Biography
Marienne Louise is a Filipino filmmaker who explores themes surrounding unconventional family relationships and the Filipino identity. Her entry point into filmmaking began in her diploma, directing her first non-fiction short film The Lighthouse (2019) which was nominated for the Audience Choice Award in the Vidsee Juree Awards 2020. With her passion in documentaries cemented, she continued to hone her skills in non-fiction filmmaking as she continued her education in LASALLE's BA (Hons) Film programme. For her most recent work, she directed her thesis documentary Bahay-Bahayan (2025), exploring the struggles that children of Overseas Filipino Workers face growing up surrounded by the absence of their parents. In the future, Marienne hopes to continue making documentaries about the lesser known, for those whose voices need to be heard.