United States / Feb 07, 2026 / NR / World Premiere at Santa Barbara International Film Festival
14min
Overall average
5.0/10
Plot
In 2003, a 16-year-old Filipino kid from the inner city is forced to leave his old life behind for the terrifying new world of Santa Barbara, California.
Main cast
Full cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Wyatt Perkins | James |
| Omar Rocha | Juan |
| Clark Kent P. Santos | Freddie |
Genres
DramaComedy
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | Fil-Am |
| Original language | English (EN) |
| Spoken languages | English |
| Status | Released |
| Production companies | Reel Clever Films, UNDRDG, Flashback Pictures |
| Official site | ralphtorrefranca.com |
| Release date | 7 febbraio 2026 |
| Executive producer | Daniel Cotroneo |
| Production | Eden Sabolboro, Ralph Torrefranca, Amanda Tingley |
| Writer | Ralph Torrefranca |
| Editing | Achim Mendoza |
| Cinematography | Thaad Sabolboro, Austin Fiare, Yolanda Ha, Bryce "Beniamino" Myrah, Kelsey Rivera, Abby Acala, Simon Santos, Jon Sun, Patrick Walsh |
| Assistant directors | Madeline Abiera, Ralph Torrefranca, Marta Roncada |
| Lighting | Shane Louis |
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| Camera operators | Austin Fiare, Yolanda Ha, Bryce "Beniamino" Myrah, Kelsey Rivera, Abby Acala, Simon Santos, Jon Sun, Patrick Walsh |
| Additional photography | Austin Fiare, Yolanda Ha, Bryce "Beniamino" Myrah, Kelsey Rivera, Abby Acala, Simon Santos, Jon Sun, Patrick Walsh |
| Production design | Mikki Mamaril Roew |
| Visual effects | Danny Shepherd |
| Music | Valeri Ortiz, Jon Boo, Brian Baker, Andrea Teresa Idioma, Angie Lara |
| Sound | Valeri Ortiz, Jon Boo, Brian Baker, Andrea Teresa Idioma, Angie Lara |
| Costume design | Gwen Lucchesi, Thea Calaguio |
| Makeup | Gwen Lucchesi, Thea Calaguio |
| Hairstyling | Gwen Lucchesi, Thea Calaguio |
Release dates
Premiere
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