A documentary showcasing the traditional Filipino way of eating, through a foreign, outdated lens.
Extremely brief but whimsical, this film introduces audiences to the pre-colonial Filipino tradition of Kamayan specifically, as well as the broader concept of “eating with the hands" practiced in many regions across the world including Africa, South and Southeast Asia, and the Middle East.
A modern demonstration is intercut with a vintage educational film about meal etiquette, thus contrasting traditionally rigid, American protocol, with the more relaxed and communal international approach.
What the film lacks in running time is recouped in its ample potential to inspire discourse in audiences of all ages, across a broad range of topics, including cultural anthropology, social psychology, mindful eating, world history, and race relations.
Notable Screenings & Awards
Grand Prix Visions Award - Concordia Film Festival 2022
2022 TIFF Next Wave
2023 National Film Festival for Talented Youth
Cineyouth Film Festival 2022
Regent Park Film Festival 2021
We're so proud to announce that KAMAYAN is made available for educational distribution throughout the US and Canada, through Moving Images Distribution!
