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Kumari

Anna comes from a family of ballet dancers. Her mother is her avid supporter. When she was chosen to play a major role in the school ballet, she was also given an opportunity to fulfill her lifelong dream of becoming a writer. Anna will move heaven and earth just to fulfill her greatest ambition.

  • Angela Aguila
    Director
  • One Carlo Diaz
    Director
  • Angela Aguila
    Writer
  • Seymour Sanchez
    Producer
    Caretaker, Lababo, Handumanan
  • Arjelyn Apolonio
    Key Cast
  • Fe Saligumba
    Key Cast
  • Arbenn Candyd Sardual
    Production Manager
  • Angela Bautista
    Assistant Director
  • Christine Joy Salao
    Director of Photography / Editor
  • Khrizel Coronel
    Production Designer
  • Alan Kenneth Del Rosario
    Production Designer
  • Shiena Abuelo
    Production Designer
  • Aina Licodine
    Script Continuity Supervisor
  • Katherine Lachica
    Location Manager / Casting Director
  • Project Type:
    Feature, Short, Student
  • Genres:
    Drama, Dance
  • Runtime:
    14 minutes 30 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    April 30, 2017
  • Production Budget:
    1,000 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    Philippines
  • Country of Filming:
    Philippines
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    Yes
Director Biography - Angela Aguila, One Carlo Diaz

Angela Aguila and One Carlo Diaz are BA in Communication graduates at the Far Eastern University - Manila. Angela is a member of the FEU Film Society.

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Director Statement

Storytelling has always been part of my weaknesses so writing Kumari wasn't easy for me. The idea of the story came from my co-director which we filmed together since we shared the same vision. Our intention is to show the tradition from Nepal in a more conventional tone of visual representation.
- Angela Aguila (Director/Writer)

Kumari is drawn from my fascination with unique Asian customs. I wanted to reinterpret what it looks like to be a Kumari, at least from an outsider's perspective. It doesn't intend to misappropriate the Nepali culture, but it's supposed to add to the discourse on the long-standing tradition.
- One Carlo Diaz