Diwa at Pagdiriwang Filipino Film Showcase

Diwa is a community film festival in Seattle that celebrates the Filipino Spirit wherever it resides, by exhibiting independent films from the Philippine islands and beyond. As part of Pagdiriwang Philippine Film Festival, we are excited to present 30 films from all over the world celebrating stories about the Philippines and the Filipino diaspora.

The film showcase will be held at Seattle Center Armory Loft 2. Admission to the film showcase is free, and audiences can access all programs for both days.

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Info: Kung Saan Man Tayo (Wherever We May Be) by Zoé Ciela Guenne, Pat R., Joseph Unsay, Jed Yabut, Pauline M., Kenneth Cardenas, and Adrian Alarilla (80 min, 2021, Canada, France, Germany, Thailand, Singapore, Australia, & United States, English & Tagalog)

Info: Homecoming by Aisha Wilson (2 min, 2024, Australia, English); If By A Single Thread by Florence Jane Andres (21 min, 2024, United States, English & Tagalog w/ English subtitles); Farasha by Raquel Rivera (20 min, 2022, Philippines, Tagalog w/ English subtitles); Jopel Chapter 2 by Clifton Abuan (27 min, 2023, United States, English & Tagalog w/ English subtitles); Desync by Chen Sing Yap (12 min, 2023, Canada, English & Tagalog w/ English subtitles); Awit ng Puso (Rhythm of the Heart) by Nicholas James Barber (7 min, 2024, United States, English & Tagalog w/ English subtitles); I am a Halo-Halo by Jonathan Enerva (19 min, 2024, Philippines, English & Tagalog w/ English subtitles)

Info: Bulosan: on American Democracy, Part 3 by Andres Luz (12 min, 2025, United States, English); Isang Dugo (One Blood) by Muymuy Gregorio (22 min, 2025, United States, English & Tagalog w/ English subtitles); Brown Baby Boomers: Growing Up Filipino in Vallejo, California by Maria Picar (31 min, 2023, United States, English); Bridging Our Stories by Rafael Bitanga (24 min, 2026, United States, English & Tagalog w/ English subtitles)

Info: Guys! Action! by Jem Catabijan (20 min, 2024, Philippines, English & Tagalog w/ English subtitles); Philip vs. The School by Terrence Santiago (20 min, 2023, Philippines, English & Tagalog w/ English subtitles); Measuring Up by Jelian Quincina (11 min, 2024, Canada, English & Tagalog w/ English subtitles); Ambag (Impact) by Raquel Rivera (15 min, 2025, Philippines, Tagalog w/ English subtitles); Manokan Country by Banjo Hinolan (20 min, 2024, Philippines, Hiligaynon w/ English subtitles); Te Seguiré a la Oscuridad by Joy Regullano (12 min, 2025, United States, English & Spanish w/ English subtitles)

Info: Time Before Kevin by Jonathan Enerva (9 min, 2024, Philippines, Tagalog w/ English subtitles); Sleep On It by Frances Jacob (14 min, 2024, Philippines, Tagalog w/ English subtitles); I Used To Be A Tree by Erik Sharpnack (8 min, 2024, United States, English); Liwat (Again) by Raymund Encanto Salao (20 min, 2024, Philippines, Hiligaynon w/ English subtitles); Lukso ng Dugo (Blood Ties) by Annika Magbanua (8 min, 2025, United States, English & Tagalog w/ English subtitles); Spur by Claro de los Reyes (6 min, 2023, United States, English & Tagalog w/ English subtitles); Augmented by Matthew Abaya (15 min, 2024, United States, English)

Info: Alaala ni Lolo Pimong (Memories of Grandpa Pimong) by Mark Mirabuenos (14 min, 2023, Philippines, Tagalog w/ English subtitles); Dagiti Nalaga Nga Istoria (Woven Stories) by Melver Ritz Gomez (19 min, 2025, Philippines, Ilocano w/ English subtitles); Pepper Soup by Emmanuel Munda (20 min, 2025, United States, English); Ahon (Rise) by Trixie Pacis (20 min, 2025, Canada, English & Tagalog w/ English subtitles)

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