About Portfolio Films

Portfolio Films is the creative production arm of POFI. We produce bold, distinctive, and globally resonant stories for screen—spanning film, TV, factual entertainment, and commercial content. Our strength lies in storytelling rooted in cultural authenticity, collaboration, and innovation.

We partner with emerging and established talent to create content that connects with audiences and commissioners alike. From early development to post-delivery, our team guides projects through every step of the creative process.

Our Works

Features

Our narrative-driven features bring together powerful storytelling, striking visuals, and global themes designed to resonate with diverse audiences.

Beautiful Wave

A visually rich coming-of-age film about a young woman’s journey of discovery on the California coast, combining surf culture with personal healing and family revelations. Rights: All rights available except for North America/Canada, Australia & New Zealand (Anchor Bay/Lionsgate until August 2026); previously broadcast on BskyB (UK).

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Dance of the Steel Bars

Inspired by true events, this poignant drama follows Filipino inmates who discover redemption through dance. A compelling exploration of justice, humanity, and creative transformation. Shortlisted as the Philippines’ entry for Best International Feature Film at the Academy Awards. Rights: Available for all territories; previously broadcast in Southeast Asia.

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Belters

A feature musical drama about broken dreams, found families, and the healing power of music. When a washed-up music producer attempts a comeback through a televised talent search in Manila, he unexpectedly forms a group of misfit singers who redefine his purpose. Through mall tours, viral fame, and behind-the-scenes turmoil, the 'Belters' discover that success isn’t just about the spotlight—it’s about finding where you truly belong.

Currently in Development

Series

Our series blend genre, character, and bold ideas to deliver compelling stories designed for long-form engagement and international appeal.

7 Sins of Sinatra

Inspired by the infamous Filipino urban legend, Seven Sins of Sinatra is a jet-setting, genre-bending dark comedy that blends international murder mystery with biting satire and musical superstition. What begins as urban myth becomes global panic.

Currently In Development

For All Time

A six-part drama series set in the Scottish Highlands, For All Time follows three university students brought together by their shared love of music. As they form an unlikely band, each is forced to confront questions of identity, purpose, and belonging — all while navigating the messy business of growing up. Rooted in Gaelic culture and set against the raw beauty of Inverness, the series explores themes of heritage, rebellion, creativity, and connection. At the heart of it all is a mysterious music teacher whose past intertwines with their future in unexpected ways. Gritty, heartfelt, and infused with original music, For All Time is a coming-of-age story about finding your voice in a world that’s trying to define it for you.

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Factual

Our documentaries are intimate and visually compelling, offering unique perspectives on the human condition and creative expression.

All You Need Is Love

Narrated by Sigourney Weaver, this heartwarming documentary explores the lives of children living on the Thai-Burma border, showing how education and community transform lives. Longlisted for the Academy Awards. Worldwide rights available; premiered at CAA, limited theatrical run in Los Angeles and New York (2014).

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Earth Meets Wind

A visually stunning collaboration between a champion bodybuilder and Michael Jackson’s choreographer, Cindera Che, exploring movement and form through dance and discipline. Winner: Best Documentary – California Film Awards, 2012. Rights: Worldwide rights available.

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Thumbnation

A satirical short-form series where politics, power, and absurdity collide. All played out by thumbs! With 30-second episodes made for TikTok, YouTube Shorts, and Reels, Thumbnation parodies world leaders, tech moguls, and headline chaos with fast, irreverent humour. Created using a rapid, AI-assisted workflow, it’s bold, bite-sized satire for the swipe generation.

Currently in Development

The Big Scam

From Caesar’s populism to Silicon Valley’s algorithms, power has always played the same tricks — we’re just better at branding them now.This documentary series exposes how rulers, corporations, and billionaires have recycled the same tactics for centuries — using fear to manipulate, control, and profit. Each episode unpacks a modern “pillar of control” — media, money, religion, technology — tracing its lineage through history and into today’s systems. Told through gripping case studies, bold visual storytelling, and a distinct editorial voice, The Big Scam doesn’t just show you how power works — it reveals how you’re caught in it. And why, unless we change the game, history will keep repeating.

Currently in Development

Beyond the Feed

From remote villages to rising visibility, Beyond the Feed is a character-led factual series that follows digital hopefuls from underrepresented communities as they chase online fame — and uncover deeper truths along the way. Each episode pairs a local creator with a digital mentor to see what it really takes to grow an audience without losing your voice. Mixing humour, vulnerability, and cultural insight, the series explores the emotional cost of influence, the myths of virality, and the power of authenticity in a filtered world.

Currently in Development

The Youth Scam Bible

Pulls back the curtain on the new generation of online scammers: young, tech-savvy, and operating in the grey areas of digital society. This gripping documentary explores how ambition, desperation, and technology collide, raising urgent questions about ethics, opportunity, and the true cost of viral fame. Ready to commission.

Currently in Development

Children's Content

Our children’s content sparks imagination, curiosity, and wonder. All crafted with heart, humour, and curriculum-based storytelling.

Castle McClue

A fantasy-adventure mystery series where a young girl returns to her ancestral Scottish castle only to discover a network of magical portals, lost family secrets, and ancient legends that threaten the modern world. Set against the backdrop of Scottish folklore, Castle McClue is a family-friendly show about bravery, belonging, and the magic of heritage.

Currently In Pre Production

The Young Adventures of Ibn Battuta

An epic 3D animated adventure that follows the early travels of one of history’s greatest explorers. The Young Adventures of Ibn Battuta reimagines the true journeys of the 14th-century traveller through the wide-eyed lens of his younger self. Set across a trilogy of films, this action-packed series guides young audiences through challenges of the mind, body, and spirit. Alongside a loyal crew of companions, and shadowed by a dark force from his past—Ibn learns that “The Wealth of Mankind” lies not in treasure, but in wisdom, friendship, and kindness. Bold, uplifting, and deeply rooted in cultural heritage, this adventure is a universal tale of discovery—perfect for global family audiences.

Currently In Development

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