MILK & HONEY

2025 CAPE Julia S. Gouw Short Film Challenge Grantee

An ambitious Filipina nurse leaves her family behind in the Philippines to chase the American Dream in the 1990s, only to find herself battling loneliness, cultural barriers, and unexpected hardships as she works to reunite with her daughter.

Written & Directed by Rachel Leyco

MAARTE

Docu-series

"MAARTE" is a docu-series following a dynamic group of femme-identifying Filipinx individuals who are trailblazers in art, activism, and social empowerment. "MAARTE" is a movement to paint a richer, more inclusive portrait of Pinay experiences that transcends the boundaries of traditional narratives.

Directed by Roxanne Lim

RELEASE DATE: DECEMBER 2024

Violet, violet

Feature Film | Drama | Musical

Award-winning screenplay written by Rachel Leyco

In the midst of self-destructive sexual escapades, a promising Filipina-American musician must overcome the resurfacing of a childhood trauma threatening her forthcoming career success.

Runner Up, Script Pipeline (2020)

Finalist, WeScreenplay Diverse Voices (2021)

Semi-Finalist, Screencraft Drama (2020) + more!

TIFFANY BLUES

a min trans romcom short film

When a clumsy scooter crash ruins her ube latte, a quirky trans woman and a charming stranger stumble into love, proving that sometimes the best things happen after a little mess.

Written & Directed by Rain Valdez

RELEASE DATE: MARCH 2025 | TDOV

thank you for breaking my heart

Short Film

Written and Directed by Rachel Leyco

Drama | Comedy | Romance | Sci-Fi

2025 HAAPIfest Film Festival Official Selection.

crazy: THE SERIES

Web Series | Comedy | Drama

Crazy follows two queer Asian-American frenemies in their early twenties who are battling mental conditions that teach them they are more alike than they realize.

Created by Rachel Leyco & Sheena Midori Brevig.

Watch the TRAILER HERE.

2020 Inside Out Toronto LGBT+ Film Festival Official Selection (pilot only)

2022 Outfest Film Festival - WORLD PREMIERE

STREAMING NOW ON YOUTUBE!