Christopher John Andaluz

Icons of Change Awards 2025 SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities Champion in Creative Direction, Cultural Preservation, and Media Production Christopher John Andaluz is a visionary Filipino Creative Director, filmmaker, and cultural advocate with over 15 years of leadership at Pixel Art Media Production Company. His enduring mission is to preserve and celebrate Filipino cultural heritage through powerful, authentic storytelling across film, television, and digital platforms. A multi-awarded director, Andaluz is the creative force behind the Catholic Mass Media Award-winning TV program "Sagisag Kultura TV", which brought Philippine history, arts, and traditions to mainstream audiences. His critically acclaimed films — Sisa (2008), Nekro (2008), Kitil (2012), and Tatay Rudy (2021) — are celebrated for their thought-provoking narratives that elevate Filipino values, societal issues, and national identity. Among his most remarkable achievements is directing an in-depth documentary series on 20 Philippine National Artists, honoring icons like Gerry de Leon, Nick Joaquin, Lucrecia Kasilag, and Kidlat Tahimik. This monumental work has helped preserve the stories and legacies of Filipino cultural icons for future generations, in alignment with SDG 11’s goal of safeguarding the world’s cultural heritage. Awards and Recognitions - Best Musical Production (Ambon Ulan Baha) — Aliw Awards, 2004 - Best Musical Production (Oyayi) — Aliw Awards, 2005 - Best Musical Production (Tao, Isang Tagulaylay) — Aliw Awards, 2007 - Best Adult Educational / Cultural Program (Sagisag Kultura TV) — Catholic Mass Media Awards, 2021 - Best Cultural Affairs Program (Padayon: The NCCA Hour) — PPOP Awards, 2022 Creative and Cultural Impact Andaluz has consistently leveraged media as a tool for nation-building, cultural preservation, and education. Through his directorial work, he empowers communities to reconnect with their heritage, promoting a culture of pride, resilience, and inclusivity — central to creating sustainable, culturally rich cities and communities under SDG 11. His projects inspire not only appreciation for the arts, but also deepen public understanding of Filipino identity, historical narratives, and collective memory. In doing so, Andaluz demonstrates how creative industries can be powerful agents of social impact, cultural empowerment, and sustainable development. #IconsOfChange2025 #MetroManila #SDG11 #SustainableCitiesAndCommunities #FilipinoCultureChampion #CreativeDirection #CulturalPreservation #MediaForHeritage #SagisagKulturaTV #ChristopherAndaluz #PixelArtMedia #PhilippineCinema #NationalArtistDocumentaries #FilipinoIdentity #RecognizingVisionEmpoweringTransformation