Almost Paradise

In November 2019, FilmPhilippines engaged with the international production ALMOST PARADISE, which was filmed entirely in Lapulapu City, Cebu. Electric Entertainment Inc., led by renowned Fil-Am Hollywood writer and producer Dean Devlin (Independence Day, Godzilla, Stargate, etc.) produced the television series, with the line production partnership of ABS-CBN Broadcasting Corporation.American actor Christian Kane (The Librarians, Leverage, Angel) stars in ALMOST PARADISE as Alex Walker, a former US DEA agent who was forced into early retirement.

Film Development Council of the Philippines

Last weekend, 1,024 film reels from UPFI Film Center were finally turned over to the Philippine Film Archive of the Film Development Council of the Philippines for archiving, scanning, digitization, and possible restoration.

3 Acclaimed Filipino Actors Cast in Romanian Thriller Drama.

MANILA, PHILIPPINES, APRIL 5, 2021 — Filipino actors Soliman Cruz, Bart Guingona, and Noel Sto. Domingo are currently in Europe for the filming of “To The North,” a psychological thriller drama written and directed by Mihai Mincan of Romania.

FDCP Statement on the Surge of COVID-19 Cases in the Country

Due to the current surge of COVID-19 cases in the country, the Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP), through its Safe Filming program, is reminding its stakeholders of the importance of abiding by the safety and health protocols set by the government in the midst of the pandemic and based on the release of IATF Resolution No 104 and placing additional restrictions to the NCR, Rizal, Laguna, Cavite, and Bulacan areas from March 22-April 4, 2021.

FDCP, DOLE to Hold Free Training Seminar, Participants to Get Safety Officer II Certification

MANILA, PHILIPPINES, APRIL 6, 2021 — A Basic Occupational Safety and Health (BOSH) Training specific to the audiovisual industry will be held this month by the Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP) through its Safe Filming program in partnership with the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) - Occupational Safety and Health Center (OSHC). 

Philippines Launches Incentive Fund for ASEAN Films at Hong Kong FILMART Online 2021

MANILA, PHILIPPINES, APRIL 7, 2021 — With a plethora of diverse locations and an abundance of talented film and audiovisual professionals, the Philippines prides itself in being a viable overseas filming location as well as a booming production hub in the Southeast Asian region.

Philippines Secures Another Term in Asian Film Commissions Network

MANILA, PHILIPPINES, APRIL 14, 2021 — The Philippines has renewed its term for another two years at the Asian Film Commissions Network (AFCNet) Board of Directors composed of eight countries.