Elmer Despa

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Credits
103 titles

Television in Production (1 title)	Episodes	Status
Encantadia Chronicles: Sang'gre (2026) (TV Series) - Director Of Photography (5 episodes, 2026) Director Of Photography (5 episodes, 2026) See fewer — Episode #1.150 (Jan 9, 2026) Season 1, Episode 150 - Director Of Photography Director Of Photography See fewer See more See fewer Loading	5

Past Film & Video (81 titles)	Budget	Opening Weekend	Gross (US & Canada)	Gross (Worldwide)
Everybody Loves Baby Wendy (2018) Director Of Photography Director Of Photography See fewer
Double Barrel (2017) Director Of Photography Director Of Photography See fewer
Corpus Delicti (2017) Director Of Photography Director Of Photography See fewer
Beauty and the Bestie (2015) Director Of Photography (as Elmer Haresco Despa) Director Of Photography (as Elmer Haresco Despa) See fewer				$32K
Wang Fam (2015) Director Of Photography (as Elmer Haresco Despa) Director Of Photography (as Elmer Haresco Despa) See fewer
The Amazing Praybeyt Benjamin (2014) Director Of Photography (as Elmer Haresco Despa) Director Of Photography (as Elmer Haresco Despa) See fewer
Moron 5.2: The Transformation (2014) Director Of Photography (as Elmer Haresco Despa) Director Of Photography (as Elmer Haresco Despa) See fewer				$793K
Maria, Leonora, Teresa (2014) Second Camera (as Elmer Haresco Despa) Second Camera (as Elmer Haresco Despa) See fewer				$1.6MM
Female, Male, Gay, Lesbian (2013) Second Camera Second Camera See fewer
Bekikang: Ang nanay kong beki (2013) Director Of Photography Director Of Photography See fewer				$318K
Momzillas (2013) Director Of Photography Director Of Photography See fewer				$1.3MM
Bromance: My Brother's Romance (2013) Director Of Photography (as Elmer Haresco Despa) Director Of Photography (as Elmer Haresco Despa) See fewer				$1.8MM
It Takes a Man and a Woman (2013) Second Director Of Photography Second Director Of Photography See fewer				$9.1MM
Sisterakas (2012) Director Of Photography (as Elmer Haresco Despa) Director Of Photography (as Elmer Haresco Despa) See fewer
This Guy's in Love with U Mare! (2012) Director Of Photography (as Elmer Haresco Despa) Director Of Photography (as Elmer Haresco Despa) See fewer				$6.1MM
The Reunion (2012) Second Director Of Photography Second Director Of Photography See fewer				$1.6MM
Moron 5 and the Crying Lady (2012) Director Of Photography Director Of Photography See fewer				$1.5MM
Praybeyt Benjamin (2011) Director Of Photography Director Of Photography See fewer				$7.7MM
The Adventures of Pureza: Queen of the Riles (2011) Additional Photography Additional Photography See fewer				$469K
Catch Me... I'm in Love (2011) Second Camera Operator Second Camera Operator See fewer				$2.8MM
Who's That Girl? (2011) Cinematographer Cinematographer See fewer				$1.3MM
Bulong (2011) Assistant Camera Assistant Camera See fewer				$1.5MM
Ang tanging ina mo: Last na 'to! (2010) Second Director Of Photography Second Director Of Photography See fewer
My Amnesia Girl (2010) Second Camera Operator Second Camera Operator See fewer				$3.3MM
Till My Heartaches End (2010) Second Unit Camera Second Unit Camera See fewer				$1.4MM
Petrang kabayo (2010) Cinematographer Cinematographer See fewer				$2.6MM
Hating kapatid (2010) Cinematographer Cinematographer See fewer				$1.8MM
Cinco (2010) Second Director Of Photography Second Director Of Photography See fewer				$1.3MM
Here Comes the Bride (2010) Second Camera Second Camera See fewer				$2.5MM
Miss You Like Crazy (2010) Second Unit Camera Second Unit Camera See fewer				$3.2MM
Paano na kaya (2010) Second Unit Director Of Photography Second Unit Director Of Photography See fewer				$1.8MM
Ang tanging pamilya (A Marry-Go-Round!) (2009) Director Of Photography (as Elmer Haresco Despa) Director Of Photography (as Elmer Haresco Despa) See fewer
Kimmy Dora: Kambal sa kiyeme (2009) Double Cameraman Double Cameraman See fewer				$1.7MM
BFF: Best Friends Forever (2009) Second Unit Camera (as Elmer Haresco Despa) Second Unit Camera (as Elmer Haresco Despa) See fewer				$2.3MM
You Changed My Life (2009) Gaffer, Second Camera Gaffer, Second Camera See fewer				$4.7MM
The Only Mother to You All (2008) Second Unit Camera Second Unit Camera See fewer
My Only Ü (2008) Gaffer, Second Unit Camera Gaffer, Second Unit Camera See fewer				$1.6MM
A Very Special Love (2008) Second Camera Operator Second Camera Operator See fewer				$3.8MM
Ikaw pa rin: Bongga ka Boy (2008) Second Camera Second Camera See fewer				$557K
Katas ng Saudi (2007) Second Camera Second Camera See fewer
One More Chance (2007) Gaffer, Second Camera Operator Gaffer, Second Camera Operator See fewer				$3.7MM
You Got Me! (2007) Gaffer, Second Camera Operator Gaffer, Second Camera Operator See fewer
Tatlong baraha (2006) Second Unit Cameraman Second Unit Cameraman See fewer
Batas militar (2006) 2nd Cameraman, Gaffer 2nd Cameraman, Gaffer See fewer
Kapag tumibok ang puso: Not once, but twice (2006) 2nd Cameraman 2nd Cameraman See fewer
Close to You (2006) Clapper Loader: Singapore Clapper Loader: Singapore See fewer		$8K	$53K	$53K
The Mourning Girls (2006) Director Of Photography (as Elmer H. Despa) Director Of Photography (as Elmer H. Despa) See fewer
Kutob (2005) Second Camera Operator Second Camera Operator See fewer
Dubai (2005) Second Camera Operator Second Camera Operator See fewer
Can This Be Love (2005) Second Camera Second Camera See fewer
Volta (2004) Second Cinematographer Second Cinematographer See fewer
All My Life (2004) Camera Operator Camera Operator See fewer
Otso-otso pamela-mela wan (2004) Gaffer, Second Camera Gaffer, Second Camera See fewer
Ang tanging ina (2003) Gaffer Gaffer See fewer
Ngayong nandito ka (2003) Gaffer, Second Camera Operator Gaffer, Second Camera Operator See fewer
Kung ikaw ay isang panaginip (2002) Gaffer Gaffer See fewer
Pangako... Ikaw lang (2001) Second Camera Second Camera See fewer
Buhay kamao (2001) Assistant Camera Assistant Camera See fewer
Kaaway hanggang hukay (2001) Second Assistant Camera Second Assistant Camera See fewer
Booba (2001) Assistant Camera Assistant Camera See fewer
A Change of Heart (2000) Third Assistant Camera Third Assistant Camera See fewer	PHP 20MM
Pera o bayong (Not da TV) (2000) Second Camera Second Camera See fewer
Resbak, babalikan kita (1999) 3rd Cameraman 3rd Cameraman See fewer
Suspek (1999) Third Assistant Camera: All Scope Cinema Unit 3 Third Assistant Camera: All Scope Cinema Unit 3 See fewer
Mula sa puso (1999) Car Mount Rigger: RS Productions Car Mount Rigger: RS Productions See fewer
Type kita... Walang kokontra (1999) Car Mount Rigger: RS Production, Star Cinema Unit Car Mount Rigger: RS Production, Star Cinema Unit See fewer
Berdugo (1998) Second Assistant Camera Second Assistant Camera See fewer
Kahit pader gigibain ko! (1998) Second Assistant Camera Second Assistant Camera See fewer
Bobby Barbers: Parak (1997) Second Camera Second Camera See fewer
Maginoong barumbado (1996) Second Assistant Camera Second Assistant Camera See fewer
Hangga't may hininga (1996) Second Assistant Camera Second Assistant Camera See fewer
Karate Raider (1995) Unit Crew Unit Crew See fewer
Pulis Probinsya II (1995) 2nd Assistant Cameraman 2nd Assistant Cameraman See fewer
Ka Hector (1994) Second Assistant Camera Second Assistant Camera See fewer
Kailangan kita (1993) Clapper: JBC Clapper: JBC See fewer
Sgt. Lando Liwanag, Vengador: Batas ng Api (1992) Clapper Loader Clapper Loader See fewer
Ikaw ang lahat sa akin (1992) Clapper Clapper See fewer
Only You (1992) Clapper Clapper See fewer
Padre Amante Guerrero (1992) Clapper Loader Clapper Loader See fewer
Tatlong patak ng dugo ni Adan (1991) Clapperman Clapperman See fewer
Samson & Goliath (1990) Clapper Clapper See fewer

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Past Television (21 titles)	Episodes
Encantadia Chronicles: Sang'gre (2025–2026) (TV Series) - Director Of Photography (145 episodes, 2025) Director Of Photography (145 episodes, 2025) See fewer Bagong kaguluhan sa mundo ng tao (Jan 2, 2026) Season 1, Episode 145 - Director Of Photography Director Of Photography See fewer See more See fewer Loading	145
Magpakailanman (2025) (TV Series) - Director Of Photography (as Elmer Haresco Despa) (1 episode, 2025) Director Of Photography (as Elmer Haresco Despa) (1 episode, 2025) See fewer My Mother, My Abuser (Nov 8, 2025) Season 1, Episode 555 - Director Of Photography (as Elmer Haresco Despa) Director Of Photography (as Elmer Haresco Despa) See fewer	1
Walang matigas na pulis sa matinik na misis (2023–2025) (TV Series) - Director Of Photography (as Elmer Haresco Despa) (33 episodes, 2023) Director Of Photography (as Elmer Haresco Despa) (33 episodes, 2023) See fewer Finale (Feb 2, 2025) Season 3, Episode 7 - Director Of Photography (as Elmer Haresco Despa) Director Of Photography (as Elmer Haresco Despa) See fewer See more See fewer Loading	33
Wow mali: Doble tama (2023) (TV Series) - Director Of Photography (as Elmer 'Daddy Yo' Despa) (19 episodes, 2023) Director Of Photography (as Elmer 'Daddy Yo' Despa) (19 episodes, 2023) See fewer Episode #2.6 (Dec 30, 2023) Season 2, Episode 6 - Director Of Photography (as Elmer 'Daddy Yo' Despa) Director Of Photography (as Elmer 'Daddy Yo' Despa) See fewer See more See fewer Loading	19
Maging sino ka man (2023) (TV Series) - Director Of Photography (40 episodes, 2023) Director Of Photography (40 episodes, 2023) See fewer Huling hamon (Nov 3, 2023) Season 1, Episode 40 - Director Of Photography Director Of Photography See fewer See more See fewer Loading	40
Mano po Legacy: The Family Fortune (2022) (TV Series) - Additional Cinematography (10 episodes, 2022) Additional Cinematography (10 episodes, 2022) See fewer Dahil kay Jade (Jan 14, 2022) Season 1, Episode 10 - Additional Cinematography Additional Cinematography See fewer See more See fewer Loading	10
Stories from the Heart (2021) (TV Series) - Lighting Director (15 episodes, 2021) Lighting Director (15 episodes, 2021) See fewer Love on Air: Partners for Life (Dec 17, 2021) Season 3, Episode 15 - Lighting Director Lighting Director See fewer See more See fewer Loading	15
Wansapanataym (2013–2017) (TV Series) - Director Of Photography (5 episodes, 2013), Lighting Director (19 episodes, 2016) Director Of Photography (5 episodes, 2013), Lighting Director (19 episodes, 2016) See fewer Amazing Ving: Part 10 (Sep 24, 2017) Season 1, Episode 359 - Lighting Director Lighting Director See fewer See more See fewer Loading	24
Ipaglaban mo (2016) (TV Series) - Lighting Director (1 episode, 2016) Lighting Director (1 episode, 2016) See fewer Bintang (Apr 9, 2016) Season 1, Episode 86 - Lighting Director Lighting Director See fewer	1
Galema: Anak ni Zuma (2013–2014) (TV Series) - Cinematographer (130 episodes, 2013) Cinematographer (130 episodes, 2013) See fewer Episode #1.130 (2014) Season 1, Episode 130 - Cinematographer Cinematographer See fewer See more See fewer Loading	130
Kahit puso'y masugatan (2012–2013) (TV Series) - Director Of Photography (as Elmer Haresco Despa) (150 episodes, 2012) Director Of Photography (as Elmer Haresco Despa) (150 episodes, 2012) See fewer Sa paghilom ng mga sugat, sino ang tuluyang magpapaalam? (Feb 1, 2013) Season 1, Episode 150 - Director Of Photography (as Elmer Haresco Despa) Director Of Photography (as Elmer Haresco Despa) See fewer See more See fewer Loading	150
Wako Wako (2012) (TV Series) - Lighting Director (as Elmer Haresco Despa) (58 episodes, 2012) Lighting Director (as Elmer Haresco Despa) (58 episodes, 2012) See fewer Wishes Do Come True with Wako Wako (Finale) (May 25, 2012) Season 1, Episode 58 - Lighting Director (as Elmer Haresco Despa) Lighting Director (as Elmer Haresco Despa) See fewer See more See fewer Loading	58
Maalaala Mo Kaya (2011) (TV Series) - Lighting Director (1 episode, 2011) Lighting Director (1 episode, 2011) See fewer Langis (Dec 17, 2011) Season 1, Episode 896 - Lighting Director Lighting Director See fewer	1
Pinoy Big Brother Unlimited: Audition Stories (2011) (TV Series) - Lighting Director (1 episode, 2011) Lighting Director (1 episode, 2011) See fewer The Jojo Amamangpang Story (Oct 25, 2011) Season 1, Episode 2 - Lighting Director Lighting Director See fewer	1
Mula sa puso (2011) (TV Series) - Director Of Photography (as Elmer Haresco Despa) (84 episodes, 2011), Lighting Director (13 episodes, 2011) Director Of Photography (as Elmer Haresco Despa) (84 episodes, 2011), Lighting Director (13 episodes, 2011) See fewer Finale (Aug 12, 2011) Season 1, Episode 97 - Director Of Photography (as Elmer Haresco Despa) Director Of Photography (as Elmer Haresco Despa) See fewer See more See fewer Loading	97
Star Confessions (2011) (TV Series) - Lighting Director (as Elmer Haresco Despa) (2 episodes, 2011) Lighting Director (as Elmer Haresco Despa) (2 episodes, 2011) See fewer Hubad: The Rosanna Roces Confession (Mar 16, 2011) Season 1, Episode 15 - Lighting Director (as Elmer Haresco Despa) Lighting Director (as Elmer Haresco Despa) See fewer NLEX Body: The Rejoice Rivera Murder Mystery (Feb 2, 2011) Season 1, Episode 9 - Lighting Director (as Elmer Haresco Despa) Lighting Director (as Elmer Haresco Despa) See fewer	2
Kokey (2010) (TV Series) - Lighting Director (55 episodes, 2010) Lighting Director (55 episodes, 2010) See fewer No Sad Goodbyes as Kokey and Kekay Return to Outerspace and as Bruce and Jackie Start Their Life Together (Dec 3, 2010) Season 2, Episode 55 - Lighting Director Lighting Director See fewer See more See fewer Loading	55
Inday Wanda (2010) (TV Series) - Director Of Photography (3 episodes, 2010) Director Of Photography (3 episodes, 2010) See fewer Episode #1.12 (Nov 22, 2010) Season 1, Episode 12 - Director Of Photography Director Of Photography See fewer See more See fewer Loading	3
Somewhere in My Heart (2009) (TV Series) - Lighting Director (1 episode, 2009) Lighting Director (1 episode, 2009) See fewer Finale (Dec 4, 2009) Season 1, Episode 35 - Lighting Director Lighting Director See fewer	1
The Bud Brothers Series (2009) (TV Series) - Lighting Director (8 episodes, 2009) Lighting Director (8 episodes, 2009) See fewer Episode #1.75 (Aug 14, 2009) Season 1, Episode 75 - Lighting Director Lighting Director See fewer See more See fewer Loading	8
She-Wolf: The Last Sentinel (2008) (TV Series) - Head Gaffer (118 episodes, 2008) Head Gaffer (118 episodes, 2008) See fewer Episode #1.118 (2008) Season 1, Episode 118 - Head Gaffer Head Gaffer See fewer See more See fewer Loading	118