by Poch Felix

Children of the Tide

A feature-length documentary on climate, community, and resilience.

Year
2022
Format
Documentary
Length
82 min
Language
Filipino, English

Overview

In a coastal town facing rising seas, children are growing up in a world their elders can no longer recognize.

Through intimate stories, the film explores how one community adapts, remembers, and reimagines the future.

Shot over three years, Children of the Tide is both a portrait of a place and a meditation on resilience.

INFORMATION

Director / Producer

Cinematography

Editor

Music

Production

Release

Poch Felix
Various
Poch felix
Diego Mapa
Tide & Land Stories
2022

FIELD NOTE

Every story begins with listening.

We spent weeks in quiet conversations before the camera was ever turned on. Trust came first. The story followed.

The Story

From eroding shorelines to shifting livelihoods, the film follows the lives of three young people navigating change.

Their stories are not about victims of climate change, but about young leaders of their own becoming.

Process

An observational approach rooted in time, patience, and presence.

We worked closely with community members at every stage — from shaping the narrative to reviewing the final cut.

Screenings & Features