France's International Program Produire au Sud Puts a Spotlight on PH Cinema on its 20th Anniversary
MANILA, PHILIPPINES, NOVEMBER 22, 2021 — The Produire au Sud (PAS), the international training program designed for young directors and producers from Africa, Latin America, and Asia, and the professional side of the Festival des 3 Continents (also known as the Three Continents Festival), with the Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP) as its official partner, presents one film and one film project representing the country in the festival from November 20 to 26 in Nantes, France.
New Added Features and Brand New Look for FDCP Channel Streaming Platform
MANILA, PHILIPPINES, NOVEMBER 19, 2021 — To further promote ‘edutainment’ on its streaming platform and make it more accessible to local and international audiences, the Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP) upgrades FDCP Channel’s website with additional features.
3 Filipino films competing in the prestigious Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival
MANILA, PHILIPPINES, NOVEMBER 15, 2021 — On its 25th year, Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival (PÖFF) selected three films from the Philippines to participate in its film festival happening in Tallinn and Tartu, Estonia which started last November 12 and will conclude on November 28, 2021.
DTI issues guidelines on reopening of entertainment and leisure venues: Cinemas to re-open at 50% capacity as NCR shifts to Alert Level 2
MANILA, PHILIPPINES, NOVEMBER 11, 2021 — Metro Manila eases into Alert Level 2 allowing maximum 50% indoor venue capacity for entertainment and recreational establishments from November 5 to November 21, 2021, backed by the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) issued minimum public health standards and protocols.
Alien Cat Discovers Diverse Filipino Culture in Upcoming ‘Heneral Tuna’ Episode on FDCP Channel
MANILA, PHILIPPINES, NOVEMBER 4, 2021 — The animated series “Heneral Tuna” by Avid Liongoren of Rocketsheep Studio with the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) will release its fourth episode “Ang Pancit Hiraya” on the Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP) Channel on November 5 at 7 P.M.
Four Filipino Films Hold its World Premiere at Tokyo International Film Festival
Award-winning director Mikhail Red’s "Arisaka" and the multi-awarded filmmaker Brillante Mendoza’s "Resbak" will compete in the Main Competition section of the festival that showcases feature films from around the world, where both films will have their world premiere. "The Brokers" by Daniel R. Palacio will have its world premiere in the Asian Future section, and Mendoza’s "Gensan Punch" will screen in the Gala Selection for its Japanese premiere in TIFF.
FDCP Fully Vaccinates 5,000+ Film & Entertainment Workers through its #GoodJab Vax Program
MANILA, PHILIPPINES, OCTOBER 26, 2021 — A total of 5,102 film and audiovisual workers have been fully vaccinated under the Film Development Council of the Philippines’ (FDCP) #GoodJab Vaccination Program in partnership with the Quezon City (QC) and Manila City Government.
Filipino Film ‘Circle of Bones’ Gets US Theatrical Release
MANILA, PHILIPPINES, OCTOBER 26, 2021 — The Filipino action-horror indie, Circle of Bones, written and directed by Vincent Soberano, started showing in theaters last October 22 in ten major cities across the US.
FDCP, NCCA Promote Filipino Values with Free Animated Series ‘Heneral Tuna’ on FDCP Channel
MANILA, PHILIPPINES, OCTOBER 22, 2021 — In line with the Film Development Council of the Philippines’ (FDCP) advocacy to champion ‘edutainment’, the FDCP Channel platform is airing the animated series “Heneral Tuna” for free starting on October 15 with a new episode every Friday at 7 P.M.
FDCP’s Funding Program Awards PHP 17.3 Million to 28 Filipino Film Projects
MANILA, PHILIPPINES, OCTOBER 21, 2021 — To show its continued support for the production and development of Filipino films, the CreatePHFilms, the public funding initiative of the Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP), has selected 28 Filipino film projects as recipients of CreatePHFilms funding program amounting to a total of PHP 17.3 million of selective funds.