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.

SINE KABATAAN SHORT FILM FESTIVAL RETURNS FOR ITS 8TH EDITION AT SHANGRI-LA PLAZA

MANILA, PHILIPPINES— In celebration of Philippine Film Industry Month (PFIM), the Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP) proudly presents Sine Kabataan Short Film Festival 2025. Now in its 8th edition, the festival will showcase a diverse lineup of ten (10) short films by young filmmakers from across the regions, premiering September 5-7, 2025, at the Red Carpet Cinemas in Shangri-La Plaza, Mandaluyong.

FDCP HONORS THE FILIPINA FILMMAKER AT PHILIPPINE FILM INDUSTRY MONTH 2025

MANILA, PHILIPPINES – This September, the spotlight shines on the women who shaped, led and transformed our cinema as the Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP) celebrates Philippine Film Industry Month (PFIM) 2025 with a vibrant lineup of programs and events for all kinds of Filipino cineastes.

I LOVE A CHALLENGE–DIREK JOSE JAVIER REYES REAPPOINTED AS CHAIRMAN AND CEO OF FDCP

MANILA, PHILIPPINES – Acclaimed filmmaker and educator Direk Jose Javier Reyes has been reappointed as Chairman and CEO of the Film Development Council of the Philippines, following the successful completion of his partial term in office.

FDCP OPENS THE SECOND CYCLE OF CREATEPHFILMS FUNDING PROGRAM

MANILA, PHILIPPINES – The Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP), in its continued commitment to support skilled and talented Filipino filmmakers, is pleased to announce the opening of applications for Cycle 2 of CreatePHFilms running from July 5 to 25, 2025.

THE FDCP TEAMS UP WITH FEST FILM LAB TO TRAIN FILIPINO FILMMAKERS

MANILA, PHILIPPINES – The Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP) brings the prestigious Fest Film Lab to the country for the first time, offering Filipino filmmakers a rare opportunity to learn from global industry experts. From July 12 - 17, 2025, the inaugural Fest Film Lab workshop in the Philippines will be held at Seda Manila Bay, featuring a series of specialized workshops designed to sharpen the skills of local filmmakers.

FDCP Announces Opening of Film Philippines Incentives 2025 Cycle 2

MANILA, PHILIPPINES – Following the success of Cycle 1 of the Film Philippines Incentives (FPI) program, the Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP) officially opens Cycle 2 from July 2, 2025, to July 21, 2025. The incentives guidelines have been updated to cater short film formats under the International Co-Production Fund (ICOF).

HABITS AND PREFERENCES OF FILIPINO VIEWERS OF LOCAL FILMS IN METRO MANILA PHILIPPINES

MAKATI, PHILIPPINES – The Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP) in partnership with De La Salle University’s Social Research and Development Center (DLSU-SRDC), has released a comprehensive study on the viewing habits of Filipino audiences in Metro Manila. This follows the signing of a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) between the two institutions on March 5, 2024. 

THE FDCP SIGNS PH-FRANCE CINEMATIC CO-PRODUCTION TREATY

CANNES, FRANCE – The Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP) and France’s Centre National du Cinéma et de l'image animée or National Centre for Cinematography (CNC) have officially signed the Philippine-France Cinematographic Co-production Agreement at the 78th Cannes International Film Festival. 

FDCP TO SCREEN RESTORED VERSION OF NORA AUNOR’S 1984 FILM ‘MERIKA

MANILA, PHILIPPINES – The Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP) proudly presents the premiere of the digitally restored version of ‘Merika (1984) by Gil Portes at the Metropolitan Theater on May 18, 2025. This restoration is part of the council's ongoing commitment to preserving Philippine cinema through the Philippine Film Archive.