Full Circle Lab Philippines Renewed for New Three-Year Cycle (2022-2024); Set for January Kick-off

The Film Development of the Philippines’ flagship international film lab for Filipino and Southeast Asian films and filmmakers is set for an exciting three years. The Full Circle Lab Philippines has announced not only its latest edition with applications opening this coming January, 2022 as a part of its three-year vision that will culminate into the FCL Horizons, but will also be introducing a new section—the Story Editor’s Lab and a bigger Fiction Lab welcoming twelve participants, four more from the previous years’ eight. 

Berlinale Co-Production Market Opens Call for Filipino Producers for Visitors Programme 2022

MANILA, PHILIPPINES, DECEMBER 28, 2021 —  The Berlinale Co-Production Market of the Berlin International Film Festival (Berlinale), through the Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP), has opened the call for applications for the Visitors Programme 2022 for Filipino producers. 

FDCP’S 2021 JOURNEY: A look back at the year that was

As the year ends, we can't help but look back at that part of the road we have traveled. It's that time when we ask where we are on the journey. Most of all, it is also a time to celebrate and be grateful for our wins — big and small.

What Christmas means for Philippine Cinema

In the Philippines, Christmas is the biggest and most important season. People meet up to bond and fill each other's love tanks which have diminished during the year. And one of the most memorable bonding activities during this season is going to the cinemas.

Events and Activities

Call for Applications: Berlinale Co-Production Market 2022 Visitors Programme - Deadline of Submission
Be part of the Visitors Programme of Berlinale Co-Production Market 2022 happening in both online and onsite from February 11 to 16, 2022! The Film Development Council of the Philippines will be selecting five “visitors” to be part of the hybrid networking platform for international co-production with an allowance of 1000 euros each.

Events and Activities

Call for Applications: FilmPhilippines Incentives Program Cycle 3 2021 - Deadline of Submission
The FDCP FilmPhilippines Office is now accepting applications for the FilmPhilippines Incentives Program Cycle 3 2021!

Events and Activities

Call for Applications: CREATEPHFILMS Cycle 1 2022 - Deadline of Submission
In continuing its support to the development of quality Filipino films, CreatePHFilms, the film funding program of the Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP) returns with another cycle to provide assistance to Filipino filmmakers in the development and production of their films.

FDCP’s Local Funding Program Opens 2022 Cycle for Development, Production, and Post-Production

MANILA, PHILIPPINES, DECEMBER 14, 2021 — In continuing its support to the development of quality Filipino films, CreatePHFilms, the film funding program of the Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP) returns with another cycle to provide assistance to Filipino filmmakers in the development and production of their films.

Eight Filipino film projects, Five Films featured at the Singapore Media Festival 2021

MANILA, PHILIPPINES, DECEMBER 10, 2021 — One of Asia’s biggest gathering of media industry leaders welcomed the Philippine delegation at Singapore Media Festival 2021 which started last November 25 and ended last December 5, 2021. 

Two Filipino Films To Compete in the Sundance Film Festival 2022

MANILA, PHILIPPINES, DECEMBER 10, 2021 — The largest independent film festival in the United States selects a Filipino feature film and a short film to take part in its 38th edition of the Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Utah to be held from January 20 to 30, 2022.