Bridging Our Stories
“Filipina-Alaskan dance teacher becomes the space her community needs.”
Synopsis
When the last Filipino community center in Ketchikan, Alaska, becomes a memory, a 50-year-old Filipina who spent her life resisting her heritage travels to the Philippines to rediscover her roots, preserving her community’s disappearing culture, and teaching indigenous Filipino dances.
Release History & Theatrical Window
Los Angeles Asian Pacific Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Rafael Bitanga
- Screenplay & Story
- Rafael Bitanga, Diana Diroy
- Original Score
- Denise Santos
- Original Title
- Bridging Our Stories
- Release Date
- 03/05/2026
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 24m
- Production Studios
- Bitanga Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Rafael Bitanga
Rafael Bitanga, Diana Diroy
Denise Santos
Rafael Bitanga
Diana Diroy
Lailanie Gadia, Rafael Bitanga
Department Leadership Roster
Rafael Bitanga
Director
Lailanie Gadia
Producer
Diana Diroy
Editor
Rafael Bitanga
Director of Photography
Rafael Bitanga
Producer
Rafael Bitanga
Writer
Diana Diroy
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Bridging Our Stories.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bridging Our Stories
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Bridging Our Stories about?
When the last Filipino community center in Ketchikan, Alaska, becomes a memory, a 50-year-old Filipina who spent her life resisting her heritage travels to the Philippines to rediscover her roots, preserving her community’s disappearing culture, and teaching indigenous Filipino dances.
Who directed Bridging Our Stories?
Bridging Our Stories was directed by Rafael Bitanga.
Who stars in Bridging Our Stories?
The principal cast of Bridging Our Stories includes Not specified.
When was Bridging Our Stories released and how long is it?
Bridging Our Stories was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 24m.
Who composed the musical score for Bridging Our Stories?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Bridging Our Stories was composed by Denise Santos.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Bridging Our Stories?
Bridging Our Stories holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).