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Rein Entertainment director Philip King excited for ‘Elevator’ and ‘G! LU’

April 25, 2024 Ian F. Fariñas 50 views

GILUDirector Philip King makes his debut this month of not one, but two films, ‘Elevator’ and ‘G! LU’ .

The coincidental theatrical release of the two films on April 24 marks a significant milestone in King’s journey as a writer-director under Rein Entertainment.

He was a scriptwriter for ABS-CBN for over 10 years where he wrote numerous top-rating primetime shows such as Noah, Budoy, Juan dela Cruz, Katorse, Kapitan and Sana Maulit Muli.

He has also written and directed Tencent Pictures’ first Filipino Original Series, the youth-oriented drama mystery Section St. Valentine: The Disappearance Of Divine streaming on WE TV, and co-creator for the critically acclaimed TV Series Bagman.

Both Elevator and G! LU were written and directed by King. He says they represent two important phases in life – one, when you are wild, young, and free, and the other when you are at the crossroads of success and failure.

Rein Entertainment’s Elevator is an International co-production with Viva Entertainment, Cineko Productions, WASD Media Productions and Dogma Films.

It stars Paulo Avelino and Kylie Verzosa, with an International cast – Singaporean actor Adrian Pang and an ensemble of talented actors. It is a modern-day love story about two hard-working, career- driven Filipinos in Singapore. When their paths cross, they are forced to choose between love or achieving their dreams.

It offers audiences a poignant narrative set against the vibrant backdrop of Singapore. Shot in the setting of a hotel populated by migrant workers, this modern love story is a must-watch cinematic experience.

ALV Films’ G! LU, produced with Bench and Rein Entertainment, is a much- awaited 2024 Summer Movie starring some of the country’s hottest young stars — Ruru Madrid, Derrick Monasterio and David Licauco, Kiko Estrada, Teejay Marquez, Enzo Pineda, Katarina Rodriguez, Kimi Mugford, Sophia Senoron, Michelle Dee and Chanel Morales.

The movie is about their last days of summer – to push their limits and be wild and free.

For the six members of the VBC (Valley Boys Crew), this is a trip to strengthen their friendship and live their best life.

Shot against the stunning backdrop of La Union’s beaches, this pre-pandemic production features the hottest Bench models and promises to be the must-see summer movie of 2024.

With its celebration of friendship, freedom, adventure, and the pursuit of living life to the fullest, G! LU invites audiences to embark on a wild journey of surf, waves, hookups, and unforgettable parties.

Aside from the two films, Rein Entertainment is also co-producing The Bagman with ABS-CBN International, Dreamscape Entertainment and Nathan Studios.

Rein Entertainment’s Lino Cayetano, King and Shugo Praico firmly believe in the value of collaborating through co-productions.

Rein Entertainment had its first theatrical release in Metro Manila Film Festival 2022, of the film, Nanahimik ang Gabi, which won four national awards in the Asian Academy Creative Awards, including best screenplay and best feature film.

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