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Last Night Na Ni Bading (Bading’s Last Night)

Last Night Na Ni Bading is about death and hope. The story revolves around a community of queers as they gather on the final night of their beloved friend's wake, “Bading”, striving to give her a meaningful farewell despite an injustice occurring. Through heartfelt exchanges, they reflect on their shared struggles, their search for safe spaces, and the pride that holds them together. As the night unfolds, an unexpected phone call from a policeman breaks the celebration.

  • Joshua Doce
    Director
  • Joshua Andrey Alcantara Doce
    Writer
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Runtime:
    13 minutes 5 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    March 1, 2025
  • Country of Origin:
    Philippines
  • Country of Filming:
    Philippines
  • Language:
    Tagalog
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
  • Digital Cinema Package:
    Unavailable
Director Biography - Joshua Doce

Joshua Andrey A. Doce, LPT, is a Bicolano filmmaker and educator whose work bridges cinema, pedagogy, and community engagement. He made his directorial debut with 'Jose Maria,' a finalist at the Cinemalaya Campus Short Shorts (Bicol Region), and has since earned official selections in local and international festivals, including the Smile International Film Festival for Children & Youth and the Puregold CinePanalo Film Festival. He served as Bicolano Language Consultant for 'Unhappy For You,' produced by Star Cinema and Viva Films, starring Joshua Garcia and Julia Barretto, and worked as Second Assistant Director for the Cinemalaya 2025 full-length feature 'Padamlagan.' A Licensed Professional Teacher, Doce integrates storytelling into education while continuing to champion regional narratives that resonate with wider audiences.

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Director Statement

Last Night Na Ni Bading serves as both a commemoration and a commentary, highlighting the harsh realities of gender-based inequality, discrimination, and violence towards the LGBTQIA+ community in the Philippines. This film is about the pride that holds us together even in the face of loss and injustice. Through the voices and shared experiences of Bading’s chosen family, the film explores themes of grief, resilience, and the need for safe spaces where queer people can express themselves freely. It is in these moments of remembrance, laughter, and sorrow that we see the strength of a community that refuses to be erased. As a filmmaker, a pre-service teacher and a drag artist, I aim and hope to amplify the voices of those who have been silenced, spark conversation about the realities of the LGBTQIA+ community, and inspire hope for a future where being a “Bading” is not just tolerated but embraced.