FDCP chair Tirso Cruz III spoke about the creation of the film group and programs for the youth.
TIRSO CRUZ III – The chairman of the Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP) recently spoke about the creation of the film group and programs for the youth.
The FDCP chair formally launched Academic Film Society (AFS) and also introduced a program that will provide cash grants to student filmmakers.
According to a report on Inquirer, Tirso told reporters that they are streamlining the festivals that they will attend in the future, only those where they stand to gain a lot. He also said that they do not intend to go to festivals for mere presence.
Inquirer reported that institutions and schools that are offering film, communication, and visual arts courses, student film organizations certified by their universities or colleges, and accredited senior high schools offering special programs for the arts may apply to become a member of the Academic Film Society.
Based on a report on Inquirer, members of the Academic Film Society will have exclusive access to FDCP film school workshops, movies available in the FDCP library, access to the use of FDCP’s JuanFlix, trainings for teachers of film and media arts, mentors and resource persons for film, and cinematheque centers for exhibition purposes, ratings and permits, and promotion of school programs and events.
Also, college students who are enrolled in AFS-registered schools may avail of cash grants through the “Student Film Assistance Program”.
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The FDCP chair shared that their experience in Berlin, France was “quite inspiring” as their booth was small and a lot of people came over to say that they’re interested in going to the Philippines because they want to shoot here or coproduce with them. He added that their new assignment was to make their incentives and programs more attractive to foreign producers.
Filmmaker Jose Javier Reyes, who also serves as technical consultant of AFS, said that free workshops are included on the list of FDCP programs in 2023.
“We are pushing for this, even if we hit ‘zero budget.’ While this can be costly, it’s important. Children have everything to gain from this,” Reyes said.
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