Diane Ventura’s award-winning Filipino documentary, “ERASERHEADS: COMBO ON THE RUN,” is set to gain international recognition with screenings at two notable film festivals next month. The documentary will be featured at the 44th Annual Hawai’i International Film Festival in the U.S. and the International Sound and Film Festival in Samobor, Croatia. Directed and produced by Maria Diane Ventura, the film is part of the official selection for “Spotlight On The Philippines,” an initiative that showcases innovative Filipino films reshaping narrative techniques and cinematic boundaries. The screening in Honolulu, Hawaii, will take place on October 30, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. at the Consolidated Theatres Kapolei 3. This opportunity marks a significant step for the film as it expands its global footprint and engages with international audiences.
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 in 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 most significant 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.”
The journey doesn’t stop at newly announced festival screenings. Over the coming months, ERASERHEADS: COMBO ON THE RUN will be rolling out the dates for its official international theatrical release, beginning in the Middle East, followed by Australia, the United States, 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.”
