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Mercedes Cabral’s Berlinale Feature ‘Enjoy Your Stay’ to Open Cinemalaya 2026

Fresh off its acclaimed world premiere in the Berlinale Panorama section of the 2026 Berlin International Film Festival, Dominik Locher’s latest feature film, Enjoy Your Stay, has been officially selected to open the 22nd Cinemalaya Philippine Independent Film Festival. Presented by the Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP) in collaboration with Belgium-based sales agent Be For Films, the film boasts a compelling screenplay penned by Honeylyn Joy Alipio. Local audiences can catch the film’s grand Philippine Premiere on August 6, 2026, at 7:30 PM at the Red Carpet Cinemas 1 & 2 in Shangri-La Plaza, with admission offered completely free to the public.

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FDCP Presents: A Curation of World Cinema 2026

The Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP) is set to bring back FDCP Presents: A Curation of World Cinema, its annual program showcasing internationally acclaimed films from around the world. Catch ‘It Was Just An Accident’ by Jafar Panahi, ‘Sentimental Value’ by Joachim Trier, ‘The Sound of Falling’ by Mascha Schilinski and ‘Resurrection’ by Bi Gan at select cinemas on January 28 – February 3.

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FDCP to celebrate the enduring legacy of Eddie Romero and National Artists for Film in a nationwide Philippine Film Industry Month 2024

The FDCP, under its government mandate, leads the Philippine Film Industry Month (PFIM). In its fourth year, PFIM 2024 promises an unforgettable tribute to the nation’s cinematic heritage, with the theme ‘Tuloy ang Tradisyon ng Pelikulang Pilipino,’ honoring the legacies of National Artists for Film, especially marking the 100th birth anniversary of Eddie Romero.