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- SET A. Mama-halin Kahit Sino AkoThree family-focused stories which revolve around longing, identities, and acceptance. These films give spotlight to the relationship of LGBTQIA+ individuals with their parents and the different struggles they may face together.
Sina Alexa, Xander, at ang Universe (2020)
by Vahn Pascual. Narrative
Synopsis: Two siblings namely Alexa and Xander annually decorate their room into a Miss Universe arena, and secretly pretend to be one of the contestants. Suddenly, their lives change as something unexpected happens.
Noontime Drama (2020)
by Kim Timan & Sam Villa-Real. Narrative
Synopsis: In the confines of her own kitchen, single mother Sonia struggles to prepare the perfect Kare-Kare with her daughter Leslie.
In-Tay (2018)
by Leyvie Santos. Narrative
Synopsis: Divina is raised by two lesbian mothers, Jo and Agatha. After receiving a letter from her father, Divina starts to find the real meaning of family.
- SET B. Banyuhay: Transisyon ng mga Paru-ParoFrom leaving comfort zones to traveling for finding their own identities, let these queer stories bring you along as they seek transformations in their day-to-day experiences, healing through closures, and self-discoveries through their journeys.
Mara (2022)
by Jan Pauline Dacop. Narrative
Synopsis: Mara, an 18-year-old closeted queer woman, is spending her birthday on some house party, flirting with a female stranger when she receives a text from her OFW father to spend her college term break at their house to be with her distant mother, Carmen. At home, Carmen insists on throwing a debut party for her daughter, including finding the perfect escort. Mara is torn between expressing her true self and appeasing her mother.
Wa, Nan [And I, Thank You] (2018)
by Marie Tayag, Eliza Santos & Danette Orlido. Narrative
Synopsis: Wa, Nan is a 20-minute short film about Esmeralda, a 59-year-old transgender woman and former beauty queen who now works as a car mechanic in Manila. She meets 21-year-old transgender woman Alex, an aspiring beauty queen who went to the shop to get her car fixed.
Not having enough money to get her car back, and scheduled to join a local pageant, Alex is left with no other choice, but to sneak out her car. Esmeralda, the owner of the shop, catches her. Knowing that Alex will join a pageant, instead of stopping her, Esmeralda agrees to help on one condition: Alex needs to take Esmeralda with her. Both come to terms and travel to Quezon together.
Sampung Minuto (2022)
by Jasper Villasis. Narrative, Documentary, Experimental, Animation
Synopsis: In retrospection, a queer person uncovers memories 10 minutes into receiving a dreaded test result.
Mga Transitibong Lambing (2017)
by Carlo Paulo Pacolor. Experimental, Visual Poetry
Synopsis: May nagmumultong tinig sa isang lumang bahay. Ang tinig ay mula sa mga interstice, sa mga pagitan, kung saan dito lamang pwedeng ihinga ang daing at lambing. Nakapaloob sa isang visual poetry ang monologo ng isang transgender—sa pinakapuro nitong pakahulugan, lagi't laging namamagitan sa normatibong pag-unawa sa kung ano ang "babae" at "lalaki"—para sa kanyang sarili, sa kanyang limót na mangingibig, at sa mga nasáng nanunuot sa mga singit at balat, o pwede ring pagsasawika ng mga agam-agam, at mga transitibong pagdedesisiyon ng isang katawang lagi't laging namamagitan.
- SET C: Katawan at Katuwang: Pagyakap Natin Sa Isa't IsaWith the estrangement and isolation of those treated as an “other” in our society, these films present narratives that encapsulate intimacy, desire, and relief whether through companionship, the completion of missing halves, or a show of compassion.
Doon Sa Isang Sulok (2019)
by Yong Tapang, Jr. Narrative
Synopsis: A supposed “happy gathering” amongst childhood friends becomes a bitter revelation as Mikoy, an openly gay man, attempts to discuss a serious and personal matter, only to find out that his friends are a homophobic bunch after all these years. Surprised with his friends’ views on his sexual orientation and LGBTQ issues in general, powdered with toxic masculinity, he decides to keep the issue to himself as he walks out of the party, and eventually from the friendship he thought he had with them.
Mark & Lenny (2017)
by Gio Potes. Narrative
Synopsis: Mark & Lenny centers on a gay college student named Ren who is in love with two activists. The story starts with his present lover Lenny admitting his desire to be Ren’s boyfriend while also revealing his strong intentions of going underground. Hesitant on Lenny’s desires, Ren reveals his past with another older activist named Mark, who also went underground four years ago and hasn’t written much recently. In the course of their discussions, Ren, although troubled, decides to leave Lenny to continue waiting in vain for Mark. Ren realizes he really loves Lenny and runs back to him, only to find Lenny already leaving for the countryside. After a sad final encounter, Ren and Lenny depart... but with a promise to get back together.
Dikit (2021)
by Gabriela Serrano. Narrative
Synopsis: A young woman with a monstrous secret desperately longs for a different body. When the new couple in town moves in next door, she sees her chance to finally get one.
- SET D. Galaw-galaw: Rampa, Sayaw, at PaghatawIn these three films, we recognize the different ways that movements exist to fight for equality. These narratives showcase that the queer community is truly Out and Proud as embedded in these stories through dance, pageantry, and social cause.
Purr (2022)
by Mark Gabriel Legaspi. Documentary
Synopsis: A queer college student pursues dancing despite the challenging life in the Philippines
Baklaak [I'm Gay] (2021)
by Gabb Gantala. Narrative
Synopsis: As she prepares for a pageant, Lems does a monologue in front of a mirror.
TULIPA (2022)
by Rhadem Musawah. Documentary
Synopsis: A story of Filipino LGBT migrants who sought life outside the Philippines to assert their rights to gender equality. Personal experiences and life stories about survival, hope, and the continuing struggle of the community in the Philippines.
The film gleans into the lives of Filipino LGBTQIA+ migrants in the Netherlands and expounds on the value and importance of creating an inclusive and safe Philippines for the gender marginalized groups.