CANNES, FRANCE –The Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP) is representing the country at the 78th Cannes Film Festival, from May 13 to 24, 2025. The Cannes Film Festival, one of the most prestigious film industry events in the world, offers a valuable platform for the Philippine delegation to amplify the country's presence in global cinema. 

Running concurrently is Marché du Film, the festival’s industry market, where Filipino film professionals will engage in screenings, pitching sessions, and key networking opportunities with international stakeholders.

The Philippines also brings a powerful slate of films, highlighting the richness of Philippine cinema. Leading the lineup is the premiere of Lav Diaz’s Magellan, alongside Arvin Belarmino and Kyla Danelle Romero’s short film Agapito, which is competing in the festival.

Also featured are three notable international co-productions — Renoir by Chie Hayakawa, co-produced by Daluyong Studios and Nathan Studios; Ali by Adnan Al Rajeev with a screenplay by Arvin Belarmino and Kyla Danelle Romero, co-produced by Katalog Films; and Bleat! by Ananth Subramaniam, co-produced by Epicmedia Productions.

In addition, Magnetic Letters by Demie Dangla, part of the Speedy Pitches! X Spotlighted Projects 2025, joins the roster.

On top of this diverse lineup of films, key Filipino industry players are also set to make their mark. Producers Christelle Lou Dychango, Geo Lumuntad, and Ma-an L. Asuncion-Dagnalan are confirmed to participate in the Producers Network from May 14 to 19.

The Philippine-Singapore Pavilion features nine (9) distinguished Filipino production companies alongside eleven (11) Singaporean organizations, further solidifying the country’s visibility and collaborative potential within the global film community. 

With this mission, the FDCP aims to further ignite the nation’s growing presence and influence in international cinema. As the Philippines makes a mark in Cannes, it reaffirms its commitment to becoming a strong and dynamic force on the global cinematic stage.

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