Designed to inspire aspiring creatives and showcase their artistry in diverse fields, the Benilde Animation Festival (BAF) featured activities such as film screenings, expert talks, a competition and an exhibit which encouraged learners to pursue their passion and fostered industry connections.

Led by the Animation Program of the De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde (DLS-CSB) as the students’ culminating activity, the week-long event spotlighted their own capstone projects. It likewise presented the experiences of professionals in the fields of animation, gaming, direction, and other creative disciplines.

Ten finalist films were screened. Memories in Plastic by Sean Edrice Vallidos touches on a modern-day toy collector in search for his long-lost childhood toy. Paradise by Rose Cruzat follows a reserved college student who finds solace in a famous movie star. Kiampong by Elyza Cua revolves around a Chinese Filipino high school fresh graduate surrounded by persons coming from both ethnicities and cultures.