Pista ng Pelikulang Pilipino

PISTA NG PELIKULANG PILIPINO

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What is Pista ng Pelikulang Pilipino?

A nationwide week-long celebration where all movie theaters will exclusively screen Filipino films in line with the Buwan ng Wika. This festive event is organized by the Film Development Council of the Philippines in partnership with theaters nationwide and will run from August 16-22, 2017.

Film Development Council of the Philippines

The Film Development Council of the Philippines is a government agency under the Office of the President mandated to encourage the production of films for commercial purposes intended for public entertainment that seek to enhance the quality of life, examine the human and social condition and contribute to the nobility and dignity of the human spirit. As the lead agency for film in the Philippines, FDCP ensures the representation of the economic, cultural and educational aspects of film both at home and abroad.

Official Website:
Film Development Council of the Philippines

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Film Entries

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Producer: Viva Communications, Inc.
Directed by: Jason Paul Laxamana
Genre: Romance/Drama
TRT: 2 hrs

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Producer: The IdeaFirst Company
Directed by: Prime Cruz
Genre: Dark Romance
TRT: 1:22:00

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Producer: Skylight
Directed by: Enzo Williams
Genre: Action-Thriller
TRT: 75 mins

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Producer: Tropic Frills, Inc.
Directed by: Kip Oebanda
Genre: Comedy/Drama
TRT: 1:52:00

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R-13

Producer: TBA Studios
Directed by: Mikhail Red
Genre: Coming of Age Thriller
TRT: 115 mins

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R-16

Producer: CPI/ Cinema One
Directed by: Ralston Jover
Genre: Drama
TRT: 1:40:04

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Producer: TOFARM
Directed by: Zig Madamba Dulay
Genre: Romance
TRT: 96 mins

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R-13

Producer: T-Rex Entertainment Production
Directed by: Victor Villanueva
Genre: Comedy/Satire
TRT: 90 mins

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Producer: Universal Harvester Inc.
Directed by: Paolo Villaluna
Genre: Romance/Drama
TRT: 120 mins

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R-13

Producer: CPI/ Cinema One
Directed by: Sherad Sanchez
Genre: Horror
TRT: 1:32:00

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R-16

Producer: Michelena Brothers Production
Directed by: Miguel Franco Michelena
Genre: Suspense/Comedy/Drama
TRT: 140 mins

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PG

Producer: Unitel x Straight Shooters
Directed by: Randolph Longjas
Genre: Family Oriented
TRT: 95 mins

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Producer: Viva Communications, Inc.
Directed by: Jason Paul Laxamana
Genre: Romance/Drama
TRT: 2 hrs

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Producer: The IdeaFirst Company
Directed by: Prime Cruz
Genre: Dark Romance
TRT: 1:22:00

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Producer: Skylight
Directed by: Enzo Williams
Genre: Action-Thriller
TRT: 75 mins

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Producer: Tropic Frills, Inc.
Directed by: Kip Oebanda
Genre: Comedy/Drama
TRT: 1:52:00

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Producer: TBA Studios
Directed by: Mikhail Red
Genre: Coming of Age Thriller
TRT: 115 mins

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Producer: CPI/ Cinema One
Directed by: Ralston Jover
Genre: Drama
TRT: 1:40:04

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Producer: TOFARM
Directed by: Zig Madamba Dulay
Genre: Romance
TRT: 96 mins

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Producer: T-Rex Entertainment Production
Directed by: Victor Villanueva
Genre: Comedy/Satire
TRT: 90 mins

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Producer: Universal Harvester Inc.
Directed by: Paolo Villaluna
Genre: Romance/Drama
TRT: 120 mins

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Producer: CPI/ Cinema One
Directed by: Sherad Sanchez
Genre: Horror
TRT: 1:32:00

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Producer: Michelena Brothers Production
Directed by: Miguel Franco Michelena
Genre: Suspense/Comedy/Drama
TRT: 140 mins

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Producer: Unitel x Straight Shooters
Directed by: Randolph Longjas
Genre: Family Oriented
TRT: 95 mins

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Producer: Viva Communications, Inc.
Directed by: Jason Paul Laxamana
Genre: Romance/Drama
TRT: 2 hrs

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Producer: The IdeaFirst Company
Directed by: Prime Cruz
Genre: Dark Romance
TRT: 1:22:00

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Producer: Skylight
Directed by: Enzo Williams
Genre: Action-Thriller
TRT: 75 mins

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Producer: Tropic Frills, Inc.
Directed by: Kip Oebanda
Genre: Comedy/Drama
TRT: 1:52:00

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Producer: TBA Studios
Directed by: Mikhail Red
Genre: Coming of Age Thriller
TRT: 115 mins

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Producer: CPI/ Cinema One
Directed by: Ralston Jover
Genre: Drama
TRT: 1:40:04

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Producer: TOFARM
Directed by: Zig Madamba Dulay
Genre: Romance
TRT: 96 mins

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Producer: T-Rex Entertainment Production
Directed by: Victor Villanueva
Genre: Comedy/Satire
TRT: 90 mins

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Producer: Universal Harvester Inc.
Directed by: Paolo Villaluna
Genre: Romance/Drama
TRT: 120 mins

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Producer: CPI/ Cinema One
Directed by: Sherad Sanchez
Genre: Horror
TRT: 1:32:00

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Producer: Michelena Brothers Production
Directed by: Miguel Franco Michelena
Genre: Suspense/Comedy/Drama
TRT: 140 mins

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Producer: Unitel x Straight Shooters
Directed by: Randolph Longjas
Genre: Family Oriented
TRT: 95 mins

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How to Join

Eligibility

The event is open to all Filipino producers who may submit more than finished film and entry.

Film entries are eligible based on the following criteria:

The film should have themes reflective of the Filipino sensibilities culture with wide audience appeal.
The film should have been produced from 2015-2017.
The film should not have been previously commercially released in the Philippines. *Films previously featured in international and local film festivals are eligible to enter.
The film should not have been exhibited on the Internet.
The film should be at least 75 minutes in length.
The film must be submitted with English subtitles.

Selection of Finalists

Ten (10) to twelve (12) films will be selected for the PPP by the Selection Committee. Each film chosen to participate in Pista ng Pelikulang Pilipino will receive a Certificate of Participation and will have nationwide guaranteed screening for three (3) days up to one full week in a minimum of sixty (60) screens. Extension of screening beyond the Pista ng Pelikulang Pilipino will be at the discretion of the theaters involved.

Assignment of Theaters

The assignment of theaters locations for the ten (10) to twelve (12) films chosen will be at the discretion of the Film Development Council of the Philippines and the theaters involved.

Audience Choice Awards

On the 5th day of screening on August 20, the top three films will be given the Audience Choice Awards based on audience votes from the PistApp: Pista ng Pelikulang Pilipino App.

Critic’s Choice

A Critic’s Choice will be unanimously chosen by the Selection Committee based on the artistic merits of the film, and will also be announced on August 20.

Submission of Entries

The films to be submitted for selection must reach the FDCP office by the following dates with the corresponding entry fees:

May 4-May 19, 2017	- P 5,000.00
May 20-June 2, 2017	- P 7,000.00
June 3-15, 2017	- P 10,000.00

Entry payments may be through cash or via manager’s check made to the Film Development Council of the Philippines.

An online screener of the film (Vimeo link with provided password, watermarked with For consideration: Pista ng Pelikulang Pilipino) must be submitted with the following documents:

Duly Accomplished Entry Form
1. Logline
2. Summary of the film
3. Lead Actor and Actress Filmography
4. Director’s Filmography
5. Background of production
Notarized Certification Form

The screener must be emailed to the addresses below while the documents and payment should be sent via messenger or personal delivery in an envelope marked ‘Entry for Pista ng Pelikulang Pilipino’ to:

Film Development Council of the Philippines
855 T.M. Kalaw St., Ermita, Manila 1000

Announcement of Finalists

All selected films will be announced by the last week of June 2017.

Agreement

Submission to Pista ng Pelikulang Pilipino constitutes agreement to all rules, regulations and conditions contained in this document and certifies that all film and music rights and production clearances have been obtained (in accordance with any and all existing applicable laws). By submitting, the filmmaker agrees not to withdraw the film from the event after it has been selected.

For submission inquiries and further information, please contact:

Film Development Council of the Philippines
855 T.M. Kalaw St., Ermita, Manila
(02) 256-9948 local 131
c/o Ms. Janine Santos or Chantel Garcia
090557749030

Or email

Subject: PPP Inquiry
To: janinesantos.fdcp@gmail.com; chantelgarcia@fdcp.ph
Cc: chairliza@fdcp.ph

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Selection Committee

Chair Liza Diño

Oggs Cruz

Ricky Lee

Jose Javier Reyes

Iza Calzado

Lee Meily

Erik Matti

Manet Dayrit

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EVENTS

Pista at the Park (August 13)

Sama-sama tayo at magtipon para sa isang napakalaking pagdiriwang para sa mga natatanging pelikulang ng Pista ng Pelikulang Pilipino! Humanda sa dose-dosenang saya at sorpresa na hatid namin para sa inyo!

Venue: Burnham Green, Luneta Park
Time: 10am

Schedule

10:00 am -	Opening Program Games, Food Bazaar, Art Booths, Marching Bands, NCCA cultural performances, Higantes and Ati-atihan
3:00 pm -	PPP Motorcade Parade of Floats (starts at Liwasang Bonifacio)
4:00 pm -	Pista Program Fun and games with the stars of Pista ng Pelikulang Pilipino

Premier Night (August 15)

The Premier Night will be a red-carpet event to open Pista ng Pelikulang Pilipino. Featuring the restored version of Eduardo de Castro’s Zamboanga starring Fernando Poe and Rosa del Rosario, the premier night will be a celebration showcasing the Pista ng Pelikulang Pilipino Finalists and the 100 years of Philippine Cinema.

Venue: SM Megamall
Time: 6pm onwards
Attire: Filipiniana

Schedule

6:00 pm -	Registration
7:00 pm -	Premier Night Program Introducing the cast and production of the 12 Films of Pista ng Pelikulang Pilipino
8:00 pm -	Screening of Zamboanga Philippine Premier of the restored version of Eduardo de Castro’s Zamboanga

Awards Night (August 20)

The Awards Night and Thanksgiving Party will be a night of fun-filled celebration featuring OPM stars performing the most-loved classics and theme songs of Philippine Cinema. It will also feature the awarding of Sine Kabataan Finalists and the Audience Choice Award for Pista ng Pelikulang Pilipino.

Venue: Whitespace Manila
Time: 6pm onwards
Attire: Rock Filipiniana or Chic Filipiniana

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