Full Circle Lab Philippines Returns with Online Edition, New Lab for Creative Producers

MANILA, PHILIPPINES, JULY 14, 2021 — Full Circle Lab Philippines, organized by the Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP) in partnership with Tatino Films, will have another virtual edition from September 20 to October 1 as the capacity-building program led by international industry experts continues to support Filipino and Southeast Asian filmmakers in enhancing their projects to become globally competitive. 

Film & Audiovisual Workers, Freelancers Now Eligible for Vaccination under A4 Priority Group

MANILA, PHILIPPINES, JUNE 8, 2021 — Film and audiovisual (AV) workers can now register with their respective local government units (LGUs) for their vaccination after the Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases (IATF) simplified and expanded the A4 Priority Group for the country’s vaccination plan to cover private sector workers and freelancers who work outside their homes.

Film & Audiovisual Workers at Freelancers, Maaaring Mabakunahan sa ilalim ng A4 Priority Group

MAYNILA, PILIPINAS, HUNYO 8, 2021 - Maaari nang magparehistro ang film at audiovisual (AV) workers sa kani-kanilang local government units (LGUs) para sa kanilang pagbabakuna matapos na palawakin ng Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases (IATF) ang A4 Priority Group para sa mga manggagawa sa pribadong sektor at mga freelancer na nagtatrabaho sa labas ng kanilang mga tahanan.

World-class International Script Consultants Mentor FDCP's CreatePHFilms Scriptwriters

MANILA, PHILIPPINES, JUNE 9, 2021 — With its goal to support Filipino scriptwriters develop innovative stories that will not only resonate with the Filipino audiences but can be embraced globally, the Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP) conducted the first scriptwriting consultation session for grantees of the CreatePHFilms Fund for Scriptwriting from May 18 to June 6.

Cannes Winner 'Portrait of a Lady on Fire' Gets Philippine Online Premiere in FDCP's PelikuLAYA: LGBTQIA+ Film Festival

MANILA, PHILIPPINES, JUNE 7, 2021 — Featuring the riveting love story of Marianne and Héloïse that has captivated viewers worldwide, award-winning French film “Portrait of a Lady on Fire” is having its Philippine Online Premiere at the 2nd PelikuLAYA: LGBTQIA+ Film Festival of the Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP) from June 4 to 30.

PH Film Industry Promotes to China at Shanghai Int'l Film Market Online

MANILA, PHILIPPINES, JUNE 9, 2021 — The Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP) proudly showcased the diverse locations, film incentives, high-quality equipment, and especially the creative and hardworking people of the Philippine film industry at the International Film & TV Online Market that ran alongside the 24th edition of the Shanghai International Film Festival (SIFF) and Shanghai TV Festival from June 6 to 14 in a hybrid format. 

Southern Voices Film Lab to Award P1M to Best Mindanaoan Film Project

MANILA, PHILIPPINES, JUNE 25, 2021 — After two years, the 1st Southern Voices Film Lab (SoVo Lab) of the Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP) will come to a close this weekend with the Pitch Showcase and Awarding Ceremony, both of which will be held online.

FDCP Calls on Film and Audiovisual Companies to Apply for Income Tax Holiday Incentives

MANILA, PHILIPPINES, JUNE 2, 2021 — The Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP) is calling on film and audiovisual (AV) companies to apply for the 2020 Investments Priorities Plan (IPP), a tax incentive offered through the Department of Industry – Board of Investments (DTI-BOI). 

FDCP Advisory No. 01: Encouraging Producers to Apply for Fiscal Incentives under 2020 Investment Priorities Plan (IPP)

In the exigency of service, the Film Development Council of the Philippines releases this Advisory to film and audiovisual stakeholders in the country regarding the 2020 Investments Priorities Plan (IPP), which was approved by the President on 18 November 2020.

From Sundance to Shanghai: 'Excuse Me, Miss, Miss, Miss'

MANILA, PHILIPPINES, JUNE 10, 2021 — From competing in local film festivals, namely QCinema and Cinemalaya, to the Sundance Film Festival in the United States, Sonny Calvento's short film "Excuse Me, Miss, Miss, Miss" will be participating in the International Panorama Short Films section at this year’s Shanghai International Film Festival (SIFF) from June 11 to 20.