June 23, 2026 · In celebration of Philippine Environment Month, the Oscar M. Lopez Center is accepting entries for Mga Kwento ng Klima (MKK) Short Films 2026. All independent Filipino filmmakers are welcome to submit up to two pitch decks until July 15, 2026.
The initiative began in 2019 as a collaboration with ABS-CBN DocuCenter to highlight the experiences of Filipino people facing the climate crisis. On November 24, 2019, Mga Kwento ng Klima aired on ABS-CBN. The award-winning documentary blended climate education and storytelling, featuring interviews with experts from institutions and organizations, including the Climate Change CommissionPH Laws & FrameworksClimate Change Commission (CCC)The primary Philippine policy-making body attached to the Office of the President, responsible for coordinating national climate programs and international negotiations.Read more in the Glossary → (CCC), the UP Institute of Environmental Science and Meteorology, and the Commission on Human Rights.
It was last held in 2024, with the dystopian science-fiction short film Kataw by Kuyawards Production winning Best Film. More information about Mga Kwento ng Klima Short Films 2024, including all shortlisted films and winners, is found here.
Call for 2026 Mga Kwento ng Klima Short Films Entries
Mga Kwento ng Klima 2026 is now open for submissions.
Interested filmmakers are required to submit a pitch for screening. The top 20 teams will receive production support and funding up to ₱30,000. Selected participants will also receive mentorship through The Climate Film Labs, a workshop-type laboratory that equips filmmakers to tell climate science-driven stories.
Following The Climate Film Labs, 10 teams will further be selected based on technical excellence and strong climate storytelling. The top 10 teams will receive an additional grant of ₱80,000 and will be recognized at an award ceremony.
A community screening sub-grant of ₱50,000 will also be given to the top three films to support screenings and engagement activities, extending the impact of the film beyond the screen and encouraging local dialogue and climate action.
Ideas can be drawn from–but are not limited to–themes found in the Oscar M. Lopez Center’s Klimaalam: Step Up and Step In to Act on Climate book.
For more information regarding submission guidelines, themes, and awards, visit their website. Registration for MKK is available here. The deadline for entries is July 15, 2026.
