Joseph Abello
Directing
Known For

A couple's weekend escape is shattered by a shocking intrusion, uncovering hidden desires and betrayal. When love and rage collide, how far will they go to survive the truth?
Liwaliw

In rehab, Ari and Janna fall into a forbidden romance while tangled in a love triangle with Ari's boyfriend, Tristan -- until an unexpected pregnancy changes everything.
Ari and Janna

A lonely seafarer’s wife crosses paths with a meditation and love guru. When her husband returns, she is torn between the woman who satisfies her fantasies and the man she has always loved.
Tampipi

A father and seaman named Antonio is forced into retirement after learning he can never board a ship again. The film follows his struggle to reacquaint himself with the family he has long forgotten.
What Home Feels Like

A year ago, Badger is one of the best gymnasts in the Philippines. He wants to be the very best, until his reckless best friend sabotaged his athletic career. Now, Badger is miserably working as a distributor, selling alcoholic beverages to the managers of bars and supermarkets. To his delight, Badger receives a new opportunity to pursue his quest to be the best Filipino gymnast. He immediately resigns from his job. His reckless best friend, who fulfills his desires through this job, gets pissed and vows to stop Badger’s dreams once again.
Double Twisting Double Back

Bored with his daily routine, an athlete travels to Zambales with his best friend. In the surfing town of Liwa-Liwa, they meet a mysterious girl who sends mixed signals to the two friends. What happens after remains unclear.
Not a Short Film
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I, Father Fernando Suarez
Finalist for the 2026 Puregold CinePanalo Film Festival