
Directing
Joseph Salas
Cagayan de Oro, Misamis Oriental, Philippines
Joseph Marc Salas (he/him) is a host, theater actor, and student filmmaker from Cagayan de Oro City. He is currently pursuing a degree in AB Communication at the University of Santo Tomas. But prior to being based in Manila, he studied for a year at the University of San Carlos in Cebu City. Being on the writer and director’s chair for more than six years, Joseph has helmed student short films, including ‘My Dearly Love’ (2020) and ‘On My 18th’ (2023). In 2025, he directed two documentaries that confront timely sociopolitical issues: ‘Beyond The Headlines’, which explores the state of the Philippine press media and journalism, and ‘For Better Or For Worse?’, which delves into the ongoing debate on the legalization of divorce in the country. Joseph is currently the Chief Production Officer of the Thomasian Film Society, the premier film organization of UST. He co-wrote and directed the Christmas-themed drama, 'Nakauwi Na', in 2025.
Acting credits
NRAfter the death of her mother, a vlogger struggles to find the light in her life until she meets a boy who makes her happier.
Happiness
2022
NRA secondary student is known to be an intellect, but because of this, he is always chosen to lead all group projects and his groupmates always depend on him. Working with groupmates who are unhelpful and abusive, will he let his emotions out?
If Only
2019
NRTwo conflicting high school friends get paired for a school project, leading them to unexpected encounters in their lives.
Best Friends
2019
NRDavid asks help from Elise for a special occasion during the pandemic in which everyone is required to stay at home. Will things be successful when unspoken feelings become more visible in one of them?
My Dearly Love
2020
NRA social media influencer with half a million followers is responsible for a widespread of misinformation online. What happens next?
You Got 500K Followers!
2022
Behind the camera
NRA group of school friends finds a suspicious political event and they try to urge their schoolmates to avoid it. But things turn out of hand as their schoolmates disagree with what they're fighting for. Will they still win in their fight against dirty politics and injustice?
Hala, Lan!
2020
NRA group of school friends finds a suspicious political event and they try to urge their schoolmates to avoid it. But things turn out of hand as their schoolmates disagree with what they're fighting for. Will they still win in their fight against dirty politics and injustice?
Hala, Lan!
2020
NRThe Philippines remains the only nation without legalized divorce. Through the perspectives of a controversial priest, a women's rights advocate, and a child of a separated couple, this documentary explores whether the legalization of divorce in the country would be for better or worse.
For Better or For Worse?
2025
NRAs Manila empties out for the holidays, a chance encounter at a Simbang Gabi unites two classmates, Keith and Chrip—one fleeing his personal conflicts, the other eagerly waiting for his father’s return from abroad. They share a single night to get to know each other further, and to exchange their differing emotions for the Christmas season.
Already Home
2025
NRAs Manila empties out for the holidays, a chance encounter at a Simbang Gabi unites two classmates, Keith and Chrip—one fleeing his personal conflicts, the other eagerly waiting for his father’s return from abroad. They share a single night to get to know each other further, and to exchange their differing emotions for the Christmas season.
Already Home
2025
NRA secondary student is known to be an intellect, but because of this, he is always chosen to lead all group projects and his groupmates always depend on him. Working with groupmates who are unhelpful and abusive, will he let his emotions out?
If Only
2019
NRTwo conflicting high school friends get paired for a school project, leading them to unexpected encounters in their lives.
Best Friends
2019
NRTwo conflicting high school friends get paired for a school project, leading them to unexpected encounters in their lives.
Best Friends
2019
NRDavid asks help from Elise for a special occasion during the pandemic in which everyone is required to stay at home. Will things be successful when unspoken feelings become more visible in one of them?
My Dearly Love
2020
NRDavid asks help from Elise for a special occasion during the pandemic in which everyone is required to stay at home. Will things be successful when unspoken feelings become more visible in one of them?
My Dearly Love
2020
NRSet against the backdrop of rising discrimination against the press, three reputable Cebu-based journalists take on the public's pressing questions, ultimately answering what goes beyond the headlines.
Beyond The Headlines
2025
NRBased on Genevieve Asenjo's short story, "promdi@manila," a young lady entering the age of legality reignites a long-lost connection with her childhood friend as she slowly confronts the bittersweet realities of her society.
On My 18th
2023
NRBased on Genevieve Asenjo's short story, "promdi@manila," a young lady entering the age of legality reignites a long-lost connection with her childhood friend as she slowly confronts the bittersweet realities of her society.
On My 18th
2023
