ENTERTAINMENT NEWS, REVIEWS
In honor and recognition of Filipino films and filmmakers who made waves internationally, the Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP) is hosting this year’s FDCP Film Ambassadors’ Night on February 9, 2018 at Sampaguita Gardens, New Manila, Quezon City. “Our Film Ambassadors’ Night is the best way to start the year. It’s a special night which …
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The most-awarded film of 2016 is going to have another run at eight (8) SM Cinemas this JULY 7-13 via CINE LOKAL. Eduardo Roy Jr.’s third film stars Hasmine Killip (as Jane) and Ronwaldo Martin (as Aries), who play a couple of street-dwelling petty thieves. These two teenagers are parents to Baby Arjan, who is kidnapped by …
Last Friday, May 12, 2017, the Film Development Council of the Philippines gave a special recognition to Mother Lily Monteverde for her invaluable contribution to the Philippine Film Industry. The special celebration was attended by veteran directors Joel Lamangan and Maryo J. delos Reyes, the partners behind Idea First – Directors Jun Lana and Perci …
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THE EVENT Pista ng Pelikulang Pilipino is a week-long celebration where theaters nationwide will exclusively screen Filipino films un kine with the Buwan ng Wika. This feetive event is organized by the Film Development Council of the Philippines in partnership with the following theaters nationwide: Araneta Center Ayala Malls Cinemas Cash & Carry Cinemas Century …
Strengthening its commitment to support Philippine cinema, the Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP) and SM Cinema launch Cine Lokal—a new cinema line that will house independent, award-winning films and FDCP programs in select SM Cinema branches across the country starting April 2017. FDCP Chairperson and CEO Liza Diño and SM Lifestyle Entertainment, Inc. …
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In fulfillment of its mandate to undertake activities that will promote the Filipino local film industry in foreign markets, the Film Development Council of the Philippines is heading the country’s delegation to the 2017 Hong Kong Filmart on March 13-17 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibit Centre. As one of Asia’s largest entertainment market, the HK …
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In celebration of the International Women’s Month, the Film Development Council of the Philippines is partnering with Instituto Cervantes for the screening of women-themed Spanish films from March 4-25, 2017 at the FDCP Cinematheque Manila, Ermita, Manila. Dubbed as Espacio Femenino (Women Space), the film series will feature four (4) documentaries directed by female Spanish directors which highlights …
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An impressive nine (9) Filipino films will be participating in the Osaka Asian Film Festival 2017, three (3) of which are part of the main competition section. Jerrold Tarog’sBliss, Sigrid Andrea Bernardo’s Kita Kita, and Borgy Torre’s Tisayare part of the competition section and will compete with thirteen (13) other Asian films for the Grand …
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Closing Arts Month celebrations, the Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP) is set to launch the first edition of “Xperimento Pelikula,” a series of events centered on experimental cinema, by screening a program by The Kalampag Tracking Agency (KTA) on February 28, 2017, 7p.m., at the FDCP Cinematheque Centre Manila. The KTA, a program of …
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The Film Development Council of the Philippines and the Optical Media Board on February 7, 2017 signed a Memorandum of Agreement to mainstream the release of clearances for Filipino films participating in international festivals and film featured for cultural exchange programs. Signed by FDCP Chair Liza Diño and OMB Chair Anselmo Adriano, the Agreement would …
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