Refraction

We can always run away from our pasts, but we can never hide from who we truly are. Red is a contemporary dancer who is still trying to escape the real him. The trauma his father left him holds him back from facing the truth. But through dance, Red tries to heal from the past and accept who he truly is.

  • Isabella Policarpio
    Director
  • Isabella Policarpio
    Writer
  • Eternity Ines
    Producer
  • Nicolo Magno
    Key Cast
    "Red"
    Mata Tapang (2018), Mukhannathun (2017)
  • Marco Gomez
    Director of Photography
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Genres:
    Drama, Psychological Thriller, Dance
  • Runtime:
    15 minutes 25 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    December 12, 2018
  • Production Budget:
    2,907 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    Philippines
  • Country of Filming:
    Philippines
  • Language:
    English, Tagalog
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    2.39.1
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    Yes
  • Cinestudyante 2019
    Pasig
    Philippines
    September 29, 2019
    Santolan Town Center
    Official Selection
Distribution Information
  • Viddsee
    Country: Worldwide
    Rights: Internet
Director Biography - Isabella Policarpio

Isabella is a DLSU scholar and Communication Arts graduate. She is an aspiring filmmaker who strives for excellence in whatever she creates. She is a storyteller passionate about scriptwriting and directing all types of genres. She values learning and is always eager to keep honing all her skills. Isabella is a hardworking artist with an eye for creativity and a heart for substance.

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Director Statement

Maybe we go through what we go through so we could be storytellers.