This indie filmmaker is showing off Filipinos' potential to bring compelling stories to the screen.

Jeremiah Palma took "Best Director" at both the Roshani International Film Festival and the Venus International Film Festival in India.

We talk about his horror-drama short film "Umbra" and more on The Final Word.

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