“This partnership is about visibility and opportunity,” said FilAm Creative leadership. “So many talented filmmakers in our community deserve a global platform, and through ABS-CBN, these stories can now reach audiences around the world.”
ABS-CBN and FilAm Creative Launch “THE CROSSING: Finding Our Way Home Through Stories” A Global Anthology Series Celebrating Filipino Filmmakers and Stories
Los Angeles, CA — June 7, 2026 — ABS-CBN and FilAm Creative today announced THE CROSSING: Finding Our Way Home Through Stories, a new anthology series celebrating the creative vision of Filipino filmmakers and Filipino-centered storytelling through narrative films, documentaries, experimental projects, and music-centered storytelling.
Drawn from the FilAm Creative Film Festival of Los Angeles, the 24-part curated series will air internationally across ABS-CBN’s global platforms, including The Filipino Channel (TFC), MYX, ANC, and Cinema One.
THE CROSSING explores themes of identity, migration, memory, and belonging - offering intimate and boldly personal narratives that reflect the global Filipino experience. Each episode groups films thematically, creating a tapestry of stories that bridge cultures, generations, and perspectives.
“This partnership is about visibility and opportunity,” said FilAm Creative leadership. “So many talented filmmakers in our community deserve a global platform, and through ABS-CBN, these stories can now reach audiences around the world.”
“Through this partnership with FilAm Creative, we continue to strengthen our commitment to championing Filipino and Fil-Am storytelling that resonates across generations and borders,” said Jun Del Rosario, COO, ABS-CBN Global. “By bringing these original and authentic stories to ABS-CBN Global platforms, we hope to amplify diverse creative voices, celebrate the richness of our shared culture, and provide meaningful content experiences for Filipinos and global audiences everywhere”.
The anthology includes 50 narratives, documentaries, and experimental projects. Additional information regarding the curated episodes and participating filmmakers appears below.
ABS-CBN Global is the international subsidiary of ABS-CBN Corporation, the Philippines’ leading content provider. With a commitment to serve Filipinos worldwide, ABS-CBN Global delivers innovative content, programming, and experiences across multiple platforms, bringing the best of Filipino entertainment to audiences around the globe.
The ABS-CBN leadership heading this initiative with FilAm Creative are Jun Del Rosario, Maribel Hernaez, Pam Castillo, Michael Allen Tolentino, Amabel Anne Acosta, Bianca Feather, Dexter Baquir, Eugene Karlos Laudit, Arlene Z. Bismonte, Giselle Marie D. Bataller.
About ABS-CBN
FilAm Creative (FAC), founded in 2010, is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization based in Los Angeles. FAC educates and advocates for the creative community to achieve greater representation and career advancement. Through educational programs and networking events, we empower people to hone their craft, advance their careers, and step into leadership. 16 years later, FAC stands strong with year-round programming, including the annual four day event in September - the FilAm Creative Film Festival (FACFF).
The FilAm Creative leadership team heading this initiative with ABS-CBN are Angel Quinsay (FAC COO), Grace Santos (FAC Board of Directors), Randal Kamradt (FACFF Co-Head of Programming), and Rommel Rojas (FACFF Co-Supervisor of Operations). The videographers and editors leading the marketing materials are Juan Ramos, Nilo Sembrano, and S. Roy Saringo. The marketing and social media managers are Ella-Rose Hugo, Ciara McCarthy, and Jomar De Guzman.
About FilAm Creative
The series will air across multiple international regions, including Asia, Europe, Middle East, and North America
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Starting June 13, 2026
North America: Sundays at 11 pm Pacific
EMEA: Saturdays at 4:45 pm Saudi / 3:45 pm Madrid
APAC: Saturdays at 9:45 pm Asia / 11:45 pm Guam
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The initiative will also feature music video programming and documentary content on MYX, including recurring broadcasts and playlist rotation.
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Select documentary titles will air weekly on ANC.
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Select titles will air weekly on Cinemo
SERIES OVERVIEW
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Celebrates Filipino culture, history, superstition, and family heritage, preserving shared stories that deepen cultural understanding and strengthen connections across generations.
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A collection of films that reflect the evolving nature of human relationships, shaped by intimacy, distance, and the influence of technology.
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Stories of courage, sacrifice, tradition, and defiance collide in the fight to protect family, heritage, and the world we live in.
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Stories capturing the sacrifices, resilience, and triumphs of Filipino immigrants building lives far from home.
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A curated exploration of self-understanding and self-love, shaped as a journey where the “I”, after long exploration, ultimately becomes the “Me”.
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A curated selection of stories that explore the complexities of family life, grounded in love, sacrifice, and the struggle to understand one another. description.
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Ambition, survival, and hidden truths collide as lives are pushed to the edge of violence, betrayal, and the difficult choices shaped by conflict and desperation.
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Stories that explore connection, change, and the moments that quietly shape people’s lives across different times and places.
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Loss, identity, longing, and change come together through quiet yet powerful moments, reflecting the emotions that rise and fall through different stages of life.
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A curated collection of short films that explores the struggles, conflicts, and unbreakable ties within every family.
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LGBTQ+ narratives exploring love, identity, and self-acceptance.
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A curated selection of films for Ghost Month that explore the shadows of night and the darkness of the mind, drawing viewers into suspense and unease.
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A collection of films that reveal how echoes of the past shape the present through memory, wisdom, and lived experience.
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A collection of films where disorder meets humor, delivering wild, unpredictable, and laugh-driven storytelling.
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A collection of films about lives pushed to the edge, exposing tension, pressure, and the weight of unspoken emotion.
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A curated collection of films that reflect real life on screen, portraying struggle, resilience, and the relentless pursuit of purpose.
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A curated cluster of films focused on visual-first storytelling, animation, and graphic-driven style.
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A collection of films about facing the past, confronting pain, and finding the strength to begin again.
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People struggling under family obligations, ambition, and societal pressure.
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Stories about relationships tested by grief, distance, and change.
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Films exploring ancestry, migration, culture, and the meaning of home.
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Stories of hidden wounds, buried tensions, and the emotional weight people carry beneath the surface.