The Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP) has selected eight (8) projects in development and two (2) projects in post-production for the First Cut Project Development and Editing Lab for Feature Films happening from April 11 to 17, 2019.

After the successful Werner Herzog and Rainer Werner Fassbinder retrospectives organized by the Goethe-Institut in Manila these past two years, the Goethe-Institut will now present the works of the well-acclaimed German filmmaker, Wim Wenders, who among Herzog and Fassbinder was a principal member of the New German Cinema of the 1970s. Nine award-winning Wim Wenders feature films and a documentary will be screened for free every weekend at 4 pm starting this April 27 to May 26 at the Cinematheque Centre Manila.

Learn more about the Philippines’ colorful history and discover the stories of Filipino historical figures by watching biopics during the National Heroes Retrospective Film Festival. Organized by the Shangri-La Plaza in partnership with the Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP), the Festival happens from June 19 to 22, 2019 at Shangri-La Plaza’s Red Carpet Cinema 4, which coincides with national hero Jose Rizal's 158th birth anniversary last June 19.

To honor the 500th anniversary of Leonardo da Vinci’s death, “Essere Leonardo da Vinci, un’intervista impossibile (Being Leonardo da Vinci, an impossible interview)” directed by Italian screenwriter, director, and actor Massimiliano Finazzer Flory is set to have its premiere in the country during the 22nd Cine Europa this November 19, 2019 at 7:30 PM at the Cinematheque Centre Manila.

Spain's fifth edition of the Bridging the Gap (BTG) Animation Lab has selected Filipino animated TV series project “Alphabesties” by Neema B. Ejercito to take part in its intensive workshop sessions this July 14 to 20, 2019 in Tenerife, Spain. Produced by Toast & Brew Studios, “Alphabesties” is the only Filipino project chosen for this year’s Lab.

Four Filipino films are among the impressive roster of the 366 movies being showcased at the 25th Kolkata International Film Festival (KIFF) in Kolkata, India.

Three (3) finalists of Pista ng Pelikulang Pilipino (PPP) 3 were announced by the Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP) last March 28 at a press conference held at Gloria Maris at Gateway Mall, Cubao, Quezon City.

Now on its 24th year, the French Film Festival in the country started last June 12, 2019 as organized by the Embassy of France in the Philippines and supported by the Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP). The Festival offers an alternative form of cinema with a lineup of 15 contemporary French films that explore the depths of human relationships and the importance of family.

For the first time in 37 years, the Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP) joins the Film Academy of the Philippines (FAP) in co-organizing the prestigious Luna Awards, which is regarded as the Philippine counterpart of the Academy Awards. The partnership between FDCP and FAP shows their commitment to work hand-in-hand in ensuring competence and excellence in the Philippine movie industry. The Luna Awards has a distinct voting process because nominees are voted for by their peers—nominees per category are voted for by industry professionals from the same sector.

In line with the celebration of Sandaan: the One Hundred Years of Philippine Cinema and Mother’s Day, the Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP) will honor the contributions of veteran actress Anita Linda to the Philippine cinema at the “Sandaan: Dunong ng Isang Ina” event on June 16, 2019 at 2:30 PM at the Cinematheque Centre Manila where she will be given an achievement award for her contributions as an actress and mentor to the film industry. “The Life of Anita Linda: An Exhibit” will also be featured at the Cinematheque highlighting the various stages of her life as an actress, including her notable films and roles, as well as memorabilia from her life and career.