SINE COMM Society

SINE COMM Society The SINE COMM SOCIETY is the official film organization arm of DNSC Communication and Performing Arts Students Society.

Huge congratulations to SINECOMM PROD for the big wins of Pagbalik sa Lawod at the 2nd DavNor Short Film Festival! The a...
27/10/2025

Huge congratulations to SINECOMM PROD for the big wins of Pagbalik sa Lawod at the 2nd DavNor Short Film Festival! The awards night was held on October 25, 2025, at Molave Hotel, Tagum City. The festival featured Top 10 finalists selected from 29 official entries across the Davao Region (Region XI).

Nominated in every category, the team brought home 7 trophies in one night and a total of ₱160,000 in prizes— including: 1st Best Film, Best Directing, Best Cinematography, Best Actress (Lady Kaye Nobleza), Best Supporting Actor (Kenji Rey Acido), Best Film Poster, and Female Star of the Night (Cyndie Lajera).

Production timeline: Pre-production in August; principal photography and post-production in September.

The complete crew members and casts:
Directed by
Lee Joshua Sardoma
Elaiza Marie Empat

Screenplay by
Jezreyll James Cabasag

Story by
Jezreyll James Cabasag
Ken Ian Dela Torre
Lee Joshua Sardoma

Produced by
Jupiter Cabig Jr.
Jezreyll James Cabasag
Lee Joshua Sardoma

Director of Photography
Dominic Gañolon

Assistant Director
Jezreyll James Cabasag

Casting Director
Shetori Robles

Production Designer
Charviegel Diano
Jade Gumban

Art Department and Wardrobe
Michelle Rafael
Cyndie Lajera
Althea Mancao
Elisha Nicole Rordriguez
Kenn Umbac
Johnex Escarlan

Production Manager
Cyndie Lajera

Location Manager
Jade Gumban

Edited by
Justin Santos
Elaiza Marie Empat
Jezreyll James Cabasag

Script Continuity
Ken Ian Dela Torre

Color Grading
Elaiza Marie Empat
Justin Santos

Sound Design
Jezreyll James Cabasag

Musical Scoring
Jezreyll James Cabasag
Dandy Joel Zafra III

Poster by
Jezreyll James Cabasag
Charviegel Diano
Elaiza Marie Empat

Subtitles by
Jezreyll James Cabasag

Casts:
Lady Kaye Nobleza as Tonya
Kenjie Rey Acido as Efren
Shetori Robles as Marya
Jenelyn Barreto as Abyang
Johnex Escarlan as Tonton
Elisha Nicole Rodriguez as Tina
Charviegel Diano as Efren’s Companion 1
Kenn Umbac as Efren’s Companion 2
Roel Lozano as Purok Chairman
Jade Gumban as Victim 1
Michelle Rafael as Victim 2
Cyndie Lajera as Victim 3
Justin Santos as Police 1
Ken Ian Dela Torre as Police 2
Jezreyll James Cabasag as Police 3
Althea Mancao - Social Worker
Dominic Gañolon - Reporter Voice Over

Official Sound Track “LAWOD”
written by Dominic Gañolon and Shetori Robles
music by 8th Street Band

Acknowledgments
Cabig Family
Sardoma Family
Lozano Family
La Paz Fisherfolk Community
Melodie Tinambacan
Hon. Margarita Y. Rubinos - Mayor (Municipality of Dujali)
Mr. Roberto Rodwell
Municipality of Carmen
Bai Zarrah Dres

Thank you to everyone who watched, commented, and shared our film. Pagbalik sa Lawod was made to raise awareness and amplify stories too often unheard. At its core is a hard truth, no one deserves exploitation. Let’s stay vigilant and protect our communities especially our fisherfolk.

Davao del Norte State College
DNSC Communication and Performing Arts Student Society
Department of Communication - Davao del Norte State College



🎞️

We would like to thank the people who watched, reacted, and shared their positive feedback to our film '𝐏𝐚𝐠𝐛𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐤 𝐬𝐚 𝐋𝐚𝐰𝐨...
21/10/2025

We would like to thank the people who watched, reacted, and shared their positive feedback to our film '𝐏𝐚𝐠𝐛𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐤 𝐬𝐚 𝐋𝐚𝐰𝐨𝐝'. The Awarding Ceremony is now 4 days away! Help SineComm Society win the 𝐏𝐄𝐎𝐏𝐋𝐄'𝐒 𝐂𝐇𝐎𝐈𝐂𝐄 𝐀𝐖𝐀𝐑𝐃 by sharing, watching, and reacting to the film.

Link here:
https://www.facebook.com/reel/1403793081747138
https://www.facebook.com/reel/1403793081747138
https://www.facebook.com/reel/1403793081747138

Thank you so much!

DNSC Communication and Performing Arts Student Society
Davao del Norte State College

20/10/2025

We are 5 days away to the AWARDING CEREMONY of the 2nd DavNor Film Competition. Help SineComm Society win the People's Choice Award by dropping a HEART reaction to the film, sharing, and watching!

Daghang Salamat!

Davao del Norte State College
DNSC Communication and Performing Arts Student Society

𝐅𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐗𝐈 𝐭𝐨 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐗𝐈𝐈 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐁𝐀𝐑𝐌𝐌! We are glad to announce that our film, 𝐏𝐚𝐠𝐛𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐤 𝐬𝐚 𝐋𝐚𝐰𝐨𝐝, has reached the SOCCSK...
14/10/2025

𝐅𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐗𝐈 𝐭𝐨 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐗𝐈𝐈 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐁𝐀𝐑𝐌𝐌! We are glad to announce that our film, 𝐏𝐚𝐠𝐛𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐤 𝐬𝐚 𝐋𝐚𝐰𝐨𝐝, has reached the SOCCSKSARGEN and Bangsamoro Regions!

Continue to join us in this collective movement to sympathize, mobilize, and organize.
Watch the film here: https://www.facebook.com/reel/1403793081747138

With so much gratitude, we thank our viewers from those regions who liked, reacted, and shared the film to spread awareness about fisherfolk trafficking.

Check it out here:
Mindanao Expose: https://www.facebook.com/mindanaoexpose/posts/pfbid02Nicz7hN2THZtKsiuXCikNqmoBvJV3BS5XBBbb7C7ZJHymfvNpGivurpKiEJWy1DMl

UP Mindanao Communicators' Guild: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1FxqzgRPgQ/

The Humanitarian Pen: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1Cmd9EMLHj/

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗠𝗮𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝗳 𝗣𝗮𝗴𝗯𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗸 𝗦𝗮 𝗟𝗮𝘄𝗼𝗱 by the BACOMM's SineComm Society. This is officially part of the 𝗧𝗼𝗽 𝟭𝟬 𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘀𝘁𝘀 𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲...
08/10/2025

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗠𝗮𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝗳 𝗣𝗮𝗴𝗯𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗸 𝗦𝗮 𝗟𝗮𝘄𝗼𝗱 by the BACOMM's SineComm Society. This is officially part of the 𝗧𝗼𝗽 𝟭𝟬 𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘀𝘁𝘀 𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝟮𝗻𝗱 𝗗𝗮𝘃𝗡𝗼𝗿 𝗙𝗶𝗹𝗺 𝗙𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗮𝗹, chosen from 29 entries across Region XI!

Directed by Lee Joshua Sardoma and Elaiza Marie Empat.

Support us by watching the full film here and don’t forget to drop a ❤️ reaction: https://www.facebook.com/reel/1403793081747138

Logline
After falling prey to a deceptive recruiter, a young fisherwoman from Davao del Norte must endure the horrors of trafficking before finding the courage to fight back, return home, and help her community resist the same fate.

Department of Communication - Davao del Norte State College
DNSC Communication and Performing Arts Student Society
Davao del Norte State College

07/10/2025

The official entry of SINE COMM Society to the 2nd DavNor Short Film Festival. Among all the entries, 𝐏𝐚𝐠𝐛𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐤 𝐬𝐚 𝐋𝐚𝐰𝐨𝐝 is the only film that talks about fisherfolk trafficking an issue often overlooked that keeps on making the said sector vulnerable.

According to International Labor Organization, thousands of Filipino fisherfolk continue to face illegal recruitment and exploitation every year.

Please support us by reacting ❤️️ and sharing the film posted.

For victims of illegal recruitment and trafficking, please report to:
Department of Migrant Workers Migrant Workers Protection Bureau +632-8721-0619 | [email protected]

Provincial Inter-Agency Committee Against Trafficking and
Violence Against Women and their Children (PIACT-VAWC)
[email protected]

Davao del Norte Police Provincial Office Hotline
0998-598-7101

Help us share our story: https://www.facebook.com/reel/1403793081747138

Magpadayon ta sa pagbarog ug pagkab-ot sa hustisya hangtod sa pagbalik sa lawod! 💙

What a night to be alive! The official entry of the 𝐒𝐈𝐍𝐄𝐂𝐎𝐌𝐌 𝐒𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐭𝐲 to the 2nd DavNor Short Film Festival has made it t...
06/10/2025

What a night to be alive! The official entry of the 𝐒𝐈𝐍𝐄𝐂𝐎𝐌𝐌 𝐒𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐭𝐲 to the 2nd DavNor Short Film Festival has made it to the Top 10! Out of 29 entries, 𝐏𝐚𝐠𝐛𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐤 𝐬𝐚 𝐋𝐚𝐰𝐨𝐝 proudly stands as one of the finalists. The awarding ceremony will be held on October 25, 2025. 💙🎥

THE TEAM:
Directed by
Joshua Sardoma and Elaiza Marie Empat

Screenplay by
Jezreyll James Cabasag

Story by
Jezreyll James Cabasag
Ken Ian Dela Torre
Lee Joshua Sardoma

Produced by
Jupiter Cabig Jr.
Jezreyll James Cabasag
Lee Joshua Sardoma

Director of Photography
Dominic Gañolon

Assistant Director
Jezreyll James Cabasag

Casting Director
Shetori Robles

Production Designer
Charviegel Diano
Jade Gumban

Art Department and Wardrobe
Michelle Rafael
Cyndie Lajera
Althea Mancao
Elisha Nicole Rordriguez
Kenn Umbac
Johnex Escarlan

Production Manager
Cyndie Lajera

Location Manager
Jade Gumban

Edited by
Justin Santos
Elaiza Marie Empat
Jezreyll James Cabasag

Script Continuity
Ken Ian Dela Torre

Color Grading
Elaiza Marie Empat
Justin Santos

Sound Design
Jezreyll James Cabasag

Musical Scoring
Dandy Joel Zafra III
Jezreyll James Cabasag

Poster by
Charviegel Diano
Elaiza Marie Empat
Jezreyll James Cabasag

Subtitles by
Jezreyll James Cabasag

Casts:
Lady Kaye Nobleza
Kenjie Rey Acido
Shetori Robles
Jenelyn Jovellar Barreto
Johnex Escarlan
Elisha Mancao
Charviegel Diano
Kenn Umbac
Roel Lozano
Jade Gumban
Michelle Rafael
Cyndie Lajera
Justin Santos
Ken Ian Dela Torre
Jezreyll James Cabasag
Althea Mancao

Official Sound Track “LAWOD”
written by Dominic Gañolon and Shetori Robles
music by 8th Street Band

Acknowledgments
Cabig Family
Sardoma Family
Melodie Tinambacan
Hon. Margarita Y. Rubinos - Mayor (Municipality of Dujali)
Mr. Roberto Rodwell
Municipality of Carmen

𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐆𝐑𝐀𝐓𝐔𝐋𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐒!

SINEBUGSAY 2025, IT'S A WRAP! ⛵The first-ever SineBugsay film screening was held on Friday, September 26, at Davao del N...
27/09/2025

SINEBUGSAY 2025, IT'S A WRAP! ⛵

The first-ever SineBugsay film screening was held on Friday, September 26, at Davao del Norte State College (DNSC) AVR, featuring films created by student filmmakers across the country. Organized by the DNSC SineComm Society under the Bachelor of Arts in Communication Department in celebration of the Philippine Film Industry Month. The event aims to expand the knowledge of aspiring student filmmakers.

The program also included a talkback session with guest director Von Jorge Actub writer and director of ‘Sa Tumoy Sa Walay Kahumanan’, whom humbly shared his valuable insights into the art of filmmaking. With the theme “Spotlight on Filipino Stories”, the screening showcased different films that explored themes of family, love, social issues, and the significance of regional cinema in the country.



WE’RE ALL SET TO SAIL! ⛵Check out our program flow schedule and get ready for an unforgettable film screening and talkba...
25/09/2025

WE’RE ALL SET TO SAIL! ⛵

Check out our program flow schedule and get ready for an unforgettable film screening and talkback event filled with inspiring stories and vibrant visuals. Mark your calendars and join us as we celebrate the art of storytelling on the big screen!

See you there, COMMates!! 🫡



FROM HIMAYA TO TUMOY: OUR GUEST FILMMAKER! ⛵VON JORGE ACTUB, an 18-year-old filmmaker from Nabunturan. Gaining national ...
24/09/2025

FROM HIMAYA TO TUMOY: OUR GUEST FILMMAKER! ⛵

VON JORGE ACTUB, an 18-year-old filmmaker from Nabunturan. Gaining national recognition with his debut short Himaya sa Inahan, featured in major film festivals. He represents Mindanao with Sa Tumoy sa Walay Kahumanan, the region’s sole entry to Sine Kabataan 8, championing Mindanaoan culture through his films.



COMM ON, SET B IS ADVANCING! ⛵Get ready to immerse yourself in the cinematic worlds of emerging Filipino filmmakers. SIN...
23/09/2025

COMM ON, SET B IS ADVANCING! ⛵

Get ready to immerse yourself in the cinematic worlds of emerging Filipino filmmakers. SINE COMM Society is thrilled to unveil SET B for SINE BUGSAY, screening on September 26, 2025.

Under the theme “Spotlight on Filipino Stories,” these films explore familial bonds, unrequited and romantic affections, alongside personal struggles and societal challenges.

SINE BUGSAY spotlights 7 original short films from regional talents:

SET B: Currents of Love

ANG PAMILYA MAGUOL (2023) by Jermaine Tulbo
ANG HALIKAN SA WATER FOUNTAIN (2024) by Clyde Gamale
I LOVE YOU, BUT I’M UGLY (2024) by Fahleen Fang Casidsid
LOLLY (2022) by Chrismar Rue Soegaard
UWIAN (2025) by Vhan Marco Molacruz
KAPE SILUNGAN (2024) by Jann Gabaldon

MABUHAY ANG PELIKULANG PILIPINO, MABUHAY ANG REGIONAL CINEMA!



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