YATU

06/09/2025

Congratulations to the amazing graduates of Direk Carlo Enciso Catu's Acting for the Screen! 🎭 Watching your growth has been such an honor. Go share your talent with the world! Your YATU family will always be here, cheering for you. 💙

05/09/2025

Big congratulations to our director John Peter Chua for making it as a finalist at the 37th CCP Gawad Alternatibo with his film No More Crying! 🎉👏

We’re so proud to see your vision and hard work recognized in one of the country’s most prestigious platforms for alternative cinema. ❤️‍🔥

Catch No More Crying and other amazing works this October 4–11 at Red Carpet Cinemas, Shangri-La Plaza.

06/06/2025

🎬 CARLO CATU ACTING FOR THE SCREEN
🎭 A 6-Day Acting Workshop with Direk Carlo Enciso Catu
📍 Eastwood, Quezon City
🗓 July 5, 6, 12, 13 & August 2, 3, 2025
⏰ 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM

Take the leap. Follow your calling. Discover how to bring truth to the screen.

Whether you're just starting out or looking to level up your craft, this hands-on intensive workshop dives into the fundamentals of screen acting — from script analysis and character work to emotional truth and collaborating with directors.

🎥 Led by multi-award-winning filmmaker & acting coach Carlo Enciso Catu

🎤 Final monologue performance (with optional reel recording!)

💸 ₱2,500 early bird discount until June 17, 2025

🔗 Register now to secure your slot: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScKT0b5z-eTgAECsNlCOAqjA5CGiQFTnBo36BgwsdvEVmENxg/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=107813492456096454716

📩 Questions? Email us at [email protected]

Train with a director. Perform like a pro. ✨️

23/04/2025

From a shelved idea in 2020 to finally dropping Happy Crush on Netflix—what a ride! Your heart and passion shine through every word and scene guys Carlo Enciso Catu Bradley Jason Pantajo Chic. We can't wait to meet Carla, Snow, Migs, and Ayon, and to feel all the kiligs with Maymay in her most delulu role yet!

Here’s to more stories, more heart, and more dreams coming true!

12/04/2025

Huge congratulations to our writer and director, John Peter Chua—your YATU family is so proud of you!

No More Crying 毋通閣吼咯 is heading to Hong Kong for the 14th Asian Cinema Conference at the University of Hong Kong.

Seeing this little short film find space in a gathering of thinkers, dreamers, and lovers of Asian cinema feels like such a full-circle moment. And knowing how much this means to you—the stories you carry, the people behind them—makes it all the more special for us too.

Thank you for sharing your film with us, Direk! And thank you for letting us walk beside you on this journey.

Your YATU fam is rooting for you, always. Enjoy Taiwan and make the most of this amazing opportunity!

#毋通閣吼咯

24/01/2025

🎥 "A Crab From A Conch Shell" to Screen in Malaysia!

Following its success in Pakistan, A Crab From A Conch Shell heads to its third international screening at the KLIFA Awards this April 2025!

Directed by Jermaine Tulbo and produced by YATU and 98px, the film continues to shine on local and global stages. 🌏

"A Crab From A Conch Shell" to Screen in Malaysia 🇲🇾 KLIFA Awards
Following its successful screening in Pakistan, A Crab From A Conch Shell is set to be showcased in Malaysia. This marks the film's third international screening.

The thesis film by Jermaine Tulbo, produced by YATU and 98px, continues to screen in local and International cinemas.

The festival will take place this April 2025.

08/08/2024

Happy birthday to our amazing writer-director, Bradley Jason Pantajo! May your filmmaking career be as exciting as your birthday and your life be filled with love and kindness. Cheers from your YATU fam! 💙

07/08/2024

The ceremonial signing of the Memorandum of Agreement between DTI and FDCP took place yesterday, marking the beginning of support for YATU's upcoming short film, "Fishing the Moon Out of Water." Written and directed by John Peter Chua, the project was represented by Carlo Enciso Catu, the producer of the film. This project is backed by the Young Creatives Challenge and supported by the Department of Trade and Industry in partnership with the Film Development Council of the Philippines.

23/07/2024

Our lovely short film by our lovely director Bradley Jason Pantajo, "LOVE IN THE UNGODLY HOUR," will have a special free screening tomorrow along with other amazing short films, with talkbacks included!

Kitakits mga kapatid 🫶

Presented by:
Human Rights and People Empowerment Center
QCinema
FDCP Sine Kabataan
Philippine Rural Reconstruction Movement
Teatro Tao sa Tao
Imagine QC
DAKILA
Likhaan Center for Women's Health Inc.
HASH - HIV & AIDS Support House, Inc.

BOXED Shorts Program:
- Ang Alamat ng Munting Prinsipe at Mandirigma (2021) by Jake Collado
- Byukon (2024) by Ryand Ugalde
- Congratulations, Dx! (2023) by Mark Felix Ebreo
- Love in the Ungodly Hour (2021) by Bradley Jason Pantajo
- Yung Hindi Sana Halata (2023) by Steven Noora

Wednesday, July 24, 7:00 pm
Harong (Garden Area, Philippine Rural Reconstruction Movement, Mother Ignacia, Quezon City)
Admission is free!

You may pre-register at bit.ly/FreedomExtravaganza2024

18/07/2024

🎉 YATU is thrilled to celebrate the incredible achievements of our Alaminos student filmmakers at the prestigious Busan International Kids and Youth Film Festival, held from July 10th to 15th! 🎉

We are beyond proud to announce the outstanding participation of two remarkable short films: "Peymus" (Famous), directed by the talented Gabriel Rodriguez, and "Ti Bisikleta ni Arong" (Arong's Bicycle), directed by the brilliant Branden N. Domingo. These exceptional films were created during the 2023 Hundred Islands Film Festival under the expert mentorship of Zig Madamba Dulay, Carlo Gallen Obispo, Tim Rone Bagnas Villanueva, Jerome Dulin, Sef Arcegono, Arjanmar H. Rebeta, Victor Kaiba Villanueva, and our very own Carlo Enciso Catu. A special shoutout to the HIFF team led by the amazing festival director, Raquel Rarang Rivera who attended the festival alongside our young filmmakers.

We are overjoyed to share that "Famous" brought home the coveted Magic Film Award, awarded by the jury to the best international short film in the Ready Action Competition section! 🏆✨

YATU celebrates this monumental win and is committed to supporting our local storytellers as they share their incredible stories with the world! Let's continue to shine a spotlight on our amazing talents and inspire others with our unique narratives. 🌟📽️

18/07/2024

🎬✨ Exciting News! ✨🎬

🐚 A Crab From A Conch Shell will have its preview screening and a talkback with the writer and director of the film, Jermaine Tulbo at the MAPUA Makati Campus this July 19, 2024 | 1PM.

Don't miss out on this special event! Sign up now to secure your spot and learn more about the making of this heartfelt film. ⬇️

👉 Sign Up Here: https://forms.gle/eFf17o1ohjfHrbT79

🗓️ Hurry, registration ends TODAY!

Screening Partner: UniCreate - Mapua Makati

🐚A Crab From A Conch Shell will have its preview screening and a talkback with the writer and director of the film, Jermaine Tulbo, at the MAPUA Makati Campus this July 19, 2024 | 1PM.

This is a rare opportunity to screen our film, as our goal is to screen it for safe space community, where shared grief, loss, and self-discovery in moving on are central themes.

Find out how we come up with this film by signing up!
https://forms.gle/eFf17o1ohjfHrbT79 secure your spot until TODAY!

Screening partner: UniCreate - Mapua Makati

29/05/2024

Great news! We are thrilled to announce that Bradley Jason Pantajo's short film in development, ON POTOK NA EYENEDE, has been awarded a film production grant from the CCCL Film Festival in Thailand.

To be produced by Carlo Enciso Catu, the same short film is currently in development under the Climate Story Lab, initiated by Active Vista, Dakila, the British Council, and Picture People.