A documentary on the harrowing yet hopeful journey of a young LGBTQ+ child who survived sexual abuse and discrimination has won top honors in this year’s “Class Project Intercollegiate Mini-Documentary Competition” and is now airing on the Knowledge Channel.
Titled Para Kay Bhie, the film was produced by student filmmakers from National University – Dasmariñas. It chronicles the emotional struggles and quiet resilience of a young child navigating trauma and prejudice while finding the courage to embrace his identity.
The top three student documentaries were recognized during the Pinoy Media Congress 2025, held April 25 at the University of Makati, where over 1,000 communication students and professors gathered.
Also among the top winners were Ilaw by La Verdad College Caloocan, which tells the story of a mother supporting her child with special needs, and Uhap by the University of Makati, which highlights efforts to preserve the endangered Ayta Magbukun language in Bataan.
The competition, organized by Knowledge Channel Foundation Inc., the Philippine Association of Communication Educators, and ABS-CBN, aims to empower student storytellers to produce impactful media.
Finalists are featured in the “Class Project Winners’ Festival,” airing weekends at 6 p.m. on Knowledge Channel and iWantTFC.
