Polybona Films
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Beijing Polybona Film Distribution Co. Ltd. , known simply as, Polybona Films, is a Chinese
production company
, involved in the co-production and distribution
of film
s from China
and Hong Kong
. It is one of China
’s largest share-holding film distribution
companies.
It was nick-named “the Chinese Miramax
” by Screen International
in 2005, and its CEO
, Yu Dong
, was selected as one of “the future’s most influential filmmakers” by The Hollywood Reporter
in November 2006.
. In November 2003, it merged with the China Poly Group, a wealthy business conglomerate wing of the Chinese military, the People's Liberation Army
, to form PolyBona Film Distribution. Four years later, the company grew quickly into a domestic leader in the film distribution industry.
The company strives to realize the spirit of its corporate mottos: “Work sincerely with the firm’s trademark in mind” and “Learn the strong points of others, and listen to all voices.” Through eight years of growth, the company has distributed over 120 domestic and foreign films, including Confession of Pain
, Protégé
, The Myth, Initial D
, and Dragon Tiger Gate
, generating over RMB 1 billion (approximately US$ 130 million) in box office revenue, capturing over 20% of the overall market share for five years running.
It has also co-produced over 20 feature films including The Warlords
, Red Cliff, Flash Point
, and After This Our Exile
.
In 2007, Variety
recognized the successful growth of Polybona Films, and wrote highly about its transforming from Miramax
to Paramount
.
As the Chinese film industry
develops to become more market-oriented and international, PolyBona plans to grow steadily through professional work, standardized management, and forward-looking visions. It has already become one of China’s most influential and promising film companies
.
China
Chinese civilization may refer to:* China for more general discussion of the country.* Chinese culture* Greater China, the transnational community of ethnic Chinese.* History of China* Sinosphere, the area historically affected by Chinese culture...
production company
Production company
A production company provides the physical basis for works in the realms of the performing arts, new media art, film, television, radio, and video.- Tasks and functions :...
, involved in the co-production and distribution
Film distributor
A film distributor is a company or individual responsible for releasing films to the public either theatrically or for home viewing...
of film
Film
A film, also called a movie or motion picture, is a series of still or moving images. It is produced by recording photographic images with cameras, or by creating images using animation techniques or visual effects...
s from China
China
Chinese civilization may refer to:* China for more general discussion of the country.* Chinese culture* Greater China, the transnational community of ethnic Chinese.* History of China* Sinosphere, the area historically affected by Chinese culture...
and Hong Kong
Hong Kong
Hong Kong is one of two Special Administrative Regions of the People's Republic of China , the other being Macau. A city-state situated on China's south coast and enclosed by the Pearl River Delta and South China Sea, it is renowned for its expansive skyline and deep natural harbour...
. It is one of China
China
Chinese civilization may refer to:* China for more general discussion of the country.* Chinese culture* Greater China, the transnational community of ethnic Chinese.* History of China* Sinosphere, the area historically affected by Chinese culture...
’s largest share-holding film distribution
Film distributor
A film distributor is a company or individual responsible for releasing films to the public either theatrically or for home viewing...
companies.
It was nick-named “the Chinese Miramax
Miramax Films
Miramax Films is an American entertainment company known for distributing independent and foreign films. For its first 14 years the company was privately owned by its founders, Bob and Harvey Weinstein...
” by Screen International
Screen International
Screen International is a multimedia film magazine covering the international film business. It is published by EMAP, a British b2b media company.The magazine is primarily aimed at those involved in the global movie business...
in 2005, and its CEO
Chief executive officer
A chief executive officer , managing director , Executive Director for non-profit organizations, or chief executive is the highest-ranking corporate officer or administrator in charge of total management of an organization...
, Yu Dong
Yu Dong
Yu Dong is a Chinese film producer, and presenter. He is also the president of Polybona Films, a production company and film distributor, which has distributed and co-produced over 100 Chinese dialect films, such as Confession of Pain, Dragon Tiger Gate, and Flash Point.-Career:A graduate of the...
, was selected as one of “the future’s most influential filmmakers” by The Hollywood Reporter
The Hollywood Reporter
Formerly a daily trade magazine, The Hollywood Reporter re-launched in late 2010 as a unique hybrid publication serving the entertainment industry and a consumer audience...
in November 2006.
Company
Founded in 1999, Polybona was the first domestic private firm to receive a film distribution license from the SARFTState Administration of Radio, Film, and Television
The State Administration of Radio, Film, and Television is an executive branch under the State Council of the People's Republic of China...
. In November 2003, it merged with the China Poly Group, a wealthy business conglomerate wing of the Chinese military, the People's Liberation Army
People's Liberation Army
The People's Liberation Army is the unified military organization of all land, sea, strategic missile and air forces of the People's Republic of China. The PLA was established on August 1, 1927 — celebrated annually as "PLA Day" — as the military arm of the Communist Party of China...
, to form PolyBona Film Distribution. Four years later, the company grew quickly into a domestic leader in the film distribution industry.
The company strives to realize the spirit of its corporate mottos: “Work sincerely with the firm’s trademark in mind” and “Learn the strong points of others, and listen to all voices.” Through eight years of growth, the company has distributed over 120 domestic and foreign films, including Confession of Pain
Confession of Pain
Confession of Pain is a 2006 Hong Kong crime/drama film directed by Andrew Lau and Alan Mak, and starring Tony Leung Chiu-Wai, Takeshi Kaneshiro, Shu Qi and Xu Jinglei.-Plot summary:...
, Protégé
Protégé (film)
Protégé is a 2007 Singaporean-Hong Kong co-produced crime drama film written and directed by Derek Yee, starring Andy Lau, Daniel Wu, Louis Koo, Anita Yuen and Zhang Jingchu.-Plot:...
, The Myth, Initial D
Initial D (film)
Initial D is a 2005 Hong Kong film directed by Andrew Lau and Alan Mak. It is a film adaptation of the Japanese Initial D manga and anime series.-Plot:...
, and Dragon Tiger Gate
Dragon Tiger Gate
Dragon Tiger Gate is a 2006 Hong Kong martial arts action film directed by Wilson Yip and featuring fight choreography by Donnie Yen, who also stars in the film. The film is based on the manhua Oriental Heroes, which bears the same Chinese title as the film...
, generating over RMB 1 billion (approximately US$ 130 million) in box office revenue, capturing over 20% of the overall market share for five years running.
It has also co-produced over 20 feature films including The Warlords
The Warlords
The Warlords, previously known as The Blood Brothers, is a 2007 epic war film directed by Peter Chan and starring Jet Li, Andy Lau, Takeshi Kaneshiro and Xu Jinglei. The film was released on December 13, 2007 simultaneously in most of Asia, except Japan...
, Red Cliff, Flash Point
Flash Point (film)
Flash Point is a 2007 Hong Kong film directed by Wilson Yip, featuring fight choreography by the film's producer and star Donnie Yen. Yen portrays Ma Jun, a police sergeant who plants his friend and partner, Wilson, as a mole in a pursuit against a triad led by three Vietnamese brothers .Flash...
, and After This Our Exile
After This Our Exile
After This Our Exile is a 2006 Hong Kong film directed by Patrick Tam.-Plot:In hopeless pursuit of happiness, Shing is a man who desperately attempts to hold on to the dwindling threads of his family. Once a man who had a dream, Shing has become a deadbeat gambler whose marriage is failing with...
.
In 2007, Variety
Variety (magazine)
Variety is an American weekly entertainment-trade magazine founded in New York City, New York, in 1905 by Sime Silverman. With the rise of the importance of the motion-picture industry, Daily Variety, a daily edition based in Los Angeles, California, was founded by Silverman in 1933. In 1998, the...
recognized the successful growth of Polybona Films, and wrote highly about its transforming from Miramax
Miramax Films
Miramax Films is an American entertainment company known for distributing independent and foreign films. For its first 14 years the company was privately owned by its founders, Bob and Harvey Weinstein...
to Paramount
Paramount Pictures
Paramount Pictures Corporation is an American film production and distribution company, located at 5555 Melrose Avenue in Hollywood. Founded in 1912 and currently owned by media conglomerate Viacom, it is America's oldest existing film studio; it is also the last major film studio still...
.
As the Chinese film industry
Cinema of China
The Chinese-language cinema has three distinct historical threads: Cinema of Hong Kong, Cinema of China, and Cinema of Taiwan. Since 1949 the cinema of mainland China has operated under restrictions imposed by the Communist Party of China's State Administration of Radio, Film, and Television and...
develops to become more market-oriented and international, PolyBona plans to grow steadily through professional work, standardized management, and forward-looking visions. It has already become one of China’s most influential and promising film companies
Production company
A production company provides the physical basis for works in the realms of the performing arts, new media art, film, television, radio, and video.- Tasks and functions :...
.