Screening
Asian New Force Category Finalist Showcase
Viral Kids
Arjanmar H. Rebeta (Philippines)
Col / 18' 08" /In Tagalog with English subtitles
Viral Kids is about the trending stories of five different street children who have their own past and dreams but being hindered and exploited by an unknown force behind the online platform.
Artist’s Statement
Children need protection. They are one of the weakest parts of our society. They are prone to abuse and manipulation. In early 2019, the Philippine legislation is proposing to lower the age of criminal responsibility from 15 to 9 or 12 years old. We are opposing this as it will put children in danger. We would like to call for more attention from people to protect the rights of the children. We are hoping to give impact to the lives of the “little” voiceless population.
