Flash Fiction in the Philippines

Episode 1: "The World of Filipino Flash Fiction" (INTERVIEW)

• Description/Summary: This episode sets the stage with a dynamic visual montage of bustling Philippine cities, interspersed with short, powerful readings of flash fiction pieces. It introduces the concept and appeal of flash fiction in the Philippines.
• Potential Interviewees: A cultural anthropologist, a Filipino writer/literary expert
• Research Points: Explore the cultural significance of brevity in storytelling and the historical roots of concise narrative forms in Filipino culture.

Episode 2: "Following a Flash Fiction Writer" (INTERVIEW)

• Description/Summary: Spend a day with a flash fiction writer, capturing their daily routine and creative process in a vlog-style format. Witness the journey from concept to completion of a flash fiction piece.
• Potential Interviewees: An emerging Filipino flash fiction writer.
• Research Points: Document the creative process, including inspirations, writing habits, and the challenges of concise storytelling.

Episode 3: "Gen Z and Flash Fiction" (MINISODE)

• Description/Summary: Host a virtual forum with Filipino Gen Z participants who read, write, or share flash fiction. Use interactive polls and visual graphics to present their opinions and trends.
• Potential Interviewees: Gen Z readers and aspiring writers.
• Research Points: Focus on what themes resonate with Gen Z, their literary consumption patterns, and how flash fiction fits into their digital lifestyle.

Episode 4: "Brevity and Beyond: The Future of Flash Fiction in the Philippines" (INTERVIEW)

• Description/Summary: This episode looks towards the future, speculating on the evolution of flash fiction and its potential impact on Philippine literature and culture.
• Potential Interviewees: Futurists, literary critics, educators.
• Research Points: Emerging trends in Philippine literature, the role of technology in storytelling, and predictions on how flash fiction will evolve.