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<div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/177908800604920241128-mmff-judy-ann-santos-MF.jpg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960" alt="Judy Ann Santos. MJ Felipe, ABS-CBN News/File"/>Judy Ann Santos. MJ Felipe, ABS-CBN News/File</div>Judy Ann Santos is teaming up once again with acclaimed director Brillante Mendoza for a political drama film, according to a report.The film titled &quot;Aid&quot; was introduced at the Cannes Film Market, and is expected to be produced as a bilateral co-production between France and the Philippines, trade outlet Variety <a href="https://variety.com/2026/film/markets-festivals/brillante-mendoza-aid-judy-ann-santos-stacy-martin-jeanne-balibar-1236751486/">reported </a>Monday.The feature reportedly tells the story of a non-governmental organization (NGO) worker who works to protect Aeta children but finds herself entangled in the broader machinery of international humanitarian aid.The film&#x27;s principal cast also includes French actresses Stacy Martin and Jeanne Balibar.The film will be shot in an Aeta village in Pampanga, the director&#x27;s home province, with production scheduled to begin in October.Santos and Mendoza previously worked together in the 2019 war drama film &quot;Mindanao.&quot;

Judy Ann Santos is teaming up once again with acclaimed director Brillante Mendoza for a political drama film, according to a report.

Judy Ann Santos is teaming up once again with acclaimed director Brillante Mendoza for a political drama film, according to a report.

Judy Ann Santos to star in Brillante Mendoza's new political film —report

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Judy Ann Santos to star in Brillante Mendoza's new political film —report

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Published May 18, 2026 03:32 PM PHT

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