ENTERTAINMENT NEWS, REVIEWS
A new development platform for Mindanao stories has been created by the Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP) through the Southern Voices Film Lab (SOVOLAB). This is an opportunity to discover the diverse and unique stories and perspectives from the South and give them the chance to develop and find the path to become …
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The Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP) furthers its programs to encourage Filipino filmmakers to develop and elevate their films and stories by international standards by bringing the First Cut Lab to Manila this April. First Cut is an international project development and editing lab dedicated to refining long feature fiction films in the …
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It was a night of celebration with music, visuals, and warm company among the local film industry as the Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP) held its Film Ambassadors’ Night last February 10 at Samsung Hall, Taguig City. Started off by a networking hour before the main program for awarding the honorees who brought …
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The Camera Obscura Artistic Excellence Award is the highest honor given by the Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP) during the annual Film Ambassadors’ Night to films, filmmakers, and artists whose outstanding achievements and breakthroughs have positively inspired the Philippine film industry to aspire to greater heights. This year’s three (3) awardees are given …
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The biggest network executives in the Philippines are on the spotlight as they come together to share their insights on the country’s media and entertainment industry during the Asia TV Forum & Market (ATF)’s Leaders’ Summit. The event, which centers on the theme “The Next New,” focuses on discovering the latest trends and addressing the creative challenges …
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The Film Development Council of the Philippines has been designated as the lead agency for the celebration of the Centennial Year of Philippine Cinema from September 12, 2019 to September 11, 2020. Pursuant to Presidential Proclamation 622 Series of 2018, the Centennial Year of Philippine Cinema was declared in honor of Dalagang Bukid by Jose …
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 …
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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Supported by the Film Development Council of the Philippines, Filipino filmmakers and films are well-represented this year at the Berlin International Film Festival with films in competition and filmmakers participating in the Berlinale Talents and Co-Production Market. Lav Diaz’s “Ang Panahon ng Halimaw” (Season of the Devil) is an official entry to the Main Competition …
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