Mateo Valbuena
Directing
Biography
Mateo Valbuena is a 22-year-old filmmaker, his films are often rooted in personal experiences and emotions, using storytelling as a means of introspection and connection. He explores themes of identity, self-discovery, and social commentary. His work leans into genre subversion and postmodern techniques, an approach shaped by his thesis ondisrupting dominant cinematic forms. Through this blend of theory and emotion, Mateo crafts films that challenge traditional narratives while showing the vulnerability of the self.
Known For
Two best friends share the same birthday every Halloween, in which they used to celebrate together alone since high school by dressing up in pair.
Billie & Jean
As Jacob struggles to finish the script before the given deadline, a mysterious force haunts him during his writing process.
ISKRIP
When a girl on the brink of her 18th birthday reluctantly agrees to her boyfriend’s request for sexual intimacy, she begins to have unsettling dreams in the days leading up to it—visions that spark a journey of self-discovery as she steps into adulthood
Utay-utay lang
Jego wakes up in a strange clinic and is sent on a journey through strange worlds within himself. As he ventures deeper, he begins to question what is real — and who he truly is.
Planet Neurons
Kaia, a young woman, is haunted by the ghost of a man killed in a drug operation. When she refuses to help him fulfill his unfinished business, he takes over her body, forcing them on a perilous journey where they must confront the past to survive.