John Luke Miraflor
Directing
Biography
John Luke Miraflor is a filmmaker, film professor, and creative producer from Malabon, Philippines. He holds a BFA from the University of the East and is pursuing a Master’s in Media Studies (Film) at UP Diliman. A member of the Filipino Society of Cinematographers (FSC), his short film Limbo (2019) screened internationally at Flickerfest and Short Shorts Film Festival & Asia, while Clairvoyant (2021) was featured at Interfilm Berlin and BIFAN. He also served as Director of Photography for Transients and Lunod, both shown at Cinemalaya and Gawad Alternatibo 2024. His body of work often delves into philosophical and existential themes, questioning identity, memory, and the fragile nature of reality—an approach deeply influenced by Quentin Tarantino’s bold storytelling.
Known For
"Lunod" is a documentary exploring the sacred Tinipak River in Rizal Province, Philippines, and its connection to local inhabitants. The film centers on 63-year-old Nanay Nelly, a Dumagat tribe member, as she confronts the impending threat of the Kaliwa Dam, which endangers the river's existence.
Lunod
After reconnecting through a phone call, Justin, an analog filmmaker, and Grace, a frustrated poet, reminisce about the day they first met — a day that Justin tries to recreate from memory.
Transients
A young girl's visions grip a family's life as they deal with poverty, the pandemic, and the mysterious.
Clairvoyant
In 1989, Rody ruled the wrestling ring as Max Buwaya—a fierce heel who captivated the Pinoy wrestling scene. Decades later, he drifts through obscurity, his daily ritual of donning the mask offering fleeting comfort against a world quietly closing in. Wrestling with a fading sense of purpose, he prepares for a triumphant return: a final match that could earn him the belt he’s longed for his entire life. But as past and present blur, questions arise—about who he is, and what’s real.