apartmates | a short film by ivan bernardo

the official #shortfilm of #apartmates by #houseofspectra starring jc corpus and john aldrey estrera Synopsis: Set beneath the flawless veneer of a society obsessed with power, fame, and perfection, the film follows a young transgender woman on the brink of transition, struggling to survive in an environment that celebrates diversity only when it is convenient. While public figures champion progress and inclusion, she faces the quiet violence of reality—financial instability that blocks access to healthcare, unsafe living conditions, and deeply rooted traditions that refuse to see her as she is. As she moves closer to claiming her womanhood, each obstacle peels back the illusion of acceptance, revealing a world where power determines whose identities are protected and whose are erased. Through moments of vulnerability, resilience, and painful self-discovery, her journey becomes an unseen act of resistance. In choosing authenticity despite the cost, she exposes a powerful truth: true liberation is not granted by appearances or authority, but forged through honesty, empathy, and the courage to exist in a system built to silence marginalized voices. don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more amazing content! 🎬 Production: House of Spectra Producer: Ivan Bernardo Assist. Producer: Ma. Luisa Barrera Director: Ivan Bernardo Assist. Director: John Reimon Rebeuno Scripwriter: Ivan Bernardo, Samantha Baustista, Jc Corpus Director of Photography: Ivan Bernardo Cinematographer/s: John Reimon Rebeuno, Andrei Herrera & Ejay Bayonito Production Designer: Andrei Herrera, Alexsandra Escueta, Denise Severino Mic recorders: Ejay Bayonito, Alexsandra Escueta, Clark Concepcion Wardrobe: Alexandra Escueta, Denise Severino Hair & Makeup: Jc Corpus, Reyen Delcoro, Alexsandra Escueta, Andrei Herrera, Ivan Bernardo Editor: Ivan Bernardo BTS Photographer: Tyler Charles Libarios Actors/Actresses: Jc Corpus as Mikee Garcia John Aldrey Estrera as Gio Rivera Abegail Adula s as Melba Alexsandra Escueta as Beth John Reimon Rebueno as Anton Clark Concepcion as Vince Tyler Charles Libarios as Kim background music para sa akin - by sitti dance - by tyler libarios all the things she said - by harrison bawat piyesa - by munimuni ikaw at ako - by johnoy danao #shortfilm #film #apartmates #houseofspectra #production #filmproduction #director #producer #scriptwriter #cinematography #actor #actress #editor #btsphotographer #hairandmakeup #wardrobe #productiondesigner