Diokko Manuel Dionisio
Directing
Biography
Diokko Manuel Dionisio is a filmmaker from Gapan City, Nueva Ecija. He graduated from De La Salle - College of Saint Benilde with a degree in Film specializing in documentary filmmaking. His thesis film “Kokuryo: The Untold Story of Bb. Undas 2019” is a finalist in the short film category of the 19th Cinemalaya Independent Film Festival, the 46th Drama International Student Film Festival, and the 14th Kota Kinabalu International Film Festival. Works from the second Golden Age of Philippines Cinema have influenced his filmmaking. His works reflect the Filipino culture, especially the local queer scene.
Known For
When April, a Filipino migrant worker, returns home with the ailing Taiwanese grandpa she cares for, while the grandpa's recently released son comes home only to find the house empty.
April
Two unacquainted daughters are forced to kill time together through demystifying pregnancy and watching an adult sitcom as they await their fathers’ return from a night of endless gambling.
Ours Was A Timeless Night Burning
Tin is a young woman who is able to see her mother’s ghost (Ima) since she was little. As she wakes up in their provincial mansion, alone, Tin realizes that it is the day of her Dad’s death anniversary. She gets a mysterious visit from her boyfriend Ollie, the same day her brother JD calls her to announce that he is moving her out of their house. Despite their disagreement, JD visits Tin, and Tin must make the choice to finally move out–away from the house that started her grief.
Dakit
A silly bromance sparks out of the closeness of two laidback high school boys, Maki and Kaloy. When a night of reckless drinking with their friends leads them to share a bed together, they discover the true nature of their bromance and now must decide whether to embrace this or risk losing each other's friendship.
Ang Halikan Sa Water Fountain
In a decaying cinema in the heart of Manila, Life discovers first love through films and their new friend’s father.
Honey, My Love, So Sweet
RAMPAGE! (or the parade)
RAMPAGE! (or the parade)
a film by Jill Go-Soco
Please Don't Forget Me
A lonely queer soul in their early sixties, long devoted to their family’s well-being, is stirred to face the love they once turned away from after a chance encounter at a cemetery.
My Dearest Darling
Two trans best friends tear through their town in search of the person who stole half of the cash prize they won in a miss gay competition.