Remaining true to its goal of helping regional cinema flourish and making filmmaking more accessible in the regions, the Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP) continues to hold filmmaking workshops through FDCP Film School: The Future of Philippine Cinema. The Agency will hold sessions under the Film Development Support Division (FDSD) starting October 19, 2019 at the Cinematheque Centre Davao in Davao City.

The coming-of-age drama film “John Denver Trending” by TV writer-turned-director Arden Rod Condez competed at the Busan International Film Festival (BIFF)’s New Currents section, the festival’s main competition section.

For the first time, internationally-acclaimed director Brillante Mendoza and celebrated actress Judy Ann Santos worked together for the film “Mindanao" which had its world premiere at the 24th Busan International Film Festival (BIFF) in Busan, South Korea last October 5, 2019 under Icons, a newly established section in BIFF which introduces the latest films made by iconic filmmakers from around the world.

After last year’s incredible participation of the Philippine Delegation in Busan International Film Festival (BIFF) as Country of Focus, Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP) continues the momentum with a powerhouse lineup in the BIFF 2019 starting this October 3. The Agency once again leads the delegation at BIFF, as well as the Asian Film Market and its several programs, like the Asian Project Market and Platform BUSAN.

During its annual Philippine Cinema Night at the Busan International Film Festival (BIFF) held last October 6 at the Haeundae Rooftop Bar, the Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP) revealed its biggest news yet as it launched two (2) new film incentives to encourage international film productions to shoot and work in the Philippines. The incentive program was also announced during the welcome reception at the Asian Film Market last October 5.

Eight impressive Filipino films will be featured at the 32nd Tokyo International Film Festival (TIFF) starting October 28 in Tokyo, Japan, including Paul Soriano’s “Mañanita” and Bradley Liew’s “Motel Acacia” in Competition and Asian Future Sections.