Pamela L. Reyes

Mourning the death of his beloved lola, an aspiring pro-gamer is forced to live with his estranged mother and lead his underdog esports team in secret.

In modern-day Metro Manila, a diverse group of Filipinos faces life's lows as their destinies collide on a fateful train ride, unfolding a heartwarming and comedic tapestry of interconnected stories.

A writer is approached by a strange man who claims to be a character in her story. The man tries to make sense of his situation as they walk along an empty street, but lurking underneath the words are their most violent, bodily, desire.

After years in an Indonesian prison, Popi returns to his coastal village only to find his wife has moved on and started a new family. Adrift in his own life, he takes to the waters of the Celebes Sea, seeking solace and purpose. His solitary journey takes a surreal turn when he rescues a stranded Indonesian coast guard, stumbles upon a hidden trove of gold, and comes face-to-face with a wounded mermaid.

Hidden from an ongoing war, a young girl lives in a secluded all-female town. When she learns her best friend has contracted a fatal disease, she leaves to find a cure, only to uncover the realities of warfare.

Emory, a disparaged youth plots revenge upon his abusive father and finds himself transforming into the Tarob, a greedy monster of Borneo lore that swallows the sun.

a short film by Pamela L. Reyes.