MANILA, PHILIPPINES, MAY 27, 2021 — Before proceeding with the production of their respective projects and in line with the Film Development Council of the Philippines’ (FDCP) promotion of health and safety guidelines during the pandemic, the 10 finalists of the Sine Kabataan 4 Short Film Competition underwent the Safe Filming Lab to be oriented on the government’s prescribed safety and health protocols for production shoots amid the pandemic.

MANILA, PHILIPPINES, MAY 26, 2021 — The Philippines is among the 10 countries with a project in the 2021 edition of La Fabrique Cinéma de l'Institut français in Paris, France, a film lab of the Cannes Film Festival.

 

MANILA, PHILIPPINES, JUNE 18, 2021 — The Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP) is adding five new titles to your “must-watch” list this Pride Month in the ongoing PelikuLAYA: LGBTQIA+ Film Festival: “4 Days,” “Daybreak,” “Muli,” and “Porno” by Adolfo Alix, Jr. and “Ang Gasgas na Plaka ni Lolo Bert” by Janina Gacosta and Cheska Marfori.

MANILA, PHILIPPINES, MAY 26, 2021 — The bright and inviting possibilities of filming in the Philippines and co-producing with Filipino companies were highlighted in the Country Showcase spearheaded by the Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP) at the inaugural LocationsConnect Live Webinar of the India International Film Tourism Conclave (IIFTC).

MANILA, PHILIPPINES, JUNE 21, 2021 — Eight Filipino films, featuring five titles in the Eddie Garcia Retrospective section, are selected to participate in Italy’s Far East Film Festival (FEFF) in Udine from June 24 to July 2 in a hybrid form with both in-person and online showings.

Still bummed about not being able to go to the cinemas to watch new titles? We’ve got you covered for we are back to highlight more local films that you may want to add to your binge list at the comfort of your home.

Interested producers may still apply for FilmPhilippines incentives this year in the ongoing Cycle 2 from May 3 to July 30 and Cycle 3 from Sept. 1 to Nov. 29

The Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP) continues to shower us with rainbow-themed films, engaging film talks, and colorful events to keep the Pride Month celebration loud and proud until the end of the month.

The Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP) mourns the demise of former Philippine President Benigno Simeon "Noynoy" Cojuangco Aquino III, who passed away on June 24, 2021, at the age of 61.

​​​​​​​MANILA, PHILIPPINES, MAY 18, 2021 — After its successful first run last April with a total of 45 graduates, the Safe Filming Program of the Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP), in partnership with the Department of Labor and Employment – Occupational Safety and Health Center (DOLE-OSHC), is now accepting participants for the 2nd Safety and Health Officers Training Seminar (SHOTS).