From Dhaka to Documentaries Without Borders: The growing reach of a Mindanawon documentary
DAVAO CITY (MindaNews / 23 March) — What began as a regionally rooted documentary is steadily gaining international recognition, as Beneath the Badg…
From Dhaka to Documentaries Without Borders: The growing reach of a Mindanawon documentary
DAVAO CITY (MindaNews / 23 March) — What began as a regionally rooted documentary is steadily gaining international recognition, as Beneath the Badge (Sa Likod ng Tsapa) continues its run across global film festivals — marking not just a series of wins, but a widening audience for stories from Mindanao. On March 15, the film, directed by Davao-based journalist Editha Caduaya, received the Outstanding Excellence Award for Investigative Documentaries at the Documentaries Without Borders International Film Festival, adding to its earlier Special Mention Award at the Dhaka International Film Festival in January. These successive recognitions trace the documentary’s growing reach: from audience-driven acclaim in Dhaka to merit-based recognition on a global digital platform. From Special Mention to Outstanding Excellence Early this year, Beneath the Badge was recognized at the 24th Dhaka International Film Festival, where it received a Special Me...
