Cover Here's how the Film Development Council of the Philippines will celebrate the Philippine Film industry this September (Photo: Joseph Redfield/Pexels)
Here's how the Film Development Council of the Philippines will celebrate the Philippine Film industry this September (Photo: Joseph Redfield/Pexels)
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Mark your calendars! Here's how the Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP) seeks to celebrate the Philippine film industry for the whole month of September
This September, the Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP) rolls out a month-long list of activities that honour the heritage and legacy of Philippine cinema. Film buffs are expected to witness and attend an array of local and international events including free film screenings, networking events, book launches, workshops, and more.
This year’s Philippine Film Industry Month (PFIM) theme 'Tuloy Ang Kuwento: Ang Pagbabalik ng Pelikulang Pilipino,' seeks to bring together different stakeholders, especially the film community and audiences. The month of September will be filled with exciting events such as the Tuloy Ang Kuwento: PFIM Opening Ceremony, PFIM Gala, and the Filmmakers and Shakers Night: PFIM Closing Event, where special screenings of Filipino gems, live performances, and special announcements will take place.
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In honour of their significant contribution to the industry, films of National Artists for Film Fernando Poe Jr. and the three newly-conferred National Artists, Nora Aunor, Ricky Lee, and late director Marilou Diaz-Abaya, will be screened for free under the Archive Focus event and the FDCP banner Pista ng Pelikulang Pilipino (PPP) Classics in TriNoma Mall and Cinematheque Centres nationwide, respectively.
PPP will also be returning for this year’s edition to offer fresh perspectives from the youth and regional narratives featuring the finalists from Sine Kabataan, Short Film Lab and Festival, and Sine Isla: LuzViMinda Short Film Competition.
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Read on to see FDCP's calendar of events this September:
August 31 to September 3 - Free Screening of FPJ Films at Cinematheque Centres (Manila, Iloilo, Negros, Davao, and Nabunturan)
In line with the celebration of the 83rd birthday of the late actor-director, National Artist for Film Fernando Poe Jnr (FPJ), the PFA will hold free screenings of four of The King of Philippine Movies’ films starting August 31 to September 3 in FDCP Cinematheque Centres nationwide.
PFA’s “Archive Focus: Celebrating FPJ's 83rd Birth Anniversary feat. FPJ Productions” will screen FPJ’s notable films, some of which he directed and starred in: Ang Padrino, Ang Panday, Pagbabalik ng Lawin, and Asedillo by Celso Ad. Castillo.
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September 2 - Opening Ceremony of Philippine Film Industry Month
To kick off the month-long celebration of the Philippine Film Industry Month in honour of the National Artists for Film, the FDCP will hold the “Tuloy Ang Kuwento: PFIM Opening Ceremony” at Cinema 6 of TriNoma Mall in Quezon City to be hosted by actress Dianne Medina, with guests Dr Nicanor Tiongson and Dik Trofeo.
There will be a special screening of the newly-restored film The Moises Padilla Story by National Artist Gerardo de Leon. There will also be a Cinema Books Expo featuring books from National Artist Ricky Lee, Doy del Mundo, Nick Deocampo, and Nestor Cuartero in cooperation with DLSU Publishing House and UST Publishing House.
September 3 to 5 - Venice International Film Festival 2022
The Philippine delegation to one of the most significant and prestigious film festivals in the world, the 79th Venice International Film Festival (VIFF), will be composed of two Filipino co-produced films, one Out of Competition film, two Filipino talents, and one FDCP-led panel discussion at the Venice Production Bridge—the networking side of the festival.
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September 7 - Opening of Kidlat Tahimik Exhibit
FDCP will hold an opening ceremony for National Artist Kidlat Tahimik’s exhibit at the Cinematheque Centre Manila titled “Indio-Genius: 500 Taong Labanan Kontra Magellan, Marilyn, Mickey at Padre Damaso,” featuring art installations and a special screening of his Balikbayan #1: Memories of Overdevelopment Redux III. The exhibit is a playful depiction of the resistance/non-resistance, the cultural encounters, of the Philippines to colonial icons.
September 9 - Pista ng Pelikulang Pilipino (PPP) Opening Ceremony Featuring PPP Classics
FDCP’s flagship film festival, PPP, returns for its 6th edition featuring restored films for PPP Classics and short films from Sine Kabataan and Sine Isla: LuzViMinda. This year’s PPP Opening Ceremony will hold free screenings of restored classic films starring National Artist actress Nora Aunor—Atsay by Eddie Garcia and Tatlong Taong Walang Diyos by Mario O’Hara at TriNoma Cinema in Quezon City.
September 10 to 24 - PPP 6 at Cinematheque Centres
After its opening ceremony in TriNoma, PPP Classics and Sine Kabataan and Sine Isla: LuzViMinda short films will have another free screening at Cinematheque Centres nationwide. For PPP Classics, feature films Atsay and Tatlong Taong Walang Diyos, will be screened on September 10; Cain at Abel and Gumapang Ka Sa Lusak written by National Artist Ricky Lee on September 15; and Brutal and Karnal by late director National Artist Marilou Diaz-Abaya on September 16. These screenings are supported by Solar Films, ABS-CBN’s Sagip Pelikula, and Viva Films.
PPP Classics PPP will also be screened together with Sine Kabataan and Sine Isla short films starting September 17 to 24 in all Cinematheques Centres.
September 12 - Philippine Film Industry Month Gala
September 12 is a significant day for Philippine Cinema—it was the release of the first Filipino-produced and directed film Dalagang Bukid by Jose Nepomuceno in 2019. In line with this, the FDCP will hold the “Awit at Pelikula: Philippine Film Industry Month Gala” at Teatrino in Promenade, Greenhills in San Juan City.
Philippine Film Industry Month’s main event will top bill live performances of the unforgettable soundtrack songs of some of the great Filipino classic films, to be performed by the country's top performing artists including Christopher de Leon, Anna Feleo, Jed Madela, and Bituin Escalante featuring a tribute to the late Cherie Gil. The event will be hosted by actor-singer Piolo Pascual.
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September 24 - FDCP Channel Game Night
FDCP Channel will host an “FDCP Channel Anibersaya Game Night,” an online game night where audiences can join and win exciting prizes. This will be streamed live from 7 PM to 8 PM via FDCP Channel, and FDCP’s official Facebook and YouTube pages.
September 28 - Webinar in Film Incentives (WIFI)
To raise awareness and encourage more filmmakers about the film incentives and funding programs they can apply to, the FDCP Film Philippines Office (FPO) will hold an online session of the Webinar In Film Incentives (WIFI) to discuss its Film Location Incentive Program (FLIP), International Co-Production Fund (ICOF), ASEAN Co-production Fund (ACOF), and Film Location Engagement Desk (FLEX) and CreatePHFilm Funds for Development (Script Development and Project Development), Production (Small Budget and Large Budget), and Post-Production. FPO will also announce the opening of their new cycle for their incentive and funding programs.
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September 30 - Closing of Philippine Film Industry Month
Capping off the month-long festivities, the “Filmmakers and Shakers Night: Closing Event of the Philippine Film Industry Month” programme will be hosted by Robi Domingo, featuring tributes for Queen of Visayan Movies Gloria Sevilla and Queen of Philippine Movies Susan Roces, a Cinema Books Expo, and announcements from FDCP and FDCP Channel. The closing event also serves as an opportunity to honour and thank all the partners, stakeholders, and filmmakers who supported the Philippine film industry.
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