MANILA, PHILIPPINES, DECEMBER 14, 2020 — In order to support partnerships between the Philippines and fellow member states of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), the Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP) through its FilmPhilippines Office (FPO) has launched the ASEAN Co-production Fund (ACOF).

One top Pinoy favorite is “Sana Maulit Muli” by Olivia M. Lamasan starring Aga Muhlach and Lea Salonga. Released in 1995, the film’s kilig effect has endured the test of time and the Jerry-Agnes tandem continues to elicit the same romance feels from 25 years ago.

MANILA, PHILIPPINES, NOVEMBER 24, 2020 — Seven films, four projects, four production companies, and 23 national winners are among the Philippine representatives to the Singapore Media Festival (SMF) slated from November 26 to December 6.

MANILA, PHILIPPINES, DECEMBER 2, 2020 — On November 24, 2020, the House of Representatives unanimously approved on third and final reading the proposed Eddie Garcia Act or House Bill (HB) No. 7762 that sets occupational safety and health standards to protect the rights of workers in the film, television, and radio entertainment industries.

In this edition of PPP4 Spotlight, we will be covering “Winged Dreams to the Blue Heavens,” one of the 12 finalists of the CineMarya Women’s Short Film Festival currently streaming for free at the 4th Pista ng Pelikulang Pilipino (PPP). 

MANILA, PHILIPPINES, NOVEMBER 18, 2020 — The festive tradition of the Fans Day and Grand FanCon of the Pista ng Pelikulang Pilipino (PPP) continues this year, this time through  an online platform with the PPP4 Virtual Fan Xperience on November 20 from 2:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

In this edition of PPP4 Spotlight, we will be covering Jason Paul Laxamana’s latest film, “He Who Is Without Sin.” Originally scheduled to make its premiere at the 2020 edition of the Sinag Maynila Independent Film Festival, Laxamana’s film is now slated as one of the PPP4 Premium Selection films, making its world premiere at the 4th Pista ng Pelikulang Pilipino (PPP) through the partnership between Sinag Maynila and the Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP).

MANILA, PHILIPPINES, NOVEMBER 9, 2020 — The Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP) brought to the forefront not only the Filipino film industry but Asian Cinema as well in two key events held during the 25th Busan International Film Festival (BIFF) in South Korea.

In this edition of PPP4 Spotlight, we will be covering “Noontime Drama,” a short film co-directed by Kim Timan and Sam Villa-Real currently screening at the 4th Pista ng Pelikulang Pilipino (PPP). 

MANILA, PHILIPPINES, OCTOBER 31, 2020  —  As the 4th Pista ng Pelikulang Pilipino (PPP) opens today with the Short Film Showcase with free access to all subscribers to 80 short films featuring the 12 finalists of the CineMarya Women’s Short Film Festival Premiere, 63 titles from 21 regional film festivals, and five Sine Kabataan shorts together with the free Special Screening of “Anak Dalita” by National Artist for Theater and Film Lamberto V. Avellana, PPP has also released its full festival calendar for its lineup of the Main Feature Film Showcase from November 20 to December 13, 2020.