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“I realized how people from my own country treat me differently because of my darker skin.” — @ikit_agudo , Philippine National Surf Athlete
MORENA tells the uplifting story of the Philippine National Surf Athlete Ikit Agudo, who overcame the pressure to blend into a society obsessed with skin whitening. Within the ocean, she found happiness, strength, and pride in her roots. Inspiring young girls around the world to embrace who they truly are.
In the Philippines, skin-whitening remains a billion-peso industry, a legacy of colonial beauty ideals that for generations have led many to neglect their true identity and natural beauty.
🎬 Director @steve_won
🔮 Production @_kaizenstudio
🎥 DoP @camillerdp
🧠 Producer @igor_mclovin | Exec. Producer @kerstinreulengmbh
🚁 Aerial Cinematography @manoletyet
🎛 Sound Design @jinglejunglestudios | @alessandromarinelli___
Music Editor @samcareymusic
🎨 Color Grading @juliarossetticolor
🏄♀️ Starring @ikit_agudo@apingagudo , Jelyn Forcadilla, Hannah Forcadilla
#proudmorena #morena #storytelling #surf #filipina #shortfilm #KaizenStudio #philippines #siargao #colorism #beauty #surfing #ocean
Wipe out in 3, 2, 1,...
You see the giant walls of water coming at you from afar, the ocean swallows you up and holds you under water on a short breath. After being thrown around, when your face finally passes the surface, you get to breathe the sweetest air of your life.
P.s. Please don't show this to my grandma
The wrinkles of a smiling man 📸
Since 1996, Ogy has been hiking up the 3700m Mount Rinjani as a porter. He started with a pair of flip flops and a salary of $1 per day, as he carries 30kg up steep slopes. After 25 years and over 2000 hikes, he still prefers to wear flip flops “for comfort"...
"Life is hard work and joy" - Ogy, 44, Porter
