Estudio Au Contraire

15/04/2026

A MESSAGE

On behalf of the organizing committee of the Davao Film Biennial 2026 would like to extend our sincerest thanks to all who attended and supported the festival over the course of two days, last month.

We will be publishing a complete chronicle of the Bai! Bai! Bai! Biennial Film Festival Davao 2026 on this page by the fourth week of May of the present year.

Along with three major announcements for the future of the fest, this year, and for the next edition of the Biennial in 2028.

Stay tuned.

Sincerely,
THE FESTIVAL CHANCELLOR

07/04/2026

Bringing a piece of Davao’s cinematic soul to our little pop up. ✨

We’re dedicating our space to the art of local filmmaking. And for our first roll, we are beyond honored to be featuring the works of a Davao local, NIKKO MARTINEZ | Nikko Martz of Estudio Au Contraire

Growing up, films were more than just stories; they were moments that stayed with us long after the credits rolled. We wanted to recreate that same impact right here at our pop-up.

Let the visuals move you the same way they moved us, all while you enjoy your brew. ☕️🎬

31/03/2026

29/03/2026

DAY TWO LINE UP REVEAL

GREEN MINDED
Films set in the fields, mountainside, or in the woods. This section is representative of the ecological abundance of the Philippines.

Sa Tumoy Sa Walay Kahumanan (2025)
dir. Von Jorge Actub
Nabunturan, Davao de Oro

Luzonenis Osteoporosis (2022)
dir. Glenn Barit
Tuguegarao City, Cagayan

Kerut (2026)
dir. Charliebebs Gohetia
Davao City

Hasang (2025)
dir. Daniel de la Cruz
Roxas City, Capiz

Taga-Taga (2024)
dir. Trini Archie V. Garcia
Sagay City, Negros Occidental

Si Sir kag ang Gamay nga Bata (2025)
dir. Seb Valdez
Sagay City, Negros Occidental

Halikan sa Water Fountain (2024)
dir. Clyde Gamale
Bukidnon

Animal Lovers (2024)
dir. Aedrian Araojo
Ipil, Zamboanga Sibugay

FILIPINA NEW WAVE

Spotlight on Filipina filmmakers leading the charge of
changing the Philippine cinematic landscape.

Tokwifi (2019)
Dir. Carla Pulido Ocampo
Sanchez Mira, Cagayan

Tumatawa, Umiiyak (2023)
dir. Che Tagyamon
Manila

Paalis Na Ang Mga Kabayo (2023)
dir. Cherry Tattao
Tuguegarao, Cagayan

Ascension from Office Cubicle (2025)
dir. Hannah Silvestre
Manila

Transients (2024)
dir. Kyla Danielle Romero
Baguio City

Dikit (2021)
dir. Gabriela Seuss Serrano
Manila

Snafu (2025)
dir. Xydel Vie Saldana
Cebu City, Cebu

Walo Walo: Walo ka Adlaw nga Kanay, Walo ka Adlaw nga Labugay (2025)
dir. Mery Grace Rama Mission
Sagay City, Negros

Withering (2024)
dir. Kez Fuentes
Northern Mindanao

CATHEDRAL OF LIGHT AND SOUND

Cinema as the secular equivalent of a religious gathering featuring films that have transcend human consciousness and hijack the senses. Nostalgia and mysticism.

Furthest Tree of the Eternal Sun (2025)
dir. Kuda Bux and Yashiyya
Davao City

Anino (2000)
dir. Raymond Red
Manila

SPECIAL SCREENING:

BABOYNGIRONGBUANG (2010)
dir. Keith Deligero
Cebu

29/03/2026

ATTENZIONE!!!

Screening tonight at The Green House Cinema

Keith Deligero's "BABOYNGIRONGBUANG" on VHS and SONY Trinitron format with the Filmmaker in attendance.

Keith Deligero will also receive in person the Bai Bai Bai Biennial Film Festival Lifetime Achievement Award for:

"... being one of the co-founders of the Binisaya Film Festival; championing Philippine regional filmmakers, and adding prestige and glory of the Republic of the Philippines through the cinema and broadcast arts."

Tell your friends.

28/03/2026

Day One Excerpts

27/03/2026

DAY ONE LINE UP Reveal

2 PM - FEDE DECADENTE

“Decaying Faith” in Italian. The state of the nation on the silver screen.

Ang Wala Damhang Importansya sa Teleserye (2015)
dir. Rodiell Veloso
Cagayan de Oro City

Manila Death Squad (2017)
dir. Dean Colin Marcial
Manila

Ang Magtanim (2019)
dir. Piero Miguel Vergara
Cebu/Davao

Sa Oras ng Paghuhukom (2025)
dir. Sean Romero
La Union

Cemento (2025)
dir. Justine Borlagdan
Bulacan

Excuse Me, Miss Miss Miss (2019)
dir. Sonny Calvento
Laguna

Invisible Labor (2023)
dir. Joanne Cesario
Batangas

Objects Do Not Randomly Fall From the Sky (2024)
dir. Maria Estela Paiso
Zambales

5 PM - BINISAYA? NO WAVE!

Spotlight on leading Visayan filmmakers making waves at home and abroad.

The Red Banca (2024)
dir. Nena Jane Achacoso
Bohol

Brief History of a Filipino Astronaut (2024)
dir. Ashley Manugas
Cebu City, Cebu

Blind Date (2024)
dir. Victor Villanueva
Cebu City, Cebu

Nagahanaw na mga Aninipot (2024)
dir. JP Corton
Leyte

Asa ang mga Salida sa Leyte? (2025)
dir. Linus Masandag and Lebron Ponce

Walk with Jesus (2025)
dir. Redh Honoridez
Cebu City

Kiang (2023)
dir. Mariya Lim
Cebu City

Padung Langit si Inday Opil (2025)
dir. chickenligaya
Leyte

Ambihas (2017)
dir. Jaylou Dari
Cebu

Dangpanan (2025)
dir. Stephen Kelly Mahusay
Cebu City

7 PM - WOW DAVAO!

Spotlight on Filmmakers from Davao Region

Budots: The Craze (2019)
dir. Jay Rosas and Mark Limbaga

Siyudad sa Bulawan (2019)
dir. Jarrell Serencio

Pulangui (2019)
dir. Bagane Fiola

Tong Adlaw Nga Na Nagsnow sa Pilipinas
(2023)
dir. Wowa Medroso

Crab from a Conch Shell (2024)
dir. Jermaine Tulbo

Yelo (2025)
dir. Gab Rosique

OctoGod (2019)
dir. Shievar Olegario

Baklaycore (2024)
dir. Nikko Martinez

Slip (2021)
dir. Emperador Santiago

Jakol or Claire de Lulu in D Major (2021)
dir. Doydoy Megriño

27/03/2026

https://tribune.net.ph/2026/03/27/davao-opens-indie-film-festival-this-weekend

The BAI! BAI! BAI! Biennial Film Festival Davao 2026 opens this weekend, offering a two-day, non-competition showcase of Philippine independent cinema with a st

27/03/2026

VACANT KA THIS WEEKEND?

Tara BAI! Lantaw to ninyo og mga nindot na salida! Naa pay libre popcorn.

THE BAI! BAI! BAI! Biennial Film Festival Davao 2026 begins on the afternoon of March 28, 2026 at The Green House Cinema.

Naa mi raffle draw. Half sack of Imported Rice and some shirts from Davao City's own: REVERE .

A symposium about the past, the present and the future Philippine Independent Regional Cinema with respected film programmers and academe on Sunday Afternoon, moderated by Moving Eyelands PH.

And a screening of a legendary film on Cathode Ray Television and VHS Format.

A non-competition exhibition national film festival in Davao City. Organized by Estudio Au Contraire

By the community, of the community, and for the community.

FOR YOUR CONSIDERATION