- Source: Unitel Pictures
Unitel Pictures is a Philippine independent film production company.
History
The film company was established in 2001 by Tony Gloria. American Adobo, co-produced with Star Cinema, was its maiden movie.
Prior to establishing Unitel, Gloria served as supervising producer of Viva Films from its inception to 1987 and executive producer of Viva's subsidiary Falcon Films in 1988. In 1988, he left Viva and established his own film company Filmstar, known for releasing a slew of Joey de Leon's hit movies Elvis and James (1989) and Barbi for President (1991). In 1993, Filmstar closed and Gloria focused solely on TV commercials.
In 2003, Unitel began producing and distributing its own movies. Among its critically-acclaimed and award-winning movies are Crying Ladies, Santa Santita, La Visa Loca, Inang Yaya and Peque Gallaga's directorial comeback film Pinoy/Blonde.
In 2004, Imelda was banned from Philippine cinemas for 20 days, as requested by Imelda Marcos to the Makati Regional Trial Court. However, it was canceled after Unitel filed a petition to reverse the ban. Upon its release to cinemas worldwide, it became a hit, earning more than Spider-Man 2 in the Philippines.
In 2005, Unitel acquired worldwide rights to the Filipino-American thriller film Cavite.
In 2010, MediaQuest Holdings acquired a 30% stake of Unitel Group. As part of Unitel's alliance with MediaQuest, it ventured into TV production with the 2010 series Inday Wanda, starring Eugene Domingo. Among its co-productions are I Do Bidoo Bidoo: Heto nAPO Sila! (2012) and Maledicto (2019).
In 2016, Unitel and MediaQuest launched an annual indie film festival CineFilipino.
In 2024, Unitel and TVJ Productions co-produced the Eat Bulaga! Lenten Special.
References
External links
Official website
Kata Kunci Pencarian:
- Imelda (film)
- American Adobo
- Maricel Soriano
- Piala Konfederasi FIFA 2017
- Eugene Domingo
- Hak siar Piala Dunia FIFA 2018
- Unitel Pictures
- Sampaguita Pictures
- Unitel Bolivia
- Cinema One
- List of Philippine films of 2024
- Mother Nanny
- List of Viva Communications brands and subsidiaries
- List of Philippine films of the 2000s
- Laurice Guillen
- Kier Legaspi
