children, social commentary, urban, society, land
Facing the threat of demolition, Merlie, a playful girl, makes her bravest decisions in the hopes of staying.
Shane David is a Filipino filmmaker who believes that films can inspire hope and social justice. She is an alumna of the University of the Philippines and ASEAN-RoK Film Leaders’ Incubator. Her short film “Muli na ka, Merlie,” won the iNDIEGENIUS grant from iAcademy and Netflix.