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"Eraserheads: Combo On The Run" makes history as the first Philippine documentary to be screened in Dolby Atmos, a cutting-edge audio technology known for its most immersive sound experience.
The film chronicles the iconic Pinoy rock band and their monumental "Huling El Bimbo" reunion concert in 2022.
Award-winning sound mixer and engineer Jason Abell, who has worked on music-themed documentary films such as Renaissance: A Film by Beyoncé and Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour, was responsible for the film's sound design.
Iconic Filipino rock band Eraserheads PHOTO COURTESY OF DVENT PICTURES VIA NYOU MARKETING
Producer and filmmaker Maria Diane Ventura shared insights into the meticulous sound design process, which took place at renowned facilities like the Funkhaus in Berlin and the Los Angeles soundstage used for Hans Zimmer's "Dune" soundtrack.
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"Jason is a consummate professional dedicated to giving justice to the band's genius and that somehow aligned perfectly with our primary objective: if we're making a film to honor the music, then it has to be heard in the best possible way, and Jason made that happen," Ventura said.
Alongside this milestone, DVent Pictures and Warner Bros. Philippines, in cooperation with WEU, have unveiled the film's official poster. Designed by Brandon Schaefer of Jumpcut NYC, the poster reflects Schaefer's expertise, previously showcased in projects like "Drive My Car," winner of the 94th Academy Award for Best International Feature, and "All That Breathes," a Sundance and Cannes-winning documentary.
Ventura revealed that Schaefer developed multiple design concepts for the poster with minimal guidance. "In the end, it was a unanimous decision to go with the most commercially viable design that included all the vital elements. However, I wish I could release all of them, especially the more abstract and avant-garde designs," she added.
"Eraserheads: Combo On The Run" offers a behind-the-scenes look at the *"Huling El Bimbo" reunion concert, set against the backdrop of political division and post-pandemic uncertainty. The documentary features rare footage, never-before-seen interviews, and intimate details about the band, making it one of the most anticipated films of 2025 according to critics and pop culture pundits.
The documentary will screen nationwide from March 21 to 23. Its official trailer has already generated immense buzz, surpassing two million views across platforms within its first 30 hours.
