07/10/2026
๐๐๐ฃ๐ง๐๐๐ก'๐ฆ ๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐ฆ๐ ๐ฆ๐ข๐จ๐ฃ (๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ฎ๐ฒ)
Formerly titled ๐ฆ๐๐ก๐๐๐๐ช๐๐ก๐ ๐๐๐ก๐๐จ๐ฆ ๐ก๐ ๐๐๐ฃ๐๐ง๐๐ก๐ is a community-centered short film originally produced by ๐๐๐ก๐๐ช๐๐ง ๐ฆ๐๐๐๐๐, founded by Merry Cris Duron. Following its successful run at the 2nd New Corella Short Film Festival 2026, where it received multiple awards and nominations, the film is now officially under the distribution and screening management of INATO Pictures, which will oversee its future festival exhibitions and screenings.
Directed by Merry Cris Duron and written by Michael Compoc, the film blends family comedy and social realism to explore unity, leadership, and collective responsibility. Set in Barangay New Corella, Davao del Norte, the story follows three rival families competing to represent their community in a mayor's cooking competition. When an unexpected change in the competition rules forces them to prepare one dish together, their rivalry turns into an opportunity for cooperation, just as their pregnant barangay captain goes into labor.
The film's original theme song, โ๐ฆ๐๐ก๐๐๐๐ช๐๐ก๐ ๐๐๐ก๐๐จ๐ฆ ๐ก๐ ๐๐๐ฃ๐๐ง๐๐ก๐,โ written and produced by Michael Compoc, was also recognized through a certificate of recognition at the festival.
๐๐ข๐๐๐๐ก๐:
When three rival families in Barangay New Corella compete to represent their community in a mayor's cooking competition, a sudden change in the rules forces them to prepare one dish together, transforming pride and long-standing conflict into cooperation just as their pregnant barangay captain goes into labor, reminding them that unity is the true ingredient of progress.
Runtime: 16:00
Language: Cebuano / Bisaya
Subtitles: English
Genre: Family Comedy-Drama / Social Realism
Format: Short Film
Location: New Corella, Davao del Norte, Philippines
Original Production: BINGWIT SALIDA
Founder: Merry Cris Duron
Distribution & Screening Management: INATO Pictures
Original Title: SINABAWANG BANGUS NI KAPITANA
International Exhibition Title: CAPTAIN'S MILKFISH SOUP
๐๐๐๐ข๐๐๐๐๐ฆ:
2nd New Corella Short Film Festival 2026
- 2nd Best Film
- Best Poster
- Best Actress (Lovely Joy Sialza)
- Best Supporting Actor (Rold John Ancibod)
- Certificate of Recognition for Original Theme Song, โSINABAWANG BANGUS NI KAPITANA,โ written and produced by Michael Compoc
๐ก๐ข๐ ๐๐ก๐๐ง๐๐ข๐ก๐ฆ:
- Best Actor
- Best Supporting Actress
- Best Cinematography
- Best Editing
- Best Screenplay
- Best Director
๐๐๐ฆ๐ง
- Lovely Joy Sialza as Kapitana Bebet
- Rold John Ancibod as Kokoy
- Michael Formentera as Lando
- Zane Owen Loyola as Tuto
- Manuel Pilapil as Emman
- Rovelyn Cabalhin as Elsa
- Junenalyn Sialza as Klarisa
๐๐ฅ๐๐ช ๐ ๐๐ ๐๐๐ฅ๐ฆ
- Director: Merry Cris Duron
- Assistant Director: Kimberly Reponte
- Screenplay / Written by: Michael Compoc
- Cinematographer: Michael Compoc
- Boom Mic & Sound Recordist: Rold John Ancibod
- Editor, Music & Sound Design: Michael Compoc, Merry Cris Duron
- Colorist: Michael Compoc
- Production Assistants: Michael Formentera, Manuel Pilapil
ยฉ 2026 BINGWIT SALIDA / INATO PICTURES. All Rights Reserved.
