KULINTAS | SDO Cadiz City | DepEd NIR | PEACE Short Film Festival 2026

"Kulintas" is a moving story about identity, bullying, and courage to choose peace. It follows Ethan, now a doctor the and anti-bullying advocate, as he remembers the painful experience of his former classmate Jeirah, a provincial tribal girl who moved to the city with hope, proudly wearing her traditional necklace as a symbol of her culture. Instead of acceptance, she faced constant mockery, online humiliation, and discrimination from classmates who belittled her. appearance and heritage. Afraid to speak up, Ethan remained silent and watched her suffer, a choice he later regretted deeply. Jeirah endured loneliness and homesickness, hiding her pain from her family while trying to stay strong. Years later, Ethan dedicates his life to promoting respect and inclusion, realizing peace requires bravery and compassion. In time, Jeirah's once-ridiculed necklace becomes a celebrated symbol of pride, proving kindness and courage can transform shame into empowerment for everyone.