Surprise hit! Filipino indie film ‘Circle of Bones’ earns raves in the US photo Daily Tribune
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Surprise hit! Filipino indie film ‘Circle of Bones’ earns raves in the US

Nov 3, 2021, 9:02 AM
Nicole Pulido

Nicole Pulido

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Circle of Bones is an independent Filipino film which had its international debut in the United States for theatrical screening and digital release.

WITH a theatrical release in 10 major cities and also reaching more than 100 million homes across the United States of America, the independent film ‘Circle of Bones’ is a certified international hit from the Philippines.

The Bohol-filmed movie ‘Circle of Bones’ is making waves following its theatrical release in the US last October 22 until October 28.

Now it is available in US digital platforms such as Amazon Prime, iTunes, Google Play, Microsoft Movies & TV, Vudu, Redbox, and cable services such as Comcast, Cablevision, AT&T, and RCN.

It will next be released in Canada, UK, and Ireland, before going worldwide in early 2022.

‘Circle of Bones” is based on Vincent Soberano’s unpublished book, “Yawa” – a tale of local superstitions and modern-day urban legends of the Visayas region.

Set in the island of Panglao, Bohol, the story is told by a lone survivor of a mysterious cult suspected of mass murders and human sacrifices.

The movie is led by an all-female cast that includes Sarah Chang, Marella Torre, and Jana Victoria.

Also starring in the film are Ian Ignacio, Epy Quizon, and with a cameo of the iconic Joel Torre.

Director and writer Vincent Soberano, who is a US-trained filmmaker, points out that without the full support of the province of Bohol and the city of Panglao, this movie would not have been able to achieve its “expensive” Hollywood-worthy look.

“We met with the governor and he gave us carte-blanche access to shoot the entire movie in Bohol,” Soberano recalls.

“It was amazing – the resorts, buses, airfare, accommodations, catering, roads, locations, even the local police, military and coast guard units provided us with everything we needed.”

Circle of Bones received numerous recognitions including awards, nominations, and official selections to international film festivals including the Vegas Movie Awards (Best Indie Film Award of Excellence, Best Actress Award of Excellence, and nomination for Best Director).

It was acquired for distribution by Vertical Entertainment and represented by Safier Entertainment in 2020 but its release was stalled by the pandemic.

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