"2 Cool 2 Be 4Gotten" Gets Extended

The FDCP Cinematheque has just announced the extension of screening for the film "2 Cool 2 Be 4gotten" by Petersen Vargas, on May 3 and 4, 2017 at 6PM. Admission fee is PHP 150. The film opened in Cinematheque Iloilo last April 26, 2017 and has received a warm, packed reception. So much so that an extension is well deserved.

FDCP Cinematheque Iloilo Sked Update

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CineKasimanwa Films to be Screened at "Pag+uo"

In tune with the solemn season, the CineKasimanwa: Western Visayas Film Festival in partnership with the Film Development Council of the Philippines' Cinematheque Iloilo presents "Pag+uo" a screening of films about trials, challenges, fate, mystery, hope, journey, redemption, symbolisms, pain and joy, in the eyes of Ilonggo Filmmakers. These are picked selections from the CineKasimanwa: Western Visayas Film Festival screenings. The screenings will be held at the FDCP Cinematheque Iloilo, Solis Street, Iloilo City on April 8 and 9 at 2:00 PM screenings. These films are Free of charge, and the filmmakers will be in attendance.

FDCP Cinematheque's SCREAMFEST 2016

In celebration of the Halloween season, the Cinematheque Iloilo presents a couple of scary films that will surely chill and thrill audiences. The Cinematheque's SCREAMFEST will run from October 27 to 30, 2016. Admission is only 50 pesos. The FDCP Cinematheque Iloilo is located at the B & C Square Bldg., Iznart-Solis Sts., Iloilo City. It is Iloilo's home of quality indie films and art films from the local and international cinema. [hit the jump to continue]

Argentine Ambassador Graces the Cinematheque

[photo by atmos.ph]

The FDCP Cinematheque Iloilo has been having their Argentine Crime Films Festival this week, and last Wednesday October 19, 2016 was the festival's reception night which was graced by Ambassador Roberto Bosch, Ambassador of Argentina to the Philippines. The cocktails was followed by the screening of the film "The Secret in their Eyes".

Argentine Crime Cinema at the Cinematheque this week

It's going to be Argentine Crime Cinema this week at the Iloilo Cinematheque, as it features five films of crime drama and mystery from Argentina. The FDCP Cinematheque Iloilo is located at the B & C Square Bldg., Iznart-Solis Sts., Iloilo City. It is Iloilo's home of quality indie films and art films from the local and international cinema. [hit the jump to continue]

Ang Babae Sa Likod Ng Mambabatok screens at the Cinematheque Iloilo

"Ang Babae sa Likod ng Mambabatok" will be replacing "Busong: Palawan Fate" for the screening of the Indigenous People films this week. The Indigenous' Peoples Month is a 3-day series which starts October 12 to 14, 2016. Admission is only P50. The FDCP Cinematheque Iloilo is located at the B & C Square Bldg., Iznart-Solis Sts., Iloilo City. It is Iloilo's home of quality indie films and art films from the local and international cinema. [hit the jump to continue]

Indigenous' Peoples Month at the Cinematheque this week [UPDATE: Ang Babae sa Likod Ng Mambabatok replaces Busong]

This week at the Iloilo Cinematheque, we're celebrating Indigenous' Peoples Month: a 3-day series featuring Indigenous Peoples films which starts October 12 to 14, 2016. [hit the jump for more]

Ang Babaeng Humayo to be screened at the Iloilo Cinematheque

FDCP's "Make the Cut" Film Editing Workshop Project launched in Iloilo

Last week, the Film Development Council of the Philippines, in partnership with National Film Archives of the Philippines and Film ASEAN held a film editing workshop entitled "Make the Cut" at the FDCP Cinematheque Iloilo with award-winning filmmaker & film editor Tara Illenberger as the supervisor/lecturer of the workshop. [hit the jump to continue]

The World Premieres Film Festival at the Cinematheque this Week

The World Premieres Film Festival continues this week at the FDCP Cinematheque with a handful of wonderful films from around the world, namely; Chicas Paranoicas, Candlestick, Open Wound, Filosofi Kopi, and the WPFF 2015 Short Films, and on Saturday, the five-and-a-half-hour Lav Diaz film "Mula sa Kung Ano ang Noon" gets a screening. This set will run from June 21 till 26, 2016. The World Premieres Festival Films are free admission while "Mula sa Kung Ano and Noon" will have a 100 peso admission fee. [hit the jump to continue]

Hele Sa Hiwagang Hapis Screens in Iloilo [updated March 23, 2016]

The controversial 8-hour epic film by Lav Diaz "Hele Sa Hiwagang Hapis" is set to have a screening at the FDCP Cinematheque Iloilo this March 26, 2015 Saturday. The screening is scheduled at 10:00 AM with 30 minutes break every three hours. Admission fee is at P200. For reservations please text 09998821667. UPDATE 3/22/2016: Robinsons Movieworld (sked: 1:20 PM) & SM Cinema (sked: 12:30 PM) have confirmed screenings as well [hit the jump to continue]

Bambanti Screens at the FDCP Cinematheque

This week, the FDCP Cinematheque screens the Brillante Mendoza produced, Zig M. Dulay written and directed film "Bambanti" which stars Alessandra de Rossi, Shamaine Buencamino, Micko Laurente, and Julio Diaz. It recently won the Best Indie Movie, Indie Director, Production Design, Child Performer, and Original Theme Song at the PMPC Star Awards, it also won the Best Film Award at the Brussels Film Festival, and its lead child star Micko Laurente the Best Actor at the International Children's Film Festival in India last November. The film will screen from March 22 and 23, 2016 (3:30 PM & 5:30 PM). FDCP Cinematheque Iloilo is located at the B & C Square Bldg., Iznart-Solis Sts., Iloilo City. It is Iloilo's home of quality indie films and art films from the local and international cinema. Admission is only P 50. [hit the jump to continue]

Ganap Na Babae screens at the FDCP Cinematheque

In celebration of Women's Month, the FDCP Cinematheque screens this week the film "Ganap na Babae” which is a film for women made by women directors: Rica Arevalo, Ellen Ramos and Sarah Roxas. A prostitute, two sisters, and a widow come together to tell their stories about womanhood. The film will screen from March 15 to 20, 2016 (Tuesday to Thursday 3:30 PM & 5:30 PM, Friday 1:30, 3:30, & 5:30 PM, and Saturday & Sunday 1:30 & 3:30 PM). FDCP Cinematheque Iloilo is located at the B & C Square Bldg., Iznart-Solis Sts., Iloilo City. It is Iloilo's home of quality indie films and art films from the local and international cinema. Admission is only P 50. [hit the jump to continue]

At the FDCP Cinematheque this Week: Tigbao

Screening this week at the FDCP Cinematheque is the film "Tigbao" by director Michael Cabardo. It's been 16 years since Mang Celio's son has gone missing. When a forensic team arrives to investigate the disappearances, Mang Celio goes through a range of emotions as he unearth his truths. The film stars  Lou Veloso, Ronnie Lazaro, and Archie Adamos. [hit the jump to continue]

Paraiso at the FDCP Cinematheque

This week at the FDCP Cinematheque, the documentary by Nash Ang about the child survivors of Typhoon Yolanda entitled "Paraiso" will be  screened. Scheduled to screen from November 17 to 22, 2015 at the FDCP Cinematheque Iloilo, B & C Square Bldg., Iznart-Solis Sts., Iloilo City. Admission is only 100 pesos. The Cinematheque is Iloilo's home of quality indie films and art films from the local and international cinema. [hit the jump to continue]

In Nomine Matris at the FDCP Cinematheque

This week at the FDCP Cinematheque, the dramatic film about a young dancer on a quest, entitled "In Nomine Matris" by writer-director Will Fredo, will be screened from November 10 to 15, 2015. Admission is only 100 pesos. The Cinematheque is Iloilo's home of quality indie films and art films from the local and international cinema. [hit the jump to continue]

ANG KWENTO NATING DALAWA at the Cinematheque this week

If you loved "That Thing Called Tadhana" and thought that this may be the sign that Filipino romantic movies are leveling-up, then you might wanna check out this new indie romance movie showing at the FDCP Cinematheque this week. [hit the jump to continue]

K'na, the Dreamweaver at the FDCP Cinematheque this week

Screening this week at the FDCP Cinematheque is the 2014 Cinemalaya film "K'na, the Dreamweaver". Its is a movie about a young T'boli woman, who becomes a dreamweaver, and has the chance to weave together her village's warring clans. The screening will be from August 25 to 30, 2015 screenings at 3:30 PM & 5:30 PM (Monday to Thursday), and 1:30 PM, 3:30 PM & 5:30 PM (Friday to Saturday). Admission is at P100 only.[hit the jump to continue]

Walang Rape sa Bontok Screens at the FDCP Cinematheque this week

This week at the FDCP Cinematheque, the highly-praised documentary "Walang Rape sa Bontok" will be screened. This much-talked-about movie is about two Filipina victims of sexual abuse, who searched for the truth behind the finding of a renowned anthropologist: that merely a few generations ago, the Bontok Igorot lived in what seems an unthinkable utopia; a rapeless society. The screening will be from August 18 to 23 (except August 21), screenings at 3:30 PM & 5:30 PM, and 1:30 PM, 3:30 PM & 5:30 PM on the weekend. Admission is at P100 only. [hit the jump to continue]