Private Project

to drown a fish

To cope with his mother’s death, Anton, a graduating college student, adopts a pet fish - only to slowly discover how his grief and loneliness causes his emotions to grow more intense as strange fishlike traits appear around his body.

  • Hanns Winald Scheewe
    Director
  • Hanns Scheewe
    Writer
  • Ronnie Ramos
    Producer
  • Russ Royo
    Producer
  • Joaquin Sayo
    Key Cast
    "Anton"
  • Amelia Salve
    Key Cast
    "Nadya"
  • Maria Soriano
    Key Cast
    "Mother"
  • Project Type:
    Short, Student
  • Genres:
    drama, body horror, magical realism
  • Runtime:
    16 minutes 45 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    April 14, 2024
  • Production Budget:
    1,700 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    Germany, Philippines
  • Country of Filming:
    Philippines
  • Language:
    Tagalog
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    1.85:1
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    Yes - Univeristy of the Philippines Diliman
  • Digital Cinema Package:
    Unavailable
  • Gawad Alternatibo
    Manila
    Philippines
    August 6, 2024
    Philippine Premiere
    Narrative Finalist
Director - Hanns Winald Scheewe