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CASH CASH TO HEAVEN
Christian, 18, a filmmaking student in Manila, is devastated after a failed relationship and falls into
deep sadness. Concerned for him, his religious parents send him back to the province to rest and
rediscover his faith in God.
While helping his father’s church with video coverage and online content, Christian begins to witness
a different side of the institution. Candles are removed if they are not bought from the church store,
and projects that seem unrelated to religion focus heavily on collecting donations. As he documents
church activities on video, he gradually uncovers a system that appears to exploit the faith of
churchgoers—especially when his own father becomes entangled in an issue involving missing funds.
Beyond video work, Christian is also asked to create a QR code for a digital donation app called Cash-
Cash, designed to make giving faster and easier. However, the app publicly displays the names of those
who donate large amounts, turning generosity into a visible measure of who is truly “giving” and who
is considered a true “child of God.”
Cash-Cash to Heaven is a critical film about grief, faith, and the price of salvation in a world
where even the church offering box now comes with a QR code.
Statement
Cash-Cash to Heaven is a social impact film that explores the intersection of faith, grief, power, and financial transparency within religious institutions. Through the journey of Christian, a young filmmaker struggling with heartbreak and spiritual uncertainty, the film examines how vulnerable individuals often seek comfort, belonging, and meaning in communities they trust.
The film raises awareness about ethical concerns surrounding the commercialization of faith, the misuse of authority, and the pressures that can emerge when religious devotion becomes linked to financial contribution and public recognition. By presenting these issues through the eyes of a young documentarian, the story encourages audiences to think critically about accountability, integrity, and the responsibilities of institutions that hold significant influence over people's lives.
Rather than questioning faith itself, the film invites reflection on how faith can be manipulated when transparency and ethical leadership are absent. It seeks to spark conversations about responsible stewardship, the protection of vulnerable communities, and the importance of preserving the spiritual values that religious organizations are meant to uphold.
Produced through a socially conscious filmmaking approach, Cash-Cash to Heaven uses storytelling as a tool for dialogue and awareness, encouraging viewers to examine the relationship between belief, trust, and accountability in contemporary society.
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Cast and Crew
Cast: Kaleb Ong as Christian Grsce Pascua as Magda Itos mendes as Apo Angelee Soriano as Mary Grace Directed by: Adam Nash S. Andrey & Veann Rein Francisco Producers: Raquel Rarang-Rivera LGU Alaminos City City Tourism Office Alaminos City National High School Assistant Director by: Shen Jean Umadhay LLimas Franceline Doria Script Continuity by: Adam Nash Andrey Zig Dulsy Carlo Enisto Catu Camera Operators: Jorge Laurance D. Malbas 3rdy Rabadon Justine Barbado Xandro Domingo Ibrahim Monte Ferrer Dave Francis Bona Samuel Signey Edited by: Johnrayver Catubay Jorge Laurance Malbas Frandcelline Doria Sound recordist: Ibrahim Monte Ferrer Musical Scorer by: Sean Lawrenz Doble Ibrahim Monte Ferrer Production Design: Rona Mae Bantola Joza Mae Javier Frandcelline Doria Ghelika Nacario Alyana Rizele Angel Sweet Rabanera Gabriel Yohan Nehemiah Gabrieal Ramillano Niel Ancheta Dave Francis Bona Samuel Signey Art Director Rona Mae Bantola Production Manager: Anne Kiethleen Oblero Location Manager: Anne Kiethleen Oblero Production Assistants: Francis Bona & Joza Mae Javier Script Consultants: Director Zig Dulay Director Carlo Catu Director Carlo Obispo Creative Consultants: Director Zig Dulay Director Carlo Catu Director Carlo Obispo Director Victor Villanueva Director Tim Rone Villanueva Director Jerome Dulin Director Joseph Arcegono Director Ian Christopher Mauricio