Film Development Council of the Philippines
presents
Sineng Pambansa National Film Festival
Full-length feature film
Luzon:
Ang Mga Kidnapper ni Ronnie Lazaro by Sigfried Barros-Sanchez, Metro Manila
Qwerty by Eduardo Lejano Jr., from Manila
Kanana Kanu by Jocelyn Banasan-Kapuno, from Benguet
Visayas:
Ang Mga Aswang by John Raymund Macahilas, Iloilo
Beadworks by Ronny N.Poblacion, Iloilo
Gugma Sang Panahon Sang Bakunawa by Peter Solis Nery, Iloilo
Mindanao:
Tambara by Orvil C. Bantayan, Davao
Duwaya (Polygamy) by Najib Alyhar Benito-Zacaria, Marawi
Malan by Agustin Pagusara Jr., Davao
In Bangka Ha Ut Sin Duwa Sapah by Fyrsed Alsad Alfad III, Jolo, Sulu
Qiyamah by Gutierrez Mangansakan II, Maguindanao
Documentary
Luzon:
Jingle Lang ang Pahina by Dominador Escasa Jr., Tagaytay Illustrated By by Levi “Pepper” Marcelo, Manila
Martial Law Stories by Jose Lorenzo Diokno, Manila
Visayas:
Walay Tumo’y ng Punterya (No End in Sight) by Cierlito Espejo Tabay, from Cebu
Bulig (Binubuhay ng Pagtulong) by Lester G. Babiera, from Aklan
Mindanao:
Tagurih: The Kites of Sulu by Dempster P. Samarista, Sulu
Sheron Dayoc, Zamboanga
Animation
Si Pagong at Matsing by Anaylne D. Pineda
Kalon by Blecyrezza E. Piluden
Sineng Pambansa (National Cinema) This is the FDCP’s flagship program, whose basic mission is to revitalize the Filipino film industry by encouraging and supporting the production high quality films, and by promoting the works of Filipino filmmakers to a wider public through national and international film festivals. Our main theme is “Bringing the Filipino films to Filipinos”, with the aim of instillling pride in our culture and national identity by fostering growth and development of Philippine cinematic arts.
OBJECTIVES:
Localize film festivals and provide a venue for Filipino filmmakers to showcase their works to the community
Use film as a medium to strengthen cultural pride and raise social awareness
Provide an opportunity for local government units to participate in and be part of the international film community
Tap our local, regional, and indigenous talents, and utilize their unique cultural elements and ethic heritage in exploring the many-faceted aspects of Filipino national identity through the medium of film.