Jacob Alcala

Known for: Directing

Jacob Alcala (2001) is a Filipino filmmaker based in Vancouver, BC. Raised between the Philippines and the UAE, he graduated cum laude in Audiovisual Design from the Willem de Kooning Academy in the Netherlands. Rooted in his experiences as a first-generation immigrant, his work explores cultural dysphoria and the intersections of memory, identity, and migration. His debut short Until Then (2023) received international recognition, and he produced Honey, My Love, So Sweet (2025), which had its world premiere at the Locarno Film Festival. In 2025, he was selected for the VIFF Catalyst Program, receiving mentorship as an emerging director. His creative practice spans directing, producing, cinematography, and post-production.