Directors behind ‘Forgotten Island’ borrow from relatives for ideas

Directors Joel Crawford and Januel P. Mercado utilized a unique creative approach while crafting the project Forgotten Island. Rather than simply writing about familiar experiences, the duo focused on writing about people they know personally. By borrowing ideas and inspiration from their own relatives, Crawford and Mercado integrated real-life family connections into the development of the story, moving beyond traditional writing techniques to shape the narrative of the film through the lens of their own kinship.