MANILA, PHILIPPINES, SEPTEMBER 23, 2020 — As the Filipino film industry wraps up the year-long celebration of One Hundred Years of Philippine Cinema, the Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP) wishes to honor the achievements and legacy of industry members through “Kwentong Sandaan.”

MANILA, PHILIPPINES, SEPTEMBER 10, 2020 — With the many changes faced by the country and the rest of the world this year, the Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP) has been continuing its efforts in supporting, promoting, and empowering the local film industry. In the last few months, this support has come in the form of the DEAR assistance program for displaced workers during the pandemic, online film festival support, regional film schools, and more. 

MANILA, PHILIPPINES, SEPTEMBER 10, 2020 -- Amid the current pandemic, even the film industry has found it necessary to explore creative ways of sharing and continuing to thrive. The internet and online streaming, in particular, has been a significant tool for providing such platforms, as the industry continues to hold events while maintaining necessary safety protocols. With this, the Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP) led initiative ‘Sine Sandaan’ is now the latest to make use of online streaming, as FDCP partners up with The Manila Times Broadcasting Corporation (TMT) to launch the online movie streaming platform ‘Sine Sandaan on The Manila Times TV.’

MANILA, PHILIPPINES, SEPTEMBER 9, 2020 -- In keeping with an eventful September in honor of Philippine Cinema and the industry, the Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP) will be hosting the online edition of the Film Industry Conference (FIC) from September 11 to 15. Launched in 2017 and scheduled for its fourth edition this year, the FDCP-organized Film Industry Conference brings together several international film industry experts and stakeholders to discuss trends in the film industry through a series of public lectures and masterclasses. 

MANILA, PHILIPPINES, SEPTEMBER 9, 2020 — The Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP) has partnered with SIKAP (Creative Content Creators Association of the Philippines, Inc.) to participate in the Kre8tif! Conference and Content Festival in Malaysia. 

The Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP) expresses sorrow and grief over the passing of producer and film industry leader Maria Azucena “Marichu” Vera-Perez Maceda. She passed away at the age of 77 on September 7, 2020.

MANILA, PHILIPPINES, SEPTEMBER 4, 2020 — When the Enhanced Community Quarantine and National State of Calamity due to the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) were declared in March, the Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP) ensured the continuity of its services by implementing a work-from-home setup and having an on-site skeletal team.

MANILA, PHILIPPINES, SEPTEMBER 4, 2020 — “Let’s Create Together!” was the message of the Department of Tourism (DOT) and Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP) as they enjoined foreign productions to film in the Philippines and work with Filipino talents and companies during the 24th Hong Kong International Film & TV Market (FILMART) Online.

MANILA, PHILIPPINES, SEPTEMBER 1, 2020 -- Following an initial call for projects put out in February this year, Full Circle Lab Philippines has announced the selections for its expanded 2020 online edition. This year’s edition of Full Circle Lab Philippines, co-organized by the Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP) and Tatino Films builds on the success of the first ever First Cut Lab Manila held last year and consists of four categories: a ‘fiction,’ ‘series,’ and ‘animation’ lab that will support a total of 16 projects in development, and a ‘First Cut’ editing lab to support four feature films in the editing stage. The program is spearheaded by Matthieu Darras, current director of Full Circle Lab and former Artistic Director of the internationally renowned Torino Film Lab and Polish Producer Izabela Igel, who will both serve as head mentors across the different sections.

MANILA, PHILIPPINES, SEPTEMBER 1, 2020 — A story about a boy who is set to leave his home in an isolated fishing village to study in a high school in the city is the subject of “Last Days at Sea” by Venice Atienza.