Eraserheads: Combo On The Run is distributed globally

The acclaimed documentary on the Philippines’ most iconic rock band heads for a 2026 theatrical release in North America, Middle East, UK, Australia, New Zealand, Spain, and Latin America

The international distribution rights for the highly regarded documentary Eraserheads: Combo On The Run, which chronicles one of the most significant Filipino bands in history, have been formally acquired by Evan Saxon Productions and The Filipino Channel (TFC).

Evan Saxon, a seasoned entertainment executive who has successfully negotiated the finest aspects of the music and film industries, is the head of Evan Saxon Productions. For some of the biggest music film events in recent memory, such as Coldplay’s world premiere party for their tenth studio album, Moon Music, which screened in more than 800 theaters across 40 countries, and Pearl Jam’s ground-breaking visualization experience for their 2024 album, Dark Matter, which debuted in more than 900 theaters across 45 countries, Saxon has led global marketing and distribution campaigns. The Beatles, Dolly Parton, Syd Barret and Pink Floyd, Green Day, Melanie Martinez, Jimi Hendrix, Raye, Rush, Iron Maiden, and many more have all had music videos or documentaries produced by him.

“When I met Evan Saxon Productions, I found a partner that truly understands how to bring music stories with emotional depth to the world,” said filmmaker and producer Maria Diane Ventura. “Their work with Coldplay, Pearl Jam, and Jimi Hendrix gave me confidence that they can carry this film’s spirit across borders. What excites me about this collaboration is the chance to make every screening feel alive. Evan Saxon Productions has turned music films into cinematic events that connect artists and audiences in a powerful way. That’s exactly the kind of experience I want for this film, something that feels shared, emotional, and lasting.”

With the company’s expertise in global music film distribution, Ventura is optimistic that the film will resonate with audiences far beyond the Filipino diaspora, appealing to music lovers and cinephiles worldwide. Under this partnership, the documentary is slated for an initial international release in 2026 that will cover North America, UK, Spain, and Latin America with theatrical runs in key cities across these regions.

The Filipino Channel (TFC) has also acquired the distribution rights to the film for the Middle East, Australia, and New Zealand, with a planned release across cities in the Arabian region in January 2026. TFC is part of ABS-CBN International, which has distributed several Filipino films in North America under its brand, TFC at the Movies.

“These partnerships allow the film to grow in scale while keeping its heart intact,” Ventura explains. “At its core, Eraserheads: Combo On The Run is a human story about resilience, healing, artistry, and the enduring pull of music to bring people together, themes that echo far beyond one band or country.”

Eraserheads: Combo On The Run, directed and produced by Maria Diane Ventura, has been causing a stir at international festivals. The movie became the first Filipino film to screen at the San Diego Comic-Con and received the Best International Feature Documentary Award at the Ierapetra International Feature Documentary & Film Festival in Croatia.

The documentary was included in the official selection for the 44th Annual Hawai’i International Film Festival’s Spotlight On The Philippines event.

DVent Pictures, WEU, and Mano Y Mano are the producers of Eraserheads: Combo On The Run.