Directed by Annika Magbanua
"Lukso ng Dugo" is a 2D animated short film about Mae, a Filipino girl who takes a stand against the cycles of abuse in her family. As Mae and her mother prepare for dinner, she senses a mysterious presence lingering outside of her home. Tensions rise during dinner when Mae’s father lashes out, pushing her to do something she’s never done before: stand up to her father. With the unexpected help of a monster inspired by Filipino folklore, Mae and her mother confront their fears and begin a journey towards healing.
Annika Magbanua ↗
Annika Magbanua is a passionate Filipina-American animator and designer with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Animation & Illustration. She takes pride in her rich background in graphic design, illustration, and fine arts. Annika is driven by her unique perspective, drawing inspiration from her culture, life experiences, and personal interests. She strives to bring positivity and new ideas to the world through meaningful and innovative work. When she’s not designing or animating, Annika enjoys fashion, crafting, and baking.
CAAMFest San Francisco, California May 10, 2026 Official Selection United States FilAm Creative Film Festival Los Angeles, California September 26, 2025 Best Animated Film United States Temecula Valley Film Festival Temecula, California October 19, 2025 Official Selection United States Silicon Valley Asian Pacific FilmFest Sunnyvale, California October 19, 2025 Official Selection United States GRRL HAUS CINEMA Berlin October 31, 2025 Official Selection Germany Philadelphia Animation Festival Philadelphia, Pennsylvania November 22, 2025 Official Selection United States Los Angeles Student Film Festival Los Angeles, California November 8, 2025 Official Selection United States Riverside International Film Festival Riverside, California April 10, 2026 Official Selection United States entertwine's International Horror Film Festival for Women of Color Los Angeles, California Semi-Finalist United States B!tchFest Film Festival & Screenplay Contest Los Angeles, California Semi-Finalist United States Diwa Filipino Film Festival of Seattle Seattle, Washington Honorable Mention United States
