Paul Ashley Gesmundo
Acting
Biography
Paul Ashley Gesmundo (b. 2006) is an actor and filmmaker from Nagcarlan, Laguna currently studying Bachelor of Arts in Film at the University of the Philippines Diliman. As an actor, he defines himself as a "creature actor", taking on monstrous and antagonistic roles that explore the limits of strangeness. However, he also takes on more grounded roles that explore the complexity and depth of real life stories. He is also a voice actor that takes on a variety of voiceover roles, ranging from narration to character work. As a filmmaker, his works mainly revolve around topics of mental health, love, fantasy, and the merge of romanticism and real stories. He is interested in works that explore human experiences in romantic, fantastical, and strange ways. He also writes poetry and other literary works under the pseudonym "Eros" on Instagram, his writings mainly focusing on the concepts of love, yearning, and childhood.
Known For
Disinterested by their video lectures, a college student entertains themself through doodles and illustrations — only to find themself suddenly transported to a mythical forest where they meet another version of themself.
Passion Fruit
Avie Gotuaco, a student journalist, investigates a series of disappearances in her school, leading her to unravel dark secrets within the institution.
A Noble's Wheel
A hungry student tries to steal food from a stranger.
GO, TOM!
Film students Queenie, Izzie, and Angie encounter a masked man named Masculado who threatens to distort every film there is into his vision of queer cinema—one that only features masc-for-masc BLs. Using their powers, the trio must stop Masculado before he distorts cinema for good!
Q.I.A.
A struggling actor's trauma is weaponized by a manipulative director and his crew.
Bitukang Halang
A college student in the process of death via suicide meets a guardian angel in their last moments. Together, they witness and ponder upon the student’s life flashing before their eyes, trying to ascertain what occurrence brought them to take such measures.
Alin Ba Dito?
A college student is found dead in a secluded playground, leaving behind a milk tea drink and a rosary.
HonesTEA is the Best Policy!
A poetry film that tells the story of a man struggling with his deteriorating mental state and self-destruction.
The Man of the Sea
In the aftermath of a chase, a wounded young stunna finds comfort in the hands of another.
Matsalab
A week in the life of five high school students as they face struggles with their online classes during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic.
How Are You?
Before graduating, high school sweethearts Ralph and Angelo face their final test: the rise of AI, love in turmoil, and the choices that could define their futures.
AI LABYU!
A witch splits herself into two—one to stand beside her forbidden bride, another to lead the merciless hunt her town has ensued to strike both her and her beloved down.