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In This Moment is the most personal story I’ve written to date.

As a queer Filipino immigrant living in the American South, I’ve spent much of my life navigating the intersections of identity, cultural representation, and authentic storytelling. This film reflects those experiences.

So often, queer love stories are either romanticized or tragic, but rarely do we see the quiet, complicated aftermath of betrayal, caregiving, and long-term partnership strains, especially among queer people of color. This film gives space to that emotional complexity while reflecting underrepresented narratives.

I also wrote this story because I rarely see Filipino American characters centered in dramatic cinema. Representation, though it sounds cliché, still matters, not just in celebratory or joyful portrayals, but also in stories that acknowledge our flaws, grief, desires, and resilience.

By placing these characters in a Southern suburban setting, I’m also reclaiming a space where many of us live but are seldom seen onscreen.

With this debut feature, I’m ready to take a bold step forward, both personally and artistically. This is a story I would have needed years ago. Now I feel a responsibility and an opportunity to tell it, for myself and for others who are still searching for reflection.