Globe Studios partners with Netflix for upcoming film

Netflix and Globe Studios announced yesterday that they will be bringing Filipino film “Dead Kids” exclusively to the global internet entertainment service.

“Dead Kids” is directed by award-winning director Mikhail Red, known for his films “Birdshot” and “Eerie,” both of which are also streaming on Netflix. It is a story based on true events that touches on an exciting mix of friendship, coming-of-age, thriller, and crime rolled into one, societal eye-opening movie.

Set to premiere later this year, “Dead Kids” tells a compelling story about a socially awkward teen who bonds with a group of misfits who plots to take out the school’s arrogant rich kid, that is until their kidnapping scheme turns deadly.

The cast is composed of Sue Ramirez, Khalil Ramos, Markus Paterson, Vance Larena, Kelvin Miranda, Gabby Padilla and Jan Silverio.

“It has always been my dream as a filmmaker to bring Filipino cinema to a global audience. I am so glad and honored for ‘Dead Kids’ to be a Netflix film, which is a testament to the world-class talent here in the Philippines,” said Red.

“Netflix is the perfect platform for the film to gain international spotlight, and we wouldn’t be here without the hard work and determination of our cast, crew, and of course, Globe Studios. I hope people around the world will appreciate ‘Dead Kids,’ and I hope this also helps open doors for more Filipino filmmakers.”

Raphael Phang, Manager of Content Acquisition for SEA at Netflix, said: “In our commitment to provide a variety of content that span geographical and cultural borders, ‘Dead Kids’ brings our members around the world closer to the

Philippines by experiencing a story that is written, shot, and produced completely in the Philippines, showcasing local Filipino talent, and based on events that would resonate with viewers both in the Philippines and abroad.”

Ernest Cu, President and CEO of Globe, also said, “We have been working with Netflix since they first launched in the Philippines. Since then, we’ve celebrated a number of milestones together, including making Netflix more accessible for Filipino viewers through pre-paid promotions, video data plans, and an integrated billing option, as well as our first content partnership when they acquired ‘Birdshot’ in 2018. It is our greatest honor that they chose Globe Studios’ ‘Dead Kids’ to be a Netflix film, and I can’t wait to see what everyone says about it.”