FDCP Awards 4.6M Grant to 19 CreatePHFilms Projects

MANILA, PHILIPPINES, JUNE 7, 2022 — CreatePHFilms, the Film Development Council of the Philippines’ (FDCP) national funding program for Filipino film projects, announced its nineteen (19) film project recipients of a total of 4.6 million pesos worth of grants for this year’s first cycle. The announcement was made during the 20th Anniversary celebration of the Agency at Amrak Comedy Restobar in Quezon City earlier today.

Philippines Launches Streaming Super Platform in Cannes

The Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP), led by Chairperson and CEO Liza Dino, officially introduced its easy-to-use online streaming platform, the FDCP Channel, to international agents, distributors, and guests present at the SG-PH Pavilion last May 24, 2022 during its Networking Hour at the 75th Cannes Film Festival and Marche du Film in France.

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RTVM Turnover Ceremony of Video Materials to FDCP
A total of 18,222 audiovisual materials from the Presidential Broadcast Staff – Radio Television Malacañang or RTVM were formally handed over to the Philippine Film Archive (PFA) of the Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP) in a ceremony held last Thursday, June 2 at the Cinematheque Centre Manila. The event was attended by the FDCP staff and RTVM management committee, and Research and Archive employees.

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Philippines goes to Marché International du Film d'Animation (MIFA 2022)

The Philippines is participating at the world's largest event dedicated to animation, the Annecy Festival 2022 and its market, the Annecy International Animation Film Market. Leading the country's delegation composed of Filipino animation companies and animators is the Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP).

 

READ MORE: Meet the Philippines at the Annecy International Animation Film Market 2022


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Cineiskool Film Lab and Festival 2022
10 SHORT FILMS, ONE FILM FESTIVAL. The Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP) and the Commission on Higher Education(CHED) with its attached agency, Unified Student Financial Assistance System for Tertiary Education (UniFAST) proudly present the CineIskool Film Festival happening from June 22 to 25 at the Gateway Cineplex, Gateway Mall in Quezon City.

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Pelikulaya International LGBTQIA+ Film Festival

The Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP) is celebrating Pride Month this June with PeliKULAYa: International LGBTQIA+ Film Festival in a hybrid format from June 10 to 26.

With the theme “Pantay-Pantay, Iba’t Ibang Kulay!,” this year’s PeliKULAYa aims to champion and empower members of the LGBTQIA+ community, while highlighting stories that delve into the underrepresented members of the LGBTQIA+ community, especially the trans community, through a lineup of film screenings of local and international films, film talks, and special events.


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Pelikulaya International LGBTQIA+ Film Festival Press Conference and Opening Night

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HEALTHY PILIPINAS SHORT FILM FESTIVAL
The Film Development Council of the Philippines and the Department of Health (Philippines) (DOH) have partnered to launch the Healthy Pilipinas Short Film Festival (HPSFF) with the aim of promoting a healthier country, happening this June 24, 2022 at Shangri-La Plaza Red Carpet, Ortigas. Online screenings will also follow and will run from June 25 to 26, 2022. The Festival was presented by the FDCP and DOH to the members of the press during a virtual meet-up last June 7, 2022.