Experiencing Interruptions?

Siya Na Iba Sainda (She Who Is Different From Them)

Siya Na Iba Sainda is about a day in the life of Charis, a poverty-stricken transgender in her twenties who went through pain, violence, and discrimination. She only wants a job but gets declined every time she attempts to get in. Stealing goods in a manner of modus is her way to get through hunger and to be able to survive every day.

  • Joshua Doce
    Director
    (1) Jose Maria (2019) * Finalist Cinemalaya Campus Short-Shorts Bicol Region * Second Place Audience Choice Award (Premyo Cariño) (2) Siya Na Iba Sainda (2021) * Official Selection for Exhibition on the 2nd Sundayag Film Festival 2021 (3) The Meeting Host Will Let You In Soon (2022) * First Place (Best Shortfilm) at GADbokasiya: Pista ng SineMakabukuhang Maikling Pelikula.
  • Joshua Andrey Alcantara Doce
    Writer
  • Bernadette Reola Abainza
    Producer
  • Jude Anay Ogarte
    Producer
  • Charles Lara
    Key Cast
    "Charis"
  • Project Type:
    Feature, Student
  • Genres:
    Narrative, Dramedy
  • Runtime:
    13 minutes 35 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    August 7, 2021
  • Production Budget:
    100 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    Philippines
  • Country of Filming:
    Philippines
  • Language:
    Tagalog
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    4:3
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    Yes - Bicol State College of Applied Sciences and Technology
  • Digital Cinema Package:
    Unavailable
  • 2nd Sundayag Film Festival
    General Santos City
    Philippines
    December 26, 2021
    Official Selection
  • 20th CineMapúa International Student Short Film Festival
    Manila
    Philippines
    March 13, 2023
    Official Selection
  • Student World Impact Film Festival

    United States
    June 18, 2023
    Official Selection
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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