Vahn Leinard Pascual
Known For: Directing
Gender: Male
Date of Birth: April 30, 2000 (25 years old)
Place of Birth: Philippines
Vahn Leinard C. Pascual is a young and talented Filipino film director, writer, and actor. He was born on April 30, 2000, and studied at De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde, where he graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Digital Filmmaking. Pascual's passion for filmmaking started at a young age, and he has been honing his craft ever since. While he was a student, Pascual has already made more than twenty short films that have been officially selected and won numerous awards in different film festivals worldwide. He is known for his unique style and artistic approach, which often explores 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. In 2022, Pascual was named one of CNN Philippines Life's "Eight emerging Filipino directors to watch out for.” And in 2023, Pascual represented the Philippines in the Tokyo International Film Festival's student exchange program, fully funded by the Japan Foundation. Building on his achievements, in 2024, he secured a scholarship for the Niigata International Animation Film Festival Camp in Japan. Additionally, he also became the youngest recipient of the first-ever CREATE Awards in the Audiovisual domain from the Congress, House of Representatives of the Philippines.
2024
2023
2022
Actor Jan Jan
Sickboy
Actor Chick
The Chicks in the Forest
Actor Uncle Joey
I Will Never Forget You
Actor Television Show Narrator
IX
Writers' Assistant
Sickboy
Writer
The Chicks in the Forest
Producer
I Will Never Forget You
Writer
I Will Never Forget You
Director
The Chicks in the Forest
Visual Effects
The Chicks in the Forest
Character Designer
The Chicks in the Forest
Editor
The Chicks in the Forest
Storyboard Artist
The Chicks in the Forest
Director
I Will Never Forget You
Background Designer
The Chicks in the Forest
Sound Designer
The Chicks in the Forest
Animation
The Chicks in the Forest
Production Designer
I Will Never Forget You
Writer
The Gossips of Cicadidae
Director
The Gossips of Cicadidae
Producer
The Gossips of Cicadidae
2021
Actor Pig
Washing of Hands
Actor Ordinary Hand
Washing of Hands
Writer
They Who Were Lost In Oblivion
Producer
They Who Were Lost In Oblivion
Director
They Who Were Lost In Oblivion
Production Design
They Who Were Lost In Oblivion
Director of Photography
They Who Were Lost In Oblivion
Writer
In Our Temporary World
Production Design
In Our Temporary World
Producer
In Our Temporary World
Director
In Our Temporary World
Writer
Washing of Hands
Director
Washing of Hands
Editor
Washing of Hands
Production Design
Washing of Hands
Director of Photography
Washing of Hands
Sound Designer
Washing of Hands
Director
Whatever is Served
Writer
Whatever is Served
Production Designer
Whatever is Served
2020
Actor Xander
Alexa, Xander and the Universe
Actor Kiko
Boy Talk
Actor Themself
Blue Is Not My Favorite Color
Actor Jema
Sala, Salin-Laway
Production Assistant
Grand Gestures
Director
The Last Destination
Writer
The Last Destination
Writer
Alexa, Xander and the Universe
Director
Alexa, Xander and the Universe
Producer
Alexa, Xander and the Universe
Location Scout
The Last Destination
Editor
Blue Is Not My Favorite Color
Director
Blue Is Not My Favorite Color
Sound Designer
Blue Is Not My Favorite Color
Animation
Blue Is Not My Favorite Color
Writer
Blue Is Not My Favorite Color
Writer
AaBaKaDa
Production Design
Sala, Salin-Laway
2019
Actor Father
Ikay
Actor Max
Auntie Rosita
Actor Young Man
A Poem for The One Who Left
Director
A Poem for The One Who Left
Location Manager
Auntie Rosita
Director
Auntie Rosita
Location Scout
Ikay
Location Manager
Ikay
Camera Operator
Ikay
Editor
Auntie Rosita
Set Decoration
A Child Behind Bars
Editor
Ikay
Writer
Ikay
Producer
Auntie Rosita
Director
Ikay
Writer
A Poem for The One Who Left
Writer
Auntie Rosita
Writer
A Child Behind Bars
Director
A Child Behind Bars
Producer
A Child Behind Bars
Colorist
A Child Behind Bars