After the second world war, a resurgence of Visayan films came about through Lapu-Lapu Pictures, which produced "Timbu Mata" (1948), starring Eva de Villa and Lino Ramas, and "Damgo ni Adan" (Adan's Dream), produced by Rudy Robles. Then came Mactan Films which produced "Tahas" (Mission; 1950), starring Luz Celeste and Dakay; Mat Ranillo was in this film. Then "Balud" (Wave; 1950) which starred Luz Celeste and Mat Ranillo. Another independent picture, "Sa Kabukiran" (In the Mountains; 1948), was also produced during this time.