Johnsep Mari Abode

Biography

Born and raised in Las Piñas, Johnsep Mari Abode (born February 24, 2005) is a filmmaker currently pursuing a BA in Digital Film at Mapúa University Makati and is set to graduate in mid-2026. He tells socially relevant stories and often focuses on the bittersweet aspects of everyday life.

Johnsep made his directorial debut with the short documentary Oda Kay Papa, which won Best Picture in the Documentary Category at Cinemandirigma XII and the People’s Choice Award at Cine-U’s 18th Annual Film Festival. The film was also selected as a finalist in the Documentary Category of Sinepiyu 17, CineMapúa 2025, Sine Tomasino 2026, and the 37th Gawad Alternatibo. His experimental film, To The Ones We’...