Joaquin Perocillo
Editing
Biography
Joaquin Perocillo (born May 1, 2001) is a Filipino filmmaker from Cavite who lived in Cebu City for 11 years, where his filmmaking journey began. He directed, produced, and edited Cinebuano (2023), a short documentary that won several local awards, including the World Building Award at Montañosa Film Festival. He also scored Cut/Off (Best Music, Sinepiyu 2022) and edited short films such as Papatuli (2024) and Purr (2022). He wants to see and be part of a movement in Philippine Cinema that embraces diversity, properly representing the languages and cultures found throughout the nation's many regions.
Known For
Six individuals from different generations recall the golden age of Cebuano cinema, modern Cebuano cinema, their experiences, and discuss their aspirations about the future of Cebu’s film scene.
Cinebuano
Luke and his bestfriend search for his father to accompany them on their circumcision day.
To Cut The Story Short
Romeo's day with his crush does not go well after being accused of being gay.
Kinda Gay, Just Kind Of, Hehe
Under the roof of a masculine household, Chris mistakenly reveals his sexuality to his father. As all goes down to his vulnerability, Chris faces his biggest threat that ultimately embodies the opposite of his belittled confidence.
Cut/Off
As a night shift nurse dumped one of her mother's possessions reminiscent to an abusive treatment in her childhood, her actions attracted a Batibat's wrath, which led to her worst nightmare.
Last Dream
A group of youngsters cater their friend’s funeral only to find out a secret that will bring wreak havoc.
Heaven's in Heaven
Two childhood best friends reunite after years apart, rekindling old feelings and confessing their love, only to find it's too late.
Maybe, Maybe
Between beers and city lights, two old friends share a quiet night on a rooftop — where familiar rhythms stir something long unspoken.
Sa Ilalim Ng Mga Ilaw at Buwan
A Pearl Barcos short film.
Dosmil
A queer college student pursues dancing despite the challenging life in the Philippines.
Purr
Violet, a college student who feels neglected at home and out of place at school, finds comfort in a peace lily and begins spending more time in an imagined world with her plants. In this place that feels safer than reality, her journey of growth and self-acceptance begins.
Violet
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