Date of Publication

3-2025

Document Type

Bachelor's Thesis

Degree Name

Bachelor of Arts Major in Communication Arts

Subject Categories

Film and Media Studies

College

College of Liberal Arts

Department/Unit

Communication

Thesis Advisor

Marie Luz D. Mamawal

Defense Panel Chair

Adi Bontuyan

Defense Panel Member

Jeremy T. Tintiangko
Hannah Ruth Sison-Santos

Abstract/Summary

Krayola ni Jhaypee, a 20-minute short film, delves into childhood dreams, survival, and sacrifices within urban poverty. The story follows the life of Jhaypee, a 10-year-old child, and his 72-year-old grandmother, Lola Presing, residing inside the cemetery. The film explores the psychological and emotional landscapes of a child stuck in the cycle of poverty, showcasing how he navigates socioeconomic challenges that further affect his perception of reality, forcing him to choose between his dreams and survival.
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/="/">This film aims to transform the discourse from viewing poverty as a tragedy to understanding it as a multifaceted human experience as it highlights cemetery dwellers’ struggles, perseverance, and resilience. This also intends to challenge its audiences’ to acknowledge that not all dreams are equally accessible and that the true measure of childhood is not in achieving dreams but in finding meaning within life's constraints and draws viewers’ attention to undertake deliberate initiatives to improve their harsh living conditions and break free from the deeply entrenched social inequalities and poverty situations.
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Abstract Format

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Language

English

Format

Electronic

Keywords

Short films--Philippines; Poverty--Philippines

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4-3-2028

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