IN development

Mother Land

MAID TO SHINE

Narrative Documentary

Award-Winning filmmaker Giovannie Espiritu explores the matriarchal line of her family tree beginning with the origins of Pre-Colonial Tondo where her family was known to be part of the "illustrados" with national hero Jose Rizal, to the loss of their fortune during WW2, and extreme poverty in the Tondo slums where her mother gave birth at sixteen. We touch on Giovannie's past dealing with child abuse, her time in a Biblical doomsday cult as a teen, and her escape from a violent relationship.

This narrative documentary will use a combination of first person interviews, animation, and clown/mime to portray the more abusive parts of Giovannie's life with an eye towards reconciliation and understanding generational trauma, putting an end to the toxic family patterns and curses with her now college-aged son, as well as her own process of de-colonizing her own worldview.

Development made possible by Mona Lisa Yuchengco

MAID TO SHINE

“Maid to Shine” is a heartwearming and inspiring series that blends drama, comedy, and music, exploring the lives of Elena Santos, a hardworking Filipina maid with a hidden talent for singing; Gabriel Rivera, a renowned pop star seeking authenticity; Miguel Santos, Elena’s mature and protective son, and Nollie, Elena’s quirky and loyal nurse friend.

Set against the vibrant backdrop of Las Vegas, and infused with the rich culture of the Philippines, this series delves into themes of love, family, ambition, and the power of staying true to oneself.

In collaboration with FilAMTV US.

INto the void

MAID TO SHINE

INto the void

A reimagining of 'Believe Her,' a spoken word poem by Giovannie Espiritu, initially crafted in the wake of the #MeToo movement. In light of his conviction being overturned, the poem's words now echo as if spoken into a void, reflecting a sense of disillusionment and highlighting the struggle for justice.

Made possible by Mona Lisa Yuchenco, the Nevada Arts Council, and the National Endowment of the Arts

LOVE & KARMA

INto the void

Now in Post Production

GAME - HER

LOVE & KARMA

GAME - HER

Feminist action short featuring the fight design of Dennis Ruel and Award-Winning writing by Giovannie Espiritu.

Highlights the double standards between the binary.

DisGraced

LOVE & KARMA

GAME - HER

Narrative Feature

When her husband cheats on her, a devout Christian woman shunned by her congregation undergoes a journey to experience life, love, and bad behavior with the help of a rebellious rocker.

Rain Dove is attached.