FDCP will hold an opening ceremony for National Artist Kidlat Tahimik’s exhibit at the Cinematheque Centre Manila titled “Indio-Genius: 500 Taon Labanan Kontra Magellan, Marilyn, Mickey at Padre Damaso,” featuring art installations and a special screening of his Balikbayan #1: The Silent Movie. The exhibit is a playful depiction of the  resistance/non-resistance, the cultural encounters ,  of the Philippines to colonial icons.

The Philippine delegation to one of the most significant and prestigious film festivals in the world, the 79th Venice International Film Festival (VIFF), will be composed of two Filipino co-produced films, one Out of Competition film, two Filipino talents, and one FDCP-led panel discussion at the Venice Production Bridge—the networking side of the festival. 

THE PHILIPPINE FILM INDUSTRY MONTH 2022 OFFICIALLY BEGINS!

By virtue of Presidential Proclamation 1085, signed in 2021, the month of September is declared as the Philippine Film Industry Month to recognize and celebrate the achievements of the stakeholders of the industry.

ANG PADRINO, PANDAY, LAWIN, AT ASEDILLO SA CINEMATHEQUE!

In partnership with FPJ Productions, Inc., catch some of Filipino film's treasures from National Artist for Film Fernando Poe Jr. at the "Archive Focus: Celebrating FPJ’s 83rd Birth Anniversary" screenings this August 31 to September 3 at the Cinematheque Centres nationwide!

FDCP HOLDS “CINEMALAYA KONEK PROJECT MARKET” AT THE CCP!

THE PHILIPPINES IS A SPOTLIGHT COUNTRY AT HOLLYSHORTS!

The Film Development Council of the Philippines’ (FDCP) UniPhilippines program is bringing seven Filipino short films as part of the Country Spotlight: Philippines happening at the 18th HollyShorts Film Festival from August 11 to 20.

The participating Filipino films will be screened onsite at the TCL Chinese Theater in Los Angeles, CA on August 14, followed by the “In Conversation: Filipino filmmakers in the US” panel discussion organized in partnership with the FDCP.

THE CCP HOLDS "CINEMALAYA 2022 KONEK" FOR FILMMAKERS! 

The Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP), The Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP), and the Cinemalaya Foundation Inc. kicked off this year's edition of "Cinemalaya Konek," a three-day gathering to provide filmmakers an avenue to interact, network, and connect with fellow film industry players, last August 10 at the CCP Cinemalaya tent.

THREE FILIPINO PRODUCERS SELECTED TO JOIN THE LOCARNO75'S MATCH ME! PROGRAM

Congratulations to the Filipino producers selected for this year's edition of the Match Me! program at the 75th Locarno Film Festival.

April Batican of Epicmedia Productions, Sari Dalena of Kino Arts, and Geo Lomuntad of Projects 8 Projects will be participating at the event happening from August 5 to 7 in Switzerland.

NAKIKIISA ANG FILM DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL OF THE PHILIPPINES SA PAGBUBUKAS NG BUWAN NG WIKANG PAMBANSA!

Sa pagsisimula ng buwan ng Agosto, pormal nang binuksan ang pagdiriwang ng Buwan ng Wikang Pambansa na may temang "Filipino at mga Katutubong Wika: Kasangkapan sa Pagtuklas at Paglikha" sa pangunguna ng Komisyon sa Wikang Filipino (KWF) kasama ang Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP) at National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA).

Catch "Noon at Ngayon" and "Bagong Buwan" by National Artist for Film, Marilou Diaz-Abaya at The Metropolitan Theater this July 31 for FREE! 

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The Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP) joined the Movie Workers Welfare Foundation, Inc. (MOWELFUND) as the foundation inaugurated its state-of-the-art building in Quezon City last July 28.

The newly-renovated Mowelfund building houses the Dencar Theatre equipped with Dolby Atmos, a high-tech color grading and digipost service, and memorabilia of industry legends such as former president Joseph Estrada and newly conferred national artist, Ms. Nora Aunor.

The Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP) once again hosted a workshop for the Ortigas Art Festival, this time on the topic of Storytelling with writer, filmmaker, and teacher Wanggo Gallaga held at Estancia Mall in Pasig on the afternoon of July 24.

We would like to send our heartfelt gratitude to Ortigas Malls for partnering with us and to everyone who joined us in this productive afternoon. See you again this weekend!