Fresh Filipino Folklore: oi Marichin Marukoy! (A sneak peek)

Fresh Filipino Folklore: oi Marichin Marukoy! (A sneak peek) Catch this exclusive sneak preview of Filipino filmmaker Ara Chawdhury’s stop motion film-in-progress, "Marichin Marukoy!" About the adventures of a plucky little shapeshifter with a penchant for stealing eggs and annoying her neighbors in the jungles of Punta de Bulalacao, Isla de Panamao. Follow her down to the village at the foot of her mountain home to fetch some salt, before the humans catch her! The screening will be followed by a Q&A with the animation team and a reading of the book, "Marichin Marukoy, Mangayo Ko'g Asin (May I Have Some Salt)"

Featured Artists

Ara Chawdhury (she/her/they/them) Angie Nathalia Chaparro Romero (they/them) champoy (they/them/he/him/siya) Jared Gochuico (he/him) 📷: Photo courtesy of the artists _____________________ This event has ended. Please check our USAAF page for upcoming festival events.