San Diego Filipino Cinema’s Mission

SDFC recognizes the importance of the discovery and exhibition of global Filipino stories and the nurturing of the voice of the emerging Filipino filmmaker to promote a better representation and understanding of the global Filipino experience, cinematic arts, and our shared humanity. SDFC aims to provide unity and pride amongst our Filipino and Filipino American communities, inspiration to young creative artists and thinkers, and a unique cultural experience to the diverse audiences of San Diego.

SDFC+SDFFF Team

Benito Bautista, Executive Director & Cofounder
Emma Francisco Bautista, Programming Director & Cofounder
Justin Besana, SDFFF Branding Director
Johann Ocampo, SDFFF Senior Graphics Designer and SDFC/SDFFF Web Designer
Tiara Liz Deriquito, SDFC/SDFFF Communications & Social Media Manager
Ariana Torres, SDFFF Programming Coordinator
Danica Hormillado, SDFC/SDFFF Programming Coordinator
Miko Aguilar, SDFC/SDFFF Technical Director
Natividad de Leon, SDFC/SDFFF Community Outreach Manager
Samantha Rae Andico, SDFFF Communications & Marketing Committee Lead
Christine Guianne Ramos, SDFFF Guest Relations Committee Lead
Lauren Garces, SDFFF Special Events Manager
Nooks Villaluz, SDFFF Step and Repeat Graphics
Ariana Torres, Leah Lombos, Trixi Agiao, Julia Nejman, Samantha Andico, and Christine Guianne Ramos, SDFFF Program Writers & Moderators
Khoi Ly, SDFFF Official Photographer
Zairold Dave Pascual, Social Media Intern

SDFFF 2025 Programmers

Samantha Rae Andico
Benito Bautista
Emma Francisco Bautista
Kristin Cleavinger
Ayana Galace
Danica Hormillado
Alain Olivier Joachin
Julia Nejman
Christine Guianne Ramos
Ariana Torres

SDFC Board Members

Dr. Benjamin Camacho, SDFC President & Cofounder
Alicia de Leon Torres, Board Member & Adviser
Sonia Delen, Board Member & Adviser
Wendy Pascual, Treasurer & CFO
Eunice Bragais, Board Member & Adviser
Conrad Calalang, Board Member & Adviser
Ronnie del Carmen, Board Member & Adviser