in 2023 Jamie flew to the Philippines to direct his 2nd short film gold fish.

With only a camera and a microphone he headed to the remote island where his mother was raised, dammay, to shoot this idea.

Having no crew, jamie recruited his cousins and together they created gold fish.

gold fish. is based off the conversations had with children who’s parents live abroad in order to earn more money to have a better life for their children.

in 2025, gold fish, entered the festival circuit. getting selected at numerous film festivals and receiving 2 nominations for best screenwriting and best female actor at Las Vegas filipino film festival.