Private Project

Maria

An overseas Filipino worker struggles to provide for her son by catering to the whims of an abusive immigrant family.

  • Arthur Rodger 'Harley' Maranan
    Director
    Hail Marie
  • Arthur Rodger 'Harley' Maranan
    Writer
    Hail Marie
  • Isabella Jaramillo
    Producer
  • Sigrid Pareja
    Key Cast
    "Maria"
  • Jason Asuncion
    Key Cast
    "Mr. Ramos"
  • Raven Light
    Key Cast
    "Mrs. Ramos"
  • Haven Vivero
    Key Cast
    "Benji"
  • Nolan Alonso
    Key Cast
    "Gabriel"
  • Austin Kwok
    Director of Photography
  • Samantha Lam
    Production Designer
  • Ian Tan
    Editor
  • Arthur Rodger 'Harley' Maranan
    Composer
  • Chloe Bohonos
    Art Director
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Runtime:
    22 minutes
  • Completion Date:
    September 9, 2022
  • Production Budget:
    10,000 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    Canada
  • Country of Filming:
    Canada
  • Language:
    English, Tagalog
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    1.66:1
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    Yes - University of British Columbia
  • UBC Persistence of Vision Film Festival (Private)
    Vancouver
    Canada
    September 10, 2022
    Private Premiere to School
    Best Actor (Sigrid Pareja), Best Editing (Ian Tan), Best Screenplay (Arthur Roger 'Harley' Maranan), Best Director (Arthur Roger 'Harley' Maranan), Best Picture
Director Biography - Arthur Rodger 'Harley' Maranan

Arthur Rodger 'Harley' Maranan is a film writer, director, and composer from Manila, Philippines. He moved to Vancouver, Canada in 2018 and received a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree for Film Production from the University of British Columbia in 2022.

Since then, Harley has assumed various crew positions for a variety of narrative and commercial projects. These roles include camera assistant, grip and electric, production and post-production sound.
Harley currently works as a Video Producer and Content Editor for Android Authority and SoundGuys (Authority Media). He also continues to work on sets around Vancouver, with a primary focus on location sound mixing and composing.

In the future, Harley is eager to use his experiences in the industry to better inform his writing and directing. His storytelling focuses on defining—and redefining—the roles of Asians in the modern world, told through his unique Filipino blend of humor and drama.

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