Private Project

The 7th Moon

The 7th Moon is a short experimental film that reinterprets the ancient Filipino tale of Bakunawa and the seven moons as an allegory for an abusive relationship. The story follows the "7th Moon" and his partner, Bakunawa. The film explores their relationship as it progresses in a destructive cycle of control, longing, and escape.

  • Tony Dia
    Director
  • Tony Dia
    Writer
  • Tony Dia
    Key Cast
    "Storyteller/Moon"
  • Von Ka’anā’anā
    Key Cast
    "Bakunawa"
  • Darren Siscar
    Director of Photography
  • Von Ka’anā’anā
    Producer
  • Project Type:
    Experimental, Short, Student
  • Genres:
    Fantasy, Drama
  • Runtime:
    15 minutes
  • Completion Date:
    May 17, 2025
  • Country of Origin:
    United States, United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    Yes - University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa
Director Biography - Tony Dia

Tony Dia is a first-generation Filipino-American living in Hawaiʻi. His mission in life is to serve as a platform for the stories of local POC and queer communities through film.

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