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<div><br/></div><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/17784678318171000066499.jpg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib fr-dragging" width="960"/></div><div><br/></div><p>RIYADH, Saudi Arabia — History was made as the Filipino community in Riyadh successfully launched the 1st FilCom Film Festival under Davest Productions, the first-ever Filipino community film festival in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia dedicated to showcasing Filipino talent and creativity in filmmaking.</p><p>The groundbreaking event became a celebration of storytelling, artistry, and the inspiring lives of Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) in the Kingdom. Featuring four independent films created by Filipinos based in Saudi Arabia, the festival highlighted the untold stories, struggles, dreams, and triumphs of Filipinos working abroad.</p><p>According to festival organizer Dave Chavez, the event was created to give Filipinos in Saudi Arabia a platform to share stories that deserve global recognition.</p><p>“Filipinos in the Kingdom have many inspiring stories to tell — stories that the whole world needs to see,” Chavez shared. “This festival proves that our fellow OFWs are not only hardworking individuals but also talented storytellers and artists.”</p><p>The successful launch of the festival also encouraged aspiring filmmakers, actors, writers, and creatives within the Filipino community to explore opportunities both in front of and behind the camera.</p><p>Despite being its inaugural year, the festival received overwhelming support from the Filipino community, making it a promising beginning for what organizers hope will become a bigger annual celebration of Filipino cinema and creativity in the Middle East.</p><div><br/></div><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/17784678577761000066500.jpg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/></div><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/17784678722571000066501.jpg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/></div><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/17784678830751000066502.jpg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/></div><div><br/></div><div><strong>Award winners</strong></div><p>The night honored outstanding talents and productions across various categories:</p><p>Best Actor – Marwin Muega</p><p>Best Actress – Ashely Yumi</p><p>Best Supporting Actor – Macoy Godinez</p><p>Best Supporting Actress – Neyney Espinosa</p><p>Best Child Performer – Chuchay</p><p>Best Producer – Reggie Layar</p><p>Best Director – Reggie Layar</p><p>Best Poster – Leah: Ang Bagong Bayani</p><p>Best Teaser – Hanggang sa Magsawa</p><p>Best OST – PATHS</p><p>Best Documentary – FilCom Showbiz</p><p>Best Cinematography – Leah: Ang Bagong Bayani</p><p>Best Screenplay – Leah: Ang Bagong Bayani</p><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/17784679301571000066503.jpg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/></div><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/17784679621981000066504.jpg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/></div><div><br/></div><div><strong>Overall winners</strong></div><p>Grand Winner – Leah: Ang Bagong Bayani</p><p>1st Place – Hanggang sa Magsawa</p><p>2nd Place – PATHS</p><p>3rd Place – FilCom Showbiz</p><p>The 1st FilCom Film Festival not only showcased the artistic excellence of Filipinos in Riyadh but also served as a reminder that no matter where Filipinos are in the world, their stories continue to inspire, connect, and move people through the power of film.</p><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/17784679894751000066498.jpg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib fr-dragging" width="960"/></div>

<p>History was made as the Filipino community in Riyadh successfully launched the 1st FilCom Film Festival under Davest Productions, the first-ever Filipino community film festival in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia dedicated to showcasing Filipino talent and creativity in filmmaking.</p>

History was made as the Filipino community in Riyadh successfully launched the 1st FilCom Film Festival under Davest Productions, the first-ever Filipino community film festival in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia dedicated to showcasing Filipino talent and creativity in filmmaking.

1st FilCom Film Festival in Riyadh celebrates Filipino creativity and OFW stories

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1st FilCom Film Festival in Riyadh celebrates Filipino creativity and OFW stories

Jp Aleta

Published May 11, 2026 12:21 PM PHT

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Updated May 11, 2026 12:22 PM PHT

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