Philippine Film Archive - FDCP

𝗗𝗜𝗥𝗘𝗖𝗧𝗢𝗥 𝗜𝗡 𝗙𝗢𝗖𝗨𝗦: 𝗝𝗢𝗘𝗟 𝗟𝗔𝗠𝗔𝗡𝗚𝗔𝗡 🎬

This May, the spotlight shines on one of Philippine cinema’s most compelling storytellers in the next edition of the ‘Cinematheque Director Series’: Joel Lamangan.

Experience his visionary direction on the big screen with two of his most celebrated:

-‘Aish*te Imasu 1941: Mahal Kita’
-‘Bakit May Kahapon Pa?’

These powerful works explore themes of identity and resilience set against the backdrop of turbulent times in history.

Don’t miss this chance to revisit these cinematic masterpieces the way they were meant to be seen.

See you there!

🎟️ Get your tickets here: sites.google.com/fdcp.gov.ph/cinemathequemanila/

🗓️ May 16, 2026

📍FDCP Cinematheque Centre Manila (beside Baluarte de San Diego)

This screening is in partnership with Regal Films and Viva Films.

The ‘Cinematheque Director Series’ is a monthly program by the Film Development Council of the Philippines that spotlights one distinguished Filipino filmmaker at a time. Each edition features curated screenings of the director’s works at the Cinematheque Centre Manila, along with a special film talk offering audiences deeper insights into their creative journey.

𝗔 𝟭𝟵𝟳𝟬𝘀 𝗙𝗜𝗟𝗜𝗣𝗜𝗡𝗢 𝗖𝗟𝗔𝗦𝗦𝗜𝗖 𝗥𝗘𝗧𝗨𝗥𝗡𝗦 𝗧𝗢 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗦𝗜𝗟𝗩𝗘𝗥 𝗦𝗖𝗥𝗘𝗘𝗡 📽️

𝘍𝘢𝘮𝘦 𝘢𝘵 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘤𝘰𝘴𝘵 𝘰𝘧… 𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘺𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘨?

The Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP), in partnership with Reel to Real through the Special Partnership Program (SPP), presents the screening of ‘Pagdating sa Dulo,’ a landmark work from the ‘Second Golden Age of Philippine Cinema,’ written and directed by National Artist Ishmael Bernal.

Part of ‘Reel to Real: Pelikula at Panayam,’ this monthly initiative brings classic and contemporary films closer to younger generations through screenings and talkback sessions that deepen film and cultural appreciation.

To further explore the brilliance and legacy of one of Philippine cinema’s greatest auteurs, a talkback session with Ronald Baytan will take place right after the screening. Baytan is a full professor of literature at De La Salle University, where he teaches Philippine literature, q***r studies, and creative writing.

Join us for an unforgettable cinematic experience from the past!

🎟️ Admission is on a walk-in, first-come, first-served basis.

🗓️ May 13, 2026, 5 PM

📍FDCP Cinematheque Centre Manila (beside Baluarte de San Diego)

See you there!

𝗥𝗲𝗱𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗽𝗮𝘀𝘁, 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆.

Experience restored Filipino classics on the big screen and celebrate the enduring legacy of Philippine cinema from May 13-29, 2026.

𝗦𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗩𝗲𝗻𝘂𝗲𝘀:

FDCP Cinematheque Centre Manila
FDCP Cinematheque Centre Iloilo
FDCP Cinematheque Centre Davao
FDCP Cinematheque Centre Negros

𝗣𝗔𝗠𝗔𝗡𝗔𝗡𝗚 𝗣𝗘𝗟𝗜𝗞𝗨𝗟𝗔 is proudly presented by the FDCP's Philippine Film Archive (PFA), in partnership with LVN Pictures, Inc., and ABS-CBN Sagip Pelikula.

Experience restored Filipino classics on the big screen and celebrate the enduring legacy of Philippine cinema from May 13-29, 2026.

𝗪𝗘'𝗥𝗘 𝗛𝗜𝗥𝗜𝗡𝗚! The Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP) is keeping an eye out for talented and highly motivated professionals to join our team in supporting and promoting Philippine cinema.

APPLY NOW! Join us and help elevate the Philippine film industry!
For more details, visit fdcp.ph/careers.

REVISITING A CLASSIC OF EARLY PHILIPPINE CINEMA

Archive focus is a series of special screenings that aims to showcase monumental and culturally-significant Filipino films on the big screen.

Follow the harrowing journey of three young women as they confront the grim realities of exploitation, poverty, and survival in the city at the Cinematheque Centre Manila this March 19, 2026.

🎬White Slavery by Lino Brocka | 6PM

📍 Philippine Film Heritage Building, Intramuros, Manila (beside Baluarte de San Diego)

FREE ADMISSION

Register here: sites.google.com/fdcp.gov.ph/cinemathequemanila/

Walk-ins are subject to seat availability.

Click here to see the full lineup: facebook.com/share/p/1CVFX84omv/

STORIES THAT LEAVE IMPACT BEYOND THE SCREEN

Archive Focus is a curated screening series celebrating restored and historically significant Filipino films at the Cinematheque Centre Manila.

Explore timely, powerful Filipino stories –from the journey of a young woman navigating life overseas to the story of a man who stood against political violence– at the Cinematheque Centre Manila this March 18, 2026.

🎬’Merika by Gil Portes | 3:30 PM

🎬The Moises Padilla Story by Gerardo de Leon | 6PM

📍 Philippine Film Heritage Building, Intramuros, Manila (beside Baluarte de San Diego)

FREE ADMISSION

Register here: sites.google.com/fdcp.gov.ph/cinemathequemanila/

Walk-ins are subject to seat availability.

Click here to see the full lineup: facebook.com/share/p/1CVFX84omv/

Experience three powerful films in one fearless vision from a pioneering Filipina filmmaker, Marilou Diaz-Abaya.

𝗔 𝗣𝗘𝗘𝗞 𝗜𝗡𝗧𝗢 𝗢𝗨𝗥 𝗖𝗜𝗡𝗘𝗠𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗖 𝗛𝗜𝗦𝗧𝗢𝗥𝗬

𝗔𝗿𝗰𝗵𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗙𝗼𝗰𝘂𝘀 is a special screening series at the FDCP Cinematheque Centre Manila that highlights restored and historically significant Filipino films, bringing timeless works of Philippine cinema back to the big screen.

Kick off the special screenings with two restored Filipino classics
at the Cinematheque Centre Manila this March 11, 2026.

🎬A Portrait Of The Artist As A Filipino
by Lamberto V. Avellana | 3:30 PM

🎬Genghis Khan
by Manuel Conde | 6PM

📍 Philippine Film Heritage Building, Intramuros, Manila
(beside Baluarte de San Diego)

FREE ADMISSION

Register here:
sites.google.com/fdcp.gov.ph/cinemathequemanila/

Walk-ins are subject to seat availability.

Click here to see the full lineup:
facebook.com/share/p/1CVFX84omv/

This March, experience the rich history of Philippine cinema at the newly opened FDCP Cinematheque Centre Manila with ‘Archive Focus’ — a special screening series celebrating the artistry and cultural legacy of classic Filipino films.