MANILA, PHILIPPINES, SEPTEMBER 2, 2021 — Unveiling the lineup of free film screenings, programs, projects, and activities for the whole month, the Film Development Council of Philippines (FDCP) officially began the Philippine Film Industry Month with the theme "Ngayon ang Bagong SineMula!" on September 1 with the Opening Ceremony featured in the agency’s official online pages and FDCP Channel.

MANILA, PHILIPPINES, SEPTEMBER 1, 2021 — To set the first Philippine Film Industry Month in motion this September, “On The Job: The Missing 8” by Erik Matti, the only Asian film selected to compete, will proudly represent the country in the 78th Venice International Film Festival in Italy from September 1 to 11.

MANILA, PHILIPPINES, SEPTEMBER 1, 2021 — More than a year since local cinemas have been closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP), through the #NoodTayoNgSine online campaign, aims to support the cinema exhibition industry by encouraging Filipino viewers to show their enthusiasm when local cinemas safely reopen. 

MANILA, PHILIPPINES, AUGUST 31, 2021 — As we celebrate the first Philippine Film Industry Month on September, the Film Development Council of the Philippines’ (FDCP) Philippine Film Archive (PFA) will hold free screenings of eight restored film classics  through From the Archive: Pamanang Pelikula from September 1 to 30 on the FDCP Channel. 

The Commission on Higher Education (CHED), Unified Student Financial Assistance System for Tertiary Education (UniFAST), and Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP) launched two (2) film projects for students to participate in film labs and vlog webinars that will hone and develop their skills in film production.

MANILA, PHILIPPINES, AUGUST 26, 2021 — Beginning this year, the Philippines will officially celebrate and commemorate the heritage, significance, and legacy of Philippine Cinema through Philippine Film Industry Month in September, an annual month-long observation mandated by President Rodrigo Duterte.

MANILA, PHILIPPINES, AUGUST 17, 2021 — “Kun Maupay Man It Panahon” (Whether The Weather Is Fine) by Carlo Francisco Manatad and “SAM” by E del Mundo are among the winners of the recently concluded 74th Locarno Film Festival in Switzerland.

MANILA, PHILIPPINES, AUGUST 16, 2021 — As September closes in, the Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP) elevates its annual Film Industry Conference to International Film Industry Conference (IFIC) Online from September 16 to 19, with a month-long celebration and events lined up for the first celebration of Philippine Film Industry Month. 

Singapore and Manila, 10 August 2021 – The Asian Television Awards and the Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP) are proud to announce a 3-year industry partnership to cross promote the Awards to the Filipino film community and bring Filipino content and talents to the rest of Asia Pacific. Slated to be held from December 10 to 12, 2021, the 26th Asian Television Awards will be televised across Asia Pacific through its broadcast network covering 500,000 households across 22 countries. The Awards will be carried in the Philippines on Cignal Colors, TV5, and MYX Channel. The proceedings will also be available live on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.

MANILA, PHILIPPINES, AUGUST 10, 2021 — Recognized as the business networking platform for the digital content industry in Malaysia and across Southeast Asia, the 12th Kre8tif! Conference and Content Festival, through the Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP), is holding a Call for Animation Projects to the Kre8tif! Elevator Pitch.