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.

MANILA, PHILIPPINES, OCTOBER 28, 2020 (UPDATED) — In response to the clamor to lengthen the duration of the 4th Pista ng Pelikulang Pilipino (PPP), plus due to the inclusion of new titles to the lineup now totaling 170 films, and to accommodate the final fine-tuning of some works in the PPP Premium Selection section, the Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP) has extended the festival’s run from 16 days to 44 days. PPP4 will be held from October 31 to December 13.

MANILA, PHILIPPINES, OCTOBER 25, 2020 — Four films, one film project, and 10 production companies are among the representatives of Philippine Cinema in the 25th Busan International Film Festival (BIFF) in South Korea.

MANILA, PHILIPPINES, OCTOBER 24, 2020 — Philippine Cinema is sure to be represented at this year’s Busan International Film Festival (BIFF). With the festival’s 25th edition having kicked off this week, movie buffs from Korea now have the chance to watch several new films across different categories and genres including BIFF’s “A Window on Asian Cinema” and “Wide Angle” sections, both of which will be screening a select number of Filipino films. 

MANILA, PHILIPPINES, OCTOBER 24, 2020 — Fans of Philippine Cinema from Italy and across Europe will get to enjoy the European Philippine International Film Festival (EPIFF) after all. With the support of the Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP) and in partnership with the Philippine Italian Association (PIA) and the Italian Chamber of Commerce in the Philippines (ICCPI), EPIFF will be holding its third edition online this year on October 24 and 25. 

MANILA, PHILIPPINES, OCTOBER 23, 2020 — The highest-grossing Filipino film of all time, “Hello, Love, Goodbye” by Cathy Garcia-Molina, has three National Winners under its belt from the Asian Creative Academy Awards (AAA) in Singapore. 

In this edition of PPP4 Spotlight, we will be spotlighting the opening film of the upcoming Pista ng Pelikulang Pilipino: a documentary by acclaimed filmmaker and National Artist for Film Kidlat Tahimik entitled “Ang Lakaran ni Kabunyan: Kabunyan’s Journey to Liwanag.” The film will make its Philippine online premiere at the festival on October 31 and will screen under the PPP4 Premium Selection section.

In anticipation of the upcoming 4th Pista ng Pelikulang Pilipino (PPP), the Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP), will be spotlighting various films among the 147 titles scheduled to screen for this year’s event. These films will screen under 14 different sections, among which is the PPP Premium Selection featuring 10 titles. 

The love team kilig is a perennial favorite among most Filipino moviegoers, that is why this year’s online Pista ng Pelikulang Pilipino (PPP) did not pass up the chance to include a Romance Section.