Ang Kabug aton sa Nangabilin
by Herald Christian Guillena | De La Salle - College of Saint Benilde
Pinakamahusay na Poster, Pinakamahusay na Performance
17:10 | Narrative
Logline: Returning to Iligan to settle their old home, a daughter confronts her estranged mother, forcing them to face grief, regret, and the choice to rebuild or let go.
Synopsis: When a typhoon took her father fourteen years ago, Majo was sent away to Manila for a fresh start. Now back home in Iligan, she faces her distant mother preparing to sell their house to afford medicine. What starts as a painful reunion soon becomes a journey through grief and forgiveness, as they visit a shrine and a memorial, discovering hope—like the new bridge rising beside the ol...


Herald Christian Guillena
Herald Christian Guillena is a filmmaker born and raised in Iligan City and a recent Film graduate from De La Salle–College of Saint Benilde, specializing in Production Management. As a filmmaker and producer, he is drawn to intimate, character-driven narratives that explore themes of memory, human connection, and self-discovery, interwoven with local culture and regional voices. Ma. Katrina S. Rustia is a dedicated filmmaker from Bulacan, whose creative roots trace back to her upbringing in the small town of San Miguel. Her storytelling is deeply influenced by observing everyday life, finding inspiration in the genuine interactions and emotions of the people around her. This awareness and appreciation for human nuances guided her journey, from studying art-focused courses in high school to pursuing filmmaking in college.
Cast: Vanessa Fe Feje Fe Gingging Hyde Directors: Ma. Katrina Rustia, Herald Christian Guillena Writers: Ma. Katrina Rustia, Herald Christian Guillena Producer: Herald Christian Guillena 2nd AD: Herald Christian Guillena Line Producer: Mars Andre Charlaw Ronquillo Production Manager: Mars Andre Charlaw Ronquillo Casting Director: Mars Andre Charlaw Ronquillo Assistant Production Manager: Marina Filart Assistant Director: Eugene Sedonio Director of Photography: Justine Pearl Dominado Live Sound Mixer: Einna Calanoc Production Designer: Genesis Abelon Art Director: Christella Clarisse Lapitan Costume Designer: Luna Paquita Rivera Master Editor: David Kairu Castillo Online Editor: David Kairu Castillo Offline Editor: AG Cruz Sound Designer: Nicko Limpangog
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