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DIWA pt. 2: Community(Finale)
The best takeaway from being a part of this film festival was meeting so many talented Filipino filmakers and connecting with the Filipino diaspora from everywhere! Knowing their stories and seeing how passionate they are with film and representing us on screen makes me full with pride and inspiration!

Made life long friendships in a short span of time that I really hope continues after the festival! Even made connections with a Bisaya filmaker who I have a few mutuals with!

Now I have connections from New York, California, Hawaii, Seattle, and Manila just through this Film Festival alone! And I really hope I get to work with yals at some point ❤️

Thank you @diwafilmfest and @mushpatatas for organizing such a special event, for the opportunity to be part of it, as well as the opportunity that I’ve already gotten because of it👀, and the future collaboration that will happen!

ALSO THANK YOU FOR THESE PICS @diwafilmfest

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Our Heartland recap, because this trip deserves a moment. ❤️🎬

One of the best parts was connecting with incredible filmmakers, having a blast together, and learning from everyone’s experiences and insights.

Huge shoutout to @heartlandfilm for taking such good care of their filmmakers! It was an honor to be part of this year’s lineup. And thank you to @disabilityfilmchallenge for continuing to champion stories like ours! 🫶

#HeartlandFilm #IWillBeFine #EastersealsDisabilityFilmChallenge #IndieFilm #FilmmakerCommunity

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I Will Be Fine continues its festival run with a screening at the Newport Beach Film Festival! 🎬❤️

Catch our short film as part of the Easterseals Disability Film Challenge (EDFC) screening block at this Oscar-qualifying festival!

📍 THE LOT at Fashion Island
📅 Monday, October 19
⏰ 4:00 PM

Grateful to see this little film continue to reach new audiences and be part of a festival celebrating stories that champion disability representation and awareness.

#IWillBeFine #NewportBeachFilmFestival #EDFC #EastersealsDisabilityFilmChallenge

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What an honor to have I Will Be Fine selected for DIWA Film Festival, alongside so many incredibly talented Filipino filmmakers! 🇵🇭❤️

We’re beyond grateful for this experience, the wonderful people we met, and the meaningful connections we made along the way. There’s something truly special about being surrounded by fellow Filipino creatives who share the same passion for filmmaking and telling stories that celebrate our culture, our experiences, and the heart of being Pinoy.

A special shoutout to our amazing cast and crew! We’re so proud to represent everyone who poured their hearts into this film and to share this moment with all of you. ❤️ And a huge thank you to @disabilityfilmchallenge for continuing to champion filmmakers and stories like ours!

Maraming salamat, @diwafilmfest and Adrian, for bringing us together and creating a space for our stories to be seen and celebrated. Kitakits next time! 🫶🏼

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🙃 I will be fine. is screening at Heartland International Film Festival in Indiana. 🎬

We’re incredibly excited to be part of the @disabilityfilmchallenge showcase, bringing a selection of films from this year’s challenge to the big screen!

It means so much to see our little film continue its journey beyond the challenge and reach new audiences alongside stories from the disability filmmaking community.

📍 Alamo Drafthouse Cinema, Indianapolis
📅 October 12
⏰ 7:30 PM

If you’re in Indianapolis, come catch the showcase on the big screen! ❤️

https://heartlandfilm.org

#IWillBeFine #HeartlandInternationalFilmFestival #DisabilityFilmChallenge #IndieFilm #ShortFilm

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I Will Be Fine
by Bettina Someros-Ching

A young man adjusting to life with limited vision, Steven is determined to prove he can handle independence on his own. After passing his driving test, a routine day takes an unexpected turn when a simple challenge becomes a dangerous decision. With humor, heart, and the support of his friends, Steven learns that true independence doesn’t always mean doing everything alone. The film proudly features cast and crew with disabilities.

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Diwa 2026 Shorts Program l:
Thicker Than Water (with Filmmaker Q&A)
Saturday, October 3 • 10 AM - 12:30 PM
Tateuchi Story Theatre, Wing Luke Museum

Come for the films, stay for the Q&A!

* Full festival details and trailers:
https://diwafilmfest.wordpress.com/2026-festival/

* Tickets:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/diwa-2026-shorts-program-1-thicker-than-water-with-filmmaker-qa-tickets-1999706042604

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This was so special, and I’m glad we get to keep most of it just within us. 🤍

This year’s celebration was something I never expected. I was honestly too occupied to realize anything was happening. I don’t think I’ve ever had a party planned for me by someone else, aside from my 7th birthday, which my mom planned. I’m usually the one doing the planning.

I knew we were hanging out with friends, but I definitely wasn’t expecting all of this. As for what actually happened that night… well, that’s a mystery for you. 🔎 Some things are better left off the interweb.

Even though I haven’t lived here for very long, I’m so grateful to have built genuine connections with people I love and am fortunate to call my friends. They took time out of their busy lives, stayed way past their bedtimes, prepared for the day, and some even drove from far away just to be there. For the first time in the past four birthdays, I didn’t feel homesick.

Special shoutout to @colette_whipp and my Kuyang Puti. I’m forever grateful to you both for hosting this and for all the effort you put into making it happen and making it extra special. I feel so lucky to call you our besties and so blessed to experience this kind of love and thoughtfulness from you both. 🥺

Forever grateful for all of you, and I love you all 🫶🏼🥲

31 feels extra special to me.

Before my grandma passed away in 2022, we were planning her “reverse debut” for her 81st birthday. In Filipino culture, we celebrate a girl turning 18 with a debut, so 81 was going to be hers in reverse.

I was named after my grandma, Benita, and I truly believe we shared a special bond. I have the number 13 tattooed in memory of her: Jan 13-her birthday, July 13-last time we hugged, and Dec 13-she passed away.

13. And now, 31 in reverse.

So I’m dedicating this year of my life to celebrating her and carrying her with me.

I love and miss you so much, Lola. This one’s for you. 🥂🤍

And the MVP, my husband, who absolutely blew it out of the park this year. 🥹 What surprised me most was how attentive he was to the little things. I mentioned something once, never brought it up again, and somehow he remembered, made it happen, and made it even

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After working half a decade in mental health and getting the chance to work near patients who struggle with mental health, I can say that the way @ncentineo performed in Union County gave respect and recognition to the efforts of those who are working through recovery and the nuances of addiction. I admire how he walked the fine line of expression for the screen with also doing it in a way that did not mock or trivialize the lives he was performing.

Additionally, his responses to the Q&A afterwards was so genuine and humble. While I can say I have only had a chance to talk to a handful of established actors in this industry, he answered every question with such grounded kindness and even stayed behind for us to get to greet him. Thank you to my brilliant, Director wife for always creatingthe best experience for me to get to appreciate the art form that I have loved my whole life. Noah, thank you for doing indie. @adammeeks congratulations on your films’ success and effects on the community.

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On set gaffing today for our indie documentary shoot with @theatownpark @kpcampion . Thanks @canvasgripinc for customizing my wag flag with the grommets. Corner weighted down with the “tape weight,” named by @scoot_claire . This is my 5-10 after the 9-5.

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Our movie premiere at the 48 hour movie challenge at the Palm! We look so gooood 😎 #trendingreels #explorepage #48hourfilmproject #actor

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Four years somehow felt like ten, in the best way.

I can honestly say we’re living life to the fullest. We’ve said yes to as many opportunities and challenges as we could, found ways to make almost everything fun, and given each other the space to feel every emotion: joy, sadness, anxiety, hurt, courage, love, and everything in between.

I can’t imagine going through life without my person. We’re far from perfect, but I love that we keep pushing each other to be better for the people around us, for each other, and for ourselves.

I don’t really believe in soulmates, but whatever we are is more than I could have ever asked for.

My husband, my creative partner, my best friend, my bebe ko, and my Mr. Brightside. My life wouldn’t be nearly as well lit without you… to be fair, you do know your way around lighting 💡❤️

I love you so much, and here’s to 4 years 🥂

P.S.
Mr. Brightside was the song that lit up the dance floor at our wedding.
*No jealousy here, just love lol

P.P.S
It’s crazy to think that somehow you pulled me into your filmmaking addiction… and since then we’ve made four films. 🫠

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Spent the weekend helping others pursue passions while also fiiling my own cup.
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Thank you @luckietwelve for giving me my first production assistant opportunity! I think I rocked it as the moon light.
I look forward to lending a helping hand in the future.
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(Not pictured) saturday was spent getting the VW ready for Bonneville!
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After a tiny bit of sleeping in Sunday, met up with some wonderfully creative friends and ladies at @glasshead_studio for some fused glass action!
Then went with the hubs to figure out a new camp pack system and settled on some Craftsman contractor pack out cases. Talk about an upgrade!
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Thank you to everyone I met and everyone who made this weekend memorable. 🥰 I needed it

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