In this episode of Climate Cuts, host Akosua Owusu-Akyaw speaks with Ashley Cordova Manugas, the filmmaker and director behind the award winnng short film, Kataw. About climate futures, sustainable sets, and the climate film landscape in the Phillipines.
Film Synopsis
In a dystopian future where the Philippine archipelago is mostly submerged in seawater, a Mother-doctor, along with other experts comes up with an unconventional solution to save the future Filipino generation.
Kataw was screened at the 2025 New York Climate Film Festival
More about the film:
https://sdfff.org/2025/movies/kataw/
https://www.instagram.com/ashmanugas/
Film Credits
Director: Alyssa Ashley Manugas
Screenwriter: Alyssa Ashley Manugas
Producer: Danielle Aballe delos Reyes
Cinematographer: Idden delos Reyes
Editor: Idden delos Reyes
Production Design: Lendz Barinque
Music: Karl Lucente
Year: 2024
Runtime: 8 minutes
Language: Cebuano, English
Country: Philippines
Content Warning: This film contains flashing lights or patterns that may affect photosensitive individuals. Viewer discretion is advised.
Stay tuned for more episodes of Climate Cuts for conversations with filmmakers from the Climate Film Festival.
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