Taskovski Films’ CEO and founder Irena Taskovski Documentary producer Irena Taskovski was in town recently for a five-day DocsConnect training program. Along with Taskovski were Oscar nominee Hubert Sauper and editor Alexander Goekjian. Their visit was part of a collaborative partnership...
READY TO SHOOT Bacolod filmmakers at the BFF 2024 Directors' Forum Bacolod City Government officials and Negrense filmmakers met with the Film Development Council of the Philippines and global creative industries research organization Olsberg•SPI to discuss the development of a strategic...
The Commission on Audit (COA) has affirmed the notice of disallowance for P876,896.87 given by the Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP) to its employees for financial and health assistance during the Covid-19 pandemic. With the ruling, the COA denied the appeal filed by Mary Liza...
Film director Jose Javier Reyes is the new chairman of Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP). He replaced actor Tirso Cruz III, who resigned last March. FDCP announced Reyes’ appointment on social media recently. “Director Jose Javier Reyes is officially appointed as...
Tirso Cruz III has resigned as chairman of the Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP). The council's technical consultant, film director Jose Javier Reyes, confirmed this recently, saying "personal reasons" led to Cruz's decision. Cruz occupied the position for 20 months. He succeeded...
Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada on Sunday, July 9 expressed hopes that his proposal for the establishment of the National Film Archive of the Philippines (NFAP) will gain momentum during the Second Regular Session of the 19 th Congress. Sen....
Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada has filed a bill seeking to institutionalize the holding of a festival promoting new Philippine quality genre films and a free physical and online screening of classic Filipino movies in September of every year. Estrada, who is also an actor and film...
Senator Jinggoy Estrada on Tuesday, February 21 said the Optical Media Board (OMB) has outlived its purpose and would best be abolished. Estrada made the statement as he filed Senate Bill No. 1904, which calls for its abolition. “The significant technological advancements in the media landscape...
Mr FU One of my memorable hosting gigs during the pandemic was the Film Development Council of the Philippines’ (FDCP) celebration of Philippine Cinema under Chairperson Liza Dino. (hello po Direk Aiza!) It was a big event but due to the lockdowns, it was organized online. Some of the country’s...
ABS-CBN Film Restoration celebrates Valentine's season by screening digitally-restored romantic classics in select cinemas and open-air venues across the country in "Sine Sinta: Pag-Ibig at Pelikula" organized by the Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP). Following the successful...
Pangasinan 4th District Rep. Christopher de Venecia on Wednesday, Nov. 9, questioned the lack of government-provided incentives for Filipino creatives who have won prestigious international awards as he compared how athletes have gotten benefits for achieving the same. (Unsplash/Manila Bulletin)...
MOWELFUND Chairman Boots Anson-Roa Rodrigo talks to the media during the inauguration of MOWELFUND facilities in Quezon City last July 28. (FDCP Photo) The Movie Workers Welfare Foundation, Inc. (MOWELFUND), inaugurated its new building, theater, and post-production, and other technical facilities...
