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Dominic Rivera

Dominic Rivera

Directing

Biography

Dominic Rivera is a queer filmmaker from Benilde, specializing in producing. He is the founder and president of the creative production house Pakak Studios, a writer and actor alumnus of Lyceum of the Philippines–Cavite’s theater group Tanghalang Lykeion, and served as the assistant company manager of the Cultural Promotions Team. His documentary film Diwata received the “Audience Choice Award” at the 20th Piling Obrang Vidyo. In 2024 and 2025, he was a workshopper and volunteer for Dwein Baltazar’s filmmaking workshop. His personal documentary Makasama Kang Tumanda was awarded the “Special Jury Prize” at the MANIWALA Film Festival 2025. His script Para Kay Donita also won 10th Place in Young Creatives Challenge Year 2. And lastly, Una’t Huling Inuman won Best Director and Best Coming Out Story in JCI Tuguegarao Pride Short Film Festival, and became an official selection in Sinag Maynila 2025.

Known For

Agnes Dei
N/A

At an all-girls’ class retreat, Agnes, a devout star student, is forced to navigate her unspoken feelings for her classmate, while simultaneously dealing with her uncertainties towards her faith.

Agnes Dei

2024
Ang Pagyakap Sa Linya
10.0

A community-based HIV screener spends his night to accomplish his final volunteer work until his client tries to quit out of fear.

Ang Pagyakap Sa Linya

2025
Una't Huling Inuman
N/A

In a toxic hypermasculine world, a man struggles to keep his secret as he drinks and catches up with his nosy friend group.

Una't Huling Inuman

2025
Diwata
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Deo “Diwata” Balbuena was once a viral sensation from his news appearance, modeling at the police station even though he was a victim of a crime. This documentary film is about Diwata’s story on how he reached success with his now popular business Diwata Pares Overload.

Diwata

2024
Even If The World Ends
N/A

A disconnected family is forced into their last day at home as an apocalyptic typhoon nears, compelling them to confront themselves and each other.

Even If The World Ends

Bongga Ka Day: Ang Sagala Sa Barangay Niño
10.0

In Barangay Niño, a Santacruzan got cancelled after all the queer staff finds out that their own chairwoman is unsupportive to the aspirations of her one and only gay son.

Bongga Ka Day: Ang Sagala Sa Barangay Niño

2025
Ang Pagmamahal ni Layla De Jesus (Love, Layla De Jesus)
N/A

Working in an old antique shop, a reserved young woman begins experiencing strange happenings—until, one night during a storm, a stranger makes her acquaintance

Ang Pagmamahal ni Layla De Jesus (Love, Layla De Jesus)

2026
Young Heart
N/A

After Lola Candy finds her peaceful world disturbed by her lively neighbor Lolo Tisoy, her strong belief that love has passed her by suddenly becomes uncertain.

Young Heart

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N/A

After a 14-year-old bomba starlet, Luningning, filed a rape case against three popular comedians, she meets the TV host Ricardo Magtibay at a restaurant and gets threatened. After she was forced to drop the charges, she have no choice but to continue to being a performer while being the talk of the town.

Luningning

2023
Manslayer
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A female journalist wants to cover the male-targeting killer Manslayer but struggles to find freedom in her sexist office—until Manslayer himself pays it a visit and she has to help him escape with her male co-workers hot on their trail.

Manslayer

2026
unti-unti
N/A

using a camcorder, a young child tries to get her busy parents' attention, hoping to reunite them for another family dinner.

unti-unti

Si Kupido Sa Kabilang Kuwarto
N/A

A pessimistic young woman is left alone with their charming bedspacer when her quirky aunt and uncle leave for a wedding. But when a storm traps them in the house, they are forced to acknowledge the attraction between them.

Si Kupido Sa Kabilang Kuwarto

How My Mother Was Burned!
N/A

A timid young man must burn his mother's corpse after the city refuses to bury her.

How My Mother Was Burned!

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N/A

20-year-old Joshie, a queer man, takes a break from his busy life to prepare for a special day, As he gets ready, his morning routine becomes a fun exploration of gender fluidity, with a wardrobe of both masculine and feminine outfits. Despite encountering challenges, Joshie eventually overcomes it and reunites with the person he has not seen in years.

Sinta

2023
Makasama Kang Tumanda
N/A

A young man in his 20s reflects on his fear of getting old through asking questions. After looking back on a part of his life, a promise is made to those he had missed.

Makasama Kang Tumanda