The Knight of Candle Mountain

Name: The Knight of Candle Mountain
Genre: Drama, Animation, Family
Released: 2026-08-16
Duration: 20 min
Cast: Rey Alibong, Jorge Alforque, Losyl Alforque, Joshua Caesar Medroso, Yasu Al-Dawood

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The Knight of Candle Mountain (2026)

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Drama, Animation, Family

Philippines

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Production

Mandatory Pictures

Release date

16 August 2026

Budget

$1 600

Director

Julian Maiz

Scenario

Joshua Caesar Medroso

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Actors

Rey Alibong

Theodore Antipuesto

Jorge Alforque

Teddy Antipuesto

Losyl Alforque

Mommy Emmy

Joshua Caesar Medroso

Sir Salcedo (Teacher)

Yasu Al-Dawood

Leslie

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Short description

The Knight of Candle Mountain is a Filipino animated drama about Theo, a student who struggles with punctuality. With only two allowed late arrivals remaining before he faces expulsion from both his class and his musical ensemble, he must find a way to manage his academic and artistic ambitions while acting as a caregiver for his brother with special needs.

Produced by Mandatory Pictures, the short film was directed by Julian Maiz and written by Joshua Caesar Medroso. The voice cast includes Rey Alibong as Theodore Antipuesto and Jorge Alforque as Teddy Antipuesto, with Losyl Alforque, Joshua Caesar Medroso, and Yasu Al-Dawood also appearing in the production. The movie ran for 20 minutes following its release on August 16, 2026.