Johnsep Mari Abode
Directing
- Born
- February 24, 2005 (age 21)
Born and raised in Las Piñas, Johnsep Mari Abode (born February 24, 2005) is a filmmaker currently pursuing a BA in Digital Film at Mapúa University Makati and is set to graduate in mid-2026. He tells socially relevant stories and often focuses on the bittersweet aspects of everyday life.
Johnsep made his directorial debut with the short documentary Oda Kay Papa, which won Best Picture in the Documentary Category at Cinemandirigma XII and the People’s Choice Award at Cine-U’s 18th Annual Film Festival. The film was also selected as a finalist in the Documentary Category of Sinepiyu 17, CineMapúa 2025, Sine Tomasino 2026, and the 37th Gawad Alternatibo. His experimental film, To The Ones We’ve Loved Forever, also earned recognition as a finalist at Sine Tomasino, Pelikuha 2026, and the 38th Gawad Alternatibo. He dreams of becoming an effective filmmaker and storyteller, creating stories that leave a lasting impact and one day earn recognition from prestigious film award-giving bodies.
Known for
Behind the camera8
- 2026Ang Paroroonan Production Design
- 2026The Story of a Fading Memory Director
- 2026The Tender Ones Props
- 2026To The Ones We've Loved Forever Director
- 2026When The Sun Shines At Night Art Direction
- 2025One More Ride Production Manager
- 2025Oda Kay Papa Director
- TBADEAD DOGS DON'T BARK Production Designer