GMA Pictures, GMA Public Affairs, and Brightburn Entertainment officially locked in a partnership deal with Columbia Pictures for the distribution of the upcoming fantasy-drama film and 52nd Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) finalist Amir.
Key executives, together with the film’s creative team and actors, gathered for the contract signing at the Columbia Pictures Philippines office on October 15, 2026.
Representing GMA were SVP for Programming, Talent Management, Worldwide, and Support Group, and president and CEO of GMA Films Atty. Annette Gozon-Valdes, alongside GMA Pictures EVP and GMA Public Affairs SVP Nessa Valdellon.
Signing for Columbia Pictures were its MD Christopher Sy and Sales & Operations manager Andra de Erquiaga Manas.
Also present were Brightburn Entertainment CEO and Amir lead star Dennis Trillo, along with head of Business Development Katrina Aguila (who also serves as CEO of Aguila Entertainment).
Amir boasts a cast featuring Glaiza de Castro, Will Ashley, Caprice Cayetano, Epy Quizon, Joel Saracho, Ronnie Lazaro, Laila Ulao, Heath Jornales, Yasser Marta, Mad Ramos, Ethan Hariot, Hebron Ecal, and Mon Confiado.
The film is directed by Zig Dulay, with a script crafted by National Artist for Film and Broadcast Ricky Lee alongside Atienza.
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