FDCP grants PHP100,000 production fund to Sine Kabataan finalists

MANILA, PHILIPPINES, 21 APRIL 2023 — From over 100 submissions from all over the country, the Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP) proudly announces the 10 official finalists of the 6th edition of Sine Kabataan Short Film Competition.

FDCP to confer Lifetime Achievement Award to Vilma Santos, Lily Monteverde, Nick Deocampo, and Cinemalaya

MANILA, PHILIPPINES, APRIL 14, 2023 — For dedicating their lives in pursuit of mastering their craft and for their significant contributions to the development of Philippine Cinema, the Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP) will confer the Lifetime Achievement Award to Ms. Vilma Santos, Mr. Nick Deocampo, Ms. Lily Yu Monteverde, and to Cinemalaya at the "Parangal ng Sining," an invitation-only event, which will be held on April 23 in Seda Hotel.

FDCP Cinematheque Centres continue to showcase local and international award-winning films this April

MANILA, PHILIPPINES, APRIL 12, 2023 — Bringing local and international cinema closer to cinema enthusiasts and casual viewers, the Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP) showcases local and foreign titles to its Cinematheque Centres across the country this April.

Dolly De Leon, Soliman Cruz, and Martika Escobar to receive the Annual Achievement Award in FDCP’s “Parangal ng Sining”

MANILA, PHILIPPINES, APRIL 11, 2023 — To recognize their invaluable contribution to the Philippine Film Industry, the Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP) is set to give the Annual Achievement Award to actors Dolly De Leon and Soliman Cruz and filmmaker Martika Escobar at the Parangal ng Sining which will be held on April 23 in Seda Hotel.

FDCP partners with PH Embassies around the world to celebrate Women’s Month through public film screenings

MANILA, PHILIPPINES, MARCH 23, 2023 — Through its Philippine Embassies Assistance Program (PEAP), the Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP) has partnered with Philippine Embassies in France, Austria, Pakistan, and Jordan to bring women-centered Filipino films abroad in line with the celebration of International Women’s Month.

FDCP Opens Call for Filipino Audiovisual Companies for Cannes Marché du Film 2023

MANILA, PHILIPPINES, MARCH 23, 2023 — The Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP) is looking for Filipino audiovisual companies involved in production, production-related activities, line production, post-production, and animation to be part of the Philippine delegation to the Marché du Film 2023, the business arm of the prestigious Cannes International Film Festival happening from May 16 to 24 in France.

FDCP Opens Call for Filipino Producers for Cannes Producers Network 2023

MANILA, PHILIPPINES, MARCH 23, 2023 — As the Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP) gears up for its participation in Marché du Film 2023, the business side of the Cannes Film Festival, the FDCP has officially opened its call for applications for Filipino producers to be part of the country’s delegation to one of the biggest film festivals and film markets in the world.

FDCP to establish a film school community through Academic Film Society; to provide cash grants of up to PHP 50,000 to student filmmakers

MANILA, PHILIPPINES, MARCH 14, 2023 — To gather and nurture a community of emerging filmmakers from the student body, the Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP) will officially launch the Academic Film Society (AFS) program on March 18 at the Cinematheque Centre Manila.

FDCP brings world cinema to Pinoy audiences

MANILA, PHILIPPINES, MARCH 16, 2023 — With the goal to bring world cinema and make critically-acclaimed titles even more accessible to Filipino audiences, the Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP) has licensed the rights to four new titles from Belgium, Austria, Cambodia, and United Kingdom.

FDCP FilmPhilippines Opens Application for its Incentives Program

MANILA, PHILIPPINES — Launching its new campaign tagline “Tell your Stories in our Islands,” the Film Development Council of the Philippines’ FilmPhilippines Office officially opens the applications for the first cycle of the FilmPhilippines Incentives (FPI) program this 2023. The call is open to foreign production companies in business with a Filipino production company or producer on an ongoing project.