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I LOVE A CHALLENGE–DIREK JOSE JAVIER REYES REAPPOINTED AS CHAIRMAN AND CEO OF FDCPMANILA, PHILIPPINES – Acclaimed filmmaker and educator Direk Jose Javier Reyes has been reappointed as Chairman and CEO of the Film Development Council of the Philippines, following the successful completion of his partial term in office.
THE PHILIPPINES GOES TO CANNES 2025CANNES, FRANCE –The Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP) is representing the country at the 78th Cannes Film Festival, from May 13 to 24, 2025. The Cannes Film Festival, one of the most prestigious film industry events in the world, offers a valuable platform for the Philippine delegation to amplify the country's presence in global cinema.
FDCP TO SCREEN RESTORED VERSION OF NORA AUNOR’S 1984 FILM ‘MERIKAMANILA, PHILIPPINES – The Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP) proudly presents the premiere of the digitally restored version of ‘Merika (1984) by Gil Portes at the Metropolitan Theater on May 18, 2025. This restoration is part of the council's ongoing commitment to preserving Philippine cinema through the Philippine Film Archive.
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Chair's Corner
Film Director Jose Javier Reyes is officially appointed as the new Chairman & Chief Executive Officer of the Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP) on April 8, 2024.
Chairman Reyes is the successor of former FDCP Chair Tirso Cruz III. He will officially assume his position as the head of FDCP, bringing more than 40 years of expertise in the Philippine film industry to the national film council.
