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The delegation stayed active at the Philippine-Singapore Pavilion for the fifth day of the 79th Cannes Film Festival in France, holding meetings with potential partners and discussing incentives for co-production opportunities.
The Philippine-Singapore Networking Reception also took place at the Pavilion, bringing together producers from both countries with the presence of the Philippine Ambassador in France, His Excellency Eduardo José de Vega and Vice Consul Miko Cabatingan.
Producer Wilfredo Manalang and Vietnamese director Nguyen Thi Xuan Trang pitched the project ‘Land of Evanescence’ at the Docs by the Sea Showcase, a co-production among the Philippines, Vietnam, and France.
The delegation capped off its 5th day at Cannes 2026 at the Korean Film Night and Hong Kong Night, where attendees connected with fellow industry players, spotlighted authentic stories, and shared their cultures. Korean Film Council chairman Han Sangjun joined the Korean Film Night, further strengthening industry collaboration and championing the future of Asian cinema.
Stay updated on the Philippine delegation’s journey at Cannes 2026!

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Learn how our guest actresses reveal how they prepare, build scenes, and “sell” moments even before stepping on set—plus the key differences between acting for film and television.
A closer look at the craft, the instincts, and the invisible work that makes performances resonate.

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Shamaine Buencamino
Shamaine Buencamino is a veteran Filipina actress whose career spans film, television, and theater. She has appeared in numerous critically acclaimed and mainstream productions such as ‘Barber’s Tales’ (2013), Maybe This Time (2014), and, The Woman Who Left (2016), earning recognition for her emotionally grounded and complex character portrayals. In addition to her work on screen and stage, she is an advocate for mental health awareness and continues to be a respected presence in Philippine performing arts.
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Ina Feleo
Ina Feleo is a Filipino actress, dancer, and writer known for her work in independent cinema and television. She gained critical attention for her performances in socially grounded films and is recognized for her versatility across genres such as Miss You Like Crazy (2010), Hanggang Makita Kang Muli (2016), and Encantadia Chronicles: Sang'gre (2025). She graduated from Ateneo de Manila University (ADMU) with a degree in creative writing. She is also the youngest daughter of actor Johnny Delgado and director Laurice Guillen.
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Carmi Martin
Carmi Martin is an award-winning Filipina actress and comedian with over four decades of experience in film and television appearing in hits such as Four Sisters and a Wedding (2013) and Ten Little Mistresses (2023). She rose to prominence in the 1980s and has since become a mainstay of Philippine popular culture, known for her dynamic range in both comedic and dramatic roles across generations of Filipino audiences.
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Cherry Pie Picache
Cherry Pie Picache is an acclaimed Filipina actress celebrated for her powerful performances in independent films and mainstream television dramas. She has received multiple acting awards from local and international institutions including the Gawad Urian Best Actress for Foster Child (2008) and Bridal Shower (2004), and Asian Television Awards. She is widely regarded as one of the most respected and versatile performers in contemporary Philippine cinema.
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What is it really like to be born into showbiz?

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The “Nepo Baby” Label
A closer look at how celebrities respond to the “nepo baby” label, navigate online criticism, and carry their family legacy in showbiz.

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Ara Davao is a Filipino actress known for her work in television and film, with recent projects such as Batang Quiapo (2023), Love Is Color Blind (2021) and Shake, Rattle & Roll: Evil Origins (2025). She is the child of veteran actor Ricky Davao and actress Jackie Blanco. Ara is recognized for carrying on her family’s artistic legacy and her engagement with the Philippine entertainment community.

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PAS SEA 2025: VOICES WITHOUT BORDERS!

That’s a wrap on the PAS SEA Workshop 2025! This year's workshop went beyond being a platform for stories to reach the global stage—it transformed into a vibrant creative community where emerging Asian storytellers not only honed their craft but also found inspiration and connection in each other’s voices.

“𝘑𝘶𝘴𝘵 𝘵𝘰 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘦 𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘦 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘵𝘢𝘭𝘬 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘵𝘦𝘢𝘮 𝘪𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘗𝘩𝘪𝘭𝘪𝘱𝘱𝘪𝘯𝘦 𝘧𝘪𝘭𝘮 𝘪𝘯𝘥𝘶𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘺—𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘦 𝘪𝘴 𝘴𝘰 𝘮𝘶𝘤𝘩 𝘴𝘶𝘱𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘵 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘸𝘰𝘮𝘦𝘯, 𝘪𝘵 𝘮𝘢𝘬𝘦𝘴 𝘮𝘦 𝘧𝘦𝘦𝘭 𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘺 𝘩𝘢𝘱𝘱𝘺, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘐 𝘧𝘦𝘦𝘭 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵'𝘴 𝘴𝘰𝘮𝘦𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘐 𝘣𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘣𝘢𝘤𝘬 𝘵𝘰 𝘔𝘢𝘭𝘢𝘺𝘴𝘪𝘢.”

— 𝘕𝘢𝘥𝘪𝘢𝘩 𝘏𝘢𝘮𝘻𝘢𝘩, 𝘋𝘪𝘳𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘰𝘳 𝘰𝘧 𝘙𝘰𝘰𝘮 𝘞𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘕𝘰 𝘞𝘪𝘯𝘥𝘰𝘸𝘴, 𝘗𝘈𝘚 𝘚𝘌𝘈 𝘗𝘢𝘳𝘵𝘪𝘤𝘪𝘱𝘢𝘯𝘵dows, PAS SEA Participant

Let’s celebrate this new wave of fearless filmmakers, breaking boundaries and bringing Asia’s stories to the world—together.

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Maraming Salamat, Mga Supling ng Bulacan! 🎉

The JuanFlix: Campus Tour brought stories, passion, and purpose to Bulacan State University last May 6, 2025.

“𝘈𝘯𝘨 𝘥𝘢𝘮𝘪 𝘬𝘰𝘯𝘨 𝘯𝘢𝘵𝘶𝘵𝘶𝘯𝘢𝘯 𝘴𝘢 𝘴𝘢𝘨𝘭𝘪𝘵 𝘯𝘢 𝘱𝘢𝘨-𝘶𝘱𝘰 𝘴𝘢 𝘑𝘶𝘢𝘯𝘍𝘭𝘪𝘹 𝘊𝘢𝘮𝘱𝘶𝘴 𝘛𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘴𝘢 𝘉𝘶𝘭𝘢𝘤𝘢𝘯 𝘚𝘵𝘢𝘵𝘦 𝘜𝘯𝘪𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘪𝘵𝘺” - 𝘊𝘭𝘢𝘳𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘦 𝘙𝘶𝘪𝘻 𝘔𝘦𝘳𝘤𝘢𝘥𝘰, 𝘑𝘰𝘶𝘳𝘯𝘢𝘭𝘪𝘴𝘮 𝘚𝘵𝘶𝘥𝘦𝘯𝘵 | 𝘉𝘶𝘭𝘢𝘤𝘢𝘯 𝘚𝘵𝘢𝘵𝘦 𝘜𝘯𝘪𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘪𝘵𝘺

Together, we’re bridging education and entertainment sparking discussion and empowering the next generation of storytellers, one campus at a time.
Join our community, and witness how the power of storytelling through film amplifies the voices of communities— All in Juan Click, All in JuanFlix!

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OFFICIALLY SIGNED: PHILIPPINES-FRANCE CO-PRODUCTION AGREEMENT UNLOCKS NEW OPPORTUNITIES!

A new chapter in international filmmaking begins as the Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP) and France’s Centre National du Cinéma (CNC) officially sign the long-awaited Philippine-France Cinematographic Co-Production Agreement at the 78th Cannes Film Festival. Paving the way for more collaboration, the agreement was signed on May 14, 2025 at the CNC Pavilion by FDCP Chairman and CEO Jose Javier Reyes and CNC President Gaëtan Bruel.

For more details, you can check our Press Release: fdcp.ph/updates/fdcp-signs-ph-france-cinematic-co-production-treaty

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Let’s look back on the 3rd Parangal ng Sining, held on April 11, 2025, at Seda Vertis North, Quezon City—a moment dedicated to honoring the pillars of Philippine Cinema.

“𝘗𝘪𝘭𝘪𝘱𝘪𝘯𝘰 𝘬𝘢𝘺𝘢 𝘵𝘢𝘺𝘰—𝘱𝘢𝘭𝘢𝘣𝘢𝘯 𝘢𝘵 𝘮𝘢𝘱𝘢𝘨𝘮𝘢𝘩𝘢𝘭 𝘴𝘢 𝘴𝘪𝘯𝘪𝘯𝘨. 𝘈𝘯𝘨 𝘮𝘨𝘢 𝘱𝘪𝘯𝘢𝘳𝘢𝘯𝘨𝘢𝘭𝘢𝘯 𝘯𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘯 𝘯𝘨𝘢𝘺𝘰𝘯 𝘢𝘯𝘨 𝘱𝘢𝘵𝘶𝘯𝘢𝘺 𝘯𝘨 𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘪𝘣𝘢𝘺 𝘢𝘵 𝘵𝘢𝘭𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘰.”
— 𝘑𝘰𝘴𝘦 𝘑𝘢𝘷𝘪𝘦𝘳 𝘙𝘦𝘺𝘦𝘴, 𝘍𝘋𝘊𝘗 𝘊𝘩𝘢𝘪𝘳𝘮𝘢𝘯 & 𝘊𝘌𝘖

Together, we celebrate the legacy of the past, honor the brilliance of the present, and ignite the passion for the future of Filipino storytelling.

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On the fourth day of the 79th Cannes Film Festival in France, the Philippine delegation focused on strengthening international ties, sharing industry knowledge, and engaging in meaningful discussions on potential collaborations and strategic partnerships.

Filipino filmmaker Wilfredo Manalang held an insightful discussion with six Singaporean students at the Pavilion, fostering cultural exchange, critical thinking, and dialogue through cinema.

The FDCP also joined the Asian Film Alliance Network (AFAN) General Assembly alongside representatives from national film agencies and industry leaders across Asia, where the members discussed ways to move forward and the upcoming AFAN Bootcamp for Young Filmmakers and the AFAN Film and TV Summit happening in Manila this August, hosted by the FDCP as this year’s AFAN Host Country. The AFAN Spotlight Sessions. explored the co-production journey behind Sompot Chidgasornpongse’s Thai comedy-drama ‘9 Temples to Heaven,’ and featured the actors of ‘Next Step Studio,’ who shared insights on acting, collaboration, and the evolving landscape of Indonesian cinema.

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Meetings with festival partners, fellow producers, and potential co-production collaborators marked the 3rd day of the Philippine delegation’s participation at the 79th Cannes Film Festival in France.

‘Yellowfin’ by E. del Mundo had its world premiere at the Carlton Hotel as the country’s official entry to the festival’s ‘Immersive Competition’ category.

Filipino filmmakers join the opening of Cannes Docs, with Armi Cacanindin representing the Philippines at the Co-Pro Social Club and the ‘Land of Evanescence’ co-produced by Wilfredo Manalang participating in the Docs by the Sea showcase, as the FDCP is recognized as one of Cannes Docs’ official partners.

Later in the afternoon, the delegation joined Hong Kong Cinema Cannes 2026 for business matching sessions with representatives from Hong Kong, Italy, and Brazil, exploring opportunities for future partnerships.

The delegates also attended a meeting with the Asian Film Alliance Network (AFAN), Busan International Film Festival (BIFF), and Asian Contents & Film Market (ACFM) to strengthen ties and discuss upcoming collaborative initiatives. The FDCP also participated in a working session where film funds and distributors exchanged insights and best practices on strengthening international circulation of films, fostering cultural diversity, and championing stories that transcend borders.
The day ended with the celebration of Taiwan Night, where acclaimed filmmaker Hirokazu Kore-eda graced the evening with his presence.

Be updated on the Philippine delegation’s participation at Cannes.

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