John Michael Sardido is an independent filmmaker from Taytay, Rizal, Philippines, and the founder of Radikal Productions. In 2024, he directed four narrative shorts and the documentary USAD, with stories centered on identity, resilience, and the everyday Filipino experience. His films Bahaghari and Liwanag sa Karaniwan earned recognition at FlexOffice Philippines and the Taytay Film Festival 2024, where he received the Best Director award. Sardido continues to develop his voice in the intersection of cinema and community storytelling.