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 up to PHP 150,000.00, in the form of reimbursement, to qualified regional 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.
   

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

1. The Film Festival must be held in its own locality and endorsed by the LGU.
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 (FDAP Form No. 1)
3. Festival Information Sheet (FDAP Form No. 1):
   - Festival background and objectives;
   - Proposed dates, venue(s), and format;
   - Program of activities;
   - Target audience and outreach plan;
   - Sustainability and development plan
4. Detailed line-item budget and funding plan: Detailed breakdown of proposed expenses for the festival.
5. Endorsement Letter: From the LGU and/or any film-related agency.
6. 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 follows a structured application process with two distinct cycles each year, providing flexibility for organizations to submit proposals based on their project timelines.

Cycle 1: February 1 to March 2
This cycle is open for applications from February 1 to March 2 and is specifically designed for festivals scheduled to take place between May and September of the same year.

Cycle 2: June 1–30
The second cycle is open for applications from June 1 to June 30. This cycle supports festivals that are scheduled to begin between October and May of the following year.

These cycles allow applicants to align their project timelines with funding availability, ensuring a smooth transition from proposal submission to festival implementation.

Incomplete or late submissions will not be accepted.

Applicants may submit their complete requirements via:

• Email: lapfestivals@fdcp.gov.ph and romancarreon@fdcp.gov.ph

All files must be clearly subject-labeled as “FDAP Application_Region_Festival” (ex. FDAP Application_Negros Island Region_Margaha Film Festival) and submitted in PDF format.

• 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 FDAP Guidelines.

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

• Republic of Korea
• Brunei Darussalam
• Kingdom of Cambodia
• Republic of Indonesia
• Lao People’s Democratic Republic
• Malaysia
• Union of Myanmar
• Republic of the Philippines
• Republic of Singapore
• Kingdom of Thailand
• Socialist Republic of Viet Nam
   

• Upgrades in skills and technology
• Opportunities in talent exchange
• Sharing of resources
• Collaborations in production and film distribution
• Developments in policy-making
• Enhancements in educational programs
• More incentives in film location promotions
• Reinforcements in film archiving
• Possible establishment of an ASEAN Film Fund
   

• Bangkok, Thailand (July 2019)
• Cebu, Philippines (August 2019)
• Busan, South Korea (November 2019)
• Clarke Quay, Singapore (January 2020)
• Online Session (October 2020)
• Workshop Series (July and September 2021)

For embassy-led film-related events, FDCP offers:

• FDCP Ratings - films to be showcased can be exempted from the MTRCB Ratings, and will instead go through our FDCP ratings free-of-charge pursuant to MTRCB and FDCP agreed upon guidelines.
• OMB Clearance – FDCP can facilitate the release of this export/import clearance which is needed to ship the films to the Philippines through customs.
• One (1) initial coordination meeting at FDCP office two (2) months before the event.

• Attendance of FDCP officials and officers during the reception night.

   

For FDCP-partnered events (upon prior approval), FDCP offers:

• FDCP Ratings - films to be showcased can be exempted from the MTRCB Ratings, and will instead go through our FDCP ratings free-of-charge pursuant to guidelines.
• OMB Clearance – FDCP can facilitate the release of this import/export clearance needed to ship the films be shipped through Philippine customs.  
• Cinematheques – For applicable areas, FDCP can provide its Cinematheques as venues for film screenings and events pursuant to Cinematheque requirements and guidelines.
• Two (2) coordination meetings at the FDCP office, the first one taking place at least one month before the event.
• Attendance of FDCP officials and officers during the press launch and/or reception night.

Optional:
One (1) FDCP-organized reception at selected FDCP Cinematheque.
One (1) FDCP-organized educational event at selected FDCP Cinematheque. 

FDCP will be open for initial applications twice a year every October (for January to June events of the following year) and March (for July to December events). Only those who applied during the period may be considered by the FDCP.

Requests must be sent through an accomplished form (IR-FCEP No. 1) with complete details during the application period.

Upon approval of the application, the institution involved must sign a contract with the FDCP which certifies its compliance to the FCEP guidelines, including, among others:

• Complete and timely submission of films for ratings within the agreed upon time frame. For late and incomplete submissions, FDCP will not be able to guarantee the release of the permits on time.
• Proper recognition of FDCP as an event/Festival partner or supporter, whichever applies, in all collaterals, and press releases and other publicity materials.
• Submission of post-event report to the FDCP (IR-FCEP Form No. 2) as well as physical promotional collaterals used for the festival/event.
• Conduct of post-mortem meeting to evaluate the success of the event

Should you have any questions or concerns, you may contact the FDCP Special Projects & External Affairs Unit:

Ma. Angelica Therese A. Torre
External Affairs Officer
specialprojects@fdcp.ph

EMBASSIES

• Embassy of Canada
• Embassy of Austria
• Embassy of Denmark
• Embassy of France
• Embassy of Germany
• Embassy of Hungary
• Embassy of India
• Embassy of Israel
• Embassy of Italy
• Embassy of Japan
• Embassy of Korea
• Embassy of Mexico
• Embassy of Norway
• Embassy of Spain
• Embassy of Sweden
• Embassy of the Argentine Republic
• Embassy of the Czech Republic in Manila
• U.S. Embassy

• Delegation of the European Union
   

   

  CULTURAL INSTITUTIONS

• Goethe-Institut Philippinen
• Instituto Cervantes
• Korean Cultural Center
• Para Sa Sining
• Philippine Italian Association
• The Japan Foundation, Manila