Why It Matters
Inspired by the Chico River Dam resistance in the 1970s, Red Rising Cordilleras follows a community’s fight for survival and dignity. The narrative examines the price of progress, the endurance of culture, and the cost of faith under pressure.
Themes include Indigenous rights, faith and conscience, resistance, and environmental justice — issues that remain urgent for audiences worldwide.
Format
- • Completed Screenplay (feature)
- • Completed Manuscript (novel)
- • Full Synopsis & Pitch Deck
Comparables
- • Hotel Rwanda — moral urgency
- • The Last Samurai — tradition vs modernity
- • Silence — faith under oppression
Accolades
- • WGA registration
- • Frankfurt Book Fair 2025 presence
- • Festival-aimed, awards-ready positioning
Explore the Pitch Kit
Access the full package: screenplay, manuscript, synopsis, pitch deck, and poster.
About the Author
Rodolfo D. Liporada is a Filipino‑American author, former seminarian, and political prisoner under the Marcos regime. Immersed in Cordilleran culture and experienced as a journalism instructor, he brings authenticity and urgency to this story of faith, identity, and survival.
“A powerful story of faith and survival — as timely as ever.”
“This resonates deeply with indigenous struggles worldwide.”