Pista ng Pelikulang Pilipino (PPP) Featuring PPP Classics

For PPP Classics, feature films Atsay and Tatlong Taong Walang Diyos, will be screened on September 9; Cain at Abel and Gumapang Ka Sa Lusak written by National Artist Ricky Lee on September 14; and Brutal and Karnal by late director National Artist Marilou Diaz-Abaya on September 15. These screenings are supported by Solar Films, ABS-CBN’s Sagip Pelikula, and Viva Films.

September 12 is a significant day for Philippine Cinema—it was the release of the first Filipino-produced and directed film Dalagang Bukid by Jose Nepomuceno in 1919. In line with this, the FDCP will hold the “Awit at Pelikula: Philippine Film Industry Month Gala” at Teatrino in Promenade, Greenhills in San Juan City. 

Marking the 75th anniversary of the formal establishment of diplomatic relations between the Philippines in Italy with the theme “Philippines-Italy: Rising Together,” the Philippine Embassy in Rome and Sentro Rizal Rome, in partnership with the FDCP, will hold the third edition of the Festival del Cinema Filippino in Italia (Philippine Film Festival in Italy) to promote Philippine culture, tourism, cinema, and creative industries in Italy. 

After its opening ceremony in TriNoma, PPP Classics and Sine Kabataan and Sine Isla: LuzViMinda short films will have another free screening at Cinematheque Centres nationwide. For PPP Classics, feature films Atsay and Tatlong Taong Walang Diyos, will be screened on September 10; Cain at Abel and Gumapang Ka Sa Lusak written by National Artist Ricky Lee on September 15; and Brutal and Karnal by late director National Artist Marilou Diaz-Abaya on September 16. These screenings are supported by Solar Films, ABS-CBN’s Sagip Pelikula, and Viva Films.

Pista ng Pelikulang Pilipino (PPP) Opening Ceremony Featuring PPP Classics

FDCP’s flagship film festival, PPP, returns for its 6th edition featuring restored films for PPP Classics and short films from Sine Kabataan and Sine Isla: LuzViMinda. 

This year’s PPP Opening Ceremony will hold free screenings of restored classic films starring National Artist actress Nora Aunor—Atsay by Eddie Garcia and Tatlong Taong Walang Diyos by Mario O’Hara at TriNoma Cinema in Quezon City. 

FDCP will hold an opening ceremony for National Artist Kidlat Tahimik’s exhibit at the Cinematheque Centre Manila titled “Indio-Genius: 500 Taon Labanan Kontra Magellan, Marilyn, Mickey at Padre Damaso,” featuring art installations and a special screening of his Balikbayan #1: The Silent Movie. The exhibit is a playful depiction of the  resistance/non-resistance, the cultural encounters ,  of the Philippines to colonial icons.

The Philippine delegation to one of the most significant and prestigious film festivals in the world, the 79th Venice International Film Festival (VIFF), will be composed of two Filipino co-produced films, one Out of Competition film, two Filipino talents, and one FDCP-led panel discussion at the Venice Production Bridge—the networking side of the festival. 

THE PHILIPPINE FILM INDUSTRY MONTH 2022 OFFICIALLY BEGINS!

By virtue of Presidential Proclamation 1085, signed in 2021, the month of September is declared as the Philippine Film Industry Month to recognize and celebrate the achievements of the stakeholders of the industry.

ANG PADRINO, PANDAY, LAWIN, AT ASEDILLO SA CINEMATHEQUE!

In partnership with FPJ Productions, Inc., catch some of Filipino film's treasures from National Artist for Film Fernando Poe Jr. at the "Archive Focus: Celebrating FPJ’s 83rd Birth Anniversary" screenings this August 31 to September 3 at the Cinematheque Centres nationwide!

FDCP HOLDS “CINEMALAYA KONEK PROJECT MARKET” AT THE CCP!

THE PHILIPPINES IS A SPOTLIGHT COUNTRY AT HOLLYSHORTS!

The Film Development Council of the Philippines’ (FDCP) UniPhilippines program is bringing seven Filipino short films as part of the Country Spotlight: Philippines happening at the 18th HollyShorts Film Festival from August 11 to 20.

The participating Filipino films will be screened onsite at the TCL Chinese Theater in Los Angeles, CA on August 14, followed by the “In Conversation: Filipino filmmakers in the US” panel discussion organized in partnership with the FDCP.

THE CCP HOLDS "CINEMALAYA 2022 KONEK" FOR FILMMAKERS! 

The Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP), The Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP), and the Cinemalaya Foundation Inc. kicked off this year's edition of "Cinemalaya Konek," a three-day gathering to provide filmmakers an avenue to interact, network, and connect with fellow film industry players, last August 10 at the CCP Cinemalaya tent.