Julius Renomeron Jr.
Directing
Biography
Julius Renomeron Jr., a creative based in Rizal, is a Communication Arts graduate from the University of Santo Tomas. Passionate about design, art, and storytelling, his short film "Heist School" garnered multiple awards at Sine Reel 2018, including Best Picture, along with the Audience Choice Award at the 2019 Cinemalaya Film Festival short film category. The film also earned the first Special Mention Award at the San Diego Filipino Film Festival 2024 and has screened at various local and international festivals. His latest work as a writer and editor, "Hot Seat", featured in the 6th Sine Kabataan by the Film Development Council of the Philippines, was selected for the short film category at the New York Asian Film Festival and received the Outstanding Artistic Achievement award at the Yubari Fantastic Film Festival in Japan. As co-founder of Gate 11 Collective, a group of young Thomasian filmmakers and creatives, he serves as director, writer, producer, and film editor. He currently works as an art director in advertising while pursuing filmmaking in his spare time.
Known For
Raves are the pinnacle of creating safe spaces; houses creative expression through music, fashion, and icons that promote community building. We follow D Waviee, a DJ and a trans icon in the Filipino rave scene, while we get a glimpse of the local rave scene—as she closes the night of queer joy, with her music.
.WAVIEE
In his quest to capture the aged architecture of Manila, film photographer Dino seeks the company of a local stranger, Vince. But as the city noises grew, their stories stood out.
At Least We Had This Moment
A ragtag group of students try to steal from the faculty room as they save both their grades and friendship.
Heist School
In a fading town in Bulacan, a group of teenage misfits Lance, Maya, Alon, and Kidlat find company as they work together to pave a hidden path and sanctuary in the midst of their hometown facing imminent threats of erasure.
Elephant Paths
As the Philippine elections near, a female priest challenges tradition and redefines what it means to serve—beyond the walls of the Church and into the heart of the people's struggle.
Grace
When two young siblings are accused of theft by a convenience store owner through CCTV footage, they are thrust into a challenging situation that unravels their family's deep-seated trauma, forcing them to confront their past and find a way to heal.
Hot Seat
Bobot and Ashley just have been deported. They quickly realize the tarnish of their father daughter relationship on their ride back home.Grieving over the death of her mom, Ashley opens her side of the window which sparked annoyance with Bobot. Eventually, their frustration towards each other sparked an indelible argument. Bobot finally loses his facade and finally became the father Ashley needed especially now.
Back Home
In the wake of Bagyong Ondoy, Yumi, a lost twenty-four year old, searches for an old videotape that could revive her past dreams, all while navigating the chaos of her home and her strained relationship with her family.