Jonathan M.
Directing
Biography
Jonathan M. is an 18 year old Queer Filipino Filmmaker based in Cavite, Philippines. Their first Short Film, "BUHOK" won 1st Place at the 2023 CINEMINT Film Festival in MINT College, and was nominated for the BEST EDITING Category at the 2023 REALIFILM Film Festival at ADAMSON UNIVERSITY. Since then, they went to work on numerous short films such as "1 Corinthians 13:13 - 2023" and "HIDDEN IDENTITIES - 2024". Alongside directing music videos under his production collective "STELL."
Known For
A girl in a cheongsam stares silently by a bridge overlooking a river.
I Saw Her. I Saw Him.
When Wilfredo, an obsessive fan of HOUSE of VALENTINA's top talent Regina- finds a familiar wig on Alma's bag. Everyone finds out what Alma's been trying to hide.
Hidden Identities
Ysa Paraiso, a 15 year old trans girl who always dreamed of being a model gets scouted for her first modeling gig.
BUHOK
Alex Javier, a troublemaker, attempts to shake up the sheltered life of conservative Marina Flores, at an all-girls Catholic school. Love ensues.