Kimberly Acosta
Directing
Biography
Kimberly Acosta is a writer and filmmaker drawn to nostalgic, character-driven stories about growing up. She gravitates toward intimate narratives that linger on quiet moments—stories about people caught between who they were and who they are becoming. She graduated from De La Salle–College of Saint Benilde with a degree in Filmmaking, specializing in Screenwriting. Her thesis film, Ang Pagmamahal ni Layla De Jesus, was recognized as one of the Top 5 Capstone Films of the term and became an official finalist at the SINEPIYU XVIII: DIWA interschool competition, where it won awards for Best Production Design, Best Cinematography, and Best Direction. Beyond filmmaking, she has also worked in film marketing and taken on roles in various film projects as a script supervisor.
Known For
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
Love, Layla De Jesus
During a promotional appearance of a movie cast on a noontime show, the hosts, producers and writers implement damage control with a swift change in segment when the upcoming teen star of the film unintentionally reveals crucial information regarding the love team, endangering the reputation of the film.
NOONSTARS BET NA BET
On the last day of high school, childhood best friends, Kath and Noel, embark on a journey of changes and fears.
Dito at Doon
Ally, a free-spirited young woman, navigates her developing admiration for Jed, her flamboyant neighbor, through nightly banter and ice cream run before mustering the courage to express her feelings with a sweet, genuine gesture.
Mahal Kita, Baks!
A simple notebook can reveal one's secret, just like what happened to childhood best friends, Elena and Miggy.
Flames
In the bustling streets of Taft, Art films Kat one last time, leading them on a journey through memories as they preserve their past and embrace an inevitable goodbye.
Maybe, we should keep walking.
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
using a camcorder, a young child tries to get her busy parents' attention, hoping to reunite them for another family dinner.
unti-unti
Death is tired with his job & life. Unintentionally, he finds a child with no soul. Together they find the importance of life and Death comes to terms with himself.
death's blessing
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
A community-based HIV screener spends his night to accomplish his final volunteer work until his client tries to quit out of fear.