Tyrone Taotao
Directing
Biography
Tyrone Taotao is a Director-Cinematographer from Las Piñas and a Polytechnic University of the Philippines student. He co-founded Fotokapiyer, a tiny production studio that specializes in producing personal yet familiar short films. His first film, Abandoned Lullabies, was a finalist in the first Puregold CinePanalo Film Festival.
Known For
After being forced to resign from his previous job, Juan attempts to apply for a new one with absurd qualifications.
Dela Cruz, Juan P.
In his quest to capture the aged architecture of Manila, film photographer Dino seeks the company of a local stranger, Vince. But as the city noises grew, their stories stood out.
At Least We Had This Moment
After receiving a text from his father, Axl, a grief-stricken guy must return to his province to resolve what remains after his mother's death, causing him to descend into the depths of his past.
Abandoned Lullabies
In a fading town in Bulacan, a group of teenage misfits Lance, Maya, Alon, and Kidlat find company as they work together to pave a hidden path and sanctuary in the midst of their hometown facing imminent threats of erasure.
Elephant Paths
After a sudden hiatus, a former media darling struggles to navigate the ever-evolving world of technology, hindering her comeback efforts in the entertainment industry.
Leading Lady
An innocent child Yumi is suddenly introduced to the world of womanhood when she witnesses her older sister Chloe feel pain in her body.
Taympers
A young male ballet dancer who constantly practices on pointe shoes struggles with mounting pressure and a deep sense of guilt over his mother's failed ballet career.
Dan, En Pointe
After Faith undergoes a procedure to erase her traumatic childhood memories, she decides to confront the truth about her seemingly happy family.
Playhouse
A thesis short film by Hannah Gagalac.
and so we remembered
In Quiapo, kids don't have a space to have fun or a time for it. This documentary follows their journey through Quiapo's bustling streets and markets as they balance school and work to support their families.
We Don't Play in Quiapo
Jason was longing for a familial love that his young parents failed to provide.