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This program includes the following:

CALLS FROM THE FRONTLINES by Paola Mardo and Patrick Epino from Long Distance (Click here to listen to the podcast)

CENDRILLION by Paolo Mardo and Patrick Epino from Long Distance

HYPEBEASTS by Jess dela Merced

NOTHING ON US: PINAYS RISING by Ruby Ibarra and Evelyn Obamos

THE PATIENTS by Tess Paras


Co-presented with: Cinema Sala


Community Partners: Beatrock Music, FilAm ARTS, Long Distance



Pinay Rapper Ruby Ibarra makes her directorial debut showing how she orchestrated an ambitious vision for her music video of “Us,” working through logistical nightmares and corralling a crowdsourced all-Pinay cast of 200 to create a multi-dimensional narrative. This documentary showcases the song’s global tropes of resistance and solidarity, serving as a Pinay anthem for women to continue rising.


  • Year
    2018
  • Runtime
    25 minutes
  • Language
    English
  • Country
    United States
  • Director
    Ruby Ibarra, Evelyn Obamos
  • Screenwriter
    Evelyn Obamos
  • Producer
    Ruby Ibarra, Evelyn Obamos
  • Cast
    Ruby Ibarra, Rocky Rivera, Faith Santilla, Klassy