone grieving about their hair.
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Mahirap ang Makinarya, Banal ang may Kita
By Florence Taiño
Iba ang diyos na kinikilala sa mundo ng magkapatid na si Grasya at Armando. Labis ang pagsisilbi nila para rito. Gayunpaman, walang awa ang diyos sa mundo nila—dahilan upang sa labis na pagod at pagkalam ng kanilang tiyan ay mabaliw ang binata’t dalaga.
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By Fea Fortuna
Struggling to pay for his 16-year-old daughter's laptop, a conscientious father applies for a product loan purchase after getting convinced by a saleslady in a very unusual IT retail shop.
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Kung Hindi na Dumating ang Bukas
By Julianne Reyes
40 years after having to marry a white man, Angie is deported and reunites with her ex, Badine. As they revisit the places buried by urbanization, they unearth the past and rekindle their love.
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Dekalarat
By Cis De Luna
In a secluded barangay, a woman of 23 learns that her 12-year old neighbor is chosen as the town's yearly sacrifice to appease the heavens. Nursing six years of grief, she finally gains the last thing she needs to take matters into her own hands.
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Subasko
By Alleison Dimatulac
Sa hindi pagbalik ng kanyang asawa, matapos ang isang gabing pagpapalaot, batid man ni Agnes ang maaaring nangyari, higit pa rin ang pangungulila, kaya't patuloy pa rin s'yang nagbabaka-sakaling mahanap ito.
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Mientras Tanto
(Until then)
By Maki Makilan
In 2006 Negros Occidental, nine-year old Sol spends the summer without friends as she prepares for a school transfer after extreme bullying. On her tenth birthday, she meets Talonón, a forest spirit, to aid her in navigating her solitude and grief on the way to her first day of school.
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