- Polybona Films
Beijing Polybona Film Distribution Co. Ltd. (zh-t|t=保利博纳电影发行有限公司), or simply, Polybona Films, is a Chinese
production company , involved in the co-production and distribution offilm s fromChina andHong Kong . It is one ofChina ’s largest share-holding film distribution companies.It was nick-named “the Chinese Miramax” by
Screen International in2005 , and its CEO,Yu Dong , was selected as one of “the future’s most influential filmmakers” byThe Hollywood Reporter inNovember 2006 . [ [http://www.polybona.com.cn/en/about.asp?id=134 Polybona Films - About Us] ]Company
Founded in
1999 , Polybona was the first domestic private firm to receive a film distribution license from the SARFT. InNovember 2003 , it merged with the China Poly Group, a wealthy business conglomerate wing of the Chinese military, thePeople's Liberation Army , to form PolyBona Film Distribution. [ [http://www.varietyasiaonline.com/content/view/768/53/ Variety (Asia) Magazine] ] 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 ". In2007 , Variety Magazine 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.References
External links
* [http://www.polybona.com.cn Official Website]
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