Giancarlo Abrahan

Giancarlo Abrahan is a Filipino filmmaker, writer, translator, dramaturg, and educator. His first Cinemalaya entry was as co-writer of Transit (Best Film: Cinemalaya 2013). He also made his feature directorial debut at Cinemalaya with Dagitab (Best Director, Best Screenplay: Cinemalaya 2014). As a producer, his entries to the festival include Hilom (Best Short Film: Cinemalaya 2017) and Abogbaybay (NETPAC Award: Cinemalaya 2024). In 2026, he won the 22nd Cinemalaya's Best Director award for Mag-iina, which also won Best Film.

Abrahan also directed Paki (Best Film, Cinema One Originals 2017) and Sila-sila (Best Film, Cinema One Originals 2019). He most recently co-wrote and produced i grew an inch when my father died (NETPAC Award, Rotterdam International Film Festival 2026). He is an assistant professor at the University of the Philippines Film Institute, where he serves as Faculty Coordinator for Film, Theater, and Extension Services.

Giancarlo Abrahan is known for work in writing across film and television. New Release currently presents 22 verified screen credits connected to this profile.

Selected work includes Kapatiran (2015), i grew an inch when my father died (2026), I'm Drunk, I Love You (2017), Whether the Weather Is Fine (2021), Want You with All My Hypothalamus (2018), Sparks (2014), Iskalawags (2013), Never Tear Us Apart (2018). The recorded credits span 2013 to 2026, including 22 movies and 0 TV shows.

The filmography below lists available titles, release years and known roles. This profile is updated as additional verified information becomes available.