Vahn Leinard Pascual
Known for
Directing
Birthplace
Philippines
Biography
Vahn Leinard C. Pascual is a Filipino film director and writer whose works often explore themes of identity, family, grief, politics, and the queer experience. He began making films at a young age, with his short films screening and receiving recognition at film festivals in the Philippines and abroad.
In 2026, Pascual made his feature film debut with Status: Rejected as the youngest filmmaker in the Cinemalaya Philippine Independent Film Festival 2026 Main Competition. The film received the NETPAC Jury Award for Full-Length Feature, while its lead actress, Ruby Ruiz, won Best Actress for her performance.
Pascual’s short films have earned him several recognitions. He was awarded the Ani ng...
Best known work
Fidel Ten Days Before the End of the World—The Universe Rather
2024
IX
2022
Alexa, Xander and the Universe
2020
Ante
2009
In Our Temporary World
2021
#teen
2023
Grand Gestures
2020
AaBaKaDa
2020
Honey, My Love, So Sweet
2025
Sickboy
2022Filmography
TBA
My Dearest DarlingDirector, Writer
2026
Status: RejectedDirector, Screenplay, Story
2025
KMJS' Gabi Ng Lagim: The MovieProduction Assistant
2025
YeloProduction Design
2025
2025
In the Hour of JudgmentProduction Design
2024
Mga Gawaing Bahayas Man, Cinematography, Producer, Writer, Editor, Director, Production Designer
2024
Fidel Ten Days Before the End of the World—The Universe RatherProduction Design
2024
P.O.V. (Pepe On Vlog)Production Design
2023
#teenProduction Assistant
2023
Mary Go Round, Mary Go RoundProducer, Writer, Director, Location Manager
2022
IXas Television Show Narrator
2022
The Chicks in the Forestas Chick, Writer, Director, Visual Effects, Character Designer, Editor, Storyboard Artist, Background Designer, Sound Designer, Animation
2022
I Will Never Forget Youas Uncle Joey, Producer, Writer, Director, Production Designer
2022
Sickboyas Jan Jan, Writers' Assistant
2022
The Gossips of CicadidaeWriter, Director, Producer
2021
Washing of Handsas Pig, as Ordinary Hand, Writer, Director, Editor, Production Design, Director of Photography, Sound Designer
2021
In Our Temporary WorldWriter, Production Design, Producer, Director
2021
They Who Were Lost In OblivionWriter, Producer, Director, Production Design, Director of Photography
2021
Whatever is ServedDirector, Writer, Production Designer
2020
Alexa, Xander and the Universeas Xander, Writer, Director, Producer
2020
Sala, Salin-Lawayas Jema, Production Design
2020
AaBaKaDaWriter
2020
The Last DestinationDirector, Writer, Location Scout
2020
Boy Talkas Kiko