Directing
Chauncy Cruz
Born
1998-01-18 (28)
Place of birth
Angono, Rizal, Philippines
Known for
Directing
Credits
5 titles
Chauncy Cruz is a filmmaker/storyteller based in Taytay, Rizal, Philippines. He graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Digital Filmmaking from De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde with his thesis film "Sa Mga Matang Bata," which received several recognitions, including the 3rd Prize at the 35th Gawad Alternativo in 2023. He has also written and directed an experimental film titled "Ang Ipinagbabawal na Prutas ng Paraiso," which earned several recognitions from the Taytay Film Festival, the first film festival in his hometown. Cruz likes to explore sociopolitical topics in his films and frequently incorporates symbolism. He often draws inspiration for his ideas from listening to music, with two…
Known for
NRAn experimental film that explores the minds of a teenage couple experiencing an unintended pregnancy and their struggles with social pressure, discrimination, and abuse.
Ang Ipinagbabawal na Prutas ng Paraiso
2023
NRStruggling with his class presentation about his father, an elementary student named Philip asks his infamous politician father, Freddy, to help him with preparations. After a very enthusiastic performance, He receives negative feedback that causes him to burst out with threats to his classmates. Freddy comforts him and assures Philip that everything will be alright as long as they both come to class the next day to “apologize”.
Sa Mga Mata ng Bata
2023
Film credits
Behind the camera
NRAn experimental film that explores the minds of a teenage couple experiencing an unintended pregnancy and their struggles with social pressure, discrimination, and abuse.
Ang Ipinagbabawal na Prutas ng Paraiso
2023
NRAn experimental film that explores the minds of a teenage couple experiencing an unintended pregnancy and their struggles with social pressure, discrimination, and abuse.
Ang Ipinagbabawal na Prutas ng Paraiso
2023
NRStruggling with his class presentation about his father, an elementary student named Philip asks his infamous politician father, Freddy, to help him with preparations. After a very enthusiastic performance, He receives negative feedback that causes him to burst out with threats to his classmates. Freddy comforts him and assures Philip that everything will be alright as long as they both come to class the next day to “apologize”.
Sa Mga Mata ng Bata
2023
NRStruggling with his class presentation about his father, an elementary student named Philip asks his infamous politician father, Freddy, to help him with preparations. After a very enthusiastic performance, He receives negative feedback that causes him to burst out with threats to his classmates. Freddy comforts him and assures Philip that everything will be alright as long as they both come to class the next day to “apologize”.
Sa Mga Mata ng Bata
2023