Coco Tolentino
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Biography
Coco Tolentino is a New York based Filipino filmmaker & photographer. known for his innovative approach across various creative disciplines. He is known for his short films "ISO" (2019) and Dyahe Piece (2026) Through his company GLADIOLA, is not only focused on producing more films but also on helping establish better platforms for creatives. His initiative aims to provide space for diverse voices and create new opportunities within the film industry.
Known For
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
A mother and son’s generational clash over the American Dream and fulfillment at home boils over at a Filipino family dinner, erupting in a battle for the last lumpia – the dreaded “dyahe piece.”