- Phone
- Cell: 254 768-1542
- Web Links
- https://theresecayaba.myportfolio.com
- IMDB Link
- http://www.imdb.com/name/nm3798994
Therese Anne Cayaba-Jones
(She/Her)
FilmmakerAward winning Filipina filmmaker whose work explores themes of family, identity, belonging, and the messy, beautiful women.
Full Bio
Therese Anne Cayaba is a film director, producer, and screenwriter with over 15 years of experience creating films, series, and branded content across the Philippines, Singapore, and the U.S.
Her body of work includes the award-winning feature films Delia & Sammy, Belle Douleur, Just For Today, as well as Aswang for Netflix PH, and several acclaimed short films such as Oras, Commune, Pistola, and Cirque Invisible.
Now based in New York, Therese continues to champion independent filmmaking. She is currently producing The 48 Hour Film Project New York and actively developing new projects that blend heart, culture, and bold visual storytelling.
Her body of work includes the award-winning feature films Delia & Sammy, Belle Douleur, Just For Today, as well as Aswang for Netflix PH, and several acclaimed short films such as Oras, Commune, Pistola, and Cirque Invisible.
Now based in New York, Therese continues to champion independent filmmaking. She is currently producing The 48 Hour Film Project New York and actively developing new projects that blend heart, culture, and bold visual storytelling.
- Industry Awards
- Belle Douleur | Screenwriter 2019
• Audience Choice Award, Cinemalaya 2019
• Best Feature, Red Movie Awards
• Best Screenplay, Red Movie Awards
Delia & Sammy | Director, Writer, Producer 2018
• 3rd Best Film, CineFilipino 2018
• Best Actor, Best Actress, Best Supporting Actor, CineFilipino 2018
• Official Selection: Austin Film Festival 2018, Ortigia Film Festival 2019, All Lights India International Film Festival, San Diego Filipino Film Festival 2024, Hanoi International Film Festival 2019
• Hiyas ng Sining Best Director Nominee 2019
Train Station | Director, Writer, Producer 2015
• Best Feature: Los Angeles Diversity Film Festival, Goddess on the Throne Film Festival (Kosovo), Kansas International Film Festival, Miami International Film Festival
• Best Narrative Feature: Calcutta International Cult Film Festival
Home | Director, Writer, Producer 2015
• Official Selection: Filipino Arts and Cinema International (FACINE 21), Pagdiriwang Film Festival