LAHI
NARRATIVE SHORT, 2022 | Writer, Director, Producer
Inspired by Reina's own experiences as a third-generation Filipina, as well as the life of her "lola" (grandmother), a WWII survivor who was born and raised in the Philippines, LAHI tells the story of a culturally-disconnected Filipina American girl who returns to O'ahu to sell her grandmother's home after she passes away.
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San Diego Filipino Film Festival | Audience Award Winner
Asian World Film Festival
Hawai'i International Film Festival |"One of the 50 'Unmissable Film Festivals'" - Variety
Portland Film Festival | "One of the coolest film festivals in the world" - Movie Maker Magazine
Twin Cities Film Festival
LA Femme International Film Festival
International Film Festival Manhattan
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Streaming on Electric NOW in 2024
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LAHI
NARRATIVE SHORT, 2022 | Writer, Director, Producer
Inspired by Reina's own experiences as a third-generation Filipina, as well as the life of her "lola" (grandmother), a WWII survivor who was born and raised in the Philippines, LAHI tells the story of a culturally-disconnected Filipina American girl who returns to O'ahu to sell her grandmother's home after she passes away.
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San Diego Filipino Film Festival | Audience Award Winner
Asian World Film Festival
Hawai'i International Film Festival |"One of the 50 'Unmissable Film Festivals'" - Variety
Portland Film Festival | "One of the coolest film festivals in the world" - Movie Maker Magazine
Twin Cities Film Festival
LA Femme International Film Festival
International Film Festival Manhattan
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Streaming on Electric NOW in 2024
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REINA BONTA

Reina Bonta is a queer Filipina American award-winning director and professional football player. Her most recent short documentary, “Maybe It’s Just the Rain”, screened at Cannes Marché Du Film, is currently in the midst of an Oscars Shortlist campaign, and examines her experience representing the diasporic Philippines team at the their FIFA World Cup debut. Reina was an Archival Producer for “Judy Blume Forever” (World Premiere: Sundance 2023), is an A-DOC 2024 Impact Producing Fellow, and her directorial debut, “LAHI”, secured national streaming distribution. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Film and Media Studies with distinction from Yale University.
In addition to her work as a filmmaker, Reina has had her photography featured in world-renowned publications including Forbes Magazine, worked as a Brand Strategist for Nike, and her writing has been published by ESPN. She is also a professional football player who has represented the storied Brazilian club Santos FC, as well as her national team at the FIFA Women's World Cup 2023.