Pinakamahusay na Musical Score

6:40 | Narrative

Logline: A young baton twirler battles for the approval of three judges, only to discover that the harshest critic is himself. Through failure and revelation, he learns that true artistry lies not in chasing validation but in embracing joy — transforming his performance into freedom.

Synopsis: The Judge is a story between ourselves and one's validation. It is a film that shares the battle of our own minds, letting it consume our own happiness. As a director, I've observed that this story was experienced by many, especially me and my team. We tend to push ourselves beyond our boundaries, making it difficult for us to face our own harshest critique, which is ourselves as well. To me, it is important to highlight the reason why we cannot go into our full potential. We often fight for approval, instead of the reason why we are fighting in the first place. I want the audience to feel and realize that, no one is a critique but ourselves.