News and updates
- FDCP’s “Parangal ng Sining” honors artists and advocates of Philippine cinema
MANILA, PHILIPPINES — The Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP) bestowed its highest honor to outstanding Filipino artists, film scholars, and advocates of film archiving and restoration at the second annual “Parangal ng Sining” held on April 19, 2024 at Seda Vertis North.
- Latest NewsFDCP unveils Philippine delegation to Cannes Marché du Film 2023
MANILA, PHILIPPINES, 10 MAY 2023 — The Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP) is leading the Philippine delegation to Marché du Film 2023, the business arm of the prestigious Cannes Film Festival, which will be held in France from May 16 to 27.
- PFA offers free film screenings with “From the Archive: Pamanang Pelikula 2023
MANILA, PHILIPPINES, 26 MAY 2023 — The Philippine Film Archive (PFA) of the Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP) presents From the Archive: Pamanang Pelikula 2023, a special exhibition of classic and contemporary Filipino films in celebration of National Heritage Month, which will take place from May 26 to 27 at Cinematheque Centres in Manila, Iloilo, Davao, Nabunturan, and Negros.
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Cinematheque Centres
The Cinematheque is one of the vital projects of the Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP) under the Exhibition Division which aims to promote programs and activities for audience development and film appreciation thereby creating a film culture across the country.
The Cinematheque Centres are designed to be an alternative and accessible venue to expose audience to both conventional and non-conventional forms of film and programs directed to developing new filmmakers and upgrading the skills of existing ones.
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.