The Monster of the South (2025)
Displaced by martial law, a mother tells her daughter a shadow puppet story about a monster, only for their terrifying tale to turn to reality and must confront their darkest fears.
Director: Justine Polanco
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Melissa Dyan Juanatala as Noraida |
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Carmina Aragones as Saida |
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Lau Apostol as Amir |
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Alec Gonzales as Monster |
| Directing | Justine Polanco | Director |
| Writing | Justine Polanco | Writer |
| Editing | Justine Polanco | Editor |
| Production | Vince Charles Sucatre | Producer |
| Production | Charles Claridad | Producer |
| Production | Vince Charles Sucatre | Executive Producer |
| Directing | Yoshi Ogario | Assistant Director |
| Camera | John Cupino | Director of Photography |
| Art | Nathalie Enriquez | Production Design |
| Art | Jezra Joy Berme | Production Design |
| Production | Mary Joy Jalandoni | Casting Director |
| Camera | Rainiel Geronimo | BTS Footage |
| Production | Wylor Magbanua | Location Manager |
| Costume & Make-Up | Shannon Diaz | Hair Department Head |