Sine Kabataan: FDCP Short Film Festival

04/09/2026

“NOT EVERYONE GOES HOME BECAUSE THEY MISS IT.”

A young man returns to his storm-ravaged hometown and confronts fragments of his younger selves, forcing him to confront what remains when nothing, no one, is ever fully recovered.

“Asa Mutugpa ang Pag Lupad-Lupad [Where the drifting flight comes to rest?]” a coming-of-age drama directed by Emmanuel Pamaylaon.

Enjoy this short feature and all other entries for FREE from September 18-26, 2026.

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04/09/2026

04/09/2026

LIFE AFTER DISASTER

Sine Kabataan Short Film Festival 2026 proudly presents “Asa Mutugpa ang Pag Lupad-Lupad [Where the drifting flight comes to rest?]” a coming-of-age drama directed by Emmanuel Pamaylaon.

Enjoy this short feature and all other entries for FREE from September 18-26, 2026.

Synopsis:

"Miguel, a reserved 29-year-old, returns to his storm-ravaged hometown, where fragments of his childhood resurface among the ruins of his former home. As the town changes around him, he confronts memories of family, first love, and those lost to the storm. As he prepares to leave once again, Miguel folds a paper airplane and leaves it among the names of those who never came home."

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04/09/2026

𝗜𝗧’𝗦 𝗛𝗘𝗥𝗘: 𝗦𝗜𝗡𝗘 𝗞𝗔𝗕𝗔𝗧𝗔𝗔𝗡 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲!

The Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP) is proud to present the official selections for the 9th Sine Kabataan Film Festival!

Nine promising young filmmakers from across the country are ready to bring their stories to the big screen from September 18-26, 2026

Sine Kabataan Short Film Festival 2026 presents 9 original works from promising young filmmakers:

‣ “Asa Mutugpa ang Pag Lupad-Lupad
[Where the drifting flight comes to rest?]”
by Emmanuel Pamaylaon

‣ “Bato’ng Bunga”
by Elj Seth Tababa

‣ “Hindi Pa Nag-aagahan si Tau”
by Janno Pelias

‣ “Ikalulunod ko ba ang Paglangoy”
by Lawrence Balingasa

‣ “Inday’s Ark”
by Alex Loygos

‣ “KURITA [OCTOPUS]”
by Zechri Jacob L. Alvarez

‣ “PIYESA”
by Ryand Ugalde

‣ “Titser, titser!”
by Franchesca Grace Pagatpat

‣ “Yada na ta Busag nga Vannn!”
by Giomer Gulferic

Stay tuned for the screening schedule and get ready to discover fresh voices and original stories in Philippine cinema.

The Sine Kabataan Short Film Festival is an annual celebration of original short films told through the eyes of young Filipino filmmakers. Now in its ninth edition, the festival returns this Philippine Film Industry Month (PFIM), organized by the FDCP.

31/08/2026

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01/06/2026

Here’s to the next generation of storytellers. See you in September for the Sine Kabataan Festival!

01/04/2026

Congratulations to our semi-finalists, and best of luck as you move forward in this next stage! 💫

𝗦𝗜𝗡𝗘 𝗞𝗔𝗕𝗔𝗧𝗔𝗔𝗡 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝗦𝗘𝗠𝗜-𝗙𝗜𝗡𝗔𝗟𝗜𝗦𝗧𝗦 🎉

The Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP) proudly announces the Top 20 Semi-Finalists of this year’s ‘Sine Kabataan!’

These shortlisted projects will take part in a series of film labs and workshops designed to further their craft and develop their stories. A pitching session will follow, from which 10 finalists will be selected to receive a production grant for their short films.

Congratulations to our semi-finalists, and best of luck as you move forward in this next stage! 💫

28/02/2026

Ever imagined seeing your film on the big screen?

Finalists will premiere their films during the Philippine Film Industry Month this September.

Your story deserves to be told — apply now at fdcp.ph/sinekabataan!

20/02/2026

Your story deserves to be told. Take this as your sign.

Sine Kabataan’s top 10 finalists will gain access to film labs with industry mentors, to shape their stories into powerful films.

Plus, each finalist receives a ₱200,000 production grant to help bring their vision to life.

We‘ve got your back — hit that submit button now!

📍fdcp.ph/sinekabataan