Experiencing Interruptions?

In This Moment

After a betrayal shatters their marriage, a Filipino American writer and his husband must navigate guilt, grief, and the quiet labor of care as they face the long road back to one another, one fractured moment at a time.

  • Mike Talplacido
    Director
    To Ken With Love, The Manalos
  • Mike Talplacido
    Writer
    To Ken With Love, The Manalos, #DONT
  • Mike Talplacido
    Producer
    To Ken With Love, The Manalos, #DONT
  • Miralee Menzies
    Producer
    The Manalos, The Second Time
  • Lily Patel
    Producer
    The Second Time, Door To Door
  • John Wilkins III
    Key Cast
    "David "
    The Menu
  • Zeus Oira
    Key Cast
    "Talk To Me"
  • Ellen B Williams
    Key Cast
    "Emily"
    We Have a Ghost
  • Alan Richmond
    Key Cast
    "George "
  • Alyssa Renee Olson
    Key Cast
    "Michelle"
    The Lies We Bury, The Beach Read Murders
  • Susie Pratt
    Key Cast
    "Shari"
    The Summer I Turned Pretty
  • Project Type:
    Feature
  • Genres:
    Drama
  • Runtime:
    1 hour 21 minutes 30 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    May 9, 2026
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    No
  • Digital Cinema Package:
    Unavailable
  • 2026 AAPI Renaissance Rally Finalist
    Gold House x Seed & Spark
    United States
  • 2025 Filmed in NC Grant Recipient
    NC Film Office & Cucalorus Foundation
    United States
  • 2025 Lambda Literary Writers Retreat
    Writing Fellow; workshopped script for "In This Moment"
    United States
Director Biography - Mike Talplacido

Born in the Philippines, Mike Talplacido is a US-based multi-disciplinary artist. He is the host of “Kiss My Mike” podcast & author of “Kiss My Mike” memoir, published in 2021.

Mike's previous film credits include:
-Writer/Director: The Manalos (short) which premiered at Los Angeles International Children's Film Festival at WonderCon Anaheim 2025.
-Writer/Director: To Ken With Love (short) premiered at NewFilmmakers LA 2023; Best Narrative Short winner at Honolulu Rainbow Film Festival.
-Writer/Executive Producer: The Perfect Couple (short) premiered at Asian World Film Festival 2022.

In This Moment is Mike's first feature film.

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Director Statement

In This Moment is the most personal story I’ve written to date.

As a queer Filipino immigrant living in the American South, I’ve spent much of my life navigating the intersections of identity, authenticity, and belongingness.

This film reflects those experiences.

So often, queer love stories are either romanticized or tragic, but rarely do we see the quiet and complicated aftermath of caregiving, betrayal, and long-term partnership strains, especially among queer People of Color.

This film gives space to that emotional complexity while reflecting underrepresented narratives.

I also wrote this story because I am tired of not seeing Filipino American characters centered in dramatic cinema. Representation still matters, not just in celebratory or joyful portrayals, but also in stories that acknowledge our flaws, grief, desires, and resilience. By placing these characters in a Southern suburban setting, I’m also reclaiming a space where many of us live but are seldom seen onscreen.

With this debut feature, I’m ready to take a bold step forward.