The Southern Voices Lab (SoVo Lab) aims to discover indigenous stories and empower the voices of the filmmakers from Mindanao which is in the Southern region of the Philippines.

In 2019, SoVo Lab selected seven (7) 1st, 2nd, and 3rd-time filmmakers with film projects in an advanced stage of development to work with international and local mentors and consultants to develop and refine their screenplays. Each project received a P100,000.00 development fund to produce their pitch trailer for the final pitch showcase.

The International Film Studies Assistance Program (IFSAP) is a program of the Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP) that supports Filipino filmmakers who want to be more exposed to the best filmmaking practices of other countries. A program for Filipino talents who make waves internationally. FDCP believes in the importance of collaboration, hence encourages more Filipino filmmakers to discover various opportunities by participating in international film study programs, labs, and workshops.

The Film Industry Conference (FIC), first conducted by the FDCP in 2017, aims to bring together international experts and stakeholders to share and discuss the latest trends, opportunities, platforms, and cooperation that Filipino producers and filmmakers can explore for the development, production, and distribution of their projects with the intent of crossing beyond local borders.