RoadRunner (division)
Roadrunner Network, Inc. doing business as RoadRunner was a visual effects and post production company based in Quezon City, Philippines. It was a subsidiary of ABS-CBN Corporation until it was dissolved in 2013 and its assets were transferred to Star Cinema. In addition to films, Roadrunner was heavily engaged in the production of commercial advertisements.
01Notable projects
Some of the most notable projects undertaken by the firm are Puso ng Pasko (1998), Hiling (1998), Spirit Warriors (2000), Yamashita: The Tiger's Treasure (2001) (which earned Roadrunner a FAMAS Awards for best visual effects and best special effects), Spirit Warriors: The Shortcut (2003), Manoro (2006), Pisay (2007), Concerto (2008), Independencia (2009) the first Filipino film to be screened in the Un Certain Regard at the Cannes Film Festival, and RPG Metanoia (2010), the first feature length Filipino film to be presented in 3D.
In 2013, RoadRunner was merged to Star Cinema.
02Awards
| Year | Award-Giving Body | Category | Work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | Metro Manila Film Festival | Best Visual Effects | Magic Kingdom | Won |
| 2000 | Spirit Warriors | Won | ||
| 2001 | Yamashita: The Tiger's Treasure | Won | ||
| 2002 | Spirit Warriors: The Shortcut | Won | ||
| 2003 | Malikmata | Won |
Sources and credits
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