ENTERTAINMENT NEWS, REVIEWS
The Commission on Higher Education (CHED), Unified Student Financial Assistance System for Tertiary Education (UniFAST), and Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP) launched two (2) film projects for students to participate in film labs and vlog webinars that will hone and develop their skills in film production. In a virtual press launch, the short …
MANILA, PHILIPPINES, AUGUST 26, 2021 — Beginning this year, the Philippines will officially celebrate and commemorate the heritage, significance, and legacy of Philippine Cinema through Philippine Film Industry Month in September, an annual month-long observation mandated by President Rodrigo Duterte. The Film Development Council of Philippines (FDCP), as the lead agency in observing Philippine Film …
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MANILA, PHILIPPINES, JUNE 28, 2021 — A total of 1,500 film and audiovisual (AV) workers will be vaccinated during the “Bakuna Nights para sa Film at Entertainment Workers,” a partnership between the Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP) and Quezon City (QC) Government’s #QCProtekTODO program. Launched on June 24 at the Quezon City Hall …
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MANILA, PHILIPPINES, JUNE 21, 2021 — Eight Filipino films, featuring five titles in the Eddie Garcia Retrospective section, are selected to participate in Italy’s Far East Film Festival (FEFF) in Udine from June 24 to July 2 in a hybrid form with both in-person and online showings. FEFF is the largest festival in Europe specializing …
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MANILA, PHILIPPINES, JUNE 1, 2021 — In celebration of Pride Month this June, the Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP) will hold the 2nd PelikuLAYA: LGBTQIA+ Film Festival online from June 4 to 30. With the theme “Sama-Sama, Lahat Rarampa!”, this year’s PelikuLAYA aims to further empower the members of the LGBTQIA+ community through …
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2019 multi-awarded French historical drama movie ‘Portrait of a Lady on Fire’ is finally getting a Philippine release online via FDCP’s online platform fdcpchannel.ph starting June 4. In 18th century France a young painter, Marianne, is commissioned to do the wedding portrait of Héloïse without her knowing. Therefore, Marianne must observe her model by day …
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MANILA, PHILIPPINES, MAY 19, 2021 — The FilmPhilippines Office (FPO) of the Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP) has selected six films to be grantees in the recently concluded Cycle 1 of the FilmPhilippines Incentives Program, bringing the total amount of incentives for 2021’s first cycle to at least PHP 27.4 million. The lone Film …
MANILA, PHILIPPINES, MAY 12, 2021 — On its 15th year, the International Silent Film Festival Manila (ISFFM) has stepped up efforts to promote silent filmmaking in the Philippines by establishing Mit Out Sound (MOS): International Silent Film Lab 2021. The ISFFM is a joint partnership among the Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP), Embassy of France …
“Completing a film born out of passion is a reward in itself. Being honored for it is an inspiration and a validation that we are on the right track.” These are words from Alfred Vargas, lead actor and producer of the indie film ”Kaputol”, after receiving his trophy sent to him as an honoree, together …
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MANILA, PHILIPPINES, FEBRUARY 16, 2021 — The Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP) has named the 60 honorees and special awardees for this year’s 5th Film Ambassadors’ Night (FAN) as well as the performers for the online event that will take place on February 28. The FAN, an annual event spearheaded by the FDCP since …