The Cinematheque Centres showcases monthly thematic films which are curated by the central programming committee along with classic and contemporary films for special partnerships. It also partners with the Development Support Division to hold regular film education workshops on directing, scriptwriting, editing, cinematography, and all other aspects of filmmaking.

The Cinematheque Centres allow venue rentals for events and other activities that are in line with FDCP’s mandate and thrusts to further develop the film industry. A minimal fee is collected depending on the negotiation with the event coordinators. Partnerships are very much welcome.

The standard rental fee for the use of the Cinematheque Centre Manila is P1,500/hour and P 1,000 for regional Cinematheque Centres.

Venue rental includes the following amenities:

• Use of the theatre including lobby and gallery; display of exhibit is subject for approval
• House Manager and front-of-house staff, Technical Operator
• Basic light set-up: stage lighting
• Basic sound set-up; 2 wired microphones, 2 wireless microphones. Event organizer must provide for the battery (9V).
• DVD/Bluray player

Availability

As the management body of the theatre, the Cinematheque Centre Manila has first rights to its use for events, screenings and other functions. While this does affect the availability of the theatre for outside events, we do want to share our beautiful space and so will work with you and do our best to accommodate your needs.

Accepted Usages

The space can be used for workshops, exhibitions, artistic performances, celebrations or other uses subject to the approval of the Cinematheque Centre Manila management.
Reservation Deposit

A reservation deposit of 50% of the total rental fee must be paid to reserve the date for your event. The total amount must be paid at least three (3) days prior to the agreed date of event.

Cancellation

In the event of a cancellation, the Cinematheque Centre reserves the right to charge a cancellation fee of 20% of the agreed rental fee. The Cinematheque Centre must be notified of cancellation at least one (1) day prior to the event. Failure to notify would result in forfeiture of payment. Should the Cinematheque Centre be not able to accommodate the event, the reservation deposit will be fully refunded.
 

DAY 1 | September 16, 2021 (Thursday)

Keynote Address: The Film Industry, Today and Tomorrow

Speaker:

• Stephen Jenner | Vice President, Communications, Asia Pacific Region - Motion Picture Association 
  The adversities brought by the pandemic have enormously transformed the audiovisual industry globally. This keynote address from the Motion Picture Association which serves as the leading advocate of film, entertainment, and streaming industry around the world, will focus on reviewing the major trends of the global film, television, and streaming industry, the emerging opportunities for filmmakers, and the various challenges to further growth of the film industry.

Masterclass 1: Writing Essentials: Mastering Your Ideas for Screenwriting

Speaker:

• Samantha Horley

  Loglines, synopses, and mastering your genre are some of the key elements in writing a good script. In this writing masterclass with an international film writer and consultant, learn how to start with an idea, understand your genre, write a synopsis in the tone of your overall script.

Session 1: Nurturing Your Narratives Through Film Labs

Panelists: 

• Dew Napattaloong | Lab Manager, SEAFIC Lab
• Angelica Cantisani | Project Manager, Torino Film Lab
• Izabela Igel | Head, Full Circle Lab Philippines
   

Moderator:

• Gale Osorio | Producer

  Film labs are essential training platforms for filmmakers to further strengthen and elevate their talents and projects in development. This gives them the chance to network with various industry players either local or international and explore collaboration and making films together. This talk will introduce you to significant film labs in the world and how you can take part in them.

Session 2: Accessibility Amidst Uncertainty: Essentials on Film Financing

Speaker:

• Weijie Lai | Producer

  Securing funding for your film project especially with international partners can be tough work for producers, but there are widely available practical selections that are being offered. This session will delve on several ways on how an ASEAN project can take advantage of the resources available to secure their film funding through grants, tax incentives, gap financing, pre-sales, and the new approaches in the reality of the new normal in the industry.

Masterclass 2: Unveiling Success Behind Documentary Co-Production

Speaker:

• Alexander Nanau | Producer

With such rich history and diverse narratives in the Philippines, documentary films  have been making waves locally and internationally. As it is hard enough to secure international co-productions for feature films, it can be a lot more challenging to acquire this for documentary films. Filmmakers must have a significant amount of commitment, time, and necessary funding in producing. This session will delve on the nuances, process, and opportunities in pursuing international co-productions for documentary films.

DAY 2 | September 17, 2021 (Friday)

Session 3: To the Next Level: Fundamentals of Dossier Making

Speaker:

• Armi Rae Cacanindin | Producer

A well-prepared dossier that stands out is one of the key elements that a producer needs to have in order to create opportunities for international partners and collaborators to notice their project.  In this session, you will learn how to put together a good dossier with your project details, statements, and financial plan, and how to develop them to an international standard.

Masterclass 3: To the Next Level: Fundamentals of Dossier Making (Consultation)

Speaker:

• Armi Rae Cacanindin | Producer

An exclusive dossier making masterclass and consultation with Filipina based producer, Armi Rae Cacanindin. She received funding for her feature films from highly competitive grants such as Aide aux Cinéma du Monde, World Cinema Fund, Sundance Film Institute grant,  IDFA Bertha Fund,  Doha Film Institute post grant, Purin Pictures grant, Asian Cinema Fund, Hubert Bals Fund, Vision Sud  Est, Torino Film Lab, SGIFF’S SEA-DOC fund and the recently launched ICOF and ACOF by the Film Development Council of the  Philippines. This exclusive 2-day masterclass is open for Filipino filmmakers and producers with projects in development. Selected projects will have the chance to consult their projects for FREE with limited slots.

Session 4: Filming With the ASEAN Region: The Future of Film Funding and Grant Opportunities

Panelists:

• Mil Alcain | Unit Manager, FilmPhilippines
• Cynthia Chong | Singapore Film Commission
• Aditya Assarat | Funding Director, Purin Pictures
• Sara Juricic | Coordinator, Hubert Bals Fund

Moderator:

• Bianca Balbuena | Producer

From story development to distribution, international institutions and organizations aim to support and  empower content creation through diverse co-production initiatives. This panel will delve into the insights of representatives from FilmPhilippines, Singapore Film Commission, Purin Pictures, and the Hubert Bals Fund and how their funding opportunities enrich regional collaboration to produce quality and diverse films.

Masterclass 4: Packaging Your Films for Release

Speaker:

• Katarzyna Siniarska | Sales Agent

Streaming platforms have been definitely changing the panorama of cinema. To keep the subscribers and audience growing, platforms continually seek  content and with this aggressive demand, content providers must be equipped with necessary understanding of the business models available and how they can penetrate targeted distribution platforms. In this session, we will learn more about licensing deals and practical tips on how to package your content for licensing.

Masterclass 5: Finding the Right Tune for Your Film Pitch

Speaker:

• Naomi Levari | Script Editor, Producer 

With the extensive reach of co-production opportunities virtually through several online film markets and festivals, film labs, and other programs, producers and filmmakers have paved the way for their projects to transcend beyond their countries. In this talk, we will learn viable tips that producers can utilize in order to elevate their film pitch presentation to potential partners and collaborators.

DAY 3 | September 18, 2021 (Saturday)

Session 5: Backstage Access: Bringing Philippine Animation to the World

Panelists:

• Tanya Yuson | Producer
• Budjette Tan | Writer
• Avid Liongoren | Director
• Manny Angeles | Producer

Moderator:

• Magoo Del Mundo 

With the recent successes of original Filipino animation contents, the Philippine animation sector continues to gain global traction in the industry. The first Filipino Netflix animated film, “Hayop Ka! The Nimfa Dimaano Story”, was selected to be part of the main competition in the biggest and most prestigious animation festival in the world, the Annecy International Animation Film Festival in France. Meanwhile, Philippines’ first-ever Netflix animated series “Trese”, a crime-horror series based on a Philippine graphic novel created a buzz not only in the Philippines but also in Hollywood. Let’s hear from the creators as they share their experiences and journey in bringing Philippine animation to the world.

Masterclass 6: Forging Paths for Wider Reach: A Guide to Film Marketing

Speaker:

Boris Pugnet | CEO, Tiramisu & Marketing Director, Ex Le Pact

Marketing your film can be gratifying and overwhelming at times especially since it is fundamentally changing. It takes a lot of work to tailor fit your marketing game plan and reach your target route and audience. This session will explore and equip you on how you can devise new strategies in marketing and promoting your film in these unprecedented times.

Session 6: Shaping the New Landscape of ASEAN Film Industry

Panelists:

• Liza Dino | Chairperson and CEO, Film Development Council Philippines
• Joachim Ng | Director, Infocomm Media Development Authority - Singapore Film Commission
• Kim Young-Jin | Chairperson, Korean Film Council
• Ahmad Idham Ahmad Nadzri | FINAS
• Umasiri Taron | Deputy Secretary General, The National Federation of Motion Pictures and Contents Associations, Thailand
   

Moderator:

• Lorna Tee | Producer, Co-Founder of Festival Management, International Film Festival Macao 

The pandemic has immensely shaken the film industries of a lot of countries,  from creation to consumption. Despite the challenges, industry support from the ASEAN and Asian film commissions continues. As part of the ASEAN-ROK workshop series, this panel will highlight  the state of the ASEAN and ROK film industries and the plans of film commissions to support and guide their industries in recovering and thriving post-pandemic.

Session 7: Next Big Thing: A Closer Look on Film Strategies and Trends

Speaker:

• Sten-Kristian Saluveer | Strategic Advisor, NEXT - Innovation Sidebar, Marché du Film - Festival de Cannes 

This session with the head of Cannes Next, Academy Award nominated audiovisual media innovation, and policy strategist will focus on the expected trends and waves in the world’s film industry as it recovers from the pandemic especially in film markets such as Marché du Film of Festival de Cannes.

DAY 4 | September 19, 2021 (Sunday)

Session 8: Preserving for the Future with Film Archiving

Panelists:

• Leo Katigbak | Head, ABS-CBN Film Restoration
• Don Gervin Arawan | Head, Philippine Film Archive
• Tina Tubongbanua | Head, Licensing and Acquisition, Viva Communications, Inc.
• Karen Chan | President, South East Asia Pacific Audio Visual Archives Association
   

Moderator:

• Jag Garcia | Film Educator

The advancements in film archiving and restoration have brought about significant changes and opportunities to save and preserve more film and audiovisual content. In this panel, learn directly from the representatives of film archive organizations and platforms on their programs and efforts to ensure the survival and preservation of our local and regional film heritage.

Masterclass 7: Reality Check: Transformations in Film Distribution

Speaker:

• Vincent Quek | CEO, Anticipate Pictures Pte. Ltd.

In a rapidly evolving landscape of the industry, film distribution has been shifting radically. Given the changes in platforms and audience behavior, filmmakers must establish effective ways to pivot from the traditional structure of distribution of their content to  adapting to new distribution models to reach the worldwide audience. This session will dig deeper into the new strategies and opportunities in distribution and how we can adapt to its new models.

Session 9: Netflix: Bringing Filipino Stories to Audiences Everywhere

Panelists:

• Malobika Banerji | Director of Content for Southeast Asia, Netflix
• E del Mundo | Executive Producer, “My Amanda”
• Tanya Yuson | Producer, “Trese”

Moderator:

• Madonna Tarrayo | Producer 

Netflix is the world's top streaming provider of film and television with hundreds of million paid subscribers in more than 190 countries. This session with Netflix will delve on the opportunities of bringing your local content to the global market.  

Session 10: From Local to Global: Behind the Scenes of International Distribution

Panelists:

• Michelangelo Masangkay | General Manager, Raven Banner Entertainment
• Armi Rae Cacanindin | Producer
• Quentin Bohanna | International Sales Executive, MK2 

Moderator:

• Ed Lejano, Festival Director, QCinema International Film Festival 

Even with the recent challenge for filmmakers, producers, sales agents, distributors, and audiences brought about by the pandemic, Filipino films are still finding opportunities for global distribution. In this session, international distributors and sales agents together with Filipino producers share their experiences, challenges, and new trends in getting your films distributed in these novel times.

Session 11:

• Pressing Forward: Building Strategies Towards the Future of Film Exhibition

Panelists:

• Gian Vizcarra | KTX
• Dondon Monteverde | Founder/Owner, Upstream
• Vincent Nebrida | Executive Consultant, TBA Film Studios
   

Moderator:

• Alemberg Ang | Producer 

 
As the uncertainties brought by the pandemic continue to restrict people indoors, film and television production companies have been developing their own streaming platform services with content being made with the intent of releasing online without plans of a big-screen release. But how would this affect the cinemas?  Can cinemas and streaming platforms coexist? In this session, we learn more from the platforms and cinemas themselves on how they see the future of releasing films to the public. 

• Full-length and short films (live-action, animation, or documentary )
• Scripted series (live-action, or animation), of minimum 24 minutes per episode
• A co-production project between the Philippines and any foreign country
• Has 60% secured financing (excluding possible support from ICOF)
• Project that will begin its principal photography, animation production, or post-production within one (1) year from its date of selection
• Project that will be completed within one (1) year and nine (9) months from the date of selection
• Projects that production, post-production, and/or  animation is will be wholly or partly made in the Philippines

Filipino production companies or animation studio that meet the following qualifications:

• Organized and registered as a business in the Philippines
• Accredited by the FDCP National Registry
• Co-producer of an international project with a foreign production company
   

Note: Applicants will be considered ineligible for funding if they have overdue and/or outstanding deliverable(s) for a project that received funding from any of FDCP programs

• Any genre, except for pornography  
• Does not contain issues that are insulting, offensive, and/or portraying the Philippines in a negative light
• Does not promote violence or pose any threat to the national security
  Requirements
   

All materials submitted must be written or translated in English.

• Fully accomplished provisional application form (form provided)
• Foreign co-producers’ proof of business
• Notarized co-production agreement between applicant and foreign co-producers
• Proof of secured financing (contracts, certificates, etc.)
• Copy of the script (if applicable) and/or project treatment
• Project dossier
• Vision statements of the producer and filmmaker
• Recorded pitch
• Copy of National Registry for Company (NRC) certificate

If applicable:   

• For original work: A copy of the scriptwriters’ authorized agreement
• For adapted work: Authorization letter from the copyright holder
• For post-production applicants: A minimum of 30-minutes rough cut​
• For projects with distributor: Evidence of distribution or broadcast in the Philippines and/or abroad​
• Completed cultural test (form provided)

Qualifying Philippine Production Expenditures or QPPE is the fund’s allowable expenditure incurred in the Philippines for the purposes of producing and making the project, pursuant to FPI guidelines.

This covers all qualified expenses from principal photography to post-production/animation that were incurred from the date of confirmation of complete application (Provisional notification letter) up to the date of confirmation of complete final verification. Enumerated below are the allowable expenses under QPPE:

• Rights Acquisition  
• Salaries, Wages, and Social Contribution
• Technical Goods and Services  
• Project Related Overheads
• Post-Production and Animation
• Accommodation
• Meals  
• Transportation and Travel Expenses
• Legal Costs  
• Producer’s Fee (10% of the Fund amount) 

All expenses must be paid by the applicant’s company in Philippine peso through a Filipino registered businesses and/or individuals. Final and complete QPPE audited report and Certified True Copy of all original documentary requirements like receipts, invoices, and service contracts, of at least 50% of the fund (inclusive of the cultural bonus if applicable) needs to be submitted to the FDCP for cross-checking.

Applications for ICOF will be evaluated based on the following criteria:

• Degree to which the Filipino producer participates in the overall production of the work​
• Global appeal and quality of the project ​
• Degree to which the work contributes to the Philippine film industry ​
• The financial strength and stability of the project ​
• Degree to which the work promotes the Philippine culture and territory with the cultural test ​
• The international distribution potential through festival, theatrical/VOD release and platform to reach international audiences ​

Successful applicants of ICOF can receive a fund from:

• Php 3Mn up to Php 10Mn (approx. USD 53,000 up to USD 180,000) for feature & animated films
• Php 1Mn up to Php 5Mn (approx. USD 18,000 up to USD 90,000) for documentary
• Php 4Mn up to Php 10Mn (approx. USD 70,000 up to USD 180,000) for TV/VOD series (one season). 
  
   

A guaranteed bonus of Php 1Mn (approx. USD 18,000) will be given to selected projects that are co-produced with another ASEAN country aside the Philippines

An additional bonus will be added to the fund amount of selected projects that passed the cultural test:

• Php 2Mn (approx. USD 35,000) for feature and animated films or series seasons
  Php 1Mn (approx. USD 18,000) for documentary

The application periods for submission for FPI are as follows: 

CYCLE 1
Application period: JANUARY to FEBRUARY
Selection and Deliberation: MARCH


CYCLE 2
Application period: JUNE
Selection and Deliberation: JULY to AUGUST

In the event that the Film Philippines Incentives budget for the year has already been exhausted, the succeeding application period of that year will be closed.

2021 FILM FESTIVAL PARTNERS

• MONTANOSA FILM FESTIVAL LAB (In partnership with The Workshop for Infinite Media, Inc.)
• ORTIGAS ART FESTIVAL  (In partnership with Ortigas Commercial Corporation)
• WESTERN VISAYAS CINEMA PADAYON 2021 (In partnership with the University of the Philippines – Visayas)
• CINEKABALEN FILM FESTIVAL 8.5 (In partnership with Kapampangan Cinema Movement)
• NESPRESSO TALENTS PH 2021 (In partnership with Novateur Coffee Concepts, Inc.)
• SINELIKSIK BULACAN DOCUFEST 2021 (In partnership with Panlalawigang Tanggapan ng Kasaysayan, Sining, Kultura at Turismo ng)Pamahalaang Panlalawigan ng Bulacan

2020 FILM FESTIVAL PARTNERS

• BEHIND: AN ONLINE SERIES (in partnership with Ortigas Commercial Corporation)
• NESPRESSO TALENTS PH 2020 (in partnership with Novateur Coffee Concepts, Inc.)

2019 FILM FESTIVAL PARTNERS

• CINEMAGIS 2019 (in partnership with Xavier University’s Center for Culture and the Arts), Cagayan de Oro City
• The BULACAN FILMOGRAPHY (in partnership with the Bulacan State University) Malolos, Bulacan
• BANTAYAN FESTIVAL (in partnership with the Provincial Government of Camarines Norte) Daet, Camarines Norte
• SineBugsay: The CARAGA REGION FILM FESTIVAL (in partnership with the St. Michael College of CARAGA, Nasipit, Agusan del Norte) Butuan City
• QCINEMA INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
• CINEMA ONE ORIGINALS
• FESTIVAL DE CINE PAZ MINDANAO

• Any genre
• Themes that are not pornographic and/or portraying the Philippines in a negative light
• Does not promote violence that threaten the national security

Both local and foreign production companies are eligible to apply.

Note: It is highly recommended that foreign producers have a local partner to facilitate documentary requirements and other on-ground production requests from partner government agencies.

• Accomplished FLEX form
• Letter of request addressed to Hon. Jose Javier Reyes, Chairman and CEO
• Project dossier
• Filmography of the main production company and filmmaker

If applicable

• Proof that the foreign company is eligible to conduct business (e.g. business permit)

FACULTY SYMPOSIUM

A three-day workshop designed for educators handling arts courses and media literacy program. The program aims to refresh and update educators with the latest on the art and craft of filmmaking which eventually will be conveyed to the students.

Topics Include:

• Understanding Film Through Education
• Creating Film Synergy in the Student Body
• Basic Tools: A Crash Course on Filmmaking for Educators
   

BASIC WORKSHOPS ON FILMMAKING

Designed for aspiring and emerging filmmakers who have interest in films. A series of workshops on the different film elements from pre-production to post-production.

Film Elements:

• Production Management
• Creative Producing
• Production Design
• Scriptwriting
• Acting
• Cinematography
• Directing
• Editing
• Sound Design
• Musical Score
   

ADVANCED CLASS ON FILM ELEMENTS

Designed for emerging and practicing filmmakers and/or film practitioners aiming to further develop their skills in the chosen field of filmmaking.

MASTER AND INTENSIVE CLASSES

Designed for established filmmakers aiming to master their skills in the chosen field of filmmaking.

I. QUALIFIED PROPONENTS

• Regional film and cultural organizations
• Local Government Units
• Provincial Government Units
• Colleges and Universities
• Government Agencies

The abovementioned proponents may partner with FDCP for preferred film education and training programs which can be a part of their regular programs and activities subject to the agreed terms and conditions.

II. REQUIREMENTS

• Formal letter of intent addressed to:

  HON. TIRSO S. CRUZ III
  Chairman & CEO
  Film Development Council of the Philippines 

• For regional and cultural organizations: - endorsement letter or certificate of recognition from the LGU. -organization’s profile

III. PROCESSING AND APPROVAL

1. Requirements must be submitted to FDCP at least three (3) months or sixty (60) days prior to the proposed schedule of film education activities. 

    

2. Once requirements are submitted, the FDCP technical committee will evaluate the request. During evaluation, the committee may approve or may require additional requirements if deemed necessary. If the request has not been met, the committee may discuss other possible support the FDCP may extend. Otherwise, the request will be disapproved. 

    

3. Upon the approval of the technical committee, both parties, FDCP and the proponent, shall discuss and agree upon their responsibilities. The assistance work flow will only start once the Memorandum of Agreement is signed by both parties.

The abovementioned proponents may partner with FDCP for preferred film education and training programs which can be a part of their regular programs and activities subject to the agreed terms and conditions.

IV. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF BOTH PARTIES

The FDCP shall: 

1. Organize and manage the entire work program and work flow of activities during the workshops.

    

2. Provide resource speakers/mentors for the Faculty Symposium, Basic Workshops, Advanced Class, Master and Intensive classes including their honoraria, accommodations, and travel assistance of those coming from outside the locality of the event. 

    

3. Provide assistance and work closely with the proponent during the entire conduct of the workshops which will include preparation, logistics, reports, and documentation.

Provide assistance to the resource speakers/mentors with their presentations and exercises.
For the 3-day Faculty Symposium, provide budget lunch for the educators.

The PROPONENT shall:

1. Provide local transportation for the resource persons/mentors and FDCP representative/s in the course of their stay in the province/city including airport-hotel-airport transfers.

    

2. Provide the venue for the conduct of the film education and training program.

    

3. Secure the endorsements of CHED and DepEd, and invite participants to the film education and training program.

    

4. In promotion and marketing of the film education and training program, the proponents shall recognize FDCP as partner in all collaterals, releases, write-ups, publicity materials, and on-site acknowledgements and executions.

    

5. Submit post-event documents such as list of participants, photos and videos taken by their own staff, and participation fees received (except for faculty symposium).

V. For inquiries and further clarifications, please contact:

Rica Arevalo
Head, Education Division
info@fdcp.ph

PELIKULAYA 2021: SAMA-SAMA, LAHAT RARAMPA 
June 04-30, 2021

CINE FILIPINA: JUANA SA GITNA NG PAGBABAGO 
Festival Proper: March 15 - 31, 2021