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Welcome to Likha Short Film Lab

Likha Short Film Lab is a free, hands-on short film training for aspiring Christian storytellers ages. Designed to equip and launch first-time filmmakers, the program combines four weeks of workshops, creative mentorship, and a production phase that culminates in a public screening and awards night. Participants will write, direct, and produce a short film grounded in faith.


Started in 2017 as a Christmas-themed video contest, Likha evolved into a full Short Film Lab in 2022, adding weekly training sessions, coaching, and structured production timelines to foster the next generation of storytellers in the Church.


Likha is organized by Asia Pacific Media — a faith-based media ministry equipping churches and creatives across Asia to share the Gospel through media. For over 30 years, APMedia has empowered believers to create relevant, hope-filled content.

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This Year's Theme:
TURNING POINT

We live in a world of constant noise and shifting narratives, where human experiences are increasingly filtered through digital lenses. Yet, amidst the chaotic scroll of modern life, the most profound story remains one of personal transformation. This year, Likha Short Film Lab invites you to explore the theme “Turning Point”—capturing the moment a life is radically redirected by a 180-degree spiritual shift.

Your short film should bring real-life, factual human experiences to light. Ground your narrative in realistic, day-to-day scenarios, filtering these real-world perspectives through the powerful lens of Scripture. What does it look like when doubt meets unshakeable truth, or when a broken reality encounters hope and salvation? Be bold, creative, and honest. Tell a story that challenges and deepens our understanding of redemption—proving that while the world offers temporary fixes, a true turning point leads to eternal truth.

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Application & Selection Phase

  • Aug 13 – Deadline for application submissions

  • Aug 17-21 – Screening week

  • Aug 26 – Announcement of scholars
     

Workshop & Production Phase

  • Schedule: Saturdays, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM

  • Sep 5 – Dr. Layne MacDonald - Conceptualization to Scriptwriting (Zoom)

  • Sep 12 – Steve Cadd - Directing (Hybrid Class)

  • Sep 19 – Pat Buenaobra - Production (Hybrid Class)

  • Sep 26 – Dr. Layne MacDonald - Post Production (Zoom)

  • Oct 10 – Final Project Submission

Post-Production & Awards

  • Oct 23 – Film Fest & Awards Night

2025 Scholar Projects

Likha Short Film Lab 2025 – Official Short Films
Sigaw | Likha Short FIlm Lab 2025
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Sigaw | Likha Short FIlm Lab 2025

Takip | Likha Short Film Lab 2025
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Takip | Likha Short Film Lab 2025

ChatWGPT (Chat With God's Promise and Truth) | Likha Short Film Lab 2025
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ChatWGPT (Chat With God's Promise and Truth) | Likha Short Film Lab 2025

The Gift of Light | Likha Short Film Lab 2025
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The Gift of Light | Likha Short Film Lab 2025

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