Cover Photo: FDCP
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Celebrate womanhood with the Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP) through Cine Filipina from March 7 to 27. Here's everything you need to know about the event:
Women's month is not over, and the Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP) had just begun as it holds the second Cine Filipina, and the lineup of film screenings, talkbacks, panel discussions, and activities are just as exciting.
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Cine Filipina: Juana Tungo Sa Kaunlaran recognise women's accomplishments, contributions to society, and their journey. And you can join virtually on the FDCP Channel with limited onsite screenings at the Cinematheque Centre.
Above Photo: FDCP
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On March 6, FDCP commenced the 2nd edition of Cine Filipina with the opening program, "Babae Pelikula, Kaunlaran" on their channel hosted by Issa Litton and featuring a performance from Bayang Barrios. Chairperson and CEO Liza Dino was there for her opening remarks.
“We curated a roster of films and events, such as discussions on art forms created by women and women who serve as key figures in various organisations, that will make you introspect—why is this important to reflect on in a time like now? Well, these are strange times where a worldwide health crisis drove whole nations into economic and social turmoil. We need to survive and we need to be strong. We need to watch and believe how women do it – how they triumph, how they conquer, and how their strength has saved people and situations. These films will show that strength,” Diño said.
Above Martika Ramirez Escobar (Photo: IMDb)
Martika Ramirez Escobar (Photo: IMDb)
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An interview with filmmaker Martika Ramirez Escobar, the first Filipina feature film director to win the Special Jury Award for Innovative Spirit at the Sundance Film Festival, was also shown, followed by a free screening of her curated works, “Sineng Pilipina: Martika Ramirez Escobar Retrospective”.
If you missed Escobar's curated works on March 6, you can stream the cinematographer and director's works beginning March 27 through video-on-demand (VOD). The list of films includes Dindo, Living Things, Pusong Bato, and more.
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The Film Selection
The official selection has a total of 32 films, which consists of 17 short films and 15 feature films.
BASIC
On March 8, one-time free screening of Insiang by National Artist Lino Brocka was held. You'll be able to view more women-centred short films from CineMarya Women's Short Film Festival for free on the FDCP Channel Basic tab until March 27:
- Adira by J.I. Hamid
- Binakol sa Dahon by Gary Tabanera
- Dad-aan Na by Julius Lumiqued
- Dalaginding Na Si Isang by Nigel Santos
- Hakab by Mel Aguilar-Maestro
- Night Shift by Mariel Ong
- Noontime Drama by Kim Timan and Sam Villareal
- She's Perfect by Jochelle Casilad
- Super-Able by Arjanmar Rebeta
- Super Woman by Angela Andres
- Winged Dreams To The Blue Heavens by Aimee Apostol-Escasa
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SUBSCRIPTION
Starting March 7, viewers can gain access to 12 curated women-centred feature films that shed light on women’s roles, strengths, and power in society for only PHP99 a month (or PHP999 annually):
- An Kubo sa Kawayanan by Alvin Yapan
- Donor by Mark Meily
- Foster Child by Brillante Mendoza
- Gusto Kita With All My Hypothalamus by Dwein Baltazar
- In Nomine Matris by Will Fredo
- K'Na The Dreamweaver by Ida Anita del Mundo
- Lola by Brillante Mendoza
- Ma'Rosa by Brillante Mendoza
- Ronda by Nick Olanka
- Sakaling Hindi Makarating by Ice Idanan
- The Chanters by James Robin Mayo
- Thy Womb by Brillante Mendoza
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RENTAL
The ABS-CBN Film Restoration - Sagip Pelikula’s digitally-restored and remastered version of Filipino drama film Hanggang Kailan Kita Mamahalin by Olivia M Lamasan is also available for rental.
- Hanggang Kailan Kita Mamahalin by Olivia M Lamasan
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Above Photo: Star Cinema
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From March 13 to 20, you can also listen to three FDCP Film Talks on Cine Filipina starting at 7pm on the FDCP Channel Events tab titled, “Women and Art Forms” and “Women in Action”.
On March 19, 26, and 27, limited on-site screenings of Joachim Trier’s The Worst Person in the World at the Cinematheque Centres in Manila, Iloilo, Negros, Davao, and Nabunturan will be available. It was premiered at the Cannes Film Festival last year. Renate Reinsve won Best Actress Award for her performance. It was also nominated at the British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTAs) and the Oscars for Original Screenplay and International Feature Film.
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Apart from this, there will also be the FDCP Channel Game Nights: Cine Filipina edition that can be viewed exclusively on the channel. It will be hosted by DJ Jhai Ho and starts at 7pm on March 6 on the FDCP Channel Events tab.
The official closing of the festival will be on March 27, to be streamed live from 7pm to 8pm on the FDCP Channel.
How to Watch
You can watch the Cine Filipina films by logging in at the FDCP Channel (or creating an account for free). To know more, visit fdcpchannel.ph
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