Mga Nakabuhing Agi-Agi to Premier in Manila

Savage Mind, an independent publishing house and bookshop based in Naga City, together with Corner 26, is pleased to invite you and seek your support for the Bikol screening of the documentary film Mga Nakabuhing-Agi-Agi (Found Objects, Freed Stories) on May 30, 2026, at 6:00 PM at Corner 26, Maaalahanin Street, Diliman, Quezon City.

The documentary film, directed by Kristian Sendon Cordero, is an attempt to explore ethnography and cinema from the region through narratives that place central value on the lived experiences and creative expressions of the indigenous communities of Buhi, Camarines Sur. The film documents stories of survival and resilience following the devastation brought by Typhoon Usman, which claimed many lives and displaced communities in this area.

Supported by the Henry Luce Foundation and the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), this screening marks the film’s first premiere presentation in Manila.

Among the highlights of the documentary are the community narratives surrounding the volcanoes of Bikol, and the local stories of “salvation” and survival that continue to shape memory, faith, and survival in the region. In this connection, we humbly seek your support by attending the screening and by helping us invite fellow Bikolanos and friends in Metro Manila who may be interested in this important cultural and community initiative.

While there is no fixed entrance fee for the event, voluntary contributions will be greatly appreciated in support of our fundraising initiative for the Parish and Shrine of Our Lady of Salvacion in Joroan, Tiwi, Albay. Proceeds will help establish a permanent reading nook and book corner within the community as part of our continuing effort to promote art, literature, and storytelling as instruments of healing, remembrance, and cultural renewal.