Rey Anthony Villaverde

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...