David Kairu Castillo

Biography

David Kairu Castillo (known professionally as Kairu) is a Filipino filmmaker and offline editor from Batanes, Philippines. Born in 2002, he graduated Magna Cum Laude from the De La Salle–College of Saint Benilde with a specialization in post-production. Deeply influenced by the breathtaking landscapes of his hometown, Kairu takes inspiration from nature and regional cinema, often focusing on authentic, underrepresented narratives. During his college years, he worked on multiple short films in v...