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Discover who we are and where we are headed often begins with understanding where we came from. These films explore journeys of self-discovery through the connections and experiences of family and community.
A Filipino kid discovers a pair of jordans & embarks on a journey through his gentrified neighborhood to return home but stumbles across a young black man that wants the shoes.
He begins to ask the question “whose shoes are these?”
Director Biography - Troy Jake Tibayan
Troy Tibayan is a Bay Area filmmaker with Filipino American roots. He strives to capture and create inspirational stories that represent the Asian American Pacific Islander community and are inclusive to all.
He is an award winning filmmaker. He recently graduated with his MFA in Cinema from SF State. From an early age, Troy has always shown extreme passion for films and filmmaking. He is constantly being drawn to telling unique stories about cultures that are underrepresented.
- Year2026
- Runtime0:11:02
- LanguageEnglish
- CountryUnited States
- DirectorTroy Jake Tibayan
Discover who we are and where we are headed often begins with understanding where we came from. These films explore journeys of self-discovery through the connections and experiences of family and community.
A Filipino kid discovers a pair of jordans & embarks on a journey through his gentrified neighborhood to return home but stumbles across a young black man that wants the shoes.
He begins to ask the question “whose shoes are these?”
Director Biography - Troy Jake Tibayan
Troy Tibayan is a Bay Area filmmaker with Filipino American roots. He strives to capture and create inspirational stories that represent the Asian American Pacific Islander community and are inclusive to all.
He is an award winning filmmaker. He recently graduated with his MFA in Cinema from SF State. From an early age, Troy has always shown extreme passion for films and filmmaking. He is constantly being drawn to telling unique stories about cultures that are underrepresented.
- Year2026
- Runtime0:11:02
- LanguageEnglish
- CountryUnited States
- DirectorTroy Jake Tibayan