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Birthday

The film tells 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.

  • Archie Enriquez
    Director
    Anibersaryo, Agent Who
  • Archie Enriquez
    Writer
  • Kristina Feraris
    Writer
  • Engelbert Chua
    Writer
  • Elisa Yana
    Producer
  • Archie Enriquez
    Producer
  • Raymund Salas
    Producer
  • Dexter Dalisay
    Key Cast
  • Emil Barcenilla
    Key Cast
  • Maria Dalma
    Key Cast
  • Honey Cocson
    Key Cast
  • Jake Javier
    Key Cast
  • Yaj Mesina
    Key Cast
  • Brad Aquino
    Key Cast
  • Roland Arceo
    Key Cast
  • Zack Dalma
    Key Cast
  • Bimbim Dalma
    Key Cast
  • Project Title (Original Language):
    Kaarawan
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Runtime:
    7 minutes 45 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    January 21, 2017
  • Production Budget:
    300 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    Philippines
  • Country of Filming:
    United Arab Emirates
  • Language:
    English, Other
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
  • Emirates Short Film Festival
    Dubai
    United Arab Emirates
    February 17, 2017
    Best Film, Best Director
Director Biography - Archie Enriquez

Archie Enriquez is an artist and a self-taught filmmaker born and raised in the Philippines. He creates visuals on a variety of media platforms including TV commercial, music video, advertising and film. He is frequently commissioned for his videography, photography and design work. Since then, Archie has directed short films for various film festival such as the Dubai International Film Festival 48 Hours Film Project and the Emirates Short Film Festival. His prolific body of work includes Anibersaryo, Agent Who? Oh My Genie! to name a few. His works garners a collection of award and recognition locally and internationally. Archie also loves to sing and is a part of choral group.

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Director Statement

“I am pleased and humbled to be recognized as a promising Filipino Director in the UAE and to join past recipients who I have long admired and respected. I hope this will serve as an inspiration for my fellow Filipino overseas workers to showcase their talents and skills and eventually open doors in film industry both here and abroad.”

“And of course, thank you to my extended family and friends from APE and Company for always supporting and believing in me,”