This film was submitted to several international film festivals and ended up winning Best Horror, Best First-Time Director & Best VFX at 'The Hollywood Blood Horror Festival'! Check out the rest of nominations below! AWARD WINNER - Hollywood Blood Horror Festival (Los Angeles USA): Best Horror Film Best First-Time Director (Riyadh Rahaman) Best VFX AWARD WINNER - Whistle To The Maples Horror Film Festival (Pennsylvania USA) SEMI-FINALIST - Sweden Film Awards (Sweden) OFFICIAL SELECTION - Halloween Horror Festival (London) OFFICIAL SELECTION - Floripa Que Horror International Film Festival (Brazil) OFFICIAL SELECTION - Film and Folklore Festival 2022 (Trinidad & Tobago)
Actors did well, everything felt natural, fluent and not forced. Considering your story of being a drop out (definitely not an insult) I can safely say that this is natural talent concenerning the entire production. Keep up the good work. Subscribed because I'm here for it all.
This was a beautifully shot single location film. A terrifying little gem that i'd bet is the most expertly crafted folklore-themed media that has come out of the Caribbean.
Wow this is an amazing comment, thank you, we're honored! And this was only with a 2 man crew. Definitely more folklore related films to come in the future.
That was a great short. Creepy but with a very dense atmosphere. The end was sad and beautiful at the same time: His smile, because he knew he had kept his promise in a way, was touching.
Bro this is a very good flim for a 🇹🇹 youtuber.But it’s you and one thing I know you have a very good talent of short films like this love you bro❤️💪🏻.
At this point just give this man 1 million subs. You have officially in my opinion ( I’m sure others as well) surpassed every content creator in Trinidad & Tobago. Keep up the good job Ri. Always keep me entertained with something ORIGINAL 👍🏻❗️🤝
Bro, this film was extremely well made, the script, the camera work, edits, actors , everything, please do more horror films, you are great at it I enjoyed it, keep it up!
Riyadh; you intend to drag greatness to your party even if it comes kicking and screaming. The growth in your work is evident. Impressed at the comfort with which you embrace both comedy and drama. DOUEN showcases what talent and unwavering passion can deliver with limited resources. Congratulations!
Loved it! was genuinely terrified and watched most of the end through my fingers lol I'm such a big chicken. Really great acting, editing and script, looking forward to seeing more of your work in the future
I am not a movie critic but I totally enjoyed this movie. Surely deserve an award. It kept me wanting to see more and more . Sad ending though 😢 I am still afraid of these folklore from Trinidad that I used to hear from my parents and grand parents . Keep up the good work . God’s Blessings ! And well done . Keep reaching for the stars.
Amazing… as of lately I have been researching on cinematography and the whole process of producing a complete well-crafted product. With a long time goal of seeing a film Association for the hold of Caribbean. This film is pure inspiration on what I hope to produce in the near future. Mr riyadh you’re doing amazing work, keep pressing on and get your films more internationally recognized cuz you have great promise, great potential. And hopefully once I get practice in cinematography I’ll work with you one day🙏🏽
This was so cool. The actual Douen was really impressive. Acting and action was pretty good too!!! Well done guys! This was as exciting as when douens were depicted in an episode of the tv series "Grimm". ⭐⭐⭐
Riyality Studio This is incredible filmmaking!! 🎬 Super immersive sound design! 👂🏾 Loved the rack focus! 🎥 Loved that brilliant use of shadow in the running scene drone shot even more! 🏃🏾 This was a memorable experience! 🖤
🇹🇹: the story of Douen originated closer to slavery Era, told to children to keep them inside, since parents had a fear of children being snatched away or end up hurt when parents gone out to work. Nice to see indo Trinidadian telling afro-trinidadians story. Africans still tell there story through carnival🎉....if the powers be allow it
Imma say this here too, please, please head to film school or apply for a team grant!! Good job on the voice acting too! I wasn't ready for her!!!! 🙏🤣🤪👏🥺
Wonderful short film! Great way to highlight Trinidad & Tobago's folklore and culture. Keep up the good work. Curious to know the filming location? Apologies if it was in the description or credits and I missed it.
Very well shot, well acted and well written short film. Props to everyone involved overall and I can't wait to see what you make next. I'm curious about how you wrote the script. Was it difficult finding a balance between using the Trinidad English Creole and Standard English? Or perhaps deciding between which of the two to use and to the extent of how it should be used before it became, for lack of a better word, cringey? I've often seen other smaller forms of local media (tiktoks etc) which uses overabundance of either the TEC or SE to its detriment, imo.
Great cinematography. Thankfully, this is only folklore. Not a thread of truth in it. However, demons are real and can impersonate the voice and appearance and mannerisms of the dead. If we ever encounter evil supernatural, we should rebuke them in the name of Jesus.
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This film was submitted to several international film festivals and ended up winning Best Horror, Best First-Time Director & Best VFX at 'The Hollywood Blood Horror Festival'! Check out the rest of nominations below!
AWARD WINNER - Hollywood Blood Horror Festival (Los Angeles USA):
Best Horror Film
Best First-Time Director (Riyadh Rahaman)
Best VFX
AWARD WINNER - Whistle To The Maples Horror Film Festival (Pennsylvania USA)
SEMI-FINALIST - Sweden Film Awards (Sweden)
OFFICIAL SELECTION - Halloween Horror Festival (London)
OFFICIAL SELECTION - Floripa Que Horror International Film Festival (Brazil)
OFFICIAL SELECTION - Film and Folklore Festival 2022 (Trinidad & Tobago)
Congrats🙌👏🙌... Keep it GOING!
Just saw this .well done. Great flim work. Good actors.and the scenery was great.
Why doesn’t this have more views?? This was absolutely fantastic!! 😍😍👏🏾👏🏾
Actors did well, everything felt natural, fluent and not forced. Considering your story of being a drop out (definitely not an insult) I can safely say that this is natural talent concenerning the entire production. Keep up the good work.
Subscribed because I'm here for it all.
This was a beautifully shot single location film. A terrifying little gem that i'd bet is the most expertly crafted folklore-themed media that has come out of the Caribbean.
Wow this is an amazing comment, thank you, we're honored! And this was only with a 2 man crew. Definitely more folklore related films to come in the future.
finally. a film that doesn't compromise on the accent. good stuff
I am blown...away by the camera angles,acting, special effects....script! GREAT JOB!
THANK YOU 😭😭 a lot of work went into all of it to make it the highest quality
Also I wanted to die editing all those special effects so thanks for the reassuring comment 😂😂
@@RiyalityStudio Fantastic! 👏👏
Ok ok this is just amazing and editing skills on point for a local short film Great job guys
Thank you very much! We really appreciate it
Omg I was captivated definitely needs a part 2
That was a great short. Creepy but with a very dense atmosphere. The end was sad and beautiful at the same time: His smile, because he knew he had kept his promise in a way, was touching.
Bro this is a very good flim for a 🇹🇹 youtuber.But it’s you and one thing I know you have a very good talent of short films like this love you bro❤️💪🏻.
At this point just give this man 1 million subs. You have officially in my opinion ( I’m sure others as well) surpassed every content creator in Trinidad & Tobago. Keep up the good job Ri. Always keep me entertained with something ORIGINAL 👍🏻❗️🤝
Bro, this film was extremely well made, the script, the camera work, edits, actors , everything,
please do more horror films, you are great at it
I enjoyed it, keep it up!
Finally someone mentioning Trinidad! It's always America.
Riyadh; you intend to drag greatness to your party even if it comes kicking and screaming. The growth in your work is evident. Impressed at the comfort with which you embrace both comedy and drama. DOUEN showcases what talent and unwavering passion can deliver with limited resources. Congratulations!
Wow, this needs to be made into a movie.
True true
Definitely gonna need a part 2 😭
Bruh they're all dead 😂😂😂 but there's always more folklore creatures 👀👀
Definitely not gonna need a part 2*
OKAY BC THIS WAS ACTUALLY WAY BETTER THAN I THOUGHT AND I BELIEVE EVERYONE DESERVES TO SEE THIS. YOU SHOULD DO MORE PLEASEEEE 😎😎😎😎
I can hear the screaming in all caps 😂😂 thank you very much!!!!
this 15-minute short was better than Jurassic World Dominion & The Secrets of Dumbledore combined. The editing was on point, great job keep it up.
This was amazing! Visuals and editing were on point. Great job bro!
Yes thank you! Worked very hard on the special effects
This is a masterful piece of work! Looking forward to more like this,
Amazing job too everything, editors, actors, spirts, sound effects, footage
This was so well done! Subscribed and looking forward to seeing more of your stuff
Thank you! Definitely more films to come. We've got a lot of other videos on the channel you can check out in the meantime too!
Loved it! was genuinely terrified and watched most of the end through my fingers lol I'm such a big chicken. Really great acting, editing and script, looking forward to seeing more of your work in the future
Ahaha the funny thing is that I hate horror movies 😂 so I'm the same way. But thank you very much, more to come for sure
I am not a movie critic but I totally enjoyed this movie. Surely deserve an award. It kept me wanting to see more and more . Sad ending though 😢 I am still afraid of these folklore from Trinidad that I used to hear from my parents and grand parents .
Keep up the good work . God’s Blessings ! And well done . Keep reaching for the stars.
This was a really well done film, super creepy, well written, perfectly shot and the acting was great, but you already knew that 👏 👏 👏
This is great stuff 👏🏽
You and your family should think of making a mini-series I think it will do well
Found this from Facebook, it was worth looking for, excellent work guys, keep on with the great work 😊
It's safe to say Riyad doesn't miss 🔥
😂😂 this comment made me laugh. I love it...thank you!
Amazing… as of lately I have been researching on cinematography and the whole process of producing a complete well-crafted product. With a long time goal of seeing a film Association for the hold of Caribbean. This film is pure inspiration on what I hope to produce in the near future.
Mr riyadh you’re doing amazing work, keep pressing on and get your films more internationally recognized cuz you have great promise, great potential. And hopefully once I get practice in cinematography I’ll work with you one day🙏🏽
The visuals and edits are on point it's been a long time since I've been watching ur videos since the cxc ones
Woahh that is a long time 😂 Yep we're still here and leveling up. Thanks a lot
This was so cool. The actual Douen was really impressive. Acting and action was pretty good too!!! Well done guys! This was as exciting as when douens were depicted in an episode of the tv series "Grimm". ⭐⭐⭐
what an amazing short film ! well done !
Great work bro..keep them coming. 💯
Proud of my Trinidad people. This was really good.🎉🎉🎉 Excellent work❤❤
Well done, I am already obsessed I need more!!!!!!
😂 this took 3 months to make but yes we're not stopping making films anytime soon 😁😁
My dad saw a douen when he was small he remembered his aunt told him if he saw one, run for his life and so said so done
Work of art. The camera work. The soundtrack. The story. Good work bro
Thank you. I was able to focus solely on directing since I wasn't acting so special attention was paid this time. Think It went well :)
@@RiyalityStudio Film making is a hassle sometimes but you delivered with this. Talented for sure
@@sanjayseerajh1585 yeah man you gotta love it to push through it. Much love 🙏
I’m so impressed! Amazing work!
Wonderful job , we need more
This was excellent 👏 👌 👍 🙌...kudos to everyone involved
Love the video ,acting was really good and camera angles was amazing .Would be nice if you did videos with all the folklaw spirits of trinidad
Part 2 please !
Love it. The camera work, different shots!
What a chilling story, insane stuff once again
Likewise on the acting my friend 🙏🙏🙏
Damn bro had me at the edge of my seat in work lol awesome job as always
Riyality Studio
This is incredible filmmaking!! 🎬
Super immersive sound design! 👂🏾
Loved the rack focus! 🎥
Loved that brilliant use of shadow in the running scene drone shot even more! 🏃🏾
This was a memorable experience! 🖤
Best of the best buddy, Congratulations on another masterpiece bro.
🇹🇹: the story of Douen originated closer to slavery Era, told to children to keep them inside, since parents had a fear of children being snatched away or end up hurt when parents gone out to work.
Nice to see indo Trinidadian telling afro-trinidadians story.
Africans still tell there story through carnival🎉....if the powers be allow it
Please make more about folklores🙏
Great job🙌
Omg this was so well done
Excellent filming and editing
Excellent work man! Great acting and videography! 👍🏼💯
It was so good ! My eyes was glued and wanted more 😪 😩
😮 in need of more episodes pllzz😩 😫
I'm impressed. Nice work!
Excellent work!! Really enjoyed this..🙌
Bloody well played.. love it
Good job enjoyed it,can't wait for part 2
Can’t wait to watch this later, I’m a teacher and I’m considering showing my students this for Vapa
@bfue2243 That's awesome. I've had a lot of teachers say they've shown their students, so by all means!
This was real awesome bro 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾
Imma say this here too, please, please head to film school or apply for a team grant!! Good job on the voice acting too! I wasn't ready for her!!!! 🙏🤣🤪👏🥺
Hopefully a grant in time to make some films with an actual budget 😂😂 and yes I will show my sister your comment ans tell her she did an amazing job
That was real good nice editing. If it’s a competition I hope you win
Well done man, keep it up ✊🏾
Excellent work from everyone 👍
Always keeps getting better and better #riyalities 💜
Riyadh, this was really really good.
This was awesome. Better than love death and robots for sure. The douen was terrifying!
This was amazing 👏 Superb script and. acting. Special effects and the soundtrack! I'm looking out for more work from you 🙌
Thank you thank you. I had a lot of the music especially the ending music early on before we even filmed anything. 😄😄
Riyadh I see you on the news you made it so far great film btw
That's amazing, thank you!
Absolutely brilliant
This was great work. 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽
Loved it. Well done 🎉
Amazing work!
Wonderful short film! Great way to highlight Trinidad & Tobago's folklore and culture. Keep up the good work.
Curious to know the filming location? Apologies if it was in the description or credits and I missed it.
This was amazing now I need to see more
Yes need part 2
This was epic!!!
😳😱This was INCREDIBLE wowwwwwwwwwwwwwwww....this should be a movie frl. Now im scared to say that word
🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
Great Work 💯
Great job bro...talented definitely
Perfect replica of the stories
Yes!! Thank you. I wanted to stay as true as I could to the original tale so that was a big part of it
Part 2???!!! 🙏🏽🙏🏽 please and thanks! ❤
No part 2 unfortunately, however more folklore horror to come 😊
Yes,scare me in the daytime. It's easy to frightened at night. But, if you can pull it off with the sun out you have done something grand,fantastic
Very well shot, well acted and well written short film. Props to everyone involved overall and I can't wait to see what you make next.
I'm curious about how you wrote the script. Was it difficult finding a balance between using the Trinidad English Creole and Standard English? Or perhaps deciding between which of the two to use and to the extent of how it should be used before it became, for lack of a better word, cringey?
I've often seen other smaller forms of local media (tiktoks etc) which uses overabundance of either the TEC or SE to its detriment, imo.
This was phenomenal
This was incredible. Love the visual effects. Douens are supposed to scare little children. I never saw any thank God.
Great cinematography. Thankfully, this is only folklore. Not a thread of truth in it. However, demons are real and can impersonate the voice and appearance and mannerisms of the dead. If we ever encounter evil supernatural, we should rebuke them in the name of Jesus.
I must say, Trinidad folklore is terrifying (not as much as other county's folklore), but terrifying.
This! 😍🙌
I enjoyed this good job 👏
Great job
12:06 really got me spooked bad...........good job and good luck.
Yeahhhhhhhhh that had me a lil more frighten than i thought…at this big age
cool. Where the rest of the film?
buen trabajo.
Boom!!💥🔥🔥
Okay the jumpscare got me. :)
Let me grab some popcorn🍿🍿🍿🍿🍿🍿🍿🍿🍿
Nice do more .
Nice job!
Well done. I’m currently researching Trinidadian film makers. Are there any classic Trini flims you’re aware of?