ENTERTAINMENT NEWS, REVIEWS
The Society of Philippine Entertainment Editors’ 2nd EDDYS (Entertainment Editors’ Choice) will screen two best film nominees during the two-day workshops of the Film Development of the Philippines (FDCP). TBA’s Birdshot and T-Rex Entertainment’s Deadma Walking will unreel on May 26 and 27 at the Cinematheque Center Manila of FDCP. The free film showings, in line with Globe’s #playitright …
The Manunuri ng Pelikulang Pilipino has announced the nominees for the prestigious film award recognition –the 41st Gawad Urian– happening on June 14 (Thursday) at the ABS-CBN Vertis Tent and will be airing live on Cinema One at 7pm. Leading this year’s list is the film “Respeto” with 12 nominations including Best Picture, Best …
In continuing its efforts to promote Philippine Cinema in the international scene and create more opportunities for Filipino producers to find international collaborators, the Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP) once again leads the Filipino delegation to Cannes International Film Festival and Marche Du Film from May 8-19, 2018 in Cannes, France. Cannes International Film …
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Placing importance on Filipino documentary films and its impact on not just Philippine cinema but in society, theFilm Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP), through the SineSaysay Documentary Film Lab and Showcase announced its documentary film finalists during a Press Conference last May 7, 2018 in Quezon City. SineSaysay has two categories: 1.Bagong Sibol Documentary …
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For the Film Development Council of the Philippines, the positive response to the first year of the Pista ng Pelikulang Pilipino (PPP) was the beginning of a tradition that not only celebrates Philippine Cinema but actively support its growth and development. Launched in August 2017, PPP is a seven-day exclusive screening of quality genre Filipino …
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MAY 3, 2018. The official nominees for the 66th FAMAS Awards were announced at Victorino’s Restaurant, Quezon City. Here are the nominees: BEST ORIGINAL SONG “TWELVE” – 12 “ANG PANDAY” – Ang Panday “GITIK-GITIK” – Balangiga: Howling Wilderness “KATUROG NA” – Balangiga: Howling Wilderness “YUNG PAKIRAMDAM” – Changing Partners “ALAALARAWAN” – Kiko Boksingero “PARA SA …
In celebration of the One Hundred Years of Philippine Cinema, the Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP) will be leading a big delegation of Filipino filmmakers, artists, and members of the academe with the Philippines chosen as the Country of Focus in the Far East Film Festival happening on April 24 to 29 in …
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Before his big comeback on the mainstream scene via “Meet Me in St. Gallen,” Carlo Aquino starred in the low-budgeted sci-fi film entry at the Cinema One Originals Festival 2017 titled “Throwback Today.” But what made Carlo Aquino say yes to an independent film? Well, Throwback Today wants to answer one of our what ifs – what if we can contact …
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After the success last year, the Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP) will once again be hosting the second year of the Pista ng Pelikulang Pilipino (PPP) on August 15-21, 2018. In partnership with all the theaters in the country, PPP will be selecting eight (8) films to have their Philippine premiere during the …
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This April, the Film Development Council of the Philippines is featuring three (3) independently produced films of 2017 through Cine Lokal, all set to screen in eight (8) SM Cinemas, focusing on the daily real life struggles of people who are short-changed by life but with big dreams. Opening this Friday, April 6 is Mga …
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