Pista ng Pelikulang Pilipino a celebration of local films

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May 102017
 

Filipino films will be exclusively screened in commercial theatres when the Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP) hosts “Pista ng Pelikulang Pilipino (PPP),” a national festival that will bring Filipino films to nationwide audiences.

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The Pinoy films exclusive screening will be held August 16 – 22 in celebration of the country’s “Buwan ng Wika.”

The FDCP Selection Committee will be choosing 10 to 12 films, to screened in at least 60 theaters, with genres ranging from family-oriented, romantic comedy, horror, fantasy, and even historical.

FDCP will be accepting film submissions for the festival until June 15, 2017.

FDCP Chair and CEO Liza Diño said that the festival is a “great opportunity for the Filipino audience to relink themselves to meaningful Filipino films in an exclusive platform.”

“Pista ng Pelikulang Pilipino will be a big celebration of Filipino films for our audience – a festivity with a wide variety of genre films to choose from nationwide,” she added.

Pista ng Pelikulang Pilipino screenings will be complemented with caravans, audience surveys and forums to maximize the participation of film stakeholders and audiences.

The PPP is hosted in partnership of National Cinema Association of the Philippines and SM Lifestyle Entertainment.

 

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SM Cinema in cooperation with the Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP) will dedicate 8 theaters across the country to screen independent, award-winning films beginning April 2017. FDCP says the project seeks to give indie films a commercial venue while creating an audience. "Cine Lokal's goal is two-fold: to provide independent filmmakers with a commercial venue for their films, thereby strengthening their experience and training on film marketing and distribution, and to create a culture of support and viewership among Filipinos nationwide,” said FDCP Chairperson Liza Diño. The largest cinema chain in the country has marked the following 8 theaters to screen Cine Lokal films by April 19: SM Megamall SM North EDSA SM Fairview SM Iloilo SM Southmall SM Cebu SM Bacoor SM Mall of Asia FDCP has selected Lent-related films for the first screening of Cine Lokal: digitally remastered Nora Aunor starrer “Himala” and Oscar-winner “Spotlight.” "Iadya Mo Kami" and "Of Sinners and Saints", two films about priests whose faith are tested, will also be screened.  Cine Lokal films are guaranteed a week-long run, with possibilities of a regular screening crossover depending on audience demand. In the interest of transparency, Diño revealed that a 50-40- 10 split has been worked out between the producers, SM Cinema, and FDCP. The full 50% of the profits will go to the producers, especially if the FDCP is successful in courting local government units to waive the amusement tax for Cine Lokal films. SM Cinemas take 40%, while FDCP receives a minimum Read More …