WHEN WE DANCED | Award-Winning Short Film (2023)

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WHEN WE DANCED | Award-Winning Short Film (2023)

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WHEN WE DANCED is an award-winning short film (Best Short Film -Jury Award and Best Editing) about a Filipino manong who left his homeland in search of a better life in America. As he grapples with his own unfulfilled dreams, he discovers a newfound purpose in teaching his grandson how to dance, leading to a transformative journey of love, loss, and self-discovery.
Writer, Director, Producer: Ryan Moore
Producer: Anthony Francisco
Director of Photography: Mikul Eriksson
Score Producer: Lorne Balfe
Composers: Max Aruj & Steffen Thum
VFX Producer: Chris Grun
www.WhenWeDanced.film
IG: @WhenWeDanced
Associate Producer: Eric Freedman
Production Coordinator: Lukas Fiechter
Additional Footage: Neil Fernandez
1st AD: Taylor Thai
2nd AD: Jules Baner, Reese Ragusa
Gaffer: Hiram Borges
BBE: Malik Dowdy, Karim Dakkon
KG: Carl Stewart
BBG: Daymian Mejia
1st AC: Chris Galano
2nd AC: Steve Wysywaniuk
Sound Recordist: Jordan Hood-Taylor
Swing: Giovanni Palacino, Erik Glode, Gerardo Fragoza, Miguel Escalona, Khoi Nguyen, Echan Kuem, Daniel Boynton
Choreography: Brian Arandez, Phil Tayag
Costume Designer: Alda Mayella Gamil
Assistant Costume Designer: Maggie Chan
Costume Consultant: Phil Boutte
Costume Illustrator: Justina Son
Storyboard Artists: Kayla Eremita, Jeni Francisco
H&MU: Robin Quimbao, Sandie Chin, Michaela Chin
Farm Set Contractor: Lloyd Radlein
DJ Booth Set Up: Norbert Jopanda
Driver: Benjamin Booth
Tutor: Jean Erikson
Catering: Liza Francisco
Assistant Editor: Nicanor Evans
Additional Editing: Lenny Mesina
Roto Artist: Aaron Nelson-Purcell
Compositor: Ethan Chancer
October is Filipino American History Month, learn more about the manongs by visiting whenwedanced.film FAHM

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@twinkle3474 Жыл бұрын

With a voice like that, Lolo is gonna give Morgan Freeman a run for his money.

@roundsquash6392 Жыл бұрын

Such a great voice specially when he sings.

@_diddles_ Жыл бұрын

Was just gonna say!

@deebeedee9045 Жыл бұрын

He's a Filipino George Takei.

@Ren_o5 Жыл бұрын

That’s Thel Bringas for you 😉. He’s actually a singer.

@_diddles_ Жыл бұрын

@@Ren_o5 any links to his stuff? He's got a great speaking voice. Can only imagine how he'd sound if he sang.

@nyenye9393 Жыл бұрын

This is a true story of the first generation of Pinoys who went to America as recruited imported cheap Labor. They had a hard time, worked like slaves, and discriminated.

@stormluna8124 Жыл бұрын

In this day and age, we should not allow racism and discrimination!!! We should fight back. In Manila, I sometimes engage in verbal skirmishes with some discriminating Whites. C'mon this is no longer the period of conquest. No to racism, let's figt back !

@Gilvids Жыл бұрын

😂 first generation. Any generation if you come to america youll still have a hard time, work like slaves, and get discriminated. Youre clueless

@alyccaeve Жыл бұрын

And still being discriminated

@mariodiaz4694 Жыл бұрын

They are numbered workers meaning you are known by the number hanging on your neck ,also if you get sick they send your a&$ back to the Philippines,Sakada way

@JM-gg8ko Жыл бұрын

@@alyccaeve I'm pinoy making $250k+ bonuses a year today telling white people what to do and firing them too if they underperform. I can't relate to people who choose to be ignorant about the opportunities in America. That is why Asian Indians who have darker skin than Filipinos are the number one earning group in America even exceeding Whites. Pursue success or believe you are oppressed.

@mtbward6723 Жыл бұрын

I was ugly crying at the end. Reminded me too much of when my own dad passed. This was a wonderful short film. Thank you.

@UnknownFilipino 6 ай бұрын

This short is not really about dancing. It's more about not letting fear dictate our life. To every parent out there, never discourage your child, always lift them up to not let fear dictate their life. That's probably the real lesson granpa wanted to give to his apo.

@caleb_artzs2533 Жыл бұрын

"Take it from an old man that wasted it by standing still" Sheesh that's goes hard

@sc_endlessdreams Жыл бұрын

It's so painful. Having to give up on your dreams, and living only with regrets until the end of your time. It was so easy how the spark of his love for dancing started again, just like how easy it was for him to realize he's already at the end of his journey. All that wasted time. And all he could do now was pass down to the next generation his regrets, hoping they'll never be like him. Mga _"Pamana"_ ni lolo. I hope Michael learns to love dancing.

@cebuanoni Жыл бұрын

Best comment. Right on target!❤

@nathaliefayenegros7161 11 ай бұрын

😮

@leonardatorres4393 Жыл бұрын

Omg my heart. This is a story similar to my dad and so many other Filipinos who came here during that time. Thank you for this, it was beautiful!!

@user-nh3vp8ix5e Жыл бұрын

I can understand Fillipinos,because,I am from Greece and in my country people from many years suffer and work hard like slaves,I have tears in my eyes,because young people have many dreams but no money!!!

@stephenjohnful Жыл бұрын

Deserve to be an award-winning film. great cinematography. WOW! It is my dream to produce a short film with the same quality and great story telling.

@stephenjohnful Жыл бұрын

What Camera gears did you guys use to produce an awesome movie like this

@ayeishagee7249 Жыл бұрын

That last scene made me cry. Because overcoming your fear will never be easy but if you gained a little courage, do it.

@dudithmacatangay9175 Жыл бұрын

This is a beautiful and heart warming film which is deserving an award. Kudos to the producer, scriptwriter, actors and everyone involved in this project!

@rei_rei Жыл бұрын

Ang ganda naman po nito at nakakaiyak sa huli 🫂 Nakakarelate din po ako sa last lesson ni lolo about fear and standing still. Sa lahat ng kagaya ko sana mahanap na natin ang courage to move and be unafraid. 🙏🏻 Mabuhay mula Pilipinas.

@jhetvanruyven2009 Жыл бұрын

Never stop dancing. Follow your heart... Never give up. Classic. Dreams do come true! Mabuhay!

@MoBrad1973 Жыл бұрын

Filipino American stories are American stories. Such a lovely tribute to the Manong generation 🫶🏽

@bortobor7 Жыл бұрын

no they are Filipino stories

@alexanderwangyu9864 Жыл бұрын

No❤ This is FILIPINO ONLY 🥰💖

@MoBrad1973 Жыл бұрын

Manongs were Filipino migrants who set precedence for a lot of farm labor union movements in the US. These are Filipino American stories as well. This binary and inflexible thinking is why the diaspora doesn't know our histories.

@yoboya384 Жыл бұрын

@@MoBrad1973 True 100% 🇵🇭🇺🇸and it goes vice versa When Chinese Filipinos (Chinoys) in The Philippines makes a story about their struggles and achievements like this in The Philippines it is a Filipino Story 🇵🇭 Or any minorities in every countries :)

@MoBrad1973 Жыл бұрын

@YoBoyA! true. What I am saying is they can be 'both' as opposed to 'only'. There is a critique against the diaspora about not knowing our history yet u saw comments attempting to 'correct' me when the history of the Manongs can be both Filipino and FilAm history. Bc of a change in immigration policies, some of the Manongs didn't make it back home and this is not taught in US history. They had to make roots here w/ some of there descendants very much around. We have to rely on ea other to teach our histories bc of the constant erasure. Dir. Moore has done a beautiful job creating a convo piece.

@pinayautismmominnewyork1234 Жыл бұрын

Hugs to all the first generation Filipino Americans who stopped dreaming and did not follow their hearts because they were not allowed to. Beautiful story telling! Let's remind ourselves to stay kind everyday.

@jondacoromanu5584 11 ай бұрын

FILIPINO PEOPLE ARE VERY SMART AND KIND, THANK YOU.

@clairevillanueva8802 Жыл бұрын

🤧aaaah crying right now. This is such a beautiful film that depicts a lot of Filipinos dream in life.

@zeros-gy7bl Жыл бұрын

I'm only 3 minutes in and I'm already crying so much... salamat Manong Generation, salamat Lola for your hardships, miss kita sobra...

@matttyschultz Жыл бұрын

This was really great and reminded me of my on Grandfather who was like a father to me. Also, he gave me my first pair a nice shoes, "wing tips" as they were called, which I wore on my first date with a girl I liked from school.

@user-ke6fw9yz7v Жыл бұрын

I'm a student at the College of Music in UP, and I cried throughout the entirety of this film- beautiful storytelling through music and visuals, and hitting really close to home kahit hindi ako Filam/laking US. Sending so much love and appreciation from UPD! Thank you for sharing our Filipino voices, without holding back. ❤️

@angtalentado Жыл бұрын

Very nice short film…congratulation for winning best short film

@anjero86 Жыл бұрын

This is a required video for my Asian American literature class but I'm so glad to have seen this. It's very beautiful.

@erlindamatias8015 Жыл бұрын

So touching & sad but I know that this happens everywhere & all times. I’m sorry but bullying the not so fortunate. I’m glad that a lot of Filipinos now are proud to show up & stand for what they believe. ❤

@gregorydaly8253 Жыл бұрын

So unbelievably good! Brought me to tears by the end.

@menvinperia Жыл бұрын

What a masterpiece! This is a very beautiful short film specially highlighting filipino-american relation. Loved the story telling and cinematography. I'm being inspired of your work. Congatulations and more of this please!

@hp8087 Жыл бұрын

I cried when the grandpa began to talk, it reminded me so much of my grandpa. English is not our first language, but he spoke English with pride and poise in his voice like the grandpa in the story. He has passed now, and hearing the grandpa speak brought so much memories back to me that I cried so hard. I miss you pappy.

@JessicaTPeterson Жыл бұрын

"... with pride and poise in his voice..." That is beautifully written, very moving.

@belovedri1991 Жыл бұрын

The grandpa’s voice is so magical. ❤

@idkwhattoputasmyusername9701 Жыл бұрын

I'm Filipino and I love this short film so much

@JulianKable Жыл бұрын

Beautiful, deeply emotional, and moving. Thank you for sharing

@RowenaSanchez Жыл бұрын

Heart warming. An excellent film that really deserves recognition from an international award-giving body.

@KennethSurillo Жыл бұрын

Thanks for making me cry and It was worth it. I start to become emotional when lolo began to dance alone during his duty as a guard. I know it is very hard to pursue your dream while having struggles in life. The consistency of good story telling, lighting and overall cinematography makes this film really good. I Really love the match cuts and the transitions used.

@patrickvillegas5511 Жыл бұрын

Great short film. I cried the whole time. Bravo

@jannmikoingelrabagogamingc6012 Жыл бұрын

I really love what the director did in the first act where he basically didn't use an audio (except for the music and environmental audio), avoiding dialogue as much as possible, for its entirety - showing that the entire sequence was a memory. Amazing directing, cinematography, sound engineering... an amazing cast - one of the best casting I have seen! I would have watched this as a whole feature film in the cinemas, really!

@lizchua8324 Жыл бұрын

Simply unique and heartwarming... can't help my tears.

@apolloxbacalaycapili2516 Жыл бұрын

Excellent work from story, editing and vision. Us filipinos turn what seems as daily mundane work into dance to enliven the task, from planting or harvesting rice to gathering or harvesting grocery carts at a parking lot. If you ever dreamed of becoming a dancer yes never give up, the spirit of dance is always with you. It's just waiting to be harvested

@diybygraciously Жыл бұрын

What a beautiful film. Congratulations 🎉

@also_known_as_whitecrow Жыл бұрын

this made me throw my head back in laughter hold back tears so I wouldn't cry curl my fists in anger and sob all over again in just a 20-minute video. Thank you.

@zacharyhall8580 Жыл бұрын

😢😢😢😢😢..wonderful writing great acting and beautiful dancing😢😢😢😢😢..great cast just...😢 great

@AlohaPanda Жыл бұрын

I was just researching about Filipino farmers in Delano, California yesterday…now I’m seeing this film wow

@cyc20976 Жыл бұрын

youtube algorithm got it right for once 🥰

@wagscrews Жыл бұрын

This was a beautiful film. ❤❤❤❤ it touched my heart.

@AAAAAAAJJSJS 8 ай бұрын

Pina nood samin ni sir nakaka iyak yung end 😢😢😭😭😭😭

@grahamgoddard1150 Жыл бұрын

This was beautiful on so many levels. Bravo!! #EyesUp

@lisakasprzycki Жыл бұрын

Absolutely wonderfully created .. and something struck me: when the arm was raised in the field in a dance gesture ~~~ what a feeling of equality of humanity i realized that dancing is. Thankyou for this poignant and lovely film 🙏🏼🌞

@abfire1175 Жыл бұрын

my grandfather's brother joined with US army during japanese war stayed in California. Now Im in US i foundout so many of them living in California..i hope to meet them in person. Theyre still my blood even our grandfathers separated during the war so good to be reunited.

@meahjoyespanol7238 Жыл бұрын

What a piece of art .. Clap clap

@jsabz3 Жыл бұрын

I haven't cried this hard in a long time. Beautiful

@yumi-mg7cg Жыл бұрын

everything is perfect, it is rare to find like these kind of films, it's worth it. a gem!

@jasminedeguzman4937 Жыл бұрын

His gentle advice and wisdom made me remember my Lolo (grandfather) 😢 How I miss him so much 😭😭

@frigidtsunami Жыл бұрын

Galing. Lolo voice n lola looking so pretty in her elder years, the lost boy who found the courage. Na pa iyak ako. Ma hugot!

@asahinaize Жыл бұрын

Bravo! What a wonderful story and cinematic masterpiece!

@lyrahernandez5863 Жыл бұрын

Bawled my eyes out 😭

@ramirreyes6414 Жыл бұрын

I think the era was stretched for dramatic purposes. If Lolo and Lola first came to America in the mid-1940s, they would have been 110+ years old by 2023. If Lolo and Lola were around 80+ by 2023 which is what it seems on the film, they would have ideally come to America in the 70's, right around the rock 'n roll years and disco era which has its own dance history altogether.

@maryrosesindol Жыл бұрын

Yes, this is also what I’ve been thinking early on while watching. I just took comfort in knowing that although the short movie is inspired from experiences of Filipinos in the US, it’s still a work of fiction, and they have the right to “artistic license”.

@annamariesantillan9196 Жыл бұрын

never give up on your dreams

@yhari082 Жыл бұрын

This is so touching and too beautiful. Thank you

@JuanPabloJuario Жыл бұрын

Beautiful storytelling and stunning cinematography...

@mayuyanit3578 Жыл бұрын

Literally my grandparents 😭

@evab6420 11 ай бұрын

Time, confidence and feeling

@LostInRegina Жыл бұрын

Never expected to be crying at the end. Such a heartwarming story. How you touched several themes in a short film is very commendable! 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

@Luminous3433 Жыл бұрын

Congratulations great short film salute to the director

@janemiller2812 Жыл бұрын

What a touching story. So everyone let’s keep dancing. The song is in our hearts. God bless

@JayNRamos Жыл бұрын

Bravo! This short film needs an extensive review to point out how powerful it is.

@kathleenflorencewatson2530 Жыл бұрын

Beautiful. So touching.

@chriskozak4966 Жыл бұрын

Incredible & well made short movie. I have teary eyes at the end of this movie. Great moral lesson to not let fear sabotage your dreams. Thanks for sharing this great upload.👍🏽💕🙏🏽

@Juhulia76 Жыл бұрын

Congratulations! Really enjoyed watching this. Well done. Thank you

@wengranoco1783 Жыл бұрын

Beautiful combination of history, art & culture through storytelling.

@sophiagrande9465 Жыл бұрын

What a beautiful film, well done! I hope to see more from you :)

@resta-kain Жыл бұрын

Omg there was something so familiar abt the young Rommel and when I looked it up, turns out he’s the brother of Dante basco (voice actor of zuko) It’s great to see so many Filipino Americans getting more spotlight

@charliecurilan4110 Жыл бұрын

Beautiful. Great editing, great cinematograpy, Congratulations!

@balugabalugaan4822 11 ай бұрын

holy shit that is just out of this world. did you guys use anamorphics? the intro, cpuldnt decide if it was green screen or just pure amazing cinematography and lighting.

@zenreos3442 Жыл бұрын

I'm in tears, It is so beautiful.

@MiyannVlog Жыл бұрын

i grew up in countryside ganito talaga, then i moved to the city, but now i hate it, everyone is always in a hurry,

@wandadrees6384 11 ай бұрын

Amazing captivating So many stories, lessons and emotions all in a short film

@cwayzums Жыл бұрын

Moral of the story; Dance like no one is watching and stop eating chicharon.

@chaterina3474 Жыл бұрын

The very touching and lovely short film... 💗👍

@evab6420 11 ай бұрын

Well it is a lesson for everyone, don't let the sentimentality or any other things to stop you to do what you want to do. Every day even 20 min gives you the daily dose.

@itsunavailable8646 Жыл бұрын

Broo why isn't this viral This should be in Hollywood

@LifeOdysseyMotivation Жыл бұрын

Lol. Wakeup! It'd a good short film with a moving story and message. But let's accept the fact that other nationalities will not waste their time watching this kind of film. You're funny don't you? 😆

@furryfury. Жыл бұрын

@@LifeOdysseyMotivationLOL. Other people who appreciate culture will pay attention, especially that this one is very well-made. It should reach the FilAm community at least.

@LifeOdysseyMotivation Жыл бұрын

@@furryfury. It's only the Filipinos and Filipino-American communities watch this. Fact.

@ozi8483 Жыл бұрын

Bravo! pinaiyak nio ako😢. this is nostagic and beautifully crafted. well done. oh my days 🥰

@mvxion Жыл бұрын

Love the color grading

@artesia_rb Жыл бұрын

This is one of the best short films ever! Congratulations, Ryan!❤❤❤

@hanbunz Жыл бұрын

Woooow beautiful story & execution! Love the smooth transitions with time passing

@MaliniGanewatta Жыл бұрын

Heart touching story with a very sad end. Thank you...

@alvinbautista3379 9 ай бұрын

Moving and a cinematic gem! Mabuhay!! Well done!

@florcuyugan5802 Жыл бұрын

Beautiful❤ Thanks for sharing, and congratulations 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻🥂💐🥇

@gelverjeffcantal2988 Жыл бұрын

I really admire this kind of film.. I like this

@lyndagrace1 11 ай бұрын

Thank you for this beautiful film!

@delpenano7608 Жыл бұрын

Mabuhay , thank you for producing ❤️

@bretwblackshear Жыл бұрын

I'm not crying, you're crying😢

@nitasmith5921 Жыл бұрын

loved it. so much to this story than meets the eye. never stop trying. never stop dancing.

@KnightGeneral Жыл бұрын

I cried so much. This is so beautiful ❤ I miss my lola and lolo. Mabuhay ang mga Pilipino!

@mahid5918 Жыл бұрын

Ahhhh! This is what I hate... When a film made me shed tears!

@michellebiliran416 Жыл бұрын

it's films like these that make me fall in love with the Filipino story

@speedrasa Жыл бұрын

We are Filipinos. We dance.❤

@cookiepie9 Жыл бұрын

Beautiful and heart breaking story. I cried all throughout.

@jeffreyguira5512 Жыл бұрын

Loved it thank you for making this movie!

@laurenallen4057 Жыл бұрын

Phenomenal.

@Massabielle Жыл бұрын

Thanks much for this short film. It reminded me of Carlos Bulosan’s “America is in the heart”. Congratulations on the award! Great job! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

@Host_Bogart Жыл бұрын

the ending made my hart drop and tears drop from my face uncontrollably

@MisterJoeMoose Жыл бұрын

Thank you. This was beautiful.

@bdesu816 Жыл бұрын

such a good film. tears still flowing while typing this. ❤

@theadventuresofkrisandwen 9 ай бұрын

Fantastic film!! 💗

@jealangeliquerobles9723 Жыл бұрын

This short film brought me to tears. Thank you for this authentic, genuine, and heartfelt movie, it inspires me to do greater things. It's art like these that I love the most. Spectacular work done, and great job to the whole team for capturing this story perfectly!!