How to spot 'scam' film festivals

“It’s a scam!” is one of the most popular catchphrases these days, and even film festivals are not spared from this. There are thousands of film festivals worldwide, and this amount increased since last year when lockdowns forced cinema screenings, film fests, and other industry events to migrate to digital platforms.

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FDCP FILM AMBASSADORS’ NIGHT 2018

Philippine Cinema in the time of Covid-19

The Filipino film industry is supposed to have its banner year this 2020 with the ongoing Sine Sandaan or Philippine Cinema Centennial celebration. Sine Sandaan affairs that aim to honor luminaries and unsung heroes are slated to continue this year, leading up to the closing of the yearlong commemoration of One Hundred Years of Philippine Cinema in September.

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PFIM 2025

This September, the spotlight shines on the women who shaped, led and transformed our cinema as the FDCP celebrates Philippine Film Industry Month (PFIM) 2025 with a vibrant lineup of programs and events for all kinds of Filipino cineastes.


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    SINE KABATAAN SHORT FILM FESTIVAL RETURNS FOR ITS 8TH EDITION AT SHANGRI-LA PLAZA

    MANILA, PHILIPPINES— In celebration of Philippine Film Industry Month (PFIM), the Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP) proudly presents Sine Kabataan Short Film Festival 2025. Now in its 8th edition, the festival will showcase a diverse lineup of ten (10) short films by young filmmakers from across the regions, premiering September 5-7, 2025, at the Red Carpet Cinemas in Shangri-La Plaza, Mandaluyong.

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    THE PHILIPPINES GOES TO CANNES 2025

    CANNES, 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. 

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    FDCP TO SCREEN RESTORED VERSION OF NORA AUNOR’S 1984 FILM ‘MERIKA

    MANILA, 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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Berlinale 2021 showcases Filipino artistry

The international film festival season always gets a great head start, thanks to the successful conduct of the Berlin International Film Festival in Germany, which kicks off every February. Also known as the Berlinale, the first A-List festival of the year comprises the Top 3 of the most important international film festivals together with Cannes in France and Venice in Italy.

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A celebration of artistic excellence, hope and Pinoy pride

Tonight, the Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP) will stage the 5th Film Ambassador’s Night (FAN) online at the FDCP Channel to recognize the filmmakers and films that put Philippines in world cinema spotlight last year.

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Finding balance between safety and film industry recovery

The reopening of cinemas throughout the country was what we have been yearning for since last year. Its shutdown beginning in March has crippled Philippine Cinema, and the same can be said for the global film industry.

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