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KNIGHT OWLS

KNIGHT OWLS

KNIGHT OWLS

Short, Crime, Crime Drama, Action

Philippines

2025

Runtime, min

34

In a crime-ridden city, Antonio, an ordinary civilian, wonders if unseen protectors exist to safeguard the innocent. One night, he witnesses a violent mugging, only for the attacker to be swiftly taken down by a masked vigilante—a member of the elusive Knight Owls, a group that enforces justice while staying within the boundaries of the law. Inspired by their presence, Antonio becomes determined to join their ranks. As he shares his ambition with his friend Francis, skepticism arises. But Antonio believes the Knight Owls are the only ones truly making a difference. His beliefs are put to the test when he finds himself in the middle of a jeepney robbery. Helpless passengers comply with the armed criminals, unaware that the Knight Owls are already tailing the jeepney on motorcycles, tracking the situation and waiting for the right moment to intervene. When the vigilantes finally strike, they take down the robbers with precision, leaving Antonio even more fascinated. Later, he discovers that the Knight Owls operate through a secret crime-reporting app, accessible only to selected individuals. Determined to prove himself, he applies—only to receive a cryptic call summoning him to a secluded alley. There, a Knight Owl questions his motivations, warning him that joining isn’t about anger or revenge—it’s about justice without excessive force. Antonio’s resolve is put to the ultimate test when he witnesses a kidnapping and reports it using the app. Unbeknownst to him, the situation is part of a larger entrapment operation led by the Knight Owls. However, the mission turns deadly when kidnappers launch a surprise attack, revealing that the kidnapping is also a setup to lure the Knight Owls, leading to an intense firefight. Antonio gets caught in the chaos, confronting a traitor among the victims and sustaining injuries in the process. In the aftermath, Antonio wakes up inside a Knight Owl vehicle, surrounded by the very heroes he admires. The Knight Owls reveal that thanks to his help, they managed to capture the fake kidnap victim who was about to flee. Recognizing his bravery and quick thinking, they grant him membership to the Knight Owls, welcoming him into their ranks. "Knight Owls" is an action-packed vigilante thriller exploring justice, morality, and the courage to stand against crime while staying within the boundaries of the law.
Ron Aldrin Bilon

Director:

Ron Aldrin Bilon

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Selections and Awards:

GainesCon International Film Festival Las Vegas, NV, United States, December 4, 2025, Official Selection; Independent Shorts Awards Los Angeles, CA, United States, April 9, 2025, Official Selection; Cannes World Film Festival, Cannes France April 18, 2025 Semi-Finalist; US Martial Arts Film FestivalPhoenix, Arizona United States May 1, 2025 Official Selection

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