Jessa Doydora

Biography

Jessa Doydora is a director and writer whose films explore women’s struggles, socio-political issues, and the personal as a form of protest. Her filmography includes Eklipse (2019), which received multiple awards, including Best Narrative at Piling Obrang Vidyo XVI and the Golden Award, Special Jury Award, and Best Director at Silip@Lente Realifilm 2019. The film was also selected for Gawad Alternatibo 2020 and One Earth Awards 2022. Her earlier film, Press Pause and Play (2018), received 13 a…