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  From left to right: Byron Atienza, Creative Director of Live Nation; Hilarion Banks, one of the film editors and DOP;  Maria Diane Ventura, filmmaker, writer and executive producer;  Ely Buendia; and Winston Emano one of the film producers Following a wave of sold-out advanced screenings across select cities in the United States and Canada, Eraserheads: Combo On The Run has set a new record as the Filipino documentary with the widest theatrical release in North America. The award-winning docu film opened in more than 100 cinemas on April 24, 2026. To celebrate the release, Eraserheads  frontman Ely Buendia and director-producer Maria Diane Ventura made special appearances in select theaters in California, where they got to share the film’s growing success with the audience. Ventura expressed gratitude for the overwhelming reception received by the film in its first few days of release. “It’s incredibly humbling. I feel a deep sense of gratitude to the audiences, ...

  In a historic first , Abramorama  has acquired the theatrical rights to screen  Eraserheads:   Combo On The Run  in North America, marking the distributor’s first Philippine documentary.   Following a strong festival run abroad, the docu film joins Abramorama’s slate of prestige music film titles, including   The Beatles: Eight Days   (Ron Howard),   The Sparks Brothers  (Edgar Wright), and Radiohead’s   Meeting People Is Easy   (Grant Gee) .   The acquisition will be marked by an official event at SXSW 2026 next month to celebrate its forthcoming theatrical release in Canada and the United States. Directed and produced by  Maria Diane Ventura , Eraserheads: Combo On The Run tells the story of the Philippines’ most influential band, tracing their meteoric rise from their formation in UP Diliman to becoming a defining voice of a generation, their painful breakup, and their eventual resurgence years later.  Set a...

Photo by Lawrence Del Rosario Evan Saxon Productions and The Filipino Channel (TFC) have officially secured the international distribution rights for Eraserheads: Combo On The Run , the critically acclaimed documentary chronicling one of the most important Filipino bands of all time.   Evan Saxon Productions is led by Evan Saxon , a veteran entertainment executive who has successfully navigated the best of both film and music worlds. Saxon has spearheaded global marketing and distribution campaigns for some of the most prominent music film events in recent memory, including Pearl Jam ’s groundbreaking visualization experience for their 2024 album, Dark Matter , which premiered in more than 900 cinemas across 45 countries, and Coldplay ’s global premiere party for their tenth studio album, Moon Music , which screened in over 800 cinemas across 40 countries. He has also worked on music films or documentaries from The Beatles, Dolly Parton, Syd Barret and Pink Floyd, Green Day, Melani...

ERASERHEADS: COMBO ON THE RUN conquers the international stage with screenings at two major film festivals next month: the 44th Annual Hawai'i International Film Festival in the United States and the International Sound and Film Festival in Samobor, Croatia. Photos by Lawrence Del Rosario Directed and produced by Maria Diane Ventura , the critically acclaimed docu-film is part of the official selection for Spotlight On The Philippines , a showcase featuring new Filipino films that are redefining storytelling in groundbreaking, boundary-pushing ways. It will be screened at the Consolidated Theatres Kapolei 3 on October 30, 2025 at 6:00 pm in Honolulu, Hawaii.  Alongside ERASERHEADS: COMBO ON THE RUN, the special section also features Lav Dia z’s Magellan , which was handpicked as the Philippines' entry to the 98th Academy Awards for Best International Feature Film , and Jerrold Tarog’s Quezon , an epic historical drama which stars Jericho Rosales on the titular role.   Addi...

 he acclaimed Filipino documentary Eraserheads: Combo On The Run has brought pride to the Philippines after winning the Best International Feature Documentary Award at the prestigious 12th Ierapetra International Documentary and Film Festival in Crete, Greece. Award-winning filmmaker and producer Maria Diane Ventura personally accepted the honor during the festival’s awarding ceremony. “I always feel honored, humbled, and grateful to represent our country in any capacity,” Ventura shared. “As a filmmaker, I’m happy if even one person connects with our work, so it’s incredibly thrilling and inspiring to see our film resonate beyond our shores.” Ventura expressed pride in the growing global demand for the documentary, which celebrates the legendary Filipino rock band Eraserheads . “We set out to tell a story close to our hearts, and somehow it found its way across oceans,” she said. “It’s a privilege to carry our country’s voice and music from the Eraserheads, no less.” ...

  Eraserheads: Combo On The Run is set to make history as the first Filipino-produced film and the first music documentary to screen at the prestigious San Diego Comic-Con (SDCC) in 2025.   In a historic milestone for both Philippine cinema and the global music documentary scene, the film will not only be screened at SDCC but will also be featured in a panel discussion that will take place in Exhibit Hall 6BCF , an esteemed venue typically reserved for major titles in entertainment and pop culture. The panel will be led by director and producer Diane Ventura and joined by Ely Buendia , iconic frontman of the legendary Filipino rock band Eraserheads and a central figure in the documentary.   The presence of the Filipino docufilm at this venue marks a powerful moment of cultural crossover and artistic recognition, a feat that will surely bring pride and joy to the Philippines.   “I’m incredibly grateful to have this opportunity to represent our people and country o...

  Offshore Music , one of the Philippines’ leading independent labels, honors the timeless legacy of The Eraserheads’ Cutterpillow with a tribute record featuring some of the most exciting emerging and established acts in the country. Marking the 30 th anniversary of the landmark alternative rock album, the compilation release offers a fresh take on the classic tracks, reimagined by the indie label’s eclectic roster. Each artist brings a modern sensibility to the material: some putting their own stamp with genre-bending reinterpretations, while others sticking closer to the original arrangements and infusing it with their own flavor. “We didn’t set any parameters,” explains Ely Buendia , CEO of Offshore Music. “We just told the artists that it was a tribute album, and they can interpret it as they see fit. Some totally changed the feel, genre, and energy of the song, and some stayed faithful to the material but added some sprinkles of their own musicality in it. The balance just ...