Joseph Dominic Cruz
Directing
Biography
Joseph Dominic Cruz is a filmmaker based in Metro Manila, Philippines. His short documentary-film, titled “Hope Spots” was selected for the 2019 Sinag Maynila Film Festival and the Global University Film Awards in Hong Kong. His 2020 short film “In Search Of” was a finalist for the 33rd CCP Gawad Alternatibo under the experimental category, while his 2021 short film “In Passing” was a part of the curated section of the 34th CCP Gawad Alternatibo under the animation category.
Known For
Long removed from her music lessons when she was still young, Lisa Valenzuela, a single-minded pianist, grapples with a debt she knows she owes.
Refrain
This documentary delves into the wild, colorful, and uproarious world of Filipino professional wrestling and its increasing popularity.
Hope Spots
Two strangers independently recall an insignificant, melancholic moment from their time in college nine years ago.