When We Danced (2023)
An award-winning short film about a Filipino manong who left his homeland in search of a better life in America. As he grapples with his own unfulfilled dreams, he discovers a newfound purpose in teaching his grandson how to dance, leading to a transformative journey of love, loss, and self-discovery.
Director: Ryan Moore
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Darion Basco as Young Rommel |
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Angeline Jara as Young Lily |
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Nenita P. Domingo as Lily |
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Thel Brings as Rommel |
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Jace Izuno as Michael |
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Auriel Branson as Sophie |
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Jade Janet as Seamstress |
| Sound | Max Aruj | Original Music Composer |
| Production | Ryan Moore | Producer |
| Sound | Steffen Thum | Original Music Composer |
| Production | Anthony Francisco | Producer |
| Directing | Ryan Moore | Director |
| Camera | Mikul Eriksson | Director of Photography |
| Writing | Ryan Moore | Writer |
| Production | Melissa Moore | Executive Producer |
| Production | Eric Freedman | Associate Producer |
| Production | Cynthia Moore | Executive Producer |
| Sound | Lorne Balfe | Music Producer |