Binging During Quarantine: Ang Huling Cha-Cha ni Anita

The Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP) continues to shower us with rainbow-themed films, engaging film talks, and colorful events to keep the Pride Month celebration loud and proud until the end of the month.

FDCP Statement on the Passing of Former President Benigno Aquino III

The Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP) mourns the demise of former Philippine President Benigno Simeon "Noynoy" Cojuangco Aquino III, who passed away on June 24, 2021, at the age of 61.

Building a Culture of Safety: FDCP, DOLE Offer 2nd Safety and Health Officers Certification Training for Free

​​​​​​​MANILA, PHILIPPINES, MAY 18, 2021 — After its successful first run last April with a total of 45 graduates, the Safe Filming Program of the Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP), in partnership with the Department of Labor and Employment – Occupational Safety and Health Center (DOLE-OSHC), is now accepting participants for the 2nd Safety and Health Officers Training Seminar (SHOTS).

FDCP Selects Documentary Filmmakers for 1st PH Delegation to Sheffield Doc/Fest

MANILA, PHILIPPINES, MAY 17, 2021 — In line with its thrust to promote Filipino documentary films and projects around the world, for the first time, the Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP) has partnered with the 28th edition of the Sheffield Doc/Fest to bring a country of up-and-coming documentary projects looking for international partners.

FDCP at Quezon City Gov't, Sinimulan ang Bakuna Nights para sa 1,500 na Film & AV Workers

MAYNILA, PILIPINAS, HUNYO 28, 2021 — Aabot sa 1,500 na film at audiovisual (AV) workers ang mababakunahan sa “Bakuna Nights para sa Film at Entertainment Workers” ng Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP) at Quezon City (QC) Government sa pamamagitan ng programang #QCProtekTODO.

International Silent Film Festival Manila Launches Silent Film Competition on its 15th Year

Mit Out Sound, the country’s first film lab on silent filmmaking, will culminate with a Silent Short Film Competition at the International Silent Film Festival Manila in November

Daniel Padilla Starrer 'Kun Maupay Man It Panahon' Gets World Premiere in Prestigious Locarno Film Festival in Switzerland

MANILA, PHILIPPINES, JULY 2, 2021 — Carlo Francisco Manatad’s first feature film “Kun Maupay Man It Panahon (Whether the Weather is Fine)” is part of the official selection of the 74th Locarno Film Festival in Switzerland, where it will have its world premiere in the Concorso Cineasti del Presente (Filmmakers of the Present) section.

FDCP Philippine Film Archive Secures Membership in International Federation of Film Archives

MANILA, PHILIPPINES, MAY 10, 2021 — Filipino film archiving recently marked a milestone when the Philippine Film Archive (PFA), a division of the Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP), became an Associate Member of the International Federation of Film Archives (FIAF).

FDCP’s Sine Kabataan Awards P100K Film Grants to 10 Finalists

MANILA, PHILIPPINES, MAY 6, 2021 — Ten (10) young filmmakers have been selected as finalists in the 4th edition of the Sine Kabataan Short Film Competition and will each receive a PHP 100,000 grant as fund to use in the production of their respective short films.

From Zamboanga to the World: 'Cangrejos' Bags P1M Co-Production Fund from FDCP's Southern Voices Film Lab

MANILA, PHILIPPINES, JULY 5, 2021 — “Cangrejos” directed by Zurich Chan and produced by Gale Osorio was declared the best Mindanaoan project at the 1st Southern Voices Film Lab (SoVo Lab) Awarding Ceremony held by the Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP) on June 27.