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What is Wonder Vision?
Wonder Vision is the first community-powered film festival in the Philippines, made for bold, creative storytellers.
From September to December, Wondervision invites filmmakers each month to create a 2-minute short film based on a unique theme we provide. To make it more fun and creatively challenging, a touch of visual effects (VFX) is required, big or small, as long as it helps tell your story. The winner receives a cash prize, and the prize pool grows with every contribution from the community.
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Don’t fear creativity — wield it.
Don’t let the term “visual effects” intimidate you. This isn’t about having a full-blown CGI studio, it’s about using any kind of visual trick or enhancement to elevate your story.
Even just one simple VFX shot lasting 2–5 seconds is more than enough to qualify. We’re not looking for spectacle, we’re looking for imagination.
The Goal:
Wonder Vision was built to encourage bold, imaginative storytelling, even with minimal resources. VFX is our chosen device because it lets creators explore what’s possible, break genre boundaries, and bring audiences into unexpected worlds, even with a 2-minute short.
Visual effects (VFX) can be as simple as:
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A glowing object added in post
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A smoke effect or glitch overlay
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A fake phone screen or hologram
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Magical sparks, floating text/messages, or surreal color shifts
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Fake wound / blood splatters
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Muzzle flash
I believe the audience deserves a voice in shaping the future of cinema.
Mark Putian - Filmmaker | Founder, Wonder Vision
NOVEMBER THEME
TRANSPORTATION
Create a 2-minute short film with a story centered on transportation—in any form or imagination. It could be about a daily commute, a cross-country road trip, or a futuristic way to travel through space and time. From buses and bicycles to portals, rockets, or time-traveling devices, any mode of movement is welcome. Tell a story that captures the wonder, emotion, or chaos of getting from one place to another—across any genre or style.
Submit your entry on or before November 25, 2025
THE FIRST FILM FESTIVAL POWERED BY THE COMMUNITY
CURRENT CASH REWARD
SUBMISSION OPENS IN SEPTEMBER
"How are you gonna be a revolutionary,
if you're such a traditionalist?"
-Keith , La la Land
₱10,000
One Spark. One Support. An Entire Future Ignites.
Support our rising filmmakers
Fuel the prize. Empower new voices.
Starting Cash Reward: ₱10,000
₱200
Get exclusive LUTs designed for Filipino and Asian skin tones and tropical light — perfect for cinematic looks.
Filmmaking LUTs
₱500
Filmmaking Course
Start from scratch and level up with one of our four filmmaking courses — Directing, Writing, Editing, or Cinematography.
₱1,000
Filmmaking Bundle
Get 2 of our 4 courses plus exclusive LUTs in one bundle — full access to level up your skills while supporting future filmmakers.
Wondervision kicks off this September — but early support starts now. Digital perks start rolling out in the first week of the festival.
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How it works?
Monthly Theme Drops
Every 1st of the month (September to December), a required theme is announced, the story must creatively revolve around that theme.
Submit Your 2-Minute Short
Filmmakers must create a 2 minute short film based on the announced monthly theme.
Deadline: 15th of each month
Submission Fee: None, it’s completely free!
Finalists Are Chosen
A panel selects the Top 10 entries.
They become official finalists and are posted for public voting.
Film Screening & Community Voting Opens
Audiences can vote by contributing ₱50 or more, their votes make up 20% of the final criteria for Best Film.
100% of all contributions go directly to the prize pool.
Winners Announced
Two winners announced monthly:
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Best Film – Determined by jury + audience score (weighted)
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People’s Choice – Based on total votes received
Wonder Vision Year End
Didn’t win? Don’t worry.
All 40 finalists from September to December are invited to an exclusive
Wonder Vision year-end party.
Connect, celebrate, and network with fellow creatives and industry professionals.
The night ends with a special announcement revealing December’s winning entry!
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Criteria
30%
Storytelling and Creativity
Clarity of narrative, originality of concept and emotional impact.
25%
Technical Execution
Quality of visuals, cinematography, sound, editing, and overall direction.
25%
Use of Theme and VFX
How effectively the theme and visual effects are integrated.
20%
Audience Resonance
Top 10 Finalists
Measured by likes, shares and overall engagements.
For best film
Measured by number of votes.
Important Dates
Cycle
Submission Period
Contribution Period
Finalists Revealed
Voting Period
Winner Announced
September
Sept. 1-15
Aug - Oct 25
Oct. 16
Oct 16-25
Oct. 30
November
Nov. 1-25
Nov. 1-25
Nov. 16
Nov. 16-25
Nov. 30
December
Dec. 1-15
Dec. 1-25
Dec. 16
Dec. 16-25
Dec. 28
NOTE: The September cycle has been extended into October.
prizes and rewards
BEST FILM
PEOPLE'S CHOICE
₱10,000+ Cash Prize
Digital Certificate
Chance to Win Film Gear (based on milestones)
₱5,000 Cash Prize
Digital Certificate
the prize pool
What if we gave the audience the power to shape the future of Philippine Cinema?
A film festival where every vote counts, every peso builds the prize, and every creator rises with the crowd.
Phase 1: Open Contribution Cycle
From 1st - 25th of the Month
This is the early support phase—the heart of the community effort.
You can contribute a specific amount in exchange for digital perks, or give any amount with no rewards at all, simply because you believe in the mission and want to support our filmmakers. Either way, you’re helping grow the prize pool—and this time, you’re not contributing blindly.
Each week, we’ll unveil new entries on our YouTube channel,
Wonderlast Films, showcasing how much story, heart, and craft filmmakers can deliver in just 2 minutes.
All entries will be publicly available and free to watch. Viewers can support their favorite films by liking, reacting, and sharing. These public engagements become part of our audience resonance metric, which makes up 20% of the Top 10 selection criteria.
As the prize pool grows, milestone rewards unlock, giving the winner not just cash, but essential gear to fuel their next project.
Sample Milestones
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₱15,000 → Production Gear (e.g., lapel mic)
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₱20,000 → Studio Light Set
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₱30,000 → Subscriptions
(Milestones vary per month and will be revealed live.)
These aren’t just prizes, they’re building blocks for bold storytelling.
How the prize pool works?
The prize pool always starts with a base amount of ₱10,000, guaranteed for the monthly winner. But that’s just the beginning.
With the help of the community, this prize can grow, unlocking even more rewards for the creators.
There are two contribution phases in every festival cycle, each designed to uplift, reward, and empower storytellers.
Note: Wondervision takes 0%. Standard payment gateway fees may apply.
Phase 2: Vote & Contribute
From 16th - 25th of the Month
Once the Top 10 Finalists are revealed on the 16th, viewers can now cast official votes.
To vote, simply contribute ₱50 or more to support your favorite finalist.
Every vote adds to the prize pool and brings your chosen film closer to winning.
Frequently asked questions
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