The film project entitled, "The Long Reach of Short
Films - Telling Stories of Peace in Mindanao," has offered a different
lens in depicting Mindanao , veering away from
the usual war and conflict stories.
Eight local, independent filmmakers dared audiences to
correct their misconceptions against the Bangsamoro and Filipino Muslims in
another showing of the film project in Cine Adarna at the University of the
Philippines Diliman, Quezon city last July 13.
"We try to find a different way to tackle the Bangsamoro
issue. Films are important to create discussions and dialogue and impact
emotionally,” said project manager Manuel Domes of Civil Peace Service/Forum
Ziviler Friedensdienst e.V. (forumZFD).
"Our main focus is not so much on the grander level of
peace discourse but on the level of peace education, understanding the context,
and articulating it," he added.
forumZFD is a German non-government organization which
organized and funded the eight films included in the collection.
It was also responsible for holding the workshop that guided
the eight filmmakers in planning for their films. All eight hail from Mindanao .
"The Long Reach of Short Films – Telling Stories of
Peace in Mindanao " film project is a
collective initiative to show various stories of peace and conflict
transformation in the Bangsamoro region.
forumZFD stated that mainstream narratives about Mindanao are often centered on violence and an
oversimplification of its underlying causes.
"While realities of armed clashes, kidnappings, and
human rights violations must not be ignored, there are stories of hope and
peace, which often escape the attention of media and the public," the
group said.
Through a grant project in early 2016, the filmmakers came
up with narrative and documentary short films providing different perspectives
on the peace and conflict situation on the island.
"Collectively, the films seek to spark dialogue, foster
understanding, and contribute to a bigger picture of what is Mindanao
today," said forumZFD.
The films featured in the project are "Under a Canopy
of Light" by Teng Mangansakan; "Panicupan" by Keith Bacongco;
"Dalem" by Haidie Sangkad; "Kulahi" by Pam Chua; "Upat
Hinasil" by Zehry Ibn Muhammad; "In the Middle of an End" by
Ryanne Murcia; "Digkilaan" by Nef Luczon; and "Pagbarug Tu
Pagtuon" (The Right to Learn) by Arbi Barbarona.
Some of the films were also screened in Cotabato City
forumZFD is in the process of partnering with various
organizations to continuously provide avenues for the showing of said films.
“We are working with a group of universities in Davao
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