STORIES

Film continues to prove its power to preserve memory, challenge perspectives, and tell stories that deserve to be heard. This year, Cinemartyrs, co-written, produced, and edited by Keith Sicat, Chairperson of iACADEMY’s Film and Visual Effects program, earned eight nominations at the 49th Gawad Urian Awards.

iACADEMY celebrates another milestone in Filipino animation as Alien Girl!, produced by recent graduates of BS Animation students under their studio name - Tin Foil Hats Studios. Alien Girl! officially enters the Top 10 Films of Puregold CinePanalo Film Festival’s inaugural Panorama Shorts section.

For the VISION Creative Unit, seeing its mentees’ films screened at two of the country’s respected independent film festivals was more than a celebration of awards. It was an opportunity to witness young filmmakers take their place in the wider Philippine film community.

iACADEMY’s 4th-year BS Animation students from Salamander Studios have earned an Official Selection under the Student Shorts Category at the First-Time Filmmakers Lift-Off Session #8 in the United Kingdom for their animated film, “Mono:Tono.”

iACADEMY's 3rd year Bachelor of Science in Animation students under the School of Design and the Arts, won 1st Place in Animation Category at the 38th Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP) Gawad Para sa Alternatibong Pelikula at Video with their short animated film, Bangungot.

iACADEMY proudly celebrates another milestone in Filipino animation as third-year Bachelor of Science in Animation students Lysa Catolico and Jazmine Pateña earned the Best Screenplay (Short Film) award at the Cinemalaya Philippine Independent Film Festival 2026 for their short film, RUNO!.

iACADEMY proudly conferred degrees upon the Class of 2026 during its 21st Commencement Exercises, celebrating graduates whose academic excellence, creativity, and industry readiness embody the institution's commitment to producing future Game Changers.

Where other schools stick to the usual solemn march and predictable cap toss, iACADEMY, a school in Makati, takes graduation to a whole new level. This isn’t just a walk across the stage, it’s a full-blown celebration of creativity, individuality, and achievement. Parents beam with pride, while graduates are given a send-off that feels less like a ceremony and more like a celebration of who they have become as game changers ready to go Beyond Better.

For Sophia Francesca Mahinay Caridad, graduating Summa Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration major in Marketing Management is a testament to the power of resilience, perseverance, and choosing long-term purpose over short-term comfort.