Lino Balmes

8-year-old Kakay aims to win a spot in the Regional Science Quiz Bee, an academic event in which she believes will be her ticket to finally meet her father in Los Angeles, CA.

In the twilight of their young yet profound relationship, Jade, an emerging photographer, and Logan, a rookie chef, discover the most important meal of the day—and of their lives. Written by two-time Palanca Award winner and Virgin Labfest regular Lino Balmes, with visuals crafted by award-winning filmmakers Joshua Reyles (Cinematography) and KL Carpio (Production and Costume Design), the short film trended worldwide on X (formerly Twitter) and became the most-watched short film during the pandemic.

A few ordinary days in the life of a lonesome 7-year-old who grows up to be a middle-aged man still clueless about where to find happiness. Not many humans are around him, only plastics that suffocate his world. Then, he meets a guy who makes his heart beat.

8-year-old Kakay aims to win a spot in the Regional Science Quiz Bee, an academic event in which she believes will be her ticket to finally meet her father in Los Angeles, CA.

In the twilight of their young yet profound relationship, Jade, an emerging photographer, and Logan, a rookie chef, discover the most important meal of the day—and of their lives. Written by two-time Palanca Award winner and Virgin Labfest regular Lino Balmes, with visuals crafted by award-winning filmmakers Joshua Reyles (Cinematography) and KL Carpio (Production and Costume Design), the short film trended worldwide on X (formerly Twitter) and became the most-watched short film during the pandemic.

A few ordinary days in the life of a lonesome 7-year-old who grows up to be a middle-aged man still clueless about where to find happiness. Not many humans are around him, only plastics that suffocate his world. Then, he meets a guy who makes his heart beat.