Rey Anthony Villaverde
- Director
- Writer
- Editor
Rey Anthony Villaverde is a visual artist, writer, and filmmaker from Zamboanga del Norte, Philippines. He began making films at the age of twelve through school projects, eventually developing a body of work rooted in regional storytelling and independent cinema. His films frequently examine questions of identity, coming-of-age, and the tension between the beauty and struggle of creating art.
His debut short, Tingog (2022), was selected for Cinema Rehiyon 15, followed by the metacinema comedy short film Ambot Wa Ko Kabalo Unsay I-Title Ani (2024), which became a finalist in the 20th Cinemalaya Philippine Independent Film Festival.
In 2026, his short film Silkscreen received the Silver Award in the Narrative Category at the 6th Montañosa Film Festival and was selected for the Cinemalaya 2026 Short Film Competition, marking his second appearance at the country's premier independent film festival.
His debut short, Tingog (2022), was selected for Cinema Rehiyon 15, followed by the metacinema comedy short film Ambot Wa Ko Kabalo Unsay I-Title Ani (2024), which became a finalist in the 20th Cinemalaya Philippine Independent Film Festival.
In 2026, his short film Silkscreen received the Silver Award in the Narrative Category at the 6th Montañosa Film Festival and was selected for the Cinemalaya 2026 Short Film Competition, marking his second appearance at the country's premier independent film festival.
