A love letter.
DIRECTOR’S NOTE
On its eighth year, the San Jose Academy Christmas Campus ID has reached milestones, one of which is writing an original musical composition for the first time. This documentary music video plays around the various meanings of Christmas to every human. Ang Himig ng Pasko, in many ways, is an open book of stories of different people. But all in all, it is a love letter— to and by the Josenian community.
Ang Himig ng Pasko: San Jose Academy Christmas ID 2023
Director, Producer, Cinematographer, Editor
Campaigns
2023
BPI Perawise Series
Offline Editor, Colorist
Puppets Kurt, Marty, and Heidi go into a six-part series wherein they find themselves in difficult situations with their money. Kuya Bodjie and EVP Consumer Banking Head Ginbee Go save the day by giving them financial advise that they can do with the bank.
Production House: Southern Lantern Studios
Agency: Harrison Communications, Inc.
Client: Bank of the Philippine Islands
Director: Sheron Dayoc
Executive Producer: Tin Velasco
Co-Executive Producer: Sonny Calvento
Production Manager: Kira Romana
Assistant Director: Red Fajardo
Cinematographer: Emil Javier
Production Design: Juan Pablo Pineda III
Casting: Kyle Jumayne Francisco
Production Associates: Angel Benjamin, Kaya Guillen
Editors: Gab Garces, Roninio Bigtas
VFX: Garry Angeles, Roninio Bigtas
2023
The Actors of Cinemalaya XIX
Editor, Camera Operator
A spine-tingling showcase of actors from the various film entries of IlumiNasyon: The 19th Cinemalaya Philippine Independent Film Festival
Production House: Southern Lantern Studios
Producer: Arden Rod Condez
Director: Sonny Calvento
Co-Producer: Sheron Dayoc
Cinematographer: Henrick Crisostomo
Editor, Additional Cinematography: Gab Garces
Associate Producer: Angel Benjamin
Assistant Director: Ryanne Murcia
Gaffer: Jass Oleta
2023
Cinemalaude
Director of Photography, Editor
For its 19th edition, Cinemalaya touches on Philippine International Convention Center’s legacy in hosting various academic ceremonies as it formally announces its partnership with the venue for its festival run.
Starring Jansen Magpusao, 2019 Cinemalaya Best Actor.
Production House: Southern Lantern Studios
Director: Sonny Calvento
Written, Produced, and Concept by: Arden Rod Condez
Co-Producer: Sheron Dayoc
Director of Photography and Editor: Gab Garces
Co-Written and Line Produced by: Angel Benjamin
Additional Cinematography: Franco Villanueva
Assistant Director: Ryanne Murcia
2022
Invest to End TB. Save Lives.
World Health Organization (Global)
Editor
Director: Kyle Jumayne Francisco
Executive Producer: Sheron Dayoc
Line Producer/Production Manager: Stephanie Brocka, Writer: Jeko Aguado/EndTB WHO Comms Team
Assistant Director: Mikko Baldoza, Director of Photography: Martika Ramirez Escobar Production Designer: Boogs Villareal, Art Director/Wardrobe: Myk Belingon, Hair and Makeup: Rufa Zuueta, Editor: Gab Garces
Colorist: Dia Magsaysay Sigua, Production Associate: Krisha Rae Paje
Actors: Dhan Anonuevo, Rosette Aquino, Pearl Lagman, Elaine Marie Gosioco, Ann Gosioco, Daniel Dato
2022
TourISM WoRCS - Kulinarya
Department of Tourism - Philippines
Online Editor
Director: Cha Escala
Executive Producer: Tin Velasco
Creative Director: Sheron Dayoc, Creatives: Sonny Calvento and Arden Rod B. Condez, Accounts: RJ Santillan, Marvin Dolores, Cinematographer: Lawrence Agustin, 2nd Camera: Arjanmar Rebeta, Production Design: Khaye Medina-Rebeta, Bea Luistro, Production Manager: Zar Asula, Offline Editor: Cha Escala,
Online Editor: Gab Garces, Casting: Arvin Belaca-ol, Photography: Fou Arakama
2022
The Philippine National Anthem
DOST - Philippine Science High School System
Editor, Camera Operator
Director and Producer: Kyle Jumayne Francisco
Cinematographer: Henrick Crisostomo
Editor: Gab Garces
DOST-PSHS Executive Director: Lilia T. Habacon
Staff from Office of the Executive Director: John Carlo Quito, Martin Joseph Simbulan, Paola Mari Majarucon, Mary Pearl Aujero, Darwin Laurencio, Lindale Faminialagao, Kris Gerald Del Norte, Allyana Almonte
Films
2023
Silent Cries
Directed by Zeraly Saromines
Cinematographer, Colorist
Mark, a deaf boy, frequently experiences emotional and sexual abuse from his father Vik. However, after the death of his brother, things for the family have gotten worse. Despite maintaining a "normal family" façade, Mark's newfound friendship with a kid in town pushes Vik to greater obsession and jealousy, causing Mark to finally make the choice of breaking free.
Director/Screenplay: Zeraly Saromines
Assistant Director: Mark Legaspi
Director of Photography: Gab Garces
Production Design: Yeng Garcia
Editors: Kimi Antonio, EJ Gualberto
Original Music Score: Febz Calibo
Sound: Elian Idioma
LP/Producer: Pearl Barcos
Co-Producers: Adam Dumaguin, Zeraly Saromines
Supervising Producer: Celina Mae Medina
2021
Paramdam
Directed by Gab Garces and Carlos Dala
A recital project for the Directing Masterclass by Jose Javier Reyes for Mowelfund Film Institute.
Starring: Carlos Dala
Written by: Jose Javier Reyes
Produced by: Charlotte Hermosa
Director of Photography and Editor: Gab Garces
2021
Kolorete
Directed by Gab Garces
A project for a Directing Masterclass by Jose Javier Reyes for Mowelfund Film Institute.
Starring: Gab Sarmiento
Producer: Charlotte Hermosa
Cinematographer and Editor: Gab Garces
Bio
Originating from the City of Navotas, Gab Garces is a filmmaker with years of experience in directing, cinematography, editing, writing, and photography. As a firm believer that story is king, Gab believes that the narrative should always be put first on top of everything else. With his primary experience in the technical department, he loves to play around stories by finding points of improvement in everything he handles. Being in the industry for years, his constant progression in skills is a gift that can benefit any project with its involvement.
My approach
At the age of 10, I witnessed a same-day-edit video of a cousin's wedding. I saw the videographers make movements with their equipment, which I then tried to recreate with our point-and-shoot camera. I started connecting these clips together, and next thing I know, I've started making stories.
My approach to crafting films is rooted in my passion in cameras and the power it holds. With a single picture, we can tell a complete story for the whole world to see. Since then, I've joined competitions, workshops, and masterclasses to further expand my knowledge. The same love I had for filmmaking as a kid— I carry with me today, and I look forward to telling stories with you.
