Creating His Stories by Multiplying His Storytellers

In a world saturated with digital content, a group of young Filipino filmmakers is using the power of cinema to spread wisdom and faith beyond church walls. The Likha Short Film Competition, sponsored by Asia Pacific Media, is nurturing a new generation of “media missionaries” who are creating modern-day parables that resonate with audiences across cultural boundaries.

A New Generation of Storytellers

Asia Pacific Media believes in the transformative power of storytelling. Their mission is to equip passionate individuals with the skills to craft compelling narratives that reflect their cultural contexts while conveying timeless truths. Through a rigorous six-week bootcamp, participants hone their filmmaking abilities and learn to create impactful short films that reach people where they are.

This past year’s competition, themed “Kawikaan: Wisdom through Proverbs,” challenged filmmakers to draw inspiration from biblical wisdom literature. The resulting short films offer fresh, culturally relevant interpretations of ancient proverbs, making them accessible to contemporary audiences.

Modern Life, Eternal Truth

Among the standout entries is “Piaggio” (“Raw”) by Matthew Delda (https://bit.ly/3S3FWxr), which follows a day in the life of a Piaggio driver named Rex. As he encounters passengers from all walks of life, viewers are treated to a moving exploration of human nature and unexpected kindness..

In “What’s in My Lunchbox?” Abegail Esquierda (https://bit.ly/3RZRQIT) crafts a touching story of a proud kindergartener who learns valuable lessons about humility and compassion when faced with an embarrassing situation.

Hope Amplified

The Likha Short Film Competition serves as more than just a contest; it’s a launchpad for aspiring Christian filmmakers in the Philippines. Participants like Abegail appreciate the opportunity to have professional filmaking and scriptwriting training which she utilized to create her final competion entry. Turn to page 7 to meet Angela Macasieb, another filmmaker-in-training, to learn about how APMedia is helping her walk in purpose to see His Message Multiplied.