It is one of the entries confirmed for the upcoming Metro Manila Film Festival.
On Thursday, October 15, GMA Pictures, GMA Public Affairs and Brightburn Entertainment formally inked a deal witht Columbia Pictures Philippines.
This deal is in connection with the distribution of the upcoming movie Amir, an official entry to the 52nd Metro Manila Film Festival this December.
Present at the signing were GMA executives led by Senior Vice President for Talent Management and Development, Program Management, Human Resources, and Legal Atty. Annette Gozon-Valdes and GMA Pictures Executive Vice President Nessa Valdellon. Christopher Sy and Andra de Erquiaga represented Columbia Pictures Philippines.
Also there during the signing were the film’s lead stars Dennis Trillo and Argus Aspiras, who also graced the special first look at the project.
Meanwhile, last Monday, October 12, the teaser for Amir was also unveiled, giving viewers a look at the colorful and fantastical world of the main characters.
In a post shared by the production company upon the announcement of this project, the premise was disclosed.
“As darkness engulfs their village, young Amir (Argus Aspiras) and his father, Ali (Dennis Trillo), are thrust into a desperate fight for survival that will test their love, challenge their faith, and reveal the extraordinary strength found in family,” it read.
The film is under the direction of Zig Dulay, with screenplay by National Artist for Film and Broadcast Arts Ricky Lee and GMA Public Affairs Senior Vice President Anj Atienza.
This marks their reunion after previously working together in the back-to-back Metro Manila Film Festival Best Pictures Firefly in 2023 and Green Bones in 2024.
Amir, together with seven other entries confirmed for this year, will hit theaters beginning December 25, 2026.
