Kaarawan Short Horror Film

A horror film about a mischievous caregiver by an all-Filipino movie production has won two prestigious awards in the fourth edition of Emirates Short Film Festival held on 17th February at the Emirates Headquarters in Dubai.

Titled “Kaarawan” (Birthday), the 7-minute film directed by Archie Enriquez, beat seven other entries to win the Best Film and Best Director.

The film follows a story of Terrence (Dexter Dalisay), a caregiver who, on his birthday, is required to look after an old man (Emil Barcenilla) in a coma and in near death. As the night goes on and while on duty starts to become dull, Terrence decides to throw a birthday party, and due to his and his guest’s carelessness, the patient passes away and with their malevolent act, they find themselves in a peculiar dilemma.

The film composed an all-Filipino cast and crew mostly from Dubai Duty Free led by its Director and includes Roland Arceo, Bernard Aquino, Elisa Yana, Engelbert Chua and Cristina Ferraris. Other casts are Maria Dalma, Yaj Mesina, Jake Javier, Bimbim Dalma, Zoey Dalma and Zack Dalma.

The main character which is portrayed by Dubai-based industrial engineer and commercial model, Dexter Dalisay said, “Archie is a very special director and it was a true pleasure working with him while it was an absolute honor playing alongside veteran actor Emil Barcenilla and the other members of the team.”

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