Filipino creative projects are reaching critical mass, and all of us are so incredibly grateful and humbled by the support coming out from our communities. How to support and be a part of the creative movement:
1) For Creators: If you’re a creator, don’t be afraid to pilot something new.
We are here as a creative and cultural force.
It will take all of us to get where we want to go!
Be honest, tell your story, invite others to go along with you on the journey. We are all a part of each other.
2) For Supporters: Here are some Kickstarter opportunities if you’d want to get involved. Know that even a backer sharing $1 makes a difference. There are at least three hundred thousand Pinoys in the Bay Area alone!
Do you remember when you never saw yourself reflected in media?
If you’re coming up now, do you want to see more in entertainment, fashion, culture, films, books, music, art?
Here is your reminder that we always have a choice to make incremental advances.
Sunchaser Season 1 closes July 29: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/sunchaser/sun-chaser-help-us-make-season-1
Benevolent Assimilation closes August 5:
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/baybayin/benevolent-assimilation
Nanny Nena’s closes August 7:
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/artschooldropouts/nanny-nenas
Here is a link to all Kickstarter upcoming projects: these Filipino creators are making an appeal direct to the public, to ask for support.
https://www.kickstarter.com/discover/advanced?term=filipino&state=upcoming
3) For artists: start sharing your work and explaining your process and thought process. Create a portfolio and post.
https://www.behance.net/search/projects?search=philippines
We found cover illustrator Raf Banzuela this way.
4) For shopping: Get your gifts from Filipino-owned companies like
CreaturesofKwento.com or purchase from a Filipino creator.
OneDown has a directory: https://onedown.media/read/a-comprehensive-list-of-filipino-owned-small-businesses-to-support-this-holiday-season
5) Food and drink: Visit your local Filipino-owned bakery, coffeeshop, or restaurant. They stay in business when you buy from them. If you want Pinoy products, buy Pinoy products.
Get your sparkling water! KampeonWater.com
Buy your books from Filipino-owned bookstores in the US like https://hottropiks.com and https://philippinebooks.com
and more and more and more.
There are many ways to show up. Be a part of the movement by buying local, supporting independent small businesses, and making sure to keep our kababayan in business. We will get there together.
Let’s create what we want for ourselves. We make our ancestors proud.
As a special note for my hapa Pinoys: we love you and we see you! We claim you! You are loved and appreciated and wanted, and we are so proud of you.
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Get yourself a plate and come sit here with Tito and Tita and tell us how it’s going.