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About our film

When We Danced is a short film by Ryan Moore that tells the story of 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.

When We Danced premiered at the 23rd annual Beverly Hills Film Festival at the TCL Chinese Theater where it won awards for “Best Short Film” Special Jury Award and also “Best Editing”.

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OUR CREW

MEET THE DIRECTOR

Ryan Moore

Writer/Director/Producer


Ryan Moore is a Filipino-Irish filmmaker that spent his teenage years in the Philippines.

His first feature film documentary MANNY about Manny Pacquiao had its premiere at the South By Southwest Film Festival & TCL Chinese Theater, won the Menkes Audience Award at the Reel Asian Film Festival in Toronto and was nominated for Epiphany "Most Inspiring" Movie Award by MovieGuide.

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Filipino short film wins at 2023 Beverly Hills Film Fest
Filipino film ‘When We Danced’ gets red carpet treatment in Beverly Hills
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Filipino short film wins at 2023 Beverly Hills Film Fest
Filipino film ‘When We Danced’ gets red carpet treatment in Beverly Hills
Exclusive Red Carpet Interview with 'When We Danced' Director Ryan Moore at BHFFFilipino Short Film “When We Danced” Wins Top Awards In Beverly Hills Film Fest
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