Directing
Rey Anthony Villaverde
Dipolog City, Zamboanga del Norte, Philippines
Rey Anthony Villaverde is a visual artist, writer, and filmmaker from Zamboanga del Norte, Philippines. He began making films at the age of twelve through school projects, eventually developing a body of work rooted in regional storytelling and independent cinema. His films frequently examine questions of identity, coming-of-age, and the tension between the beauty and struggle of creating art. His debut short, Tingog (2022), was selected for Cinema Rehiyon 15, followed by the metacinema comedy short film Ambot Wa Ko Kabalo Unsay I-Title Ani (2024), which became a finalist in the 20th Cinemalaya Philippine Independent Film Festival. In 2026, his short film Silkscreen received a production grant from 6th Montañosa Film Festival held at Baguio City and won Silver Award in the Narrative Category and a Special Jury Award from the said festival.
Acting credits
Behind the camera
NRRaymond, a deaf working student aspires to become a school paper photographer. Set in 2009, Raymond refuses to let his disability prevent him from being a voice.
Voice
2022
NRRaymond, a deaf working student aspires to become a school paper photographer. Set in 2009, Raymond refuses to let his disability prevent him from being a voice.
Voice
2022
NRA young man’s pursuit of fame and stardom takes him through the gritty, bustling streets of Manila, until he learns what the city truly demands.
Bomba
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NRA young man’s pursuit of fame and stardom takes him through the gritty, bustling streets of Manila, until he learns what the city truly demands.
Bomba
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NRA struggling shirt printer reconnects with his aging father, the former owner of their now-fading family business, as they confront the changes time has brought to their craft and relationship.
Silkscreen
2026
NRA struggling shirt printer reconnects with his aging father, the former owner of their now-fading family business, as they confront the changes time has brought to their craft and relationship.
Silkscreen
2026
NRJoy, a visual artist who sketches the sea every day meets Lavender, a visiting violinist, appears and starts practicing at the same beach. As the two spend more time together, their shared love for art and music draws them closer. But with Lavender's big performance coming up, Joy starts to wonder—was their connection something real, or just a passing moment?
Ode to Lavender
2024
NRJoy, a visual artist who sketches the sea every day meets Lavender, a visiting violinist, appears and starts practicing at the same beach. As the two spend more time together, their shared love for art and music draws them closer. But with Lavender's big performance coming up, Joy starts to wonder—was their connection something real, or just a passing moment?
Ode to Lavender
2024
NRLuis and Lorenz, two troubled yet ambitious high school filmmakers, embark on an audacious journey to create an independent short film. Driven by a shared passion for cinema, their friendship is put to the test as they navigate the chaotic yet comical process of filmmaking.
Untitled
2024
NRLuis and Lorenz, two troubled yet ambitious high school filmmakers, embark on an audacious journey to create an independent short film. Driven by a shared passion for cinema, their friendship is put to the test as they navigate the chaotic yet comical process of filmmaking.
Untitled
2024