Dangpanan
by Stephen Kelly Mahusay | University of San Carlos - Talamban Campus
Best Cinematography
11:26 | Experimental
Logline: In the heart of Cebu’s chaotic streets, a woman clings to fleeting dreams and fading memories as she searches for a place of refuge in a world that no longer sees her.
Synopsis: A woman wanders through shifting landscapes of Cebu—urban streets, forgotten corners, and strange, dreamlike spaces—drawn by signs she cannot ignore. Along the way, she encounters fragments of a broken system: lingering traces of power, silence, and loss etched into the city’s skin. With each step, the boundaries between memory, illusion, and reality blur. What begins as a quiet search unfolds into a confrontation with a truth long buried—she is not just a passerby, but one of many uprooted, erased by forces far larger than herself.
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Filmmaker's Profile
Stephen Kelly Mahusay
He is an emerging independent filmmaker from Mactan Punta Engaño, Lapu-Lapu City, whose passion for storytelling thrives despite limited resources and opportunities. Coming from humble beginnings, He dedicates himself to creating meaningful and visually striking films that amplify the voices of the marginalized, especially those often overlooked in society. As a Bachelor of Fine Arts major in Cinema, he uses his craft to explore poetic and surreal approaches to filmmaking, turning struggles into inspiration and proving that powerful stories can rise from even the most challenging circumstances. His journey reflects resilience, creativity, and an unyielding belief that cinema can be a force for empathy and change.
Crew
Cast: Veronica Solis as woman Frank Haim as masked man 1 Veeanshe Calog as balloon Port Requina as masked man 2 Director: Stephen Kelly Mahusay Assistant Director: Catherine Omega Producer: Denise Macatangay Distributor/Producer: Johannes Tejero Assistant Producer/s: Catherine Omega & Julia Daño Production Manager (PM): Julia Daño Director of Photography: Geruiel Ichael Cenabre Production Designer: Myrh Danlog Art Director: Eve Montellano Wardrobe and Make-up: Veeanshe Calog Editor: Jose Sales Sound Design/VFX/3D Animator: Adrei Dulay Scorer/Music: Jomied Amancio 2D Animator: Port Requina
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