Diane Ventura’s acclaimed Filipino documentary expands its global footprint with upcoming theatrical screenings
Photos by Lawrence Del Rosario
Next month, ERASERHEADS: COMBO ON THE RUN will be screened at two major film festivals: the International Sound and Film Festival in Samobor, Croatia, and the 44th Annual Hawai’i International Film Festival in the United States.
The highly regarded documentary, which was directed and produced by Maria Diane Ventura, is included in the official lineup for Spotlight On The Philippines, a showcase of recent Filipino productions that are pushing the boundaries of narrative. It will be shown in Honolulu, Hawaii, on October 30, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. at the Consolidated Theatres Kapolei 3.
Alongside ERASERHEADS: COMBO ON THE RUN, the special section also features Lav Diaz’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.
Adding to its accolades, ERASERHEADS: COMBO ON THE RUN is also nominated for Best International Film Documentary at the International Sound & Film Music Festival, widely regarded as one of the three largest and most important sound and film music festivals in the world. The event will take place on October 6, 2025.
“Sharing a story and music that are distinctly ours, yet resonate with a wider audience, is inspiring,” Diane Ventura said in a press statement. “Representing the Philippines on this stage is a privilege.”
Newly announced festival screenings are just one stop on the way. The dates for ERASERHEADS: COMBO ON THE RUN’s official international theatrical release will be announced over the course of the upcoming months. The Middle East will be the first, followed by Australia, the US, Canada, and the UK.
“We’re thrilled to be taking the film beyond the Philippines,” shares Ventura. “It’s exciting to see this story travel and connect with audiences around the world.”
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