Movie News, Reviews
Following several consultations with the film industry stakeholders and the public, the Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP) has released Memorandum Circular (MC) No. 2019-01 with Policies and Guidelines … Continue Reading FDCP Releases New Policies & Guidelines on the Theatrical Release of Films in PH Cinemas
Now on its 24th year, the French Film Festival in the country started last June 12, 2019 as organized by the Embassy of France in the Philippines and supported by … Continue Reading French Film Festival to Showcase Philippine and French Cinema
“We have found our Doris.” That’s what producer Shandii Bacolod told us at the meet and greet of the historical movie ‘Culion.’ His biggest project to date after producing the … Continue Reading Jasmine Curtis-Smith Completes the Cast of ‘Culion,’ Feels Honored to be Part of the Historical Film
The Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP) continues its developmental programs for the empowerment of regional cinema with the first-ever Southern Voices Film Lab (SOVOLAB), which aims to advance … Continue Reading FDCP Hosts its First Session of Film Development in Davao
Although leprosy on the island-town of Culion was abolished in the 1980s, it was only in 2006 when it was declared a leprosy-free area by the World Health Organization. Writer Ricky Lee and … Continue Reading Culion: The Optimistic, The Believer, The Hopeless
The Philippine delegation for the fourth ASEAN International Film Festival & Awards (AIFFA) bagged three (3) major awards during AIFFA’s Red Carpet Gala Night held last April 27, 2019 at … Continue Reading Philippine Films Win Big at the ASEAN International Film Festival & Awards
The three main characters of Ricky Lee and Alvin Yapan’s historical drama ‘Culion’ are almost complete as multi-awarded actress Meryll Soriano joins Iza Calzado as Ditas, the one who has … Continue Reading Meryll Soriano Joins ‘Culion,’ Shares Their Historical Film Deserves a Spot at the MMFF 2019
THE CCP and Cinemalaya Foundation Inc. announces the finalists for the Short Film Category of the 2019 Cinemalaya Philippine Independent Film Festival. From 168 submitted entries, the selection committee, composed … Continue Reading Cinemalaya Announces Finalists for Short Film Category for 2019
To complete its final slate of films, the Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP)’ Pista ng Pelikulang Pilipino (PPP) is extending the deadline for submission of finished films or … Continue Reading Submission for the Pista ng Pelikulang Pilipino Year 3 Extended
Four (4) Filipino films gained international recognition at the 52nd Worldfest-Houston International Film Festival last April 13 at the WorldFest Remi Awards Gala at the HQ Westin Hotel in Houston, … Continue Reading Filipino Films Win Big at the Worldfest-Houston International Film Festival
“The Halt” (“Ang Hupa”), the new feature film by Berlinale’s Silver Bear Alfred Bauer Prize winner Lav Diaz, joins this year’s lineup of films for the prestigious Director’s Fortnight, a … Continue Reading Lav Diaz’s ‘Ang Hupa’ to Premiere in Cannes Film Festival
Filipino film director and editor Carlo Francisco Manatad’s first feature film project Whether the Weather is Fine (Kun Maupay Man It Panahon) received financing from Aide aux cinémas du monde (France’s World … Continue Reading Haiyan Film Project ‘Whether the Weather is Fine’ Receives French Film Grant
At the bloggers conference for her fragrance line HKT, Kapuso Actress Gabbi Garcia shares that she’s excited for the release of her first female-lead role movie ‘LSS (Last Song Syndrome)’ with boyfriend … Continue Reading #PPP2019: Gabbi Garcia Excited for Her First Lead Role in a Movie in ‘LSS (Last Song Syndrome)’
Following its vision to push the Filipino film industry to international heights, the Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP), the national film agency under the Office of the President, … Continue Reading FDCP Brings International Film Lab to Manila
Sinag Maynila 5 opened last Wednesday, April 3, 2019, at the Podium cinemas with “Lakbayan” a three-part omnibus film by National Artist Kidlat Tahimik, Brillante Mendoza, and Lav Diaz — … Continue Reading Sinag Maynila 2019 Opened with ‘Lakbayan’ at The Podium
Vice President Leni Robredo is elated over the growing support for her office’s Istorya ng Pag-asa Film Festival (INPFF), as it has received more entries from Filipino filmmakers for its … Continue Reading VP Leni Grateful for Support for Istorya ng Pag-asa Film Fest, More Pinoy Filmmakers Join 2019 Run
