Songs for Selina is a Big Win for Indie Filipino Films

Songs for Selina—a new Filipino musical drama from Mica Javier and “Jay R” Sillona—is now streaming on Amazon Prime Video (U.S.). This is a fully self-funded, self-produced project that made its way to a global platform with no studio backing.

That alone should turn heads.

What It’s About

The film follows two childhood best friends, Maya and Selina, who start out as a music duo. But when a record label singles out Selina as the solo star, the dream starts to fracture. What happens next is a sharp look at friendship, ambition, and how the industry picks winners—and who gets left behind.

This isn’t a love story. It’s a career story. If you’ve ever been in a creative scene, in a band, or tried to make something out of nothing—this one will feel real.

Who’s Behind It

• Directed by Mica Javier and Jay R
• Written and produced independently under Jay R’s label, Homeworkz
• Shot entirely in the Philippines
• All-Filipino cast, including Mica Javier, Rachel Coates, Rachel Alejandro, Gab Pangilinan, and Jay R himself
• Original songs by Jay R
• Score by Denise Santos, an Emmy-winning Filipino composer (formerly with Hans Zimmer’s team)
• Post-production done in Los Angeles for global-quality polish

Why It Matters

We’ve known Mica and Jay R for years. They didn’t wait for permission—they built this film themselves and got it picked up by Amazon Prime. That’s not just a win for them—it’s a win for everyone who believes in Filipino stories told with creative control and cultural honesty.

No big studio. No big budget. Just Filipino talent, grit, and vision.

How to Watch

• Streaming now on Amazon Prime Video (U.S.)
• Just search Songs for Selina on Prime
• Watch from anywhere in the U.S. (Philippine release date TBD)

This is what Filipino indie film looks like when it’s done on your own terms—and it lands on a global stage. If you care about original stories, creative independence, and seeing Filipinos take control of our narratives, Songs for Selina deserves your time.

Let us know what you think. We’ll be watching too.