The Philippines has a vast cinematic heritage spanning more than 100 years. Yet, about 65 percent of this has been lost or destroyed, and whatever is left that’s unpreserved is exposed to damage and deterioration each day.

Films and TV tend to imitate life — real-life situations, conditions and settings. This is why the film and audiovisual (AV) industry, as it depicts real-life scenarios in production shoots, encounters a unique challenge posed by the necessities of adapting to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic.

I always look forward to engaging with regional filmmakers because being in their company becomes a humbling and rewarding experience every time. They may not have the same amount of exposure and opportunities compared to Metro Manila filmmakers, but still, they are just as skillful, creative, and driven despite being confined within their respective regional cinema communities.

This evening, the Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP) is partnering with the Society of Philippine Entertainment Editors (SPEEd) for the Entertainment Editor’s Choice (Eddys) virtual awards night.

Just as more film productions have resumed operations and cinemas have been given the go-signal to operate at limited capacities, we are faced with another hurdle due to the recent surge of coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) cases and the presence of new virus variants in the country.

As we draw closer to the date of the lifting of the Enhanced Community Quarantine in the National Capital Region, the local audio-visual industry is becoming more restless. Some are excited, others are confused, while the rest are still scared.

The international film festival season always gets a great head start, thanks to the successful conduct of the Berlin International Film Festival in Germany, which kicks off every February. Also known as the Berlinale, the first A-List festival of the year comprises the Top 3 of the most important international film festivals together with Cannes in France and Venice in Italy.

Just as more film productions have resumed operations and cinemas have been given the go-signal to operate at limited capacities, we are faced with another hurdle due to the recent surge of coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) cases and the presence of new virus variants in the country.

As we highlight women’s achievements and milestones this National Women’s Month, we also put the spotlight on them to further understand and support their journeys as they continue to make significant contributions to society.

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