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LIVING LIFE UNSCRIPTED. From heartfelt narratives to raw realities, a curated collection of documentaries brought authentic stories to life at Cinematheques nationwide. The Film Development Council is proud to spotlight unique perspectives on screen. Thank you for supporting Dokyumentado!

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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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Annual Highlights

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Take a look back at the Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP) in 2023! Led by FDCP Chairman and CEO Tirso Cruz III, the national film council has supported the industry through training programs and workshops, production support and film incentives, and partnerships with local and international film festivals. The FDCP also celebrated the milestones of Filipino filmmakers and industry stalwarts who made significant contributions to Philippine cinema this year. This 2024, the FDCP will continue to champion the Philippine film industry here and across the globe. Mabuhay ang Pelikulang Pilipino!

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Picking up where things left off, character actresses Angeli Bayani and Meryll Soriano dive even deeper into the world of character roles in Filipino films and acting advice with moderator Ricci Chan.

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Join character actresses Angeli Bayani and Meryll Soriano as they shed some light on iconic roles they played and what it’s like to be character actresses in indie films in this discussion moderated by Ricci Chan.

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Back for round 2, filmmakers Marlon Rivera and Chris Martinez along with Dr. Shirley Lua continue to dissect the beating heart of Pinoy humor with Red Ollero.

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Two filmmakers, a critic, and a comedian come together for a lively exchange on humor, punchlines and the uniquely Pinoy brand of comedy. Listen in as Marlon Rivera and Chris Martinez join Dr. Shirley Lua to dissect what makes the Filipino laugh with Red Ollero.

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What does it take to write a story well? The conversation goes on as screenwriters Dustin Celestino, Dodo Dayao, Noreen Capili, and Paul Sta. Ana continues with moderator Gretchen Ho to further shed light on the world of Filipino screenwriting.

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Four of the nation’s most iconic screenwriters pull back the curtain on the art of writing for the big screen. In this roundtable discussion moderated by Gretchen Ho, join Dustin Celestino, Dodo Dayao, Noreen Capili, and Paul Sta. Ana as they dissect the Filipino screenwriting experience.

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What does it take to step up in such a competitive industry? Join producers Roselle Monteverde, Keith Monteverde, Vincent del Rosario, and Mike Tuviera as they sit down with Director Jose Javier Reyes on Behind the Reel. They’ll talk about what it’s really like to follow in the footsteps of their legendary parents and continue the legacy of excellence in Philippine cinema.

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