Arvin Belarmino
Arvin Belarmino | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Filipino |
| Occupation(s) | Filmmaker, Musician |
| Years active | 2016–present |
| Known for | Radikals, Ali, Ria, Agapito, Hinakdal |
| Notable work | Selected for 78th Cannes Film Festival (2025), CNC Pitch Award (2022) |
Arvin Belarmino is a Filipino filmmaker and musician. His debut feature project Ria was selected for the 2022 Festival de Cannes Cinéfondation La Résidence where it received the CNC Pitch Award.[1] His short film Radikals (2024)was selected for La Semaine de la Critique competition at the 77th Cannes Film Festival and film Ali (2025 film) written by him got a special mention award at the 78th Cannes Film Festival .[2] [3][4]
Career
Belarmino began his filmmaking career with short films including Nakaw (2016) and The Death of Pablo (2016).[5] He directed the experimental short Hinakdal in 2023.[6]
Filmography
| Year | Title | Credit(s) | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Nakaw | Director | Short film | |
| 2016 | The Death of Pablo | Director | Short film | Filmed in non-traditional locations |
| 2023 | Hinakdal | Director | Short film | Experimental |
| Ria | Director | Feature film (in development) |
• 2022 Cannes Cinéfondation selection • CNC Pitch Award recipient | |
| 2025 | Agapito | Co-director (with Kyla Danelle Romero) |
Short film | • 78th Cannes Film Festival selection • Focus on duckpin alley workers • Music by John Angelo Diamos |
| 2025 | Ali | Writer | Short film | Screened at the 78th Cannes Film Festival and got a special mention award.[7] |
Festival participation
Belarmino has participated in these film programs:
- Festival de Cannes: Cinéfondation residency (2022), short film selection (2025)[8]
- Talents Tokyo[9]
- Locarno Filmmakers Academy[9]
- Produire Au Sud Nantes[9]
- La Fabrique Cinéma[9]
- Berlinale Talents[9]
- Quinzaine des Cinéastes Factory Programme (2024)[8]
Collaborators
- Kyla Danelle Romero – Co-director of Agapito[10]
- Kristine De Leon – Producer of Agapito
- John Angelo Diamos – Composer for Agapito
- Adnan Al Rajeev – Director Ali
Filmmaking approach
For Agapito, Belarmino conducted interviews with duckpin alley workers to inform the film's content.[11]
Recent work
Belarmino's short film Agapito premiered at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival.[8] He participated in the 2024 Quinzaine des Cinéastes Factory Programme.[8]
References
- ^ "Arvin Belarmino". Berlinale Talents. Retrieved 30 May 2025.
- ^ "Arvin Belarmino". La Semaine de la Critique. Retrieved 30 May 2025.
- ^ "Radikals Radikals | La Semaine de la Critique of Festival de Cannes". Semaine de la Critique du Festival de Cannes. Retrieved 31 May 2025.
- ^ Jaucian, Don (24 May 2025). "Filipino-Written Film 'Ali' Wins Cannes Special Mention". rollingstonephilippines.com. Retrieved 31 May 2025.
- ^ "Arvin Belarmino". AlloCiné. Retrieved 30 May 2025.
- ^ "Arvin Belarmino". Letterboxd. Retrieved 30 May 2025.
- ^ Correspondent, Entertainment (25 May 2025). "Bangladesh - Filipino short film 'Ali' earns special recognition at Cannes". Prothomalo. Retrieved 31 May 2025.
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- ^ a b c d e "Arvin Belarmino". Berlinale Talents. Retrieved 30 May 2025.
- ^ "Director Arvin Belarmino reflects on Cannes 2025 in-competition short film 'Agapito'". PhilSTAR Life. Retrieved 30 May 2025.
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