FDCP HIGHLIGHTS THE PHILIPPINES AT FOCUS LONDON 2025

MANILA, PHILIPPINES – The Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP) is set to spotlight  the country’s film incentives and production support at FOCUS 2025, happening on December 8-9   at the Business Design Centre in London.  The agency will present a special session titled “The Philippines - Where Stories Find Support”.

FDCP OFFICIALLY OPENS APPLICATIONS FOR ISAPELIKULA

MANILA, PHILIPPINES – The Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP) formally opened the call for applications for the incubation program of ISAPELIKULA on November 15, 2025, with the submission period running until January 15, 2026. 

FDCP CONCLUDES PHILIPPINE FILM INDUSTRY MONTH 2025

MANILA, Philippines — The Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP) successfully concluded the Philippine Film Industry Month (PFIM) 2025, a nationwide celebration of Philippine cinema that brought together filmmakers, students, industry professionals, and audiences through programs on education, exhibition, and global collaboration.

FDCP’S CREATEPHFILMS MARKS RECORD SURGE IN APPLICATIONS AND GRANTEES, EMPOWERING FILIPINO STORYTELLERS

MANILA, PHILIPPINES – The Film Development Council of the Philippines reports a remarkable surge in both applications and grantees under its local incentive program, CreatePHFilms (CPH). Through this program, the FDCP continues to uphold its mandate of supporting the development, production, and post-production of feature-length films, as well as fostering the creation of short films, ensuring Filipino filmmakers have the tools and opportunity to bring their stories to life. 

FDCP, OLSBERG SPI RELEASE STRATEGIC ROADMAP TO BUILD A THRIVING PHILIPPINE FILM INDUSTRY

MANILA, PHILIPPINES – The Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP), in collaboration with international creative industries consultancy Olsberg SPI, officially launched ‘The Big Picture: Roadmap for the Future of the Film Industry of the Philippines’ on November 18, 2025. This release follows the two organization’s partnership agreement signed in November last year. 

FDCP TO PREMIERE RESTORED VERSION OF NATIONAL ARTIST GERARDO DE LEON’S 1951 CLASSIC ‘SISA’

MANILA, PHILIPPINES – The Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP) proudly announces the premiere of the digitally restored version of ‘Sisa’ (1951), directed by National Artist for Film and Broadcast Arts Gerardo de Leon. This special screening is set for October 27, 2025 (Monday) at the Metropolitan Theater, in celebration of the World Day for Audiovisual Heritage. This restoration, undertaken by  the Philippine Film Archive, forms part of the FDCP’s ongoing efforts to safeguard the country’s cinematic heritage. This event also marks the agency’s second restored film premiere for 2025.

FDCP WRAPS UP SUCCESSFUL PARTICIPATION AT ACFM AND BIFF 2025

BUSAN, SOUTH KOREA – The Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP) successfully concluded its participation at the Asian Contents & Film Market (ACFM) held from September 20 to 23, 2025 at Exhibition Center 2, BEXCO, Busan, alongside the Busan International Film Festival (BIFF) taking place from September 17 to 26.

FDCP LAUNCHES JUANFLIX MOBILE APP

MANILA, PHILIPPINES — Capping off the 5th Philippine Film Industry Month (PFIM), the Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP) will officially launch the JuanFlix Mobile App on September 27, 2025, at Robinsons Place Manila.

FDCP HONORS FILIPINAS BEHIND THE CAMERA AT PFIM 2025 GALA NIGHT

Manila, Philippines – September 11, 2025 — The Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP) marked a milestone in this year's Philippine Film Industry Month (PFIM) with its annual Gala Night, remembering the pioneering women of earlier generations who first carved space behind the camera, while honoring today's trailblazers who continue to move the industry forward.

FDCP ANNOUNCES SELECTED PROJECTS FOR FILM PHILIPPINES INCENTIVES CYCLE 2

MANILA, PHILIPPINES – The Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP) is proud to  announce the selected projects for Cycle 2 of the Film Philippines Incentives (FPI). The FPI offers two key funding programs, the International Co-Production Fund (ICOF) and the Film Location Incentive Program (FLIP), alongside a non-monetary support through the Film Location Engagement Desk (FLEX), which assists with government permits, locations, and logistics.