Focus on the Philippines

On the occasion of the 75th Anniversary of the Diplomatic Relations between Philippines and Italy, the panel aims to enhance knowledge of both film markets, funds and incentives and opportunities of collaboration between the two countries.

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Organized by Cinecittà for DGCA of MiC – in collaboration with Ambasciata delle Filippine in Italia and Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP)

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Introduction: Roberto Stabile – Advisor for International Relations and Head of Special Projects, DGCA-MiC at Cinecittà

Opening speeches:

Nina P. Cainglet – Minister, Philippines Embassy in Rome
Bernadette Therese Fernandez – Consul General, Philippine Consulate General in Milan
Rene Escalante – Chairman, National Commission for Culture and the Arts
Tirso Cruz III – Chairman, Film Development Council of the Philippines
Nicola Borrelli – Director General, DGCA-MiC

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10:30-10:50 FUNDS AND INCENTIVES

Atty. Christoffer Allan Liquigan – Technical Consultant, FDCP
Iole Maria Giannattasio – Responsible for International and Legal Affairs, Research Unit DGCA-MiC

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10:50-11:30 INSIGHTS INTO THE FUTURE TRENDS AND DIRECTION OF COLLABORATION

Panel moderated by Paolo Bertolin – Festival Programmer, Writer and Producer

Panelists:

Bianca Balbuena – CEO, Epicmedia
Armi Rae Cacanindin – Producer, ACC Cinematografica
Kriz Gazmen – Head, ABS-CBN Films
Benedetto Habib – President, Producers Union ANICA
Carlo Francisco Manatad – Filmmaker and Editor

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Conference in Italian/English with translation