Release
Eskrimadors had a sneak preview at the University of San Carlos on January 6, 2010 and then had its official premier on January 30, 2010 in Cebu, Philippines at the Metro Manila Film Festival, followed by the Cinemalaya Philippine Independent Film Festival on June 16, 2010 and Cinemanila International Film Festival on December 2, 2010. The film was already in post-production by late 2009 and set for release for by the end of the year, but the premiere was moved to January 2010 to meet the schedule of the Metro Manila Film Festival. The film was released just in time the bill proposing Eskrima as a national martial arts of the Philippines passed.
During the première, live demonstrations from different Eskrima groups including Cacoy Cañete, now in his 90's, opened the night. After the movie was screened, the Grandmasters were awarded their certificates of appreciation for their continued practice and promotion of the art of Eskrima. It was a historical moment as 12 Grandmasters were on the same stage at the same time.
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