2025 Diwa Filipino Film Fest - Para sa Kabataan (Youth Program)

A free, 50-minute showcase for children and youth.

Where's My Hero? by Brycen Sochiratna & Chloe Hogan (6 min, United States, 2025, English) - The Lord of All Evil has waited his whole life to face the Chosen One in a prophesized epic battle - but she never showed up. Now, he's traveled into our world to find his hero.

Bakunawa by Maya Lauren Sullivan (2 min, United States, 2025, English) - A young hero must save her village from the moon-eating dragon, Bakunawa.

Bakunawa by Jessica Stutman (3 min, United States, 2025, English) - With the help of a little girl, a curious Bakunawa learns to dance!

Pasalubong! by Sophia Uy (5 min, United States, 2025, English & Tagalog w/ English Subs) - In an airport mall, two friends who’ve formed a life changing friendship spend their last day together before parting ways.

Crumble by Gabrielle Bautista (2 min, United States, 2023) - Since childhood, Emmeline, a high-achieving, ambitious young woman, has had a passion for baking. Despite initial doubts and disapproval from her mother, she decides to pursue her dream of opening a café.

Ride Again by Harold Jay Silla (20 min, Philippines, 2023, Tagalog w/ English Subs) - Macalley “Mac” Castillo is a famous cyclist who lost his ability to walk. Due to depression, he starts to become grumpy and hopeless until he meets a kid from another block named, Christopher “Tupe” Mendoza.

Gold Fish by Jamie Davis (11 min, Philippines, United Kingdom, 2025, Ilocano w/ English Subs) - On a remote island in the Philippines, 2 children search the island in hopes to find Gold which they will use to visit their mothers who work abroad.

Host or Publisher Diwa Filipino Film Festival