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FEU Comm lecturer holds SciComm workshop in Palawan
Puerto Princesa- Far Eastern University Department of Communication professorial lecturer Seymour Sanchez recently conducted a Science Communication Workshop in Palawan aimed at equipping the next generation of storytellers with the tools to translate scientific concepts into visual narratives.
Held last August 18 at Palawan State University, the event was part of the Department of Science and Technology-MIMAROPA Regional Science, Technology, and Innovation Week.
The workshop brought together students and educators to explore how documentary filmmaking and deliberate narrative framing can make science both accessible and engaging.
PalSU President Dr. Venzon L. Limpiada opened the event, which featured insights from Sanchez, an advocacy filmmaker and film educator, and Dr. Aimee Lynn Barrion-Dupo, an entomologist and Professor 12 at the University of the Philippines Los Baรฑos.
The sessions focused on practical methods for humanizing technical concepts. Dr. Barrion-Dupo stressed the vital distinction between simply laying out research data and crafting a relatable story that resonates emotionally with an audience.
On the other hand, Sanchez walked participants through documentary structures, camera styles, and visual techniques tailored to communicate clear social and educational messages.
Both speakers serve on the Board of Judges for the 10th Indie-Siyensya Film Festival.
Following their talks, Juan Antonio Tuazon from the DOST-Science Education Institute outlined the rules for Indie-Siyensya, the nation’s premier science filmmaking competition dedicated to cultivating a strong science culture among young Filipino creators.
Sanchez, who currently teaches Documentary Production, Scriptwriting, Regional Cinema, and Film Festival Management at FEU, brings extensive industry experience to his mentorship roles.
He also serves as the Secretary of the National Committee on Cinema under the National Commission for Culture and the Arts, representing the Education sector, and Advisory Committee member of the Academic Film Society under the Film Development Council of the Philippines.
Through hands-on initiatives like the PalSU workshop, educators and filmmakers continue to prove that when science meets thoughtful storytelling, complex research can inspire real public understanding and action.
