A work in constant progress (and occasional regress).
Birthplace:
Manila, Philippines
Jacob Alcala (b. 2001) is a Filipino filmmaker and cinematographer based in Vancouver, Canada. Raised in the Philippines and the UAE, his perspective was further shaped in the Netherlands, where he graduated cum laude in Audiovisual Design with a minor in Cultural Diversity from the Willem de Kooning Academy. His work delves into themes of identity, belonging, and adolescence, deeply rooted in his upbringing and experiences as a second-generation Filipino immigrant. His debut short film, Until Then (2023), is a coming-of-age drama that became the first Philippines-Netherlands co-production chosen by 3LAB, a talent program from the Dutch television channel NPO3. His apprenticeship at Rotterdam’s Rauwkost Film broadened his cinematic skills, making him a versatile filmmaker.
Additional Photography:
2024 I Am A Halo-Halo
Camera Operator:
2024 Ang Halikan Sa Water Fountain
2024 I Am A Halo-Halo
2024 If I Were A Voice
2024 RAMPAGE! (or the parade)
Director:
2024 Ang Halikan Sa Water Fountain
2024 I Am A Halo-Halo
2024 If I Were A Voice
2024 RAMPAGE! (or the parade)
2024 Until Then
Editor:
2024 Ang Halikan Sa Water Fountain
2024 I Am A Halo-Halo
2024 If I Were A Voice
2024 Mama
2024 RAMPAGE! (or the parade)
2024 Until Then
Executive Producer:
2024 Ang Halikan Sa Water Fountain
2024 I Am A Halo-Halo
2024 If I Were A Voice
2024 Mama
2024 RAMPAGE! (or the parade)
2024 Until Then
Online Editor:
2024 Ang Halikan Sa Water Fountain
2024 I Am A Halo-Halo
2024 If I Were A Voice
2024 Mama
2024 RAMPAGE! (or the parade)
2024 Until Then
Writer:
2024 Ang Halikan Sa Water Fountain
2024 I Am A Halo-Halo
2024 If I Were A Voice
2024 Mama
2024 RAMPAGE! (or the parade)
2024 Until Then
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