
Directing
Vahn Leinard Pascual
Philippines
Vahn Leinard C. Pascual is a Filipino film director and writer whose works often explore themes of identity, family, grief, politics, and the queer experience. He began making films at a young age, with his short films screening and receiving recognition at film festivals in the Philippines and abroad. In 2026, Pascual made his feature film debut with Status: Rejected as the youngest filmmaker in the Cinemalaya Philippine Independent Film Festival 2026 Main Competition. The film received the NETPAC Jury Award for Full-Length Feature, while its lead actress, Ruby Ruiz, won Best Actress for her performance. Pascual’s short films have earned him several recognitions. He was awarded the Ani ng Dangal (Harvest of Honors) for Cinema by the National Commission for Culture and the Arts and was recognized as a Film Ambassador by the Film Development Council of the Philippines. He was also named one of CNN Philippines Life’s “Eight Emerging Filipino Directors to Watch Out For.” He represented the Philippines at the Tokyo International Film Festival’s student exchange program, supported by the Japan Foundation, and later received a scholarship to participate in the Niigata International Animation Film Festival Camp in Japan. He also became the youngest recipient of the inaugural CREATE Awards in the Audiovisual domain from the House of Representatives of the Philippines. Among his works, Alingasngas ng mga Kuliglig (2021) screened at the QCinema International Film Festival and was later made available on the Criterion Channel. Mary Go Round, Mary Round (2023) was part of Cinemalaya’s Next Gen section and later earned Pascual Best Short Movie Director of the Year at the 40th PMPC Star Awards for Movies.
Acting credits
NRAuntie Rosita, a widow, prepares a special food for her one and only son that rarely visits her. Now, to entertain her dull life, she tries to pretend that she’s in a cooking show while making the dish.
Auntie Rosita
2019
NRNarcisa "Sisa" Dalangin is a young Filipina during the Spanish Occupation & is a childhood friend of Jose Rizal.
Sisa
2008
NRA determined graphic designer, Mike, takes part in Jan Jan’s, an enthusiastic vlogger, 18-hour long “TRY NOT TO EAT” challenge in exchange for money. Once the challenge approaches its end, a dreadful consequence intervenes Mike that shocks his friends.
Sickboy
2022
NRA young girl named Ikay can't play with her dolls properly because there are things that keep on flashing back inside her memories.
Ikay
2019
9.0A mysterious young woman wanders around what seems to be a city of distraught, only to discover humanity's social collapse and the true monsters behind it.
IX
2022
NRA young man keeps on coming back and searching for his loved-one at the place where they last met.
A Poem for The One Who Left
2019
10.0LV and her family make their living by operating an illegal off track betting outlet. But things haven't been going well for them lately, and the future is uncertain with Sta. Ana Park closing down.
Ante
2009
NRA simple boy talk about how "normal and easy" for some Filipinos to tolerate and embrace acts of objectification towards women, rape culture, and toxic masculinity; and how the current youth struggles to invalidate and fight it.
Boy Talk
2020
6.0Two siblings namely Alexa and Xander annually decorate their room into a Miss Universe arena and secretly pretend to be one of the contestants. Suddenly, their lives changed as something unexpected happened.
Alexa, Xander and the Universe
2020
NRA short experimental film about how the government of the Philippines responded to the Corona Virus Disease pandemic. Hugas Kamay or Washing of Hands is an idiomatic expression in the Philippines which means refusing to hold responsibility for or involvement with.
Washing of Hands
2021
NRA short experimental film about how the government of the Philippines responded to the Corona Virus Disease pandemic. Hugas Kamay or Washing of Hands is an idiomatic expression in the Philippines which means refusing to hold responsibility for or involvement with.
Washing of Hands
2021
NRThree siblings—the chief, the saintly, and the closeted—are spontaneously reunited by a ridiculously long commercial break.
Sala, Salin-Laway
2020
NRA teenage girl troubled by her thoughts does not want to attend the final day of her deceased father's funeral.
I Will Never Forget You
2022
NRA young adult's recollection of his mother's pieces of advice in doing household chores and living a life.
Mga Gawaing Bahay
2024
NRDue to the persistent presence of a hungry monster in their town, a chick living in the forest strives to live peacefully together with its own community.
The Chicks in the Forest
2022
NRA short documentary film about a family photo album that becomes an animated journey for an only-child reflecting on his parent's belief that a color could influence his gender preference.
Blue Is Not My Favorite Color
2020
Behind the camera
NRAuntie Rosita, a widow, prepares a special food for her one and only son that rarely visits her. Now, to entertain her dull life, she tries to pretend that she’s in a cooking show while making the dish.
Auntie Rosita
2019
NRAuntie Rosita, a widow, prepares a special food for her one and only son that rarely visits her. Now, to entertain her dull life, she tries to pretend that she’s in a cooking show while making the dish.
Auntie Rosita
2019
NRAuntie Rosita, a widow, prepares a special food for her one and only son that rarely visits her. Now, to entertain her dull life, she tries to pretend that she’s in a cooking show while making the dish.
Auntie Rosita
2019
NRLonging for love and the promise of a better life, a grandmother finds herself swept into an unexpected online romance that challenges her sense of worth, family, and the dreams she refuses to let go of.
Status: Rejected
2026
NRLonging for love and the promise of a better life, a grandmother finds herself swept into an unexpected online romance that challenges her sense of worth, family, and the dreams she refuses to let go of.
Status: Rejected
2026
10.0In a dystopian corrupted society a family of three is faced with a far superior antagonist. Will there ever be a way to fix the broken?
AaBaKaDa
2020
NRA young girl named Ikay can't play with her dolls properly because there are things that keep on flashing back inside her memories.
Ikay
2019
NRA young girl named Ikay can't play with her dolls properly because there are things that keep on flashing back inside her memories.
Ikay
2019
NRA lonely queer soul in their early sixties, long devoted to their family’s well-being, is stirred to face the love they once turned away from after a chance encounter at a cemetery.
My Dearest Darling
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NRA lonely queer soul in their early sixties, long devoted to their family’s well-being, is stirred to face the love they once turned away from after a chance encounter at a cemetery.
My Dearest Darling
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8.0A senior gay couple faces the biggest challenge in their long-standing relationship as one of them is diagnosed with early-onset dementia. Together they try to survive the challenges of changing dispositions and fading memories.
In Our Temporary World
2021
8.0A senior gay couple faces the biggest challenge in their long-standing relationship as one of them is diagnosed with early-onset dementia. Together they try to survive the challenges of changing dispositions and fading memories.
In Our Temporary World
2021
8.0A senior gay couple faces the biggest challenge in their long-standing relationship as one of them is diagnosed with early-onset dementia. Together they try to survive the challenges of changing dispositions and fading memories.
In Our Temporary World
2021
NRA young man keeps on coming back and searching for his loved-one at the place where they last met.
A Poem for The One Who Left
2019
NRA young man keeps on coming back and searching for his loved-one at the place where they last met.
A Poem for The One Who Left
2019
NRA short experimental film that shows a man and a woman devouring diverse ranges of bloody clothings.
Whatever is Served
2021
NRA short experimental film that shows a man and a woman devouring diverse ranges of bloody clothings.
Whatever is Served
2021
NRIn the year 2034, the rules have changed. A young boy was awakened by every child's worst nightmare.
A Child Behind Bars
2019
NRIn the year 2034, the rules have changed. A young boy was awakened by every child's worst nightmare.
A Child Behind Bars
2019
NRIn the year 2034, the rules have changed. A young boy was awakened by every child's worst nightmare.
A Child Behind Bars
2019
NRWalking in the busy streets of Manila, Atiya a 17-year-old girl, battles her conscience as she paces towards the house where she plans to give-up the unborn child. However, various scenarios came rushing, clouding her mind with uncertainties.
The Last Destination
2020
NRWalking in the busy streets of Manila, Atiya a 17-year-old girl, battles her conscience as she paces towards the house where she plans to give-up the unborn child. However, various scenarios came rushing, clouding her mind with uncertainties.
The Last Destination
2020
6.0Two siblings namely Alexa and Xander annually decorate their room into a Miss Universe arena and secretly pretend to be one of the contestants. Suddenly, their lives changed as something unexpected happened.
Alexa, Xander and the Universe
2020
6.0Two siblings namely Alexa and Xander annually decorate their room into a Miss Universe arena and secretly pretend to be one of the contestants. Suddenly, their lives changed as something unexpected happened.
Alexa, Xander and the Universe
2020