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'''Coastal Films''' is an independent production company founded in 1980 by producer [[Mikaeli Arenigwade]]. The company was established with the goal of bringing powerful and thought-provoking stories to the big screen. Arenigwade's passion for independent film led him to seek out unique and unconventional stories that would resonate with audiences and challenge societal norms.
'''Coastal Films''' is an independent production company founded in 1980 by producer [[Mikaeli Arenigwade]]. The company was established with the goal of bringing powerful and thought-provoking stories to the big screen. Arenigwade's passion for independent film led him to seek unique and unconventional stories that would resonate with audiences and challenge societal norms.


The company's first production was the 1982 film [[Jane Mambo]], directed by {{wp|Alan Smithee}}, starring [[Lila Patel]] and written by [[Jeni Agazeni]]. The film was met with critical acclaim and has since become a cult classic. Its powerful performances, evocative score, and thought-provoking themes have made it a timeless piece of cinema.
The company's first production was the 1982 film [[Jane Mambo]], directed by {{wp|Alan Smithee}}, starring [[Lila Patel]] and written by [[Jeni Agazeni]]. The film was met with critical acclaim and has since become a cult classic. Its powerful performances, evocative score, and thought-provoking themes have made it a timeless piece of cinema.


Since then, Coastal Films has continued to produce a variety of films that have been well-received by critics and audiences alike. The company has been known for its commitment to diversity and representation, and has produced films that tell stories from underrepresented perspectives. Coastal Films has also been recognized for its ability to bring fresh and unique voices to the big screen.
Since then, Coastal Films has continued to produce various films that have been well-received by critics and audiences alike. The company has been known for its commitment to diversity and representation, and has produced films that tell stories from underrepresented perspectives. Coastal Films has also been recognized for its ability to bring fresh and unique voices to the big screen.


Coastal Films is based in [[Oris]] and is committed to producing films that are both technically sound and emotionally impactful. The company continues to be a notable player in the independent film industry, dedicated to bringing unique and powerful stories to audiences.
Coastal Films is based in [[Oris]] and is committed to producing films that are both technically sound and emotionally impactful. The company continues to be a notable player in the independent film industry, dedicated to bringing unique and powerful stories to audiences.
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== Filmography ==
== Filmography ==


* [[Jane Mambo]] (1982) – Drama
The following is a chronological list of films that have been produced by Coastal Films since its establishment in 1980.
* [[Kimmerzan]] (1983) - Historical War Drama (International Distributor)
 
* [[The Last Stop]] (1987) – Drama
{| class='wikitable sortable'
* [[The Outsider]] (1990) – Thriller
|-
* [[Sands of Time]] (1995) – Romance
! Release date !! Title !! Notes !! Budget !! Gross
* [[Broken Wings]] (2000) – Family
|-
* [[Voices in the Dark]] (2005) – Thriller
| {{Date table sorting|15 January 1982}} || [[Jane Mambo]] || Drama || Φ15 million || Φ125.5 million
* [[From the Ashes]] (2010) – Action
|-
* [[The Lost Village]] (2015) – Adventure
| {{Date table sorting|1987}} || [[The Last Stop]] || Drama || Φ20 million || Φ90 million
* [[Crazy Rich Orientals]] (2018) — Romance/Drama
|-
* [[Silent Storm]] (2019) – Drama
| {{Date table sorting|1990}} || [[The Outsider]] || Thriller || Φ25 million || Φ150 million
* [[The Unseen]] (2022) – Mystery
|-
* [[A Different Kind of Love]] (2025) – Romance/Drama
| {{Date table sorting|1995}} || [[Sands of Time]] || Romance || Φ30 million || Φ200 million
|-
| {{Date table sorting|2000}} || [[Broken Wings]] || Family || Φ35 million || Φ180 million
|-
| {{Date table sorting|2005}} || [[Voices in the Dark]] || Thriller || Φ40 million || Φ220 million
|-
| {{Date table sorting|2010}} || [[From the Ashes]] || Action || Φ50 million || Φ300 million
|-
| {{Date table sorting|2015}} || [[The Lost Village]] || Adventure || Φ60 million || Φ400 million
|-
| {{Date table sorting|21 September 2018}} || [[Crazy Rich Orientals]] || Romance/Drama || Φ80 million || Φ700 million
|-
| {{Date table sorting|2019}} || [[Silent Storm]] || Drama || Φ85 million || Φ450 million
|-
| {{Date table sorting|2022}} || [[The Unseen]] || Mystery || Φ90 million || Φ500 million
|-
| {{Date table sorting|2025}} || [[A Different Kind of Love]] || Romance/Drama || Φ100 million || Φ600 million
|}
 
== Distribution ==
 
Coastal Films has also engaged in international distribution, extending its reach to global audiences.
 
{| class='wikitable sortable'
|-
! Release date !! Title !! Notes !! Budget !! Gross
|-
| {{Date table sorting|13 August 1983}} || [[Kimmerzan (1983 film)|Kimmerzan]] || Historical War Drama || [[A$]] 3 million || [[A$]] 15 million
|}


== Awards ==
== Awards ==

Latest revision as of 23:25, 29 November 2024

Coastal Films, Inc.
Private
IndustryEntertainment
Founded19 March 1980; 44 years ago (19 March 1980)
FoundersMikaeli Arenigwade
HeadquartersOris,
Key people
Mikaeli Arenigwade
(Chairman & CEO)
ProductsMotion pictures
Websitecoastalfilms.io

Coastal Films is an independent production company founded in 1980 by producer Mikaeli Arenigwade. The company was established with the goal of bringing powerful and thought-provoking stories to the big screen. Arenigwade's passion for independent film led him to seek unique and unconventional stories that would resonate with audiences and challenge societal norms.

The company's first production was the 1982 film Jane Mambo, directed by Alan Smithee, starring Lila Patel and written by Jeni Agazeni. The film was met with critical acclaim and has since become a cult classic. Its powerful performances, evocative score, and thought-provoking themes have made it a timeless piece of cinema.

Since then, Coastal Films has continued to produce various films that have been well-received by critics and audiences alike. The company has been known for its commitment to diversity and representation, and has produced films that tell stories from underrepresented perspectives. Coastal Films has also been recognized for its ability to bring fresh and unique voices to the big screen.

Coastal Films is based in Oris and is committed to producing films that are both technically sound and emotionally impactful. The company continues to be a notable player in the independent film industry, dedicated to bringing unique and powerful stories to audiences.

Filmography

The following is a chronological list of films that have been produced by Coastal Films since its establishment in 1980.

Release date Title Notes Budget Gross
15 January 1982 Jane Mambo Drama Φ15 million Φ125.5 million
1987 The Last Stop Drama Φ20 million Φ90 million
1990 The Outsider Thriller Φ25 million Φ150 million
1995 Sands of Time Romance Φ30 million Φ200 million
2000 Broken Wings Family Φ35 million Φ180 million
2005 Voices in the Dark Thriller Φ40 million Φ220 million
2010 From the Ashes Action Φ50 million Φ300 million
2015 The Lost Village Adventure Φ60 million Φ400 million
21 September 2018 Crazy Rich Orientals Romance/Drama Φ80 million Φ700 million
2019 Silent Storm Drama Φ85 million Φ450 million
2022 The Unseen Mystery Φ90 million Φ500 million
2025 A Different Kind of Love Romance/Drama Φ100 million Φ600 million

Distribution

Coastal Films has also engaged in international distribution, extending its reach to global audiences.

Release date Title Notes Budget Gross
13 August 1983 Kimmerzan Historical War Drama A$ 3 million A$ 15 million

Awards

The company has also been recognized in various film awards, winning several awards for its films like Jane Mambo. Coastal Films has also been nominated for numerous other awards, including the Best Cinematography at the Andro Film Festival.