FDCP's Call for Documentary Projects for International Film Lab Extended

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Following its open call for long feature fiction films, the Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP) has extended its deadline for submission of Filipino documentary projects for the First Cut Lab Docs to March 31, 2019.

Along with its feature project counterpart, the First Cut Lab Docs is an international project and editing lab focusing on developing and elevating Filipino documentaries. Finalists and grantees of SineSaysay Documentary Lab and Showcase will participate and will get the chance to discuss their ongoing projects with selected experts during working sessions from April 11 to 17.

Two (2) Filipino creative documentary projects in post-production stage that merge artistic ambition and high visual quality will be selected by FDCP and will undergo an intensive post-production workshop.

International industry professionals will mentor the selected filmmakers and provide insightful feedback to help Lab participants produce the best version of their output. These include film editor, trainer, director, and festival programmer Benjamin Mirguet and film editor and DART film founder Natasa Damnjanovic.

For more information, read the official guidelines below.

FIRST CUT LAB DOCS 2019 GUIDELINES

FIRST CUT LAB FEATURE + DOCS 2019

The Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP) furthers its programs to encourage Filipino filmmakers to develop and elevate their films and stories, including documentaries, by international standards by bringing the First Cut Lab to Manila.

The First Cut Lab Docs invites film teams with a documentary at the finishing stage to present their rough cut to industry professionals in order to get comprehensive feedback and advice.

The idea is to support filmmakers in their editing process by screening their drafts and discussing them with a mentor, a film team, and selected experts during working sessions.

There will be an open call for documentary projects in the post-production stage. Two (2) Filipino documentary film projects will be selected by FDCP and will undergo an intensive post-production workshop. This is in addition to the four (4) projects under the FDCP’s SineSaysay Feature Documentary program.

SELECTION OF PROJECTS

Two (2) documentary projects in post-production will be selected as Lab participants.

• The submission materials of all eligible applicants will be reviewed by a Selection Committee and will be shortlisted.
• The FDCP Selection Committee and First Cut Lab mentors shall confer to select the final selection, ensuring the diversity of the lineup.
• FDCP announces the final selection of projects by the end of March.

ELIGIBILITY AND SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

The First Cut Lab Docs is open to all Filipino filmmakers with documentary projects in the post-production stage.

The film’s director and producer or editor must attend the whole duration of the First Cut Lab Docs. Applicants must submit the following (in English format):

• Secured online link of a minimum of 20 minutes of the scenes from the film. Scenes can be separate and can be in rough cut.
• Logline (50 words)
• Synopsis (1 page)
• Director’s statement (Up to 2 pages)
• Producer’s statement (1 page)
• Director’s film biography (1 page)
• Producer's film biography (1 page)

SUBMISSION OF ENTRIES AND AGREEMENT

Submission to the First Cut Lab Docs constitutes an agreement to all rules, regulations, and conditions contained in this document. Entries and all requirements can be sent to the following:

Subject: First Cub Lab Docs Submission - (Project Name)

To: sinesaysay@gmail.com

Deadline for submission of entries is on March 31, 2019.

DOE Takes PIEEP to Visayas

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The Department of Energy (DOE), in partnership with the United Nations for Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO), Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), Department of Science and Technology (DOST), Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), and the Global Environment Facility (GEF), conducted on Wednesday (20 March) the Cebu leg of the terminal workshop for the Philippine Industrial Energy Efficiency Project (PIEEP).

The workshop highlighted the implementation of the Energy Management System (EnMS) and how it is applicable in making energy efficiency and conservation (EE&C) a way of life for all Filipinos. It also sought to increase the consumers' level of awareness and instill the values of energy efficiency and conservation.

Representatives from FUNAI Electric Cebu, Inc., SMYPC Cebu Glass Plant, MEPZ Mixed Gases Corp., and Summit Consultancy & Research Services also shared their experiences and best practices on the implementation of EnMS with System Optimization.

A total of 51 representatives from both the public and private sectors attended the workshop.

The activity aims to reinforce the DOE’s commitment to provide access to cost effective energy in the ever-shifting global business environment.

Applications Open as FDCP Leads PH as Cannes Producers Network’s Spotlight Country

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Filipino Producers at the Cannes Producers Network 2018 (From left to right: Alemberg Ang of VY/AC Productions, Armi Rae Cacanindin of Cinematografica, FDCP Chairperson and CEO Mary Liza Diño, Bianca Balbuena of Epicmedia, Pedring Lopez of BlackOps Studios Asia, Sheron Dayoc of Southern Lantern Studios, and Evelyn Vargas-Knaebel of Visioncapturemedia)

The Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP) has partnered with Marche du Film to showcase the Philippine film industry as the Spotlight Country for this year’s Cannes Producers Network happening from May 15 to 21, and with it, the chance to feature Filipino production companies to international partners.

Marche du Film, the biggest film market in the world, is held alongside the prestigious Cannes Film Festival in Cannes, France. This film market features the Cannes Producers Network, an exclusive producers-only event which allows producers around the world to participate in meetings and events that promote international film co-productions and networking with international co-producers, sales agents, festival representatives, and film funding companies.

FDCP will be sponsoring five (5) Filipino Spotlight Production Companies to be introduced to all international partners, as well as five (5) Participating Producers who will have access to networking events. Deadline for submission of applications for interested producers and companies is on April 3, 2019.

CANNES PRODUCERS NETWORK 2019 GUIDELINES

PROVIDED ASSISTANCE

FDCP will be providing the following to one producer for each selected company: 

• Roundtrip flight to Cannes, France
• Producers Network Badge (Includes access to the Cannes Film Festival and Marche du Film)
• Stipend
• Visa assistance

ELIGIBILITY AND SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Interested production companies may apply via the following:

• To apply for the Spotlight event, submit a 2-minute video which introduces your production company and features a demo reel of films produced and projects in development for international co-production.
  
• To apply as a sponsored Cannes Producers Network Participant, submit a project pitch of your project in development and financial plan.

SUBMISSION OF ENTRIES AND AGREEMENT

Entries and all requirements can be sent to the following:

For Spotlight Event Applications

Subject: CNP - Application For Spotlight)

To: info@FDCP.ph

For Sponsored Cannes Producers Network Participant Applications

Subject: CNP - Application For Producers

To: info@FDCP.ph

Deadline for submission of entries is on April 3, 2019.