The greatest truth and the best lies come from film.
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.
Official Selection
Little Manila
Vancouver Asian Film Festival
Vancouver, BC
2022
Best Screenplay and Best Performance
Little Manila
17th Mighty Asian Moviemaking Marathon (Vancouver Asian Film Festival)
Vancouver, BC
2022
Best Actor (Sigrid Pareja), Best Editing (Ian Tan), Best Screenplay (Arthur Roger 'Harley' Maranan), Best Director (Arthur Roger 'Harley' Maranan), Best Picture
Maria
UBC Persistence of Vision Film Festival (Private)
Vancouver
2022
Best Short Film
Hail Marie
Toronto Short Film Festival
Toronto
2022
Best Screenplay
Hail Marie
16th Annual Mighty Asian Moviemaking Marathon
Vancouver, British Columbia
2021
Google Breakthrough in Technology Award
N.O.VI.S.
60th San Francisco International Film Festival
San Francisco, CA
2017
October Award for Best Original Score
Hail Marie
Tokyo International Monthly Film Festival
Tokyo
Outstanding Achievement Award for Best Original Score, Outstanding Achievement Award for Best Comedy Short, Outstanding Achievement Award for Debut Filmmaker
Hail Marie
World Film Carnival - Singapore
Best High School Short Film
N.O.VI.S.
Flickers' Rhode Island Film Festival 2017
Providence, Rhode Island
Out-of-Competition Showcase
N.O.VI.S.
Viddsee Juree Philippines 2017
Manila
Official Selection
N.O.VI.S.
Hong Kong Star International Film Festival 2017
Hong Kon
Official Selection
N.O.VI.S.
Los Angeles Philippine International Film Festival 2017
Los Angeles, California
Official Selection
N.O.VI.S.
Chicago Amarcord Arthouse & Television Video Awards 2017
Chicago, Illinois
Official Selection
N.O.VI.S.
Stockholm Independent Film Festival 2017
Stockholm
College
University of British Columbia
BFA Film Production
20182022
High School
Brent International School Manila
20152018
Birth Date
March 7, 2000
Nickname
Harley
Current City
Vancouver
Hometown
Manila, Philippines
Gender
Male
Ethnicity
Filipino
Indeed, Harley was given his nickname because of the motorcycle.
"Write, shoot, edit, repeat." - Ryan Connolly
"We don't make movies to make money. We make money to make movies." - Walt Disney
The greatest truth and the best lies come from film.
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