Experiencing Interruptions?

forms of forgetting

Five years after the death of his grandmother, Joaquin returns to their old, abandoned, soon to be torn down house. As he gather the remaining belongings to move out, he notices the camcorder that he inherited from his grandmother was missing.

  • Ryan Miguel Capili
    Director
  • Ryan Miguel Capili
    Writer
  • Ryan Miguel Capili
    Producer
  • Junjun Quintana
    Key Cast
    "Joaquin"
  • Joma Gayuma
    Director of Photography
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Genres:
    Drama, Slow Cinema, Magical Realism
  • Runtime:
    20 minutes
  • Completion Date:
    February 5, 2025
  • Production Budget:
    5,900 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    Philippines
  • Country of Filming:
    Philippines
  • Language:
    Tagalog
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    5:3
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
  • NFFTY 2026
    Seattle, WA
    United States
    March 28, 2026
    World Premiere
    Official Selection
Director Biography - Ryan Miguel Capili

Ryan Capili (b. 2001, Philippines) is a Filipino filmmaker based in Manila. His short film "i was walking on the streets of chinatown (2024)" is one of the finalists of Cinemalaya Philippine Independent Film Festival in 2024. Ryan's previous short "damgo (dream)" also won the best film for Manila Student Film Festival 2023 hosted by International School Manila. His experimental-documentary film "an elegy for the memories" have also been selected on other festivals such as Cinema Rehiyon 15, UP Cinema's Piling Obrang Vidyo, Bakunawa Film Festival, and 35th Gawad Alternatibo.

He is also a writer-critic and has written numerous articles for Sinegang.PH. He was a Managing Editor for Features in the publication during 2024. He is a graduate of De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde, with a Bachelor of Arts in Film, specializing in Directing, Writing, and Cinematography. He works mostly as a DP/Cinematographer in Film Productions. His films mostly come from personal experiences with themes usually revolving around memory, time, and longing. He uses the medium to express his ruminations and show how he views the world from his own perspective.

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Director Statement

In a time where experiences are futile, Forms of Forgetting stands as a reflection on the fragility of memory and its significance in our existence. It tells a narrative that compels us to confront the frailty of our individual and collective histories. Through this short film, I explore the importance of reconstructing memory, how it’s not just a mere repository of old events but also the one that anchors us amidst the chaos of the present. Forms of Forgetting is more than just an artistic endeavor; it is a reminder that preserving memory is
fundamental for knowing our histories and defining who we are. It prompts us to value and safeguard our histories, for in doing so, we maintain not only our past but also our place in this world.