FILM TALKS 

Designed for aspiring, emerging filmmakers and other audiences who want to learn more about filmmaking with leading film personalities as mentors sharing the latest on the craft,  the years of experience, best practices, techniques, and insider knowledge straight from the industry masters.

FACULTY SYMPOSIUM

A three-day workshop designed for educators handling arts courses and media literacy programs. The program aims to refresh and update educators with the latest on the art and craft of filmmaking which eventually will be conveyed to the students. 

Topics Include: 

• Understanding Film Through Education 
• Creating Film Synergy in the Student Body 
• Basic Tools: A Crash Course on Filmmaking for Educators

BASIC WORKSHOPS

Designed for aspiring and emerging filmmakers who have interest in films. A series of workshops on the different film elements from pre-production to post-production. 

Film Elements: 

• Production Management 
• Creative Producing 
• Production Design 
• Scriptwriting 
• Acting 
• Stunt Movement
• Cinematography
• Directing
• Post Production Supervision and Management
• Editing 
• Sound Design 
• Musical Score

ADVANCED CLASSES

Designed for emerging and practicing filmmakers and/or film practitioners aiming to further develop their skills in the chosen field of filmmaking.

MASTER AND INTENSIVE CLASSES

Designed for established filmmakers aiming to master their skills in the chosen field of filmmaking.

2021 PARTNERS

ONLINE BASIC WORKSHOPS ON FILMMAKING

• UNSUNG SARILING BAYANI (FDCP-led event)

2020 PARTNERS

• ONLINE BASIC WORKSHOPS ON FILMMAKING
• Tagum City (in partnership with the City Government of Tagum)
• Sorsogon Province (in partnership with the Provincial Government of Sorsogon) 
• Documentary Production Workshop for ELCAC Stories (in partnership with the Philippine Information Agency Region XI)
• Sagay City (in partnership with Sagay City Tourism and Information Office)

2019 PARTNERS

FACULTY SYMPOSIUM – 6 locations

• Sorsogon City, Sorsogon (in partnership with Sorsogon National High School)
• Cinematheque Centre-Nabunturan, Compostela Valley
• DepEd Bangued, Abra (in partnership with DepEd Bangued and Sine Abreno Film Festival)
• Sagay City, Negros Occidental (in partnership with Sagay National High School)
• Davao City (in partnership with Holy Cross of Davao College)
• Panabo City, Davao Del Norte (in partnership with Davao Del Norte State College)
• BASIC WORKSHOPS ON FILMMAKING – 2 locations
• Tuguegarao City, Cagayan Valley (in partnership with the Prov’l Govt. of Cagayan)
• Cinematheque Centre-Davao
• PELIKULA LEKTURA, monthly lecture series as part of the Philippine Cinema 100 Years’ Celebration (in partnership with the UP Film Institute)

2018 PARTNERS

FACULTY SYMPOSIUM – 5 locations

• Daet, Camarines Norte (In partnership with the Provincial Government of Camarines Norte)
• Los Baños, Laguna (In partnership with the University of the Philippines – Los Banos, Laguna & the Pelikulab)
• Nasipit, Agusan Del Norte (In partnership with St. Michael College of CARAGA)
• Tuguegarao City, Cagayan (In partnership with the North Luzon Cinema Guild)
• Boac, Marinduque (In partnership with Marinduque State College)

BASIC WORKSHOPS ON FILMMAKING – 8 locations

• Naga City (in partnership with Center for Culture and the Arts of the Ateneo de Naga University)
• Burauen, Leyte (in partnership with the Local Government of Burauen)
• Cinematheque-Centre-Manila
• Cinematheque Centre-Davao 
• Cinematheque Centre-Iloilo
• Tuguegarao City, Cagayan Valley( in partnership North Luzon Cinema Guild)
• Imus, Cavite (in partnership with Youth Affairs Office of the City Government of Imus, Cavite)
• Nasipit, Agusan Del Norte (in partnership with SineBugsay: The CARAGA Region Film Festival and the St. Michael College of CARAGA)

ADVANCED CLASSES – 1 location

• Cinematheque Centre-Davao

2017 PARTNERS

FACULTY SYMPOSIUM – 15 Regions/Cities

• Davao City (Cinematheque Centre--Davao)
• Baguio City (Cinematheque Centre-Baguio)   
• Naga City (In partnership with Ateneo de Naga University)
• Iloilo City (Cinematheque Centre-Iloilo)
• Zamboanga City (Cinematheque Centre-Zamboanga)
• Manila City (Cinematheque Centre-Manila)
• Ozamiz City (In partnership with CineAnimo Film Festival & La Salle Univesity-Ozamiz)
• Bacolod City (In partnership with The Negros Museum)
• Cagayan de Oro City (In partnership with the former Cinemagis Film Festival & Xavier University-Ateneo De Cagayan)
• Burauen, Leyte (In partnership with the Local Government of Burauen, Leyte)
• San Fernando City, Pampanga (In partnership with City of San Fernando Tourism and Investment Promotion Office)
• General Santos City (In partnership with Ramon Magsaysay Memorial Colleges)
• Cebu City (In partnership with Active Vista, Binisaya Movement, & UP-Cebu)
• Batac, Ilocos Norte (In partnership with the Provincial Government of Ilocos Norte)
• Echague, Isabela (In partnership with the Local Government of Echague)

BASIC WORKSHOPS ON FILMMAKING – 3 Regions/Cities

• Davao City (in partnership with the Mindanao Film and Television Development Foundation, Inc.)
• Iloilo City (in partnership with Cinekasimanwa: The Western Visayas Film Festival)
• Bacolod City (in partnership with The Negros Museum and Piaya Broadcasting Network)

ADVANCED CLASSES

• FDCP Cinematheques

SANDAAN: THE PHILIPPINE CINEMA CENTENNIAL – 1 City

• Regional Conference - San Carlos University, Cebu City

I. PROPONENTS 

1. Regional film and cultural organizations 

2. Local Government Units 

3. Provincial Government Units 

4. Colleges and Universities including legitimate school-based film societies / film clubs

5. Government Agencies

The abovementioned proponents may partner with FDCP for preferred film education and training programs which can be a part of their regular programs and activities subject to the agreed terms and conditions. 

II. QUALIFICATION

1. The organization must be a member of the FDCP National Registry. If not yet a member, the organization can apply for membership via the FDCP website.

2. The organization must have a clear record with the FDCP and must not have any outstanding clearance issues from other FDCP assistance programs.

III. REQUIREMENTS 

1. Letter of intent addressed to the Chairperson and Chief Executive Officer of FDCP 

2. For regional and cultural organizations: endorsement letter or certificate of recognition from the LGU

3. Copy of the FDCP National Registry Membership ID

4. Accomplished Application Form

5. Background and briefer of the Project

6. Profile of the organization

7. Clearance certificate from previous FDCP assistance availed (if applicable) 

IV. PROCESSING AND APPROVAL 

1. Submission of Requirements. Requirements must be submitted to FDCP at least three (3) months or sixty (60) days prior to the proposed schedule of film education activities. Send accomplished application form and requirements to
   [email protected] with the subject [Application] FDCP Film School [Types of film education and training program]. Applications made after the event’s activities will not be accepted. 

2. Technical Committee Evaluation. Once all requirements are submitted, the FDCP Technical Committee will evaluate the application. During evaluation, the committee may approve or may require additional requirements if deemed necessary. If the application has not been met, the Technical Committee may discuss other possible support the FDCP may extend. Otherwise, the application will be disapproved. 

3. Declaration And Agreement. Upon the approval of the Technical Committee, both parties, FDCP and the proponent, shall discuss and agree upon their responsibilities. The assistance work flow will only start once the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) is signed by both parties. A SIGNED MOA between FDCP and the PROPONENT indicates the commitment of both parties to the program. It must be FINALIZED BEFORE the start of the event/program.

V. For inquiries and further clarifications:

Ms. Rikka Javier
Program Supervisor, Talent Development Unit
Development Support Division
[email protected]

Ms. Rizzalyn E. Vales
Programs Officer, Talent Development Unit
Development Support Division
[email protected]