Give as a gift
Whether through the kindness of a stranger, the support of friends, or the connection of community, these stories show how we find the strength to heal, the courage to rebuild, and the hope to carry on.
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
Whether through the kindness of a stranger, the support of friends, or the connection of community, these stories show how we find the strength to heal, the courage to rebuild, and the hope to carry on.
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