05/05/2025
🎬 The wait is over—the shortlisted film entries for Ateneo Video Open 2025 are here! 🔥✨
Out of countless powerful submissions, these films rose above, each one a bold interpretation of this year’s theme: “Echoes and Embers: The Unseen, The Unheard, The Unfelt.” 🎥
Shortlisted Narrative Entries
- Kung Ika'y Makapili by David Kairu Castillo
- Kita Mo 'To by Adam Dumaguin
- Pepe on Vlog by James Bueno
- Siesta by Gielian Matti
- Alitaptap by Adriano Sanchez
- Si Fidel, Sampung Araw bago ang End of the World-The Universe Rather by Jolasco Racca
- Eskoba by Sherwin de Leon
- Boy Wonder by Ryem Panganiban
- dal segno by Hassmir Kiel Silos
- Indigo by Ace Balbarez
- Silent Cries by Zeraly Saromines
- If I Could Give You the Moon by Francisco Tavas
- Last Shift na ni Jaguar! by Josam Dalman
- If I Were A Voice by Denbert M. Tiamson
- Dream Town by Jhun Ablaza
Shortlisted Documentary Entries
- Daíng (Woes) by Darryl Villafuerte
- Mama by Alexandra Brizuela
- Please Keep this Copy by Miguel Lorenzo Peralta
- Silip sa Lente by Sahararei Bobadilla
Shortlisted Animation Entries
- I'm Best Left Inside My Head by Elian Idioma
- Meow Meow Meow Meow the Meowsical by John Clarence
From stories buried in silence to emotions left unspoken, these entries are ready to ignite hearts, challenge perceptions, and shine a light on what often goes unnoticed.
🌌 Stay tuned as we celebrate voices long ignored, moments almost forgotten, and truths finally unveiled.
