It all started with a vision:

Open Space in the City

"An open space within ourselves,
that is, freeing oneself to express, join and develop with others."
"Open to others
that is, freeing oneself of prejudices and acceptance of diversity".
"Open to the Other
that is, answering to the call of the Spirit of God."

An open space that extends beyond walls of structure, rules and beliefs
Thus, where 'sense of belonging' evolves.

The venue, which propagates this vision, is Titus Brandsma Center. Established by the Brothers of Our Lady of Mount Carmel, Order of Carmelites, in 1992.

Titus Brandsma, a Dutch Carmelite who fought the evils of Nazism and defended press freedom and human rights, is the Center's inspiration for its creation and existence.

pelikula @ titus brandsma supports the vision, 'open space'. This is an offering of the Carmelite Media Ministry through its Media Program.

With the media program wanting to share media and communication as a gift to be shared by all for their common good and value formation, pelikula @ titus brandsma was conceptualized.

It envisions itself as:

An 'open space'
for dialogue, interaction
and reflection through film.

And is committed to the following missions:

  • Create an atmosphere for open, critical analysis of films and facilitate reflection through dialogue.
  • Utilize film for education and formation.
  • Advocate acceptance and appreciation of cultural diversity through films.
  • Motivate film appreciation/promotion of film aesthetics.
  • Encourage quality works of independent filmmakers by screening them.

Objectives are as follows:

  • Enable us to have a better understanding and perception of the film in the light our own beliefs;
  • Facilitate a process of dialogue, confrontation and clarification about our experience of the film;
  • Order, digest and integrate our experiences, visions and interpretations;
  • Grow in our religious and spiritual meaning-giving.
  • Strengthen and deepen intercultural dialogue.