The following are a list of Philippine animated films. Included are works which is in-full or partially produced by a production studio or entity based in the Philippines.
This excludes: Live action films that happens to heavily uses computer-generated imagery (CGI). Unless such works had to be described by reliable sources such works in whole as live-action animation ( Saving Sally). Films produced by international studios which were subcontracted to Philippine-based firms (outsourced) or just happens to have individual Filipinos among its production team. Documentary films that have partial use of animation.
Feature films Completed Release dateTitleDirector(s)StudioTechniqueSynopsisRef.09/21/1978Tadhana()Nonoy Marcelo TraditionalBased on volumes of novels of the same name by Ferdinand Marcos, a commissioned film portrays a satirical, humorous and poignant view of the Philippines' history of Spanish colonization through highly original and surreal vignettes fusing art, mythology and music.1979Biag ni Lam-ang() TraditionalBased on Philippine folk epic of the same name, the film depicts the adventures and misadventures of the Ilocano epic hero, Lam-ang.1989Sa Paligid-ligid() Philippine Children's Television FoundationTraditionalThe film about the environmental awareness and conservation.12/25/1995Isko: Adventures in AnimasiaMike Relon MakilingGeraldo A. GarcciaOctoArts FilmsHybridA coconut dealer must save the princess and the land of Animasia from the evil monsters.Isko Adventures In Animasia 1995 Best Float, OPM MTV Video, February 28, 201412/25/1997Adarna: The Mythical BirdGeraldo A. GarcciaTraditionalAfter the king falls ill, three sons set out on a journey to look for the Adarna Bird, a magical creature who could cure their father but could also turn people into stone if they fall asleep to its song.10/09/2002Kwentong Kayumanggi()Nelson B. Caliguia, Sr.ArtFarm Asia AnimationTraditionalA triptych animated film based on myths and legends from each of the country's major island groups.06/18/2008UrdujaReggie EntienzaTraditionalA fictionalized tale of an Asian folk heroine and warrior princess Urduja of Pangasinan with the ability and willingness to defend her people from their rival tribe.12/25/2008Dayo: Sa Mundo ng Elementalia()Robert QuilaoTraditionalA preteen named Bubuy who has to save his grandparents who were abducted and brought to the strange land called Elementalia, home to a host of strange creatures from Philippine mythology.12/25/2010RPG MetanoiaLuis C. SuarezCGIA preteen named Nico leads a simple life except when he logs onto a role-playing game in which he transforms into a hero in his own little online world until one day, it is invaded by a destructive virus that threatens the real world too.07/10/2011Kapitan Torpe()Antonio CadizBata Animation and Video ProductionsFlashA reluctant superhero called Kapitan Torpe realizes it is easier to be brave in the face of oppression than it is in the face of true love as he is thrust deeper and deeper into the world of crime fighting.02/26/2014Pikyaw()Arnold FuentesMultimedia Arts & Graphics Ensemble (MAGE), Inc.Flash / TraditionalA student thesis film about a group of children: Abet, Tyrone, and Marco who finds themselves in a parallel universe that is the subject of revenge by Albion, a creature who lived in Calixto since he was a child.11/09/2015Manang BiringCarl Joseph PapaRotoscopingManang Biring, an elderly woman who has Stage T4 Breast cancer, wants to spend time with her family and is still looking forward to reuniting with her estranged daughter for the Christmas season until her death.12/25/2016Saving SallyAvid LiongorenHybridMarty, an amateur comic book artist who falls in love for Sally, a gadget inventor, and has since become her loyal protector and hero from the monsters.10/12/2018Paglisan()Carl Joseph PapaBlack Maria PicturesTraditionalThe relationship of a middle-aged couple strained as the man develops dementia.10/15/2019CleanersGlenn BaritPixilationSet in the backdrop of a Catholic school in Tuguegarao City, a coming-of-age film about high school cleaners for the school year 2007-2008.10/29/2020Hayop Ka!()Avid LiongorenFlashNimfa, an anthropomorphic feline who works as a perfume saleswoman and whose boyfriend, a mongrel named Roger, is employed as a janitor. When Nimfa meets Iñigo, a wealthy dog with a career as a high-profile entrepreneur, she finds herself in the middle of a love triangle.08/05/2023Iti Mapukpukaw()Carl Joseph PapaTraditional / RotoscopingEric, an animator without a mouth prompted by his mother to visit his uncle, which leads to the return of an alien he encountered in childhood intent on taking him away from Earth.
Upcoming Films that are under production. Release dateTitleDirector(s)StudioTechniqueSynopsisRef.2025Zsazsa Zaturnnah vs the Amazonistas of Planet XAvid LiongorenTraditionalBased on a komik of the same name by Carlo Vergara, Ada is a shy, gay hairdresser in a small town, encounters a magical meteorite from outer space that gives him the ability of turning into a flamboyant female superhero under his identity Zsazsa Zaturnnah.September 23, 2026Plump BlossomKap RossanaKapitana Entertainment MediaAI-assistedLong time ago, where beauty was defined by fullness, the gentle Princess Ruo Hua—affectionately called Princess Plump Blossom—sets off on a transformative quest of bravery and truth. Her destiny changes when a mysterious commander crosses her path, forcing her to confront trials that challenge her resolve and spirit alike.2026Ella Arcangel: Ballad of Tooth and ClawMervin MalonzoTraditionalA little girl from the slums of Manila battles supernatural entities in the midst of the government’s drug war making her question who the real monsters are.2026Combatron: The MovieTBAMavx ProductionsCGIEmpoy, a young Filipino who inherits powerful alien battle armor from his dying father, the original Combatron, to defend Earth from alien invaders like the tyrannical Death Metal and his robot army, guided by his robot dog Askal.202658thCarl Joseph PapaRotoscopingThe film will tell the story of the family of Bebot Momay, who was considered the 58th victim of the crime, although his body was never found.TBDAd MemoriamRia LuTraditionalWhen a rock band suddenly rises to game thanks to a series of deaths, an old detective races against time to save the singer from the clutches of her own demons, figuratively and literally.Afternoons with Lapu-LapuMarla RauschThe film involves a third-generation Fil-Am teen, Paula, who must care for her sick grandfather, who believes he is a descendant of the historical warrior Lapu-Lapu.AnitoJohn Aurthur MercaderPuppeteer StudiosCGIAnito is the story of a young boy named Aaren who falls into the mythological spirit world full of fantastical and vicious creatures of Filipino legends. He finds himself lost and haunted by these creatures as he struggles to find his way home. EwaKeith SicatKino ArtsTraditionalIn a future of intergalactic migrant workers, Ewa is an idealistic scientist forced to take a dangerous job in outer space to provide for your young son’s future. When she is marooned on a hostile world, she struggles to reconnect with her child who is lightyears away.Flan, FlanKarla Circe ConsolacionMeowsmouseA tiny, rambunctious cat and her stalwart companions are on an epic adventure to defeat the Demon King and bring peace to the land of Fandania - but first they need to learn how to fight.Leader, BoredTobie AbadTaktyl StudiosFour unlikely friends leap into video game-inspired challenges each morning. Light LostAvid LiongorenRocketsheep StudioTraditionalBased on a graphic novel by Rob Cham, Teardrop and Backpack are oddball friends who get separated across the universe.Rage RadioMark MendozaFriendly FoesAnime-inspiredRage Radio is about to close the concert when the major shift changed as a virtual radio station, but still not giving up and goes on a mission to stop the closure.SentinelCarl Joseph PapaN/ARotoscopingSet in a high school consumed by dark secrets.Steampunk SocietyTobie AbadTaktyl StudiosCGIHughes Hector, boomer billionaire leader of the Steampulp Society, has never feared for the future until he is forced to team up with the younger and unpredictable digital native A.I. recruit, Itzel. Meanwhile, Sheba, an efficient X adventurer with no filter, is stuck in between them. They must find ways to work together and thwart the schemes of the mysterious Megalomind.Tales of HasheeshMari Nicole MendozaTraditionalThe story follows a 20 year old French man on his journey from Paris to the Middle East, finding the best supplies for his father's struggling business. Yama: The Golden LilyMark MendozaFriendly FoesA boy named Roger on a search for a mysterious girl named Yama. Inspired by the Yamashita's Gold, The film is set in an alternate reality where remnants of a great war are scattered throughout the world, with each relic holding stories and secrets of a distant past.Untitled filmRonnie del Carmen
Short films
1950s +1950-1959DateTitleDirector(s)TechniqueSynopsisNotes1953Untitled filmLarry AlcalaTraditionalAn 8mm animated short film about the girl is jumping rope and boy is playing a yo-yo.1955Juan TamadA commercialized advertisement for a cooking oil product.1961Conversation in SpaceRodolfo Paras-PerezCutout / Oil-paintingA 2-minute direct film with vivid and captivating abstract animation that used with collage and paint.
1980s +1980-1989DateTitleDirector(s)TechniqueSynopsisNotes1981The CriminalTraditionalA fugitive who cannot escape from himself.1982Hari()Stop-motionThe short film revolves around the power struggle of several characters fighting over the ownership of a crow.1983HeadsetTraditionalA comical tale of a man wearing a headphone that produces rock music in his ears.Huling Trip()Stop-motionA forward look into the radioactive age when survival comes down to eating one another.1984Anino()Claire SalaveriaTraditionalThe story of an artist living the life of a shadow inside a box told with charcoal drawings.Pagpula()Stop-motionThe short film commented social and political issues during the Marcos era.The Eye in the SkyHybrid(Stop-motion)A boy looks into a magical microscope and discovers a world of strange creatures. Upon seeing the boy’s huge eye, the creatures begin to worship him. An ambitious evil emperor oppresses and forces the other creatures to build a tower so that he can get hold of the eye.The Great SmokeHybrid(Traditional)A satirical approach to the effects of nuclear war on the human race.1985ABCDTraditionalAn advocation for a new and personal take on the alphabet reveals multi-layered, comical meanings, an experimental animation decidedly crude in approach and part socio-political commentary and surrealist whimsy.1989NguyamyamStop-motionAn educational short film teaches children what would happen to their planet if inhabitants devour all their precious resources and did not take care of their environment.SpitStop-motion and traditionalA character spitting with his saliva then changing into different forms and interacting with different characters.
1990s