Emille Joson
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Emille Bartolome Joson | |
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| Citizenship | Filipino |
| Education | Asia Pacific Film Institute (Digital Filmmaking) |
| Occupation | Film Director |
| Years active | 2011-Present |
| Organization | Alaga Producers Cooperative |
Emille Bartolome Joson is a Filipino independent filmmaker. Her films center on social justice and women’s rights.
Joson was involved in award-winning independent films Sakaling Hindi Makarating, The Comeback, My Second Mom, Pagari: Mohammad Abdullah,[1] and Adivino. Advino gained renewed attention and streaming during the #MeToo movement.[1]
Career
[edit]Prior to her independent filmmaking career, Joson briefly worked at ABS-CBN.[2] Her short film Adivino (2011), produced during her time at the Asia Pacific Film Institute, was screened under the Student Short Film category of the 37th Metro Manila Film Festival.[3] Adivino was later noted for its exploration of gender and power dynamics.[4]
Advocacy
[edit]Joson has been involved in advocacy work through the family-based Alaga Producers Cooperative. According to Malaya Business Insight, she has advocated for attention to topics such as government corruption, marginalized communities, and violence against women.[5]
References
[edit]- ^ a b Entertainment, Manila Bulletin (2024-04-05). "Filmmaker Emille Joson: A voice for generation of women". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved 2025-06-16.
- ^ Escuadro, Kiko (2024-11-05). "Award-winning filmmaker Emille Joson expresses heartfelt gratitude to ABS-CBN". ABS-CBN News.
- ^ Escuadro, Kiko (2025-05-03). "Behind the Spell: Emille Joson's bold casting in 'Adivino'". Daily Tribune. Retrieved 2025-06-16.
- ^ Lifestyle, Manila Standard (2024-12-02). "Emille Joson turns style into social storytelling". Manila Standard. Retrieved 2025-06-16.
- ^ "Emille Joson shakes up Hollywood streams". Malaya Business Insight. 2024-12-02. Retrieved 2025-06-16.
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