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FESTIVAL PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM (FPP)

Film festivals are important drivers of film cultures in the regions and in the country. They encourage diversity and for more voices, old and new, to be heard. For the past decade, there has been a surge of local festivals and activities offered to the public. This would lead to a more inclusive appreciation and access to local and alternative content.

 

The Festival Partnership Program (FPP) provides support and assistance to established local festivals which continue to enrich and diversify the Philippines’ film culture.

 

The FDAP seeks to:

  • Support the professionalization and sustainability of film festivals.
  • Enhance programming quality, audience development, and industry engagement;
  • Strengthen partnerships that contribute to the growth of the film and creative industries.

CINEMALAYA: PHILIPPINE INDEPENDENT FILM FESTIVAL

CINEMALAYA: PHILIPPINE INDEPENDENT FILM FESTIVAL

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Selected applicants may receive assistance for eligible festival-related expenses, including but not limited to:

  • Financial Assistance: The FDCP can provide financial assistance ranging from PHP 100,000.00 up to PHP 300,000.00, in the form of reimbursement, to qualified film festivals applying for the program.
  • Cinematheques: Provide four (4) operating Cinematheques as venues for the festival/event, which are located in the following regions: Manila, Iloilo, Negros, and Davao.
  • JuanFlix: The FDCP Channel: JuanFlix: The FDCP Channel is a streaming platform that aims to offer quality content for local and international film enthusiasts, learners, and filmmakers by curating homegrown and world cinema that inspires, enriches, and challenges perspectives.
  • FDCP Film Talks: The FDCP encourages film-related events to have an educational component, such as film workshops, film talks, and fora attached to their activities. Thus, the FDCP offers this audience-development activity through our FDCP Film Talks program
  • Film Review & Classification: The Film Review and Classification Unit under FDCP, in partnership with MTRCB, will facilitate the review and classification of films under the Sineng Pambansa Program. The FDCP also issues rating and classification permits free of charge for films under its programs and events.
  • Publicity Promotion: The FDCP can provide promotional support for the festival through social media postings.


Note: The final approved budget and scope will be subject to evaluation and availability of funds.
 

To qualify for the program’s support and assistance, one must satisfy the following eligibility requirements:

  1. All government agencies and SEC-registered organizations or institutions organizing local film festivals in the Philippines can apply for the program.
  2. The Film Festival must be registered under the FDCP National Registry for Events and Festivals (NREF). For more information, visit https://nationalregistry.fdcp.ph/
  3. The proponent must have a clear record with the FDCP and must not have any existing clearance issues from other support and assistance programs. 
     

Interested applicants must submit the following:

  1. Letter of Proposal: Must be addressed to the FDCP Chairman & CEO
  2. Application Form (FPP Form No. 1)
  3. Detailed line-item budget and funding plan: Detailed breakdown of proposed expenses for the festival.
  4. FDCP Certificate of Clearance (For Return Applicants): Previous FDCP assistance availed (if applicable).
  5. FDCP Certificate of National Registry for Events & Festivals (NREF): For applicants not registered in the FDCP National Registry, kindly apply at https://nationalregistry.fdcp.ph/nref/register


We can accept applications with a pending status in the National Registry. Kindly attach a copy of the email confirming that your NR application is currently being processed.
 

Applications will be evaluated based on the following:

  • Relevance and alignment with program objectives;
  • Feasibility and clarity of the proposed plan;
  • Artistic and cultural merit;
  • Audience reach and development strategy;
  • Organizational capacity and track record;
  • Budget appropriateness and sustainability.
     

The program accepts applications year-round; however, submissions must be made at least three (3) to six (6) months prior to the festival.


Incomplete or late submissions will not be accepted.

Applicants may submit their complete requirements via:

All files must be clearly labelled as FPP Application_Agency_Festival (ex. FPP Application_CCP_Cinemalaya) and submitted in PDF format unless otherwise specified.

  • The process may take 7-14 working days from the time of submission of COMPLETE requirements.
  • Approved applicants shall enter into a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) prior to fund release.
  • Funds shall be released subject to compliance with documentary and reporting requirements.
  • Grantees must properly acknowledge program support in all festival materials.
  • Failure to comply with program guidelines may result in disqualification or termination of support.

Note: All qualified applicants must be notified by the Project Development Officer through email. 


To further understand the complete terms, eligibility rules, entitlements and responsibilities of applicants and approved grantees, please refer to the attached FPP Guidelines.

 

For Inquiries:
For questions or clarifications, please contact: FESTIVAL DIVISION:  lapfestivals@fdcp.gov.ph

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