The Backlight Studios

25/06/2026

🎬 Visayas Guild Summit 2026

24/06/2026

🎬 Submissions for the official Philippine entry to the 99th Academy Awards are open until July 31, 2026.

The Film Academy of the Philippines has opened submissions for the Pinoy Oscars Pursuit, its grants program supporting Filipino films vying for recognition at the Academy Awards and other international honors.

The program covers the country's official nominee for Best International Feature Film, as well as Filipino films competing in other Oscars categories and industry awards like the Golden Globes and Independent Spirit Awards.

Submissions for the official Philippine entry to the 99th Academy Awards are open until July 31, 2026.

"When a Filipino film earns a place on the world stage, the whole country gains," said Director-General Paolo Villaluna.

Learn more: https://filmacademy.gov.ph/story/film-academy-of-the-philippines-opens-oscars-grants-program-to-filipino-filmmakers

21/06/2026

Visayas Guild Summit of the The Film Academy of the Philippines 🎬

21/06/2026

🎬 Supporting Bisaya Movie Premiere night and Press Conference A Quiet Bloom 2026 🏳️‍🌈

18/06/2026

Support Bisaya Films! 🎬

ARE YOU READY TO BLOOM?

'A Quiet Bloom,' marked as the first-ever full-length Cebuano sapphic film, will have a limited release from June 24 to 30 in select cinemas. Drae and Yamie Cerna's directorial debut, starring Victoria Ingram and Leigh Sunga in the lead roles as Iris and Hyacinth, follows two women who seek to overcome societal and personal pressures together.

Here is the current list of cinemas for regular showings:

CEBU:
• SM Seaside City Cebu
• SM City Cebu
• Island Central Mactan

MANILA:
• SM Mall Of Asia

DAVAO:
• SM Lanang

The romance film, rated PG by the MTRCB, will also be available to stream on BisayaFlix.

17/06/2026

Dis is it Cebu! 🎬

𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗗𝗬 𝗧𝗢 𝗧𝗘𝗟𝗟 𝗬𝗢𝗨𝗥 𝗦𝗧𝗢𝗥𝗬 𝗧𝗢 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗪𝗢𝗥𝗟𝗗?

Calling all filmmakers in Central Visayas!

Naa Koy Idea (I Have an Idea) - Kwentong Bisaya: A Short Film Pitching & Financing Workshop is now accepting applications from novice and emerging filmmakers with compelling stories ready to take the next step toward the silver screen.

This intensive 5-day workshop will equip participants with the knowledge and practical skills needed to navigate the business side of filmmaking, covering key topics such as pitching, financing, and production strategies.

The workshop will be held in Cebu from July 27 - 31, 2026.

From idea to script to screen, bring your creative vision to life — apply now!

📍Application form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScpsdxJ70r1fot-HaiKQF2p91zSj23_RksWXjIIlI9gXxLE4g/viewform

🗓️Deadline of applications: July 1, 2026

16/06/2026

Pride Month 🏳️‍🌈

Q***R FILIPINO STORIES ACROSS GENERATIONS.

In celebration of Pride Month, Rainbow Cine Manila 2026 will screen Filipino q***r films from different generations and emerging filmmakers. The event will be held from June 20 to 21 at Café La Manila, Escolta. Full-day access with a drink is at ₱450, and a screening pass is at ₱350.

Here is the lineup of films:

• ‘Pink Halo-Halo’ by Joselito Altarejos
• ‘Queer Prom’ by Dylan Margarette Cerio and Johnfil Nuñez
• ‘Quarantined Feelings’ by Bradley Jason Pantajo
• ‘Last Night na ni Bading’ by Joshua Doce
• ‘Queer Asia Philippines: Proud and Out’ by Joselito Altarejos
• ‘Kasal (The Commitment)’ by Joselito Altarejos
• ‘The World We Left’ by Sean Romero
• ‘Sa Pagitan ng Ulap (Cast Reveal)’ by Joselito Altarejos
• ‘In a Time of Uncertainty’ by Joselito Altarejos
• ‘Queer Asia Philippines: Positive’ by Joselito Altarejos
• ‘Pagitan’ by Roby Gonzales
• ‘Tale of the Lost Boys’ by Joselito Altarejos

Reserve your Archive pass here: https://forms.gle/e63RL3b6ewPkpxCS9

13/06/2026

10/06/2026

07/06/2026

Happy Anniversary Film Development Council of the Philippines! 🎬

𝟮𝟰 𝗬𝗘𝗔𝗥𝗦 𝗢𝗙 𝗦𝗘𝗥𝗩𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗜𝗡𝗗𝗨𝗦𝗧𝗥𝗬 — 𝗛𝗔𝗣𝗣𝗬 𝗔𝗡𝗡𝗜𝗩𝗘𝗥𝗦𝗔𝗥𝗬 𝗧𝗢 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗙𝗗𝗖𝗣!

For 24 years, the Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP) has championed Philippine cinema, uplifting the local film industry, representing the country on the global stage, democratizing film education, nurturing the next generation of storytellers, and preserving our cinematic heritage for future audiences.

From the country’s most celebrated film festivals to your local Cinematheque, the FDCP continues to stand alongside those passionate and dedicated to Philippine cinema.

The Film Development Council of the Philippines: supporting Philippine cinema since 2002.

To learn more about the FDCP’s past, present, and future, visit fdcp.ph