Columbia Pictures to distribute GMA Pictures productions

Nessa Valdellon Annette Gozon Valdes, Dennis Trillo, Ruru Madrid Christopher Sy and Andra de Erquiaga Manas --CONTRIBUTED.

GMA Pictures and Columbia Pictures have entered a landmark deal for the distribution of two upcoming films, “Green Bones” and “KMJS’ Gabi ng Lagim: The Movie,” in a contract signing held at the Columbia Pictures office in the Philippines on Sept. 5. This marks the return of Columbia Pictures in distributing local films in the country after eight years.

Attending for GMA Pictures were president of GMA Films Annette Gozon-Valdes and GMA Pictures executive vice president Nessa Valdellon.

Signing for Columbia Pictures were its managing director Christopher Sy and sales and operations manager Andra de Erquiaga Manas.

“We are honored and grateful that Columbia Pictures is with us in our endeavor to produce high-quality films and that these movies will be accessible to more moviegoers through this deal,” said Gozon-Valdes.

“Columbia Pictures has always been committed to the theatrical experience, and we are thrilled to be partnering with GMA Pictures, which has a rich legacy of producing award-winning and commercial films,” said Sy.

Also gracing the event were “Green Bones” lead actors Dennis Trillo and Ruru Madrid.

Directed by Zig Dulay, “Green Bones” is a gripping, inspirational drama that delves into the story of a man accused of murdering his sister and niece, and a relentless corrections officer driven by an unquenchable thirst for justice. It is GMA Network’s official entry to the 2024 Metro Manila Film Festival.

Meanwhile, “KMJS’ Gabi ng Lagim: The Movie” is the movie spinoff of the annual Halloween special of “Kapuso Mo, Jessica Soho.”