ACC alumnus Patrick Alcedo's documentary, DANCING MANILENYOS, is an official selection at the 2019 Chelsea Film Festival. This 20-minute film is about the plight of underprivileged ballet dancers in Manila and was inspired by his ACC-supported research in dance history, theory and ethnology.

The Chelsea Film Festival is an international film festival, enlightening the work of emerging filmmakers, producers and actors. It offers a wide range of films, such as documentaries and feature-lengths, focusing on the theme of “Global Issues”. It empowers the work of risk-taking storytellers and remains committed to its mission to discover and develop independent artists and audiences around the world.