Vahn Leinard Pascual
Biography
Vahn Leinard C. Pascual is a talented Filipino film director, writer, production designer, and actor. His passion for filmmaking started at a young age, and he has been honing his craft ever since. While still a student, Pascual had already made more than twenty short films that were officially selected and received numerous awards at different film festivals worldwide. He is known for his unique style and artistic approach, which often explore political and queer themes. In recognition of his outstanding contributions, Pascual was awarded the prestigious Ani ng Dangal or “Harvest of Honors” for Cinema by the National Commission for Culture and the Arts, an agency under the Office of the President of the Republic of the Philippines. He was also recognized as a Film Ambassador at Film Ambassador’s Night by the Film Development Council of the Philippines. Pascual was named one of CNN Philippines Life’s “Eight Emerging Filipino Directors to Watch Out For.” He also represented the Philippines in the Tokyo International Film Festival’s artist residency program, fully funded by the Japan Foundation. Building on his achievements, he later secured a scholarship for the Niigata International Animation Film Festival Camp in Japan. Additionally, he became the youngest recipient of the first-ever CREATE Awards in the Audiovisual domain from the Congress, House of Representatives of the Philippines.
Known For & Full Filmography17 Titles
Drama Series - 2008, 16 episodes • Main Cast Role
Jollitown is a children's television program from the Philippines produced by Jollibee, airing every Sunday mornings. The timing was chosen to highlight Jollibee’s 30th anniversary. Jollibee and his friends Yum, Twirlie, Hetty, and Popo are the stars of the show. The show left GMA Network on November 14, 2010. Jollitown moved to ABS-CBN and premiered its 4th season on July 17, 2011 at 9:00 a.m. The new season's concept is based on Time traveling. Season 5 started on July 22, 2012 based on Phippine traveling. Jollitown returns on GMA Network as The Jollitown Kids Show every Saturday starting July 20, 2013.
Movie - 2019, 2h 15m • as Max
Auntie Rosita, a widow, prepares a special food for her one and only son that rarely visits her. Now, to entertain her dull life, she tries to pretend that she’s in a cooking show while making the dish.
Movie - 2022, 2h 15m • as Television Show Narrator
A mysterious young woman wanders around what seems to be a city of distraught, only to discover humanity's social collapse and the true monsters behind it.
Movie - 2022, 2h 15m • as Jan Jan
A determined graphic designer, Mike, takes part in Jan Jan’s, an enthusiastic vlogger, 18-hour long “TRY NOT TO EAT” challenge in exchange for money. Once the challenge approaches its end, a dreadful consequence intervenes Mike that shocks his friends.
Movie - 2008, 2h 15m • as Crispin
Narcisa "Sisa" Dalangin is a young Filipina during the Spanish Occupation & is a childhood friend of Jose Rizal.
Movie - 2021, 2h 15m • as Ordinary Hand
A short experimental film about how the government of the Philippines responded to the Corona Virus Disease pandemic. Hugas Kamay or Washing of Hands is an idiomatic expression in the Philippines which means refusing to hold responsibility for or involvement with.
Movie - 2021, 2h 15m • as Pig
A short experimental film about how the government of the Philippines responded to the Corona Virus Disease pandemic. Hugas Kamay or Washing of Hands is an idiomatic expression in the Philippines which means refusing to hold responsibility for or involvement with.
Movie - 2019, 2h 15m • as Father
A young girl named Ikay can't play with her dolls properly because there are things that keep on flashing back inside her memories.
Movie - 2020, 2h 15m • as Kiko
A simple boy talk about how "normal and easy" for some Filipinos to tolerate and embrace acts of objectification towards women, rape culture, and toxic masculinity; and how the current youth struggles to invalidate and fight it.
Movie - 2009, 2h 15m • as Kiko
LV and her family make their living by operating an illegal off track betting outlet. But things haven't been going well for them lately, and the future is uncertain with Sta. Ana Park closing down.
Movie - 2022, 2h 15m • as Uncle Joey
A teenage girl troubled by her thoughts does not want to attend the final day of her deceased father's funeral.
Movie - 2020, 2h 15m • as Xander
Two siblings namely Alexa and Xander annually decorate their room into a Miss Universe arena and secretly pretend to be one of the contestants. Suddenly, their lives changed as something unexpected happened.
Movie - 2020, 2h 15m • as Jema
Three siblings—the chief, the saintly, and the closeted—are spontaneously reunited by a ridiculously long commercial break.
Movie - 2019, 2h 15m • as Young Man
A young man keeps on coming back and searching for his loved-one at the place where they last met.
Movie - 2020, 2h 15m • as Themself
A short documentary film about a family photo album that becomes an animated journey for an only-child reflecting on his parent's belief that a color could influence his gender preference.
Movie - 2022, 2h 15m • as Chick
Due to the persistent presence of a hungry monster in their town, a chick living in the forest strives to live peacefully together with its own community.
Movie - 2024, 2h 15m • as Man
A young adult's recollection of his mother's pieces of advice in doing household chores and living a life.