Fly Aswang


Fly Aswang is a 2005 Philippine adult animated dark fantasy supernatural horror short film directed by Mark Galvez. It was based on a Philippine mythology that depicted different kinds of mythological creatures such as the Tikbalang, Impakto and Nuno, among others.

Premise

The film tells the story about Bessie and her three daughters emigrated in the United States. Bessie and her daughters, however, are actually Aswang. Against Bessie's wishes not to go to the Philippines, her daughters travel to Manila for their cousin's wedding without warning. Instead, they are trapped in a ritual by mythological creatures, and their family's history of supernatural power will soon be tarnished until Bessie come to save them.

Cast

Release

Fly Aswang was privately exhibited on film festivals between 2005 and 2008, but not publicly released until October 31, 2022 on YouTube under Imee Marcos's official account.

Awards

Fly Aswang won a "Special Citation" from the Professional Division at the Animahenasyon 2008: 2nd Philippine Animation Festival.