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projectS In Development

At Pinoy Cinematic Universe, we are dedicated to creating powerful and diverse stories that resonate with audiences worldwide. Our projects span genres and formats, from feature-length dramas that delve into the depths of human experience to sharp, witty comedies that offer fresh perspectives on everyday life. We are especially passionate about elevating underrepresented voices, particularly the rich and vibrant Filipino experience, through films that are both culturally authentic and universally relatable. Whether a feature film, short, or documentary, every project is a labor of love, driven by our commitment to storytelling excellence and meaningful representation.

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Finalist

2021

True Story

Finalist

2022

Fellowship

Finalist

2022

Diverse Voices

Lab

2024

American Doctor

1 Hour Medical Drama TV Pilot

When a Filipina with an eidetic memory emigrates from the Philippines to Detroit, MI for her medical training as a doctor in the late 1960s, she discovers that the idealized US hospital she envisioned is riddled with racism, misogyny and a carelessness that she must combat to survive.
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Flame for Thrones

Period Comedy Series

In the gritty underbelly of King's Landing, a working-class
family of candlemakers battles to keep their flickering business alive amidst political intrigue, endless demand, and the ever-present threat of being snuffed out.
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Mahjong Queen

Family Comedy Feature

A 10 year old Filipina latchkey loner with an innate ability to play Mahjong pins her hopes of community and belonging on competing at the highest level under the mentorship of her elderly Jewish coach Ruth. When her success finds her feeling no less alone, she realizes that it’s harder than it seems to “find your quorum."
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 Comedy Competition 2021

 Inroads Fellowship

SemiFinalist

S 5

Emotional Support

30 Minute Comedy

When her husband’s lead role in a hit sitcom mints him as
the next big thing, a struggling actress is forced to consider the disappointments of her own professional and personal journey and explore the power of the pivot.
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Fellowship

Quarter

Finalist

2022

Diverse Voices Lab Quarter

Finalist

2022

Dreamscape

1 Hour Sci-Fi Drama

When a Biotech scientist joins her college mentor’s company, she encounters a deadly plot to enslave humans through a device she helped develop, and must choose between her family’s well-being or society’s ruinous end in order to reverse earth from its dystopian state.
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