Drum
Tambol
“May the river lead us to the sea that belongs to us”
Synopsis
This film is a piece of experimental cinema that tackles the displacement and resilience of indigenous refugees (IDPs). No actual dialogue can be heard in front of the camera; Ikil’s voice is only heard as a Voiceover (V.O.). The entire weight of the story relies on intense sound design, poetic timing, and the physical contrast between the chaotic city and the peaceful flow of the river in the province.
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Tambol 2026 - A really short film about a badjao
Type: Clip • Published 2026-05-30
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UNHCR 4th Refugee Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$1
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$1
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
1x
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gelo Manaloto
- Screenplay & Story
- Kissy Pingol
- Original Title
- Tambol
- Release Date
- 20/06/2026
- Spoken Languages
- Tagalog
- Runtime
- 5m
- Production Budget
- $1
- Worldwide Gross
- $1
- Production Studios
- T3ES Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gelo Manaloto
Kissy Pingol
Gab Rico
Department Leadership Roster
Gelo Manaloto
Director
Gab Rico
Editor
Kissy Pingol
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Drum
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What is Drum about?
This film is a piece of experimental cinema that tackles the displacement and resilience of indigenous refugees (IDPs). No actual dialogue can be heard in front of the camera; Ikil’s voice is only heard as a Voiceover (V.O.). The entire weight of the story relies on intense sound design, poetic timing, and the physical contrast between the chaotic city and the peaceful flow of the river in the province.
Who directed Drum?
Drum was directed by Gelo Manaloto.
Who stars in Drum?
The principal cast of Drum includes Kissy Pingol, Gelo Manaloto, Gab Rico, Andreyan Yabut.
When was Drum released and how long is it?
Drum was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 5m.
What was the box office and production budget of Drum?
Drum had a reported production budget of $1 and grossed $1 at the worldwide box office (1 return on budget, classified as a budget recovered).