THE PHILIPPINES MOVING STORIES AT FILMART 2026

MANILA, PHILIPPINES – The Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP) is officially representing the country at the Hong Kong International Film & TV Market (FILMART), from March 17 to 20, 2026. FILMART is one of Asia’s leading content markets for film, television, and digital entertainment. 

For this international mission for Philippine cinema, the FDCP is featuring twelve (12) production companies at the Philippine Pavilion (booth #1D-D11), showcasing three (3) Filipino projects at the Hong Kong - Asia Film Financing Forum (HAF), and presenting three (3) Filipino filmmakers at the Producers Connect Programme.

Here’s a closer look at the Philippine participation at FILMART 2026:

Production companies ready to connect at the Philippine Pavilion:

• ABS-CBN Corporation
• Epicmedia Productions, Inc.
• Eyepoppers Multi Media Services
• FUSEE Media
• Group Entertainment Organization Asia, Inc.
• Gushcloud Philippines, Inc.
• Mandala Productions
• MQ Worldwide
• Puregold CinePanalo Film Festival
• Quantum Films, Inc.
• Rein Entertainment
• Viva Communications, Inc.

Filipino films expanding their reach at the Hong Kong - Asia Film Financing Forum (HAF):

• Sentinel
  • Official Selection - In-Development section (Animation in Focus)
  • Directed by: Carl Papa
  • Producer: Geo Lomuntad

• Zsazsa Zaturnnah
  • Official Selection - Work-in-Progress section (Animation in Focus)
  • Directed by: Avid Liongoren
  • Producers: Avid Liongoren, Franck Priot

• Ria
  • Official Selection - Work-in-Progress section
  • Directed by: Arvin Belarmino
  • Producers: Kristine De Leon, Alemberg Ang, Pavel Feldman, Maria Sophia C. Atayde, Jossette C. Atayde, Jefferson Moneo

Filipino filmmakers participating in Producers Connect Programme:

• Wilfredo Manalang
  • President, FUSEEE Media
• Maria Danzen Katanyag
  • President, Digital Dreams International
• Charmaine Guzman
  • Producer, Rein Entertainment Productions

Through the FDCP’s participation in international film markets, Philippine cinema continues to strengthen its global presence, bringing compelling Filipino stories to international audiences.

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