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Download FDCP SUMMARY OF 2017 MAJOR ACCOMPLISHMENTS.pdf and more Exercises World Music in PDF only on Docsity! Republic of the Philippines Office of the President FILM DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL OF THE PHILIPPINES SUMMARY OF MAJOR ACCOMPLISHMENTS FROM JANUARY TO DECEMBER 2017 The Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP) under the Office of the President of the Philippines was created by virtue of Republic Act 9167. The Agency is mandated to establish and undertake programs and activities that promote the growth and development of the local film industry, as well as to encourage the production of quality films and to conduct film-related events that enhance the skills of the Filipino talents. The agency also leads the film industry's participation in domestic and foreign film markets, and local and international film festivals. It is also tasked to preserve and protect films as part of the country's national cultural heritage. The following are the accomplishments of the Agency for 2017 broken down per mandate and division. Cinema Evaluation Board and System At a time when Hollywood films dominate the theater screens in the Philippines, it is certainly a challenge for Filipino filmmakers and producers, especially financially, to compete with foreign titles which were made with much bigger budget and more advanced equipment and effects. There are many instances of only one-time Filipino filmmakers and producers who, without any type of support, are unable to continue with their successive projects. This has caused a low turnout in number of produced Filipino films. From 2012 to 2015, 65% to 68% Hollywood films are screened against Filipino films. And out of the top ten (10) highest grossing films of all time in the Philippines, only three (3) are Filipino films from the bottom half of the list. Therefore, it is imperative to encourage more Filipino filmmakers to produce content that are quality and worth the support of its audience that would produce a healthy cycle of producing more films. The Cinema Evaluation System grades films based on standards of quality that grants graded A films with 100% amusement tax incentive from box office returns. Those graded B films receive 65% with the remaining 35% forming part of the FDCP’s budget for projects and assistance to films and filmmakers. This system encourages filmmakers to take bolder risks in producing quality films and gives them the capital to continue on to produce next projects. The FDCP is in charge of the administration and providing technical assistance to the implementation and discharge of functions of the System. For 2017, a total of seventy (70) films applied for grading with the Cinema Evaluation Board (CEB). Of these, twenty four (24) films were graded A, and thirty seven (37) were graded B. All of these were released theatrically. Page 2 Graded A Films Mainstream 10 Independent 14 TOTAL 24 Graded B Films Mainstream 24 Independent 13 TOTAL 37 No Grade 9 ALL FILMS RATED 61 From the strongest box office week of the year during the Metro Manila Film Festival, all eight (8) finalists were graded. The highest grossing film, The Revenger Squad, starring Vice Ganda and produced by ABS CBN Productions, totaled to P 538, 856, 680 in box office. As the film was graded B, the expected amusement tax incentive to be received from the 10% amusement tax from major cities is at P 17, 000, 0000. In 2015, the constitutionality of the system of granting amusement tax incentives to graded Filipino films were challenged. The Supreme Court issued a ruling the following year that the system was indeed unconstitutional in against the Local Government Code on utilization of amusement tax. FDCP filed for a motion for reconsideration but was summarily dismissed. The Council is still waiting for the final resolution of the case pending the motion for reconsideration from the plaintiff’s side. Once the Supreme Court Decision is final, this significant form of government support would cease altogether, to the detriment of Filipino filmmakers and producers. The system of the Cinema Evaluation Board grading films based on standards of quality would be rendered irrelevant as well. Furthermore, since FDCP’s budget relies partially on the income from the CEB collections, this would affect the Agency’s ability to implement programs for film development and support. To get ahead of this grave consequence, coordination and consultation with lawmakers and the Office of the President is ongoing to explore alternative ways of providing incentives for Filipino producers which are still in line with the mandates from RA 9167. National Film Archives of the Philippines Filipino films, which traces its origins to a hundred years back, are a testament to the country’s heritage and as the sum of its parts, tells the story of our people. The importance of preserving our old and classic films cannot be stressed enough as currently, sixty five (65%) of our film copies are already destroyed and lost forever, with the remaining in danger of damage and decay every day. The creation of the National Film Archives of the Philippines (NFAP) under the FDCP aims to address this challenge by preserving as much titles as it can, already being the custodian to classic titles, including Lino Brocka’s Insiang and Maynila sa mga Kuko ng Liwanag, and Ishmael Bernal’s Moral and Pagdating sa Dulo. Page 5  Formulating and recommending an incentive package for foreign film/television companies interested in shooting films/television programs in the country  Assisting foreign film companies in processing pertinent documents and various requirements relative to the production of international films/television programs in the country  Coordinating with various government agencies in assisting the entry and exit of foreign film/television producers, artists and production crew  Providing a direct link between foreign production companies, producers, filmmakers and artists with local production manpower services, local artists, bit players and technical crew and facilities  Utilizing the services of tourism attaches abroad, through the Department of Tourism, in the promotion and marketing of Philippine locations sites/resources and local film production manpower  Coordinating with the local government units in the country to form local film commissions which will be responsible for creating local film programs and implementing PFESO-related activities and assistance to productions For 2017, PFESO reaffirmed its relationship and coordination with the following:  Board Members and Government Agencies o Department of Finance o Department of Foreign Affairs o Civil Relations Service AFP o Bureau of Customs o Insurance Commission of the Philippines o National Economic and Development Authority o Manila International Airport Authority o Congress and Senate of the Philippines o Department of Tourism o Local Government Units of Ilocos Norte, San Fernando, Davao, Pasay, Burauen, and Zambales  Local Film Production-Related Companies o Wildsound Studios, Inc. o Beginnings @ Twenty Plus, Inc. o CMB Film Services, Inc. o Unitel Productions, Inc. o Toon City o VIVA Entertainment, Inc. o Central Digital Lab o BlackOps Studio Asia, Inc. Page 6 o Bullet Manila PFESO also hosted Location Promotion Forums and Workshops for tourism officers and the following government units, providing guidance on the creation and management of local film commissions:  Municipality of Buraen, Leyte  City Government of San Fernando, Pampanga  Western Visayas  Municipality of Nabunturan, Compostela Valley Through the initiative of PFESO as well, the following units have submitted pending ordinances and executive orders on the creation of their local film commissions:  Provincial Government of Cebu  Provincial Government of Bohol  Davao City It also led the Agency’s representation to the following international film markets in fulfillment of the RA 9167 mandate to encourage and undertake activities that will promote the growth and development of the local film industry and promote its participation in both domestic and foreign markets:  Hong Kong Filmart (March 13-16, 2017). HK Filmart is one of Asia’s largest entertainment market to which FDCP has been participating since 2007. The Filmart boasts of around 800 exhibitors from 60 countries and regions, and was attended by internationally renowned film producers, distributors, investors, and professionals.  Marche Du Film / Cannes Film Festival (May 17-26, 2017). The Cannes Film Festival, along with its film market counterpart, Marche Du Film, is considered the biggest international film festival and marketplace in the world where a large majority of film business deals are transacted the discussed. The Film Development Council of the Philippines, as it has done in the past, has annually participated in the Festival and hosted a booth to cater to its delegates and their networking efforts, as well as to showcase Philippine content.  Annecy International Animated Film Festival and Market (June 12-17, 2017). As one of the oldest animation film markets in the world, FDCP participated for the first time in MIFA in partnership with Animation Council of the Philippines, Inc. to host the first ever Philippine Pavilion.  Kre8tif! Conference (August 9-10, 2017). This is an initiative from Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC) an agency under the Ministry of Communication & Multimedia Malaysia, with the mandate to develop the creative content industry in Malaysia. As a form of partnership, MDEC offered a free booth for the Philippines to meet regional and international distributors and buyers. Page 7  Busan International Film Festival and Asian Film Market (October 14-17, 2017). The Asian Film Market serves as a total film market covering all stages of film industry from pre-production to film sales. The Film Development Council of the Philippines mounted a booth, featuring fifteen (15) films and twenty one (21) producers and companies.  Japan Content Showcase (October 23-26, 2017). The Japan Content Showcase is a multi-content market featuring music, TV, film and animation and the affiliated market counterpart of the Tokyo International Film Festival. A complimentary booth was provided for FDCP to showcase its Philippine Film Export Services Office (PFESO) and the Philippine locations for filming of international productions.  American Film Market (November 1-8, 2017). The American Film Market (AFM) is the world’s largest motion picture business event. Over 7,000 industry leaders converge in Santa Monica for eight days of deal-making, screenings, conferences, networking and parties. Participants come from more than 80 countries and include acquisition and development executives, agents, attorneys, directors, distributors, festival directors, financiers, film commissioners, producers, writers, the world’s press all those who provide services to the motion picture industry. Furthermore, eleven (11) ongoing international projects were supported by PFESO by way of services and facilitating government permits and clearances for the production teams. These projects include big titles such as the Survivor Series, General Commander starring Steven Seagal, and Down by Law by Jackie Chan. Film Education and Studies Programs Film education has been a core program of the FDCP geared towards educating and encouraging new film talents around the country, while also introducing skill advancement trainings for current professionals, and facilitating platforms for healthy debates, forums and discussions on the film industry. The following projects and programs were conducted in line with this:  Planting Seeds: The Future of Philippine Cinema. This is the main educational program conducted by the FDCP which consists of three (3) stages, conducted in the regions: o Faculty Symposium – 15 Regions o Basic Workshops – 3 Regions o Advanced Classes – 6 Events  International Film Studies Assistance Program (IFSAP). This aims to expose Filipino filmmakers to the best film practices of the world and to develop their talents in their chosen fields through various international film studies program, and film and talent labs. In 2017, FDCP granted IFSAP to twenty six (26) filmmakers who participated in seventeen (17) film studies, film labs, and film festivals. Included in this Page 10 Film Marketing: How to Reach a Broader Audience  Marcin Sobczak - Film and Transmedia Producer and CEO of This Way Publicity  Winston Emano - Documentary Publicist, Founding Board Director and Chair Emeritus for FilAm ARTS The Northern American Market: Important Steps on How to Distribute Your Film Internationally  Michaelangelo Masangkay – International Film Distributor and General Manager of Raven Banner Entertainment From Asia to the World: Producing Asian Films for the European Market  Raymond Phathanavirangoon – Film Producer, International Film Festival Programmer, Executive Director of the Southeast Asian Fiction Film Lab (SEAFIC)  Isabelle Glachant – Founder and CEO of Chinese Shadows and Asian Shadows, a European Distributor of Asian Films As for the Film Producers’ Workshop Series @ QCinema, it was a three-day workshop in partnership with QCinema aimed to give trainings, consultations and networking opportunities to the young filmmakers and producers with the help of international film experts on the development of their projects to get them ready for the international market. o WORKSHOP 1: FILM FINANCING Speaker: Marcin Sobczak He is Polish film and transmedia producer and the CEO of This Way Productions. He gave a brief introduction about himself. Before he entered the film, he started in music world. He also introduced his projects such as: Urbace (2014), Loving Vincent (2012) and Under the Dog for the Kinema Citrus (2015). He discussed about how film financing works and how it helps in making and producing films. Through film financing, amateur filmmakers and producers can make good connections with the established production companies and help them to finance their present and future projects. Page 11 Consultation Proper. After a short discussion, a 10-minute consultation with Mr. Sobczak began where the participants can share their plans for their film projects. He also gave advice and encouragement for them to pursue their plans. o WORKSHOP 2: INTERNATIONAL FILM DISTRIBUTION Speaker: Michaelangelo Masangkay Michaelangelo Masangkay is a Filipino international film distributor based in Canada who led the Toronto Film School, produced Canadian Fashion Shows, General Manager of Raven Banner Entertainment and founder of Cue Music. He discussed different international market and international film distribution geared towards North America. Throughout the discussion, Michaelangelo gave his insights about the topic and gave advice to amateur filmmakers and producers that film distribution can help them grow. He also mentioned that film as a product is not enough; there are other materials that can be considered in distributing films. Examples are: music cue sheets, music lessons, insurances and etc. o WORKSHOP 3: PRODUCING FILMS INTERNATIONALLY Speakers: Raymond Phathanavirangoon and Isabelle Glachant The third workshop was led by Raymond Phathanavirangoon, a film producer, international film programmer and executive director of the Southeast Asian Fiction Film Lab (SEAFIC). He worked for HongKong Film Festival, Toronto Film Festival, Cannes Critics’ Week and other international film festivals. The films that he produced are: Tokyo Sonata (2008), Headshot (2016) and Apprentice (2016). He was joined by Isabelle Glachant the founder and CEO of Chinese Shadows and Asian Shadows (European Distributor of Asian Films). Before she conquered the film industry, she was a French journalist for French TV Canal Plus and worked at the French Embassy in China as an Audiovisual Attaché. She began her career in the industry as an Executive Producer of Shanghai Dreams in 2005. They discussed the in-depth and step-by-step process on how young filmmakers and producers can produce their films internationally. They emphasized that directing your first and second films are critical to any filmmaker as most opportunities for funding and production support are given to new filmmakers. Page 12 The Conference and Workshop Series were attended by more than three hundred (300) participants from the different sectors of the film industry as well as students and enthusiasts. Film Festival Partnership and Development Film festivals are important drivers of film cultures in the regions and in the country. They encourage diversity and for more voices, old and new, to be heard. For the past decade, there has been a surge of local and regional film festivals and activities offered to the public. This would lead to a more inclusive appreciation and access to local and alternative content. Recognizing this, FDCP strengthened and implemented assistance programs that granted financial assistance, film rating, marketing, and event support to the following local, regional, and special film festivals in 2017.  Film Festival Partnership Program (for local film festivals) o ToFarm Film Festival o Cinemalaya Film Festival o Cinema One Originals o QCinema International Film Festival  Film Festival Development Assistance Program o Regional Film Festivals  Cinema Rehiyon 9  Pelikultura (CALABARZON)  Cine Kabalen (Pampanga)  Binasaya Film Festival (Cebu)  Cebu International Film Festival  Urduja Film Festival (Pangasinan)  Davao Ngilngig Film Festival  Sine Negrense (Bacolod)  Mindanao Film Festival  Cinekasimanwa (Western Visayas)  Salamindanaw Asian Film Festival (General Santos) o Special Events  Short + Sweet Manila Film Festival  Cinemakulay Film Festival  Powermac-Cinemansanas  Tingin ASEAN Film Festival  Active Vista Festival Film Workers Support Programs to empower, protect, and provide access to Filipino film workers were introduced in 2017 in recognition of the role that they play in ensuring the quality and Page 15 In 2017, FDCP was hard at work to conduct monthly thematic events and screenings to encourage audience to support and appreciate films. Month Event / Film February  Sining Sinta - Exhibit Opening and POETIKA: Spoken Word Poetry Competition and Screening of Arts and Love Films  Pag-ibig. Kalayaan. Bayan: People Power Commemoration Event with BENTE UNO  Planting Seeds (Iloilo and Davao)  Xperimento Pelikula: Experimental Film Screening / Venue Rental: KATAGA Workshop and Catch Film Festival March  PANAY PINAY Screening of Women-centric films PANAY PINAY POTOGRAPIYA Exhibit Opening and Awarding Screening of Spanish Films Cine Juana Film Screenings – Partnership with PCW  Babae sa Babae: 21st Century Pinay in Cinema Forum  ROMCOM: Paano Kiligin ang Pusong Pinay – Director’s Talk with Mae Cruz-Alviar  PAGPASIDUNGOD: A Celebration of Women. An Evening of Art and Poetry April  SEAPAVAA Archives Conference  Screening of Religious and Environmental Films  FDCP Charity Event in relation to the Holy Week  Film Rocks the Earth – Earth Day Celebration  Sine at Panitikan – Partnership with NCCA (Literature Month) May  Mother’s Day Event with Mother Lily Monteverde  Cine Centenario screenings  Screening of Mother-centric films  Screening of Youth-oriented films  Screening of Summer-themed films  Werner Herzog Retrospective  Isturya Kuris-Kuris  Siento Salida Kick-Off Party June  PELIKULAYAAN Screening of LGBT-themed films Cinemakulay Film Festival PRISM: Pride Carnival Screening of LGBT Short Films French Film Festival Screenings  Intensive Script Development Workshop with Raymond Phatanavirangoon  Launch of UFlix – Screening of student films Page 16  Screening of Cinemarehiyon shorts (Davao)  FDCP Iloilo Outreach Program  Filmmaking Workshop (Davao)  Araw ng Dabaw Event July  BLURRING THE LINE: The Relationship of Mainstream and Independent Cinema Director’s Talk with Sigrid Andrea P. Bernardo Screening of Ang Huling Chacha ni Anita  Director’s Talk with Ryota Nakano Screening of Her Blood Boils Bathwater  Screening of Spanish Films (La España del Guernica)  Argentine Film Festival screenings  Screening of Culture-related films  CineKasimanwa Screenings with Director’s Talk with Elvert Bañares August  Mano A Mano: Talakayan ng mga Manunuri at Manggagawa ng Pelikulang Pilipino  Screening of Regional Short Films  Sandaan Pre-Launch: Lecture with Dr. Charles Musser  Script Development and Screenwriting Workshop with Doy del Mundo  Subangan Film Camp  Brillante Mendoza Film Appreciation  Gallery Visit – Statefields School September  Director’s Talk with Kim Seong Ho Screening of How to Steal a Dog  Screening of PPP Films  SANDAAN Event: Centennial Celebration of Philippine Cinema  Director’s Talk with Ellen Ongkeko-Marfil Screening of Indigo Child  Script Writing Development with Bibeth Orteza October  QCinema International Film Festival Screenings  Cine Europa (Baguio, Manila, Iloilo) Screenings and Reception Night November  Cinema One Originals Screenings  VIDDSEE Juree Philippines Workshop and Awarding Ceremony December  Danish Film Festival Screening and reception night  Pelikularuan Page 17 Furthermore, the groundbreaking and construction of the new Cinematheque in Nabunturan was also prioritized in 2017, to be inaugurated in the second quarter of 2018. Pista ng Pelikulang Pilipino With the fact that three fifths of the overall number of films screened in the last five years in the Philippines are foreign films, there is a need to create more programs for the creation of platforms to highlight Filipino films which would give them the opportunity not just to be featured, but to profit from their content. For the first time and in partnership with theaters nationwide, FDCP conducted the Pista ng Pelikulang Pilipino (PPP), a week-long celebration where all theaters nationwide exclusively screened Filipino films from August 16-22, 2017 in line with the Buwan ng Wika. PPP featured twelve (12) films of various genres, a majority of which were independently produced. Title Producer Actor / Actress 100 Tula Para Kay Stella By Jason Paul Laxamana Viva Communications JC Santos, Bella Padilla Ang Manananggal Sa Unit 23B By Prime Cruz The IdeaFirst Company Ryza Cenon, Martin Del Rosario AWOL By Enzo Williams Skylight Gerald Anderson, Dianne Medina, Bembol Roco Bar Boys By Kip Oebanda Tropic Frills, Inc. Carlo Aquino, Rocco Nacino, Enzo Pineda, Kean Cipriano, Odette Khan Birdshot By Mikhail Red TBA Studios Arnold Reyes, Mary Joy Apostol, Ku Aquino, John Arcilla Hamog By Ralston Jover CPI/ Cinema One Zaijian Jaranilla, Therese Malvar Paglipay (Crossing) By Zig Dulay TOFARM Garry Cabalic, Joan Dela Cruz, Anna Luna Patay Na Si Hesus By Victor Villanueva T-Rex Entertainment Production Jaclyn Jose, Chai Fonacier, Vincent Viado, Mailes Kanapi, Melde Montanez, Sheenly Gener, Olive Nieto Pauwi Na (Pedicab) By Paolo Villaluna TOFARM Bembol Roco, Cherry Pie Picache, Meryl Soriano, Jerald Napoles, Jess Mendoza, Chai Fonacier Salvage By Sherad Sanchez CPI/ Cinema One Jessy Mendiola, JC De Vera Star na Si Van Damme Stallone By Randolph Longjas Unitel x Straight Shooters Paolo Pingol, Candy Pangilinan, Sara Brakensiek, Ebong Joson Triptiko By Miguel Michelena Michelena Brothers Production Albi Casino, Joseph Marco, Kean Cipriano, Kylie Padilla Page 20 o Berlinale Film Festival. One of the world’s most prestigious festivals, Berlinale is a great opportunity for the FDCP to create and nurture networks and contacts for film festivals. One of the major goals of the FDCP for its attendance in the Berlinale was to scope out if it could be the platform where the Agency can launch the Philippine Film Export Service Office (PFESO). o Osaka Asian Film Festival. The Festival featured a record-breaking nine (9) films in 2017 and FDCP hosted a Philippine Night for Osaka participants the OAFF Award Ceremony, where actress Iza Calzado won the Yakushi Pearl Award for outstanding acting in Bliss. Around one hundred (100) people attended the Philippine Night, including directors and producers from the films, the OAFF festival organizers, members of the press and the OAFF jury, and the Philippine Consul General in Osaka Maria Aileen Bugarin and her team. Around one hundred (100) guests attended the Philippine Night. o Far East Asian Film Festival. The Far East Film Festival (FEFF) features Asian cinema and is considered one of the richest exhibitions of Far East cinema in Europe. This year’s 19th edition of the Festival was held in Udine, Italy. The FDCP was invited by the Festival to forge stronger relations with Philippine cinema and its representation in the featured films. o ASEAN International Film Festival and Awards. The third edition of the bi-annual ASEAN International Film Festival and Awards (AIFFA) furthers the art and craft of ASEAN filmmaking by inspiring and championing the work of screenwriters, filmmakers and all artistes who use the language of film to tell a story. FDCP supported AIFFA this year by hosting its Philippine roadshow and press conference in Cinematheque Manila where they featured filmmakers who submitted their film and other past Philippine delegates of AIFFA 2013 and 2015 with Livan Tajang, AIFFA’s the festival director. FDCP was invited to the AIFFA main event in Malaysia to represent the Philippines as well as to show support to the nine (9) featured Filipino films and forty (40) Filipino delegates through a Philippine Night. o Cannes Film Festival. Cannes is one of the big 3 A-list international film festivals and film markets in the world. FDCP hosted a booth with Singapore Film Commission, bringing in fifteen (15) film production services and agencies and promoting the Agency’s Philippine Film Export Services Office. FDCP also took the opportunity to meet:  American Film Market - which secured the 2017 Philippine booth in the December Locations Expo Market.  Raven Banner Entertainment – FilAm distributor of worldwide content and genre. The General Manager ended up sharing insights Page 21 on preparing one’s film for international distribution during FDCP’s Film Industry Conference in October 2017.  Southeast Asia Fiction Film Lab – started initial discussions on disseminating the call for submissions for Filipino filmmakers. The world-renowned founder ended up being an expert workshop facilitator and speaker for FDCP’s programs in Planting Seeds, Film Industry Conference, and Producers’ Workshop.  CNC - National Centre for Cinema and the Moving Image – Leading to a discussion on the setup and organization of the government- led organization that supports the French filmmaking industry and also the best practices that can inspire growth in the Philippine film industry. Specifically, this gave a possible model for FDCP to explore for alternative source of funding for the incentive to producers.  CNC Archives Bois D’Arcy – Attended a tour of their large permanent archive facility and gave insights on how FDCP can proceed with building its own in the Philippines. FDCP also perused their library for Filipino content and discussed transfer of technologies and best practices. o Annecy Animation International Film Festival and Market – which led to FDCP hosting a booth for the first time in support and assistance to Filipino animation companies. o San Sebastian Film Festival. The San Sebastián International Film Festival is an annual international film festival held in the Spanish city of Donostia-San Sebastián in the Basque Country. Since its creation in 1953, it has been established itself as one of the most important cinema festivals in the world, being one of the 14 "A" category competitive festivals accredited by the FIAPF (International Federation of Film Producers Associations) whose organization’s accreditation the FDCP subscribes to as well. FDCP was invited by the Festival through the assistance of the Spanish Embassy in Manila to explore more partnership and collaboration between Spain and the Philippines. This served also to show support the film Pailalim (Underground) by Daniel Palacio which was featured in the New Directors Section, an important competition section of the festival which launched the professional careers of notable directors like Pedro Almadovar, Roman Polanski and Francis Ford Coppola. o Downtown LA Film Festival. The DTLA Film Festival was established in 2008 and has screened more than 1,000 films and partnered with more than 75 other profit and nonprofit business in Los Angeles. The Festival’s programming reflects downtown L.A.’s vibrant new urbanism, the unique ethnic and cultural diversity of its neighborhoods, its burgeoning independent film community, its singular blend of late 19th and 20th century architecture, and the seminal role it played in the early days of American cinema (epitomized by the world’s largest group of vintage Page 22 movie palaces located in the Broadway Theater District). While mostly contained to content from LA, the Festival is a great example of reflecting cultural identities through film, something that can be imbibed by film festivals in the Philippines. o 3D Wire Animation Film Festival. 3D Wire is the professional animation, video games and new media market which takes place in Spain and is one of the most important European markets. It is one of the most important animation events in Spain. Chair Dino was personally invited to the conference and was also a speaker in one of the panels featuring Philippines as country of focus. She presented the animation industry of the Philippines together with Animation Council of the Philippines President Miguel del Rosario. o Busan International Film Festival. The Film Festival and Market counterpart in Busan is one of the most heavily participated international events by Filipino producers and constantly features Filipino films. The Asian Film Market covers all stages of film industry from pre-production to film sales. The FDCP mounted a booth, featuring fifteen (15) films and twenty one (21) producers and companies, and fifty (50) Filipino delegates. For the Festival, it featured seven (7) Filipino films supported by FDCP. FDCP also featured eight (8) young filmmakers to participate in PLATFORM Busan, a new program launched by the Festival which opens the opportunity for Asian independent filmmakers can communicate, share experiences and eventually grow together, as well as to develop association within Asian independent films and establish a foothold on the world stage. FDCP and PH’s strong presence in the events led to securing a spotlight programme on Philippine cinema for its one hundred years in 2018. o Tokyo Film Festival. The Tokyo International Film Festival (TIFF) is the only Japanese film festival accredited by the FIAPF (International Federation of Film Producers Associations) held over a ten-day period and featured five (5) Filipino films in 2017. For the Japan Content Showcase, FDCP was given a complementary booth to showcase the Philippine Film Export Services Office and the Philippine locations for filming of international productions. Chair Diño was also selected as the resource persons in the JCS panel entitled Philippines: Promoting Film Locations. Lessons for Japan. It was highlighted how the Philippines has been among the first Asian countries to gain the preference of Hollywood and international productions even during the American occupation era due to its accessibility, relative laxed censorship guidelines, and its population’s English literacy. The resurgence of locations promotions is in no small part due to this legacy and is continuously growing especially with the big push of FDCP to activate its networks and services to the rest of the world. The response to the panel, especially from counterparts in Japan, have been positive and they were impressed with the current